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Dirtbiker
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Apr 2022 :  12:05:15 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Hi,
The 95 is continuing to put up a fight!
Went to close the bonnet and it wouldn't shut.
The welded on bracket which attaches the hinge bar to the bonnet had cracked and moved.



Fortunately I was able to weld it back together with minimal paint damage.

It was caused by the the hinged parts not rotating around the bar. I gave these parts a really good soaking in oil (something I have never thought to do on any V4 I have owned) and now the bonnet opens beautifully.

So, I recommend you all get this part moving nicely!

Cheers

Derek
V4 Guru

United Kingdom
2187 Posts

Posted - 20 Apr 2022 :  16:35:23 Show Profile Reply with Quote
Whenever you check your oil, touch the drop off the dipstick onto your hinges.
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