What have you done with your bike/s today?

[Greybeard]

It's sounds like Bergs lost confidence in that tyre.

[berger]

yes greybeard it always felt like the front end wanted to fold underneath me. as regards older people looking just before my toothache saga I was trying out the rrt2 for the last time, I pulled up at a junction and a chap started asking me how I was. I hadn't a clue who he was but he could remember me from 40 years ago when I used to go to a pub on the bike. he said I've not seen you to talk to but I know the sound of that bike, you've had that some years haven't you

[BigJim]

He could hear third gear whining from 2 miles away!
I've had a good blast into Wales today, must have been near 90 miles. Took my own picnic of choccy and flask for tea. Bike ran really well, yay! Speedo went mental and has now stopped completely and rocker leak has worsened. Hey ho, these are just trifles, part of the fun when the beast starts and runs.

[Greybeard]

He could hear third gear whining from 2 miles away!
I've had a good blast into Wales today, must have been near 90 miles. Took my own picnic of choccy and flask for tea. Bike ran really well, yay! Speedo went mental and has now stopped completely and rocker leak has worsened. Hey ho, these are just trifles, part of the fun when the beast starts and runs.

The crazy speedo may be down to the inner cable fraying.

Are the checkpoints on the Welsh English border unmanned now? 

If the rocker oil banjos have fibre washers, they tend to loosen. Nip them up when they are hot. I've changed mine to Dowty type washers.

[WozzA]

It's great to see older guys turn to look as my bike goes past. Makes me feel proud!

I know that feeling too    ...  Recently I rode the 51 plunger up to my local speed shop, when I came out there was a crowd standing around admiring her, one old bloke kept me there telling me the story of when he had one years ago...   Thank god she started up 1st kick...   

[Butch (cb)]

It's great to see older guys turn to look as my bike goes past. Makes me feel proud!

I'm always surprised when they don't Got no soul I guess.

[Greybeard]

It's great to see older guys turn to look as my bike goes past. Makes me feel proud!

I'm always surprised when they don't. Got no soul I guess.

They're probably not old enough. If it was a Yamaha FS1, they'd be all over it!

[morris]

   Thank god she started up 1st kick...   

Reminds me of the day when I went to show the SA to my neighbour who is also a car and bike nutter. We chatted a bit and I remember bragging about the fact she is a first kick starter. Anyway, when I wanted to leave I kicked her 4 or 5 times before I remembered to switch the ignition on... (she’s on electronic ignition) Never forget the grin on his face... 

[RDfella]

Nothing. Been busy 'pointing' a roadside granite wall with holes big enough in places to fit a cigarette packet and then finishing off modifying a new 12v dynamo to fit a Ferguson 'Continental' tractor. Decided to go to 12v mainly because nowadays there's virtually no choice in 6v batteries  (the only ones I can find are the type used in MGB's) which are marginal amperage-wise and not cheap. Which makes starting a PITA, as with 6v you need everything in your favour.

[Greybeard]

   Thank god she started up 1st kick...   

Reminds me of the day when I went to show the SA to my neighbour who is also a car and bike nutter. We chatted a bit and I remember bragging about the fact she is a first kick starter. Anyway, when I wanted to leave I kicked her 4 or 5 times before I remembered to switch the ignition on... (she’s on electronic ignition) Never forget the grin on his face... 

Same here, but it was because I'd forgotten my secret mag earthing switch.

[Worty]

They're probably not old enough. If it was a Yamaha FS1, they'd be all over it!
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Guess I'm not old enough GB

[Greybeard]

Today, in an attempt to cure slight slippage I gave the clutch springs a quarter turn, checking for even plates when operated. I tightened the primary chain a bit also. I also topped up the gearbox.

[BigJim]

After fixing the Speedo cable yesterday, rather ingeniously if i do smirk so myself, i needed to give it a good test. 100 miles later i can confirm it works. The ride turned out to be longer than planned as the bridge into Wales turned out to only be open way! Signage was absent as any sort of warning until you were on the bridge and it was too late. Had a jolly good time on unexpected roads at a faster pace than planned. Am beginning to believe i could take the beast into Europe for a taste of those Spanish mountains.
I fixed the cable by sliding a plastic nut which, i had filed to the correct OD, to  extend the inner. Trimmed the speedo cable end back to an unfrayed square bit and Bob's your uncle etc. You were right GB the end had rounded/frayed.
 

[Greybeard]

Well done BigJim!

I took the bike out this arvo. I must have done 50 miles or so. The weather was perfect.

The bike was almost perfect; I can still make the clutch slip if I try.

The new back brake shoes are noticeably better. In fact, the brakes on that bike are excellent, (for the speeds I ride at)

[berger]

NOTHING! drained with these teeth problems, haven't touched her much since changing the pilot jet about two weeks ago, not much rest with ALL mouth burning up, didn't even fill the carb with petrol!!! a chap came to collect two pistons yesterday for his bike and I wheeled her out so he could have a good look at things and take a couple of pickies. dentist again last week but they can't drill  apparently   he put a patch in one and it fell out so I told him it was like filling an old car with body filler back again on Tuesday to see what happens next