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the standard Comet 125 exhaust is a sealed unit. and I'd agree with loose baffles.. especially as it disappears under acceleration. New exhaust time :/

absolutely.. and for that we need Mr NMan1 to tell us what time to arrive for Stibbington is about 30 minutes from Nman's place... (btw.. dave's still on Learner plates, so we'll have to go down the old A1 service road when it turns to motorway (but I know the way blindfolded so..))

dont hurt me.. How much are the tickets for the day, and are they still available?

we'd hit the A1 at Stamford, but there's bugger all in ways of a decent meeting place near there (as far as my memory goes.) I think the closest is probably Stibbington Diner? (map) do a great breakfast / cup of tea there

I've heard you can "raise" forks by adjusting the pre-load... no idea if this is true, a good idea, or even if it's possible.... so probably not much help either

Well, Dave and I are both in Keyworth (map) and usually head down the A606 towards Peterboghorror. What route would you take down? If you're coming through Nottingham, then Tollerton Petrol station on the A606 is a fairly good landmark to spot (map to petrol station If you'd go down the A46, then there's a layby on the north side of the A606/A46 roundabout (last map... honest) Guess it just depends what's best for you

When you say the starter turns the engine, does the engine actually fire, but not stay running.. or does it just rotate?

Fine with me hunni. Same time? 6pm. Sounds good!! What time would you say you get to Ikea.. 6:45ish?

this should help http://www.mccoys.enta.net/images/features/guide7cover.jpg that's surely a man in disguise!

okies.. I finish work at 5:30, so earliest "I" can get there is probably 6pm...

Sounds good to me.. I reckon even I'd find you there

ah.. not bad at all.. so.. next question.... best shops in Notts anyone?

I'm coming from the SE side of notts... if anyone's coming from that general direction, perhaps we could meet en route?

very slight fluctuation. carbs need balancing up then pop round and i will do them don't tempt me.. your not that far away

very slight fluctuation.

right then That sounds like a plan. If nman1 isn't too lazy to ride up, maybe he'll fancy swinging past mine on the way and we can go up in group? Willow - ok if I pm you my number just incase? Nowt worse than standing round as Billy no-mates all night

here you go: Shipley Gate Nottingham NG16 3JE http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=NG16+3JE&ie=UTF8&ll=52.98472,-1.326942&spn=0.073065,0.159988&z=13 takes me about 20 mins from my house...

Cant remember off hand.. I'll check tonight (but I'll be suprised if its more than 6 months) Its pretty much always done it. I didn't notice it when testing the bike at time of purchase, but I do remember first noticing it a few days later... Its not got any worse tho.. if that makes any difference

Perhaps I'm adding the choke from experience with a previous bike. I'd try and start with no choke or throttle, and it'd just about manage to turn over a few times before dieing (when cold). To start it, I'd add a bit of choke and it'd start right up. OR, if I add a bit of throttle, it'd start up without the choke. So, with my current bike.. noticing that it wouldn't stay ticking over without throttle, I add a bit of choke to replace me having to turn the throttle a bit... (but it doesn't work ) What would you say is an "average" price for a carb service? (under £50? Over £200? general area would be good enough ) thanks for the advice so far btw

Not a clue, bought it at the end of last year and I can't tell from all the service history what exactly has been done... No.. it was a weekend bike for the last owner, and the longest I've left it standing for would be two weeks (very rare tho).

I'll be coming, from the Nottingham area, so I'll meet you there... Question is.. how will I meet you if i've never seen you all before?

ah-ha that'll be my one allowable newbie mistake then

had a great time i was like a kid in a candy shop your far from the only one... muchos cash spent! then got home and "googled" for the retail prices and felt a lot better Some decent lessons were learnt tho... like... don't buy a big hefty chain and lock first thing... (no names mentioned)

Anyone fancy heading over to MFN this coming wednesday? Be good to meet some new people

Ok.. I'm PRETTY sure that this is an overfueling issue... but here goes Firstly, I am by no means a mechanic. I'm ok when it comes to cars , but I've not so much as changed the oil on a bike myself. I've a '98 ZX-6R which is having a hard time staying running over when the engines cold. If we're starting from stone cold, I'll give it 3/4 to full choke and hit the button, and it'll come alive. If its warm out, I'll maybe give a 1/4 choke, or sometimes none and it'll start first time. But then the problem occurs.. Initially, the revs will hold, but after a few seconds (varies from 2 seconds, to about 30-40, tho this seems to have no relation to engine temp or environment - seems random :/) it'll dwindle right down to around 400rpm before finally dieing completely. I'll hit the starter button and it'll be straight back alive... and the process repeats. Now.. To get it actually started, what I have to do is give it oh such a little bit of throttle and hold it there until we get around 2 bars of "heat" registered on the clock. Then she'll happily stay ticking over till the cows come home. Whats odd is that if I'm not using any choke to begin with, if I add choke instead of twisting the throttle, it just dies. Another thing to note is that if I've been out on it for a good ride (say, an hour to matlock or so). I can then leave it for a good three hours and when I start it back up, it just goes.. even if the engine is stonecold. Finally, there is a distinct pong of fuel from the exhaust when starting from cold.. and then for a good while after too. Would you say I've just got myself a classic overfueling issue here? Or could I be looking at something more sinister (dodgy piston rings for example?) If it IS the overfueling issue... what would be the best solution? A full service from a pro or just new plugs?