Chaly - new member, first post

Chuffy · 2015-01-12T17:07:56+00:00

Hi all, As a new member having recently acquired a CF70 Chaly 1975, I'm sure this will be the first of many q's and queries as I try to bring the Chaly back to life! Your help would be most appreciated. Firstly, officialdom! What is the format of the frame no.? I can only read some of it as it has been sprayed over and then rubbed down to reveal the stamping. I have CF70 then 6 digits that are legible. This maybe the full number, but I have a feeling there is a 7th digit I cannot read!! If this is the case, is it possible to find the frame number from the reg? As you may have guessed, I do not have the V5 and need the frame number to apply for a replacement. Secondly, whilst I'm logged on, are the lights meant to be on all the time the engine is running? There is a H/L switch on the left bar, but no actual off/on switch. Many thanks, any help will be greatly appreciated. Chuffy

Started by Chuffy · 15 replies · 7609 views

ChuffyStandard MemberPosts: 25
Joined: Feb 2012

Re: Chaly - new member, first postTue Jan 20, 2015 5:55 pm

Blue,

I know now why you are a 'moderator' you have all the answers!!

Thanks very much for that. I can now test to see if I actually have three gears !!!

Cheers
Chuffy

QualeyStandard MemberPosts: 9
Joined: Jun 2014

Re: Chaly - new member, first postWed Jan 21, 2015 5:00 pm

My Chaly is 3 down, just make sure you are all the way to the top, you can neutralize between each gear so you maybe in neutral between say 1st & 2nd.

ChuffyStandard MemberPosts: 25
Joined: Feb 2012

Re: Chaly - new member, first postSat Jan 24, 2015 6:45 pm

Hi Qualey,

Thanks for the reply - 3 down !

If it's not a silly question, is there any way the gears could be mixed up, ie 1 down (2nd), 2 down (1st), 3 down (3rd)

I have only ridden the bike a short distance on my drive. I click 1 down and set off, if I then click down again, it feels though the bike has gone into a lower gear - ie changed from 2nd to 1st !!

A mystery that is not easy to check with only a short runway!

Cheers
Chuffy

WaynusModeratorPosts: 1108
Joined: Feb 2009

Re: Chaly - new member, first postMon Jan 26, 2015 9:46 pm

I'm happy to provide even more confusion

Lot's of chaly's were fitted with a 2-speed gear box.
Some of them have a 3-speed step-trough gear box (1-n-2-3-1-n-...)
Different types of gear patterns where used for the 3-speeds (n-1-2-3 for example)

I guess that's why there is or was a sticker on the frame showing the gear pattern.

ChuffyStandard MemberPosts: 25
Joined: Feb 2012

Re: Chaly - new member, first postThu Jan 29, 2015 1:45 pm

Hi Blackie,

Thanks for that. I seem to have it sorted now - N, 1, 2, 3.

Just need to sort out the earthing problem on the indicators, then I can book the MOT and hopefully get into 3rd gear for the first time.

Thanks to all on the forum that have read and responded to my queries.

Cheers
Chuffy

Phil HStandard MemberPosts: 94
Joined: Jul 2011

Re: Chaly - new member, first postSat Jan 31, 2015 4:28 pm

Hi Chuffy

Light switch on my Chaly is on the opposite side of the ignition switch, on the top fork bracket. dependant on the type of ignition switch you have fitted, the lights may be controlled off a 3 position ign switch. Check how many wires come out of the back of the switch.
Hope this helps.

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