G'day all,
short (120 mile) ride today, which bike to take? Old faithful ('51) hasn't been out for a month or two. Drag her out and prop on side stand. Mmm thought she had fuel when parked up, might have used in one of the others. What's that drop on the floor? Check oil tank,yep she's wet sumped. Drop crankcase drain plug and get the usual 3 lt of oil. Replenish oil and fuel tank. Another drop on floor, ah gear box due to being on side stand? No it's oily fuel. Penny drops. Drained 4 lt of fuel out of primary case. Cause = fuel tap left on, drained into motor till it reached the crank then flowed into the primary till it reached the mainshaft (non) seal. Could have been very messy if I had tried to start her straight up. All other checks OK
She ran great as usual with no clutch problems, but I dare say the clutch will have fuel trapped inside by the cover. Another job to do.
Another great day, great ride, snags on the barbie at Currarong Jervis bay. Makes all the little problems fade.
Cheers