What have you done with your bike/s today?

[mikeb]

bought a 'new' modern (20 months old). 148hp, 117Nm torque. quite a beast. its got me distracted from re-installing the magdyno on the B now its hopefully remedied.

[Colsbeeza]

Hi mikeb,
Looks way too fast for me. A great looking bike though.
I started my A10 late today with the electric start button. I've been working on it now for a few months since my knee replacement.  Quite exciting really! After a bit of backfiring - no doubt due to the modified magneto ATD, it settled down fairly well. I'll take it out tomorrow for a spin. Looks like I might make the Club Rego Day next Sunday.
Col

[Colsbeeza]

The Beeza went for a 20-mile run this morning- first outing since my knee replacement on 2nd June. Started rough but idled OK after a few minutes. I came across some roadworks and had to wait for 10 minutes. What a feeling just to turn off the motor and wait, and then just press the button when the Lolly Pop man's paddle turned! Ahh the simple things in life!!
I will post some more in the Electric Start topic soon.
Col

[BigJim]

I've said it before and i'll say it again, my bike likes to run in this cold damp air. Still not able to tear the bike down for inspection/decoke/re-build forks and swing arm/etc as i enjoy riding it tooo much. Great ride today, needed to get out for a blast. Only a classic can deliver what i need i reckon. Similar power to my old Kwak kh100ex and the weight of a tractor, who could want for more!
 

[Worty]

If only I ............

[muskrat]

G'day Fellas.
Over the last couple of weeks I've been re-doing the Cafe. Trying to make it rideable with my bent and buckled body. First was to remove the rear set pegs, brake and gear linkages and replace with standard (still waiting on the correct brake lever, wrong later one fitted). Then replace the clip on bars with my Tomaselli adjustable (but I don't like them, waiting on std bars). Still not comfy so lifted the seat 2" so now I can sit on her. Attached a lifting handle to the left muffler (read reverse cone mega) so I can get her on the center stand. Fitted cable chokes to the pair of Keihin PWK carbs (what a job!).
Now the motor. With the longer RR rods combined with 8:1 pistons and a high primary ratio I had to jump on the kicker to turn it over (lost 20kg of weight). Enter Ebor Bikes (forum member TT John) compression plate. I had to modify it for the through bolts. So now it should be about 8.5:1.
So today I fitted the barrels and head. I noticed the outer 4 holes were a little sunken due to the washers squashing (HT washers) so I made new ones 1'8" thick out of SS. Rockerbox on with copper gaskets painted with coppercote. Tappets set (12/10), carbs on. All hooked up, second kick bang, third kick running
BUGGA the dreaded rockerbox leak  both sides above the exhaust pipe.
Tomorrows job as too many bourbons under the belt now.
Cheers

[muskrat]

Bloody rockerbox leak!
I forgot to mention I had to put a new kick quadrant ($250) in to get the kick lever back to where it should be and a s/a short gear lever!
Cheers

[chaterlea25]

Hi Muskie,
It looks like you have the footrests set very high, intentional or not?
having them a bit lower would ease pressure on your joints ?? maybe?

John

[muskrat]

BUT I still like to go round corners
Thanks John
Cheers

[chaterlea25]

Hi Muskie,
So do I
But at that height you will ground something solid before the footrests
The foot rest rubbers on my SR are well ground away on the underside
Safer than grounding out the stand or exhaust

John

[muskrat]

G'day John.
I've never been a big fan of solid foot pegs. The pipes aren't a problem except for burns to inner thighs when waiting at red lights  . My boots have toe sliders so once they touch I know I can go a bit more. The center stand has been ground away a bit.

I lifted the rocker box off and can't see or feel any irregularity. Today I have a piece of thick glass arriving to check the flatness of the box. If it's OK I'll rip the head off, guides out and check that.
Cheers

[muskrat]

G'day Fellas.
Well the glass didn't arrive but the rear brake lever did. It's the correct number for my model but it's way too long. I'd have to lift and reach forward with my foot to get it. So out with the grinder and welder to get it in a comfortable position. The cut/weld is hidden under the foot peg so won't be too noticeable. She's starting to live up to the acronym BSA (Bits Stuck Anywhere).
Cheers

[Sav]

Rode the Empire Star a roundabout route to the Ramsgate War Tunnels where VMCC bikes were on display.

First time motorised on two wheels since my accident, bit shaky at first but settled in.

Very interesting couple of hours at Ramsgate.

[Greybeard]

Rode the Empire Star a roundabout route to the Ramsgate War Tunnels where VMCC bikes were on display.

First time motorised on two wheels since my accident, bit shaky at first but settled in.

Very interesting couple of hours at Ramsgate.

Can you show us a picture of your ES?

[Sav]

Been shown before, used on cover of BSAOC mag. Manx GP 2018 before I had my hip plasticised (the right one as you can tell!)

The bluing was from before I found the liner was moving, runs a treat now just takes a big kick to start to avoid kickback. as it does not like the mag retarded (must have a word with Andrew).