Ian Frog

From the Hynes manualCheers Ian

Just a thought given that everything you mention sounds sensible I would start looking for air leakage as what you describe could be a leaning off of the mixture and it`s an easy check. Just sit the bike idling and spray carb cleaner around the joins of the fuel supply system and listen for changes. Funny it`s the second time I have mentioned this in ages. Good luck Cheers Ian

You might want to read @Grumpy Old Git`s last post on that subject ! I am sure a gathering of like minded souls shouldn`t be impossible to organise, especially as a lot of us seem to reside in East Anglia / The Midlands. Cheers Ian

As an easy check to what @Bianco2564 correctly mentions I would always start the bike and have it ticking over if possible then spray carb cleaner over the rubbers connecting the carbs to the head. An air leak will be revealed soon enough I promise. @Tinkicker is perfectly correct saving on non original jets is a false economy and will bite you in the ars* don`t ask ! Good luck. Cheers Ian

I agree with @RideWithStyles regular use much better than something that has stood unloved for a while, 11 months MOT is also encouraging. Looking on the bright side it`s not a lot of money for a useful hack or a good place to start learning about restoration, on the bad side if it turns out to be a rotbox you should get a fair bit of your money back if you break it for spares. Good luck. Cheers Ian

Hi Biffa may I ask with both modifications are you intending to be able to switch from solo to sidecar use with minimum transition time? Leading links on a solo add significant weight and slow the steering considerably which in turn makes it feel like you are always running wide (in my experience not a wonderful feeling especially in the wet). Interesting project and good luck. Cheers Ian

Hi Peepae I would get a quote from Dream machine definitley not the cheapest by a long way but excellent quality that way you will have a good idea what you are letting yourself in for. On another note ask about turn round time as all the good guys will be busy and someone that promises quick times may not be the quality you want. Good luck. Cheers Ian

Have a good look at the "Forma" adventure boots in Sportsbike shop. I have had a pair for about 3 years now and can`t fault them. Cheers Ian

Thanks guys. Voltage at each battery measured and showed 12.6volts on each which I took to be encouraging as they were partially discharged following small use. Charger output difficult to measure as the terminal connector thingys are awkward to get a reliable contact with but I did see 20+ volts a few times. I have left them set up charging and will check after 24 hours but my suspicion is either charger issues or simply a loose connection between battery pack and the loom on the barrow. Fingers crossed. Cheers Ian

Hi Simon I was hoping to avoid separating them as they are a nightmare to get back in their protective jacket and reinstall. If I can establish all is well or what I need to replace I want to be able to go back to charging in-situ. Last time I used it after about 500 yards it felt as if it was flagging (This is less than a tenth of what it has done before fully loaded). Strangely when I went back to it today 72 hours later it did the return journey as if no problem whatsoever so I just want to check before it leaves me stranded lol. Cheers Ian

Hi Guys I know this isn`t strictly bike related but I am hoping for a little guidance. The pics show the charger and batteries for a 24volt barrow, I believe there is a problem with one or both and want to check. So question 1 I know the ting stood for about 2 years but that was unmolested in a dry garage with no loading so is there a way of checking the health of the two 12volt batteries that look to be connected in series? Question 2 the charger has been slightly damaged on it`s casing but appears to charge so is there a way I can check it`s output so I can at least eliminate that and save a bit of cost? Cheers Ian

Once way back n time some scrote tried to nick my Z650 in Carlisle so I went and asked the cop shop if I could park at there front and much to my surprise they agreed. Worth a try I would have thought. Cheers Ian

enjoy ! they are an absolute hoot! Release your inner hooligan. cheers Ian

Just Posing Guvnor ! Cheers Ian

I remember the paddock area at Elvington on top speed event there were a lot of Hayabusas showing BU54 with various endings, the best was BU54 BHP in my opinion. Cheers Ian

Does this mean it`s finished? Cheers Ian

cleaned the Rex ready for the annual owners club meet this weekend in Oxford. going for a trundle in a minute. I still love this bike the most. cheers Ian

30 year experience construction site manager commercial and residential (national award winner) currently skiving with broken foot and many home projects. Painfully aware partner would be happy to see me back at work lol. Cheers Ian

Right I have had enough of sitting around with foot up and as the consultant said I can walk on it I am taking the Harley out to do some shopping ! Coincidently Carol is at work so I should get away with it lol. Cheers Ian

Not huge but I am happy with that! cheers Ian

Thank you very much guys. Having a weekend away with a bit of fishing. Also recovering from a broken foot (5 fractures ffs ) Cheers Ian

If riding a Japanese bike replace the PH1 and PH2 with JLS screwdrivers. Cheers Ian

Is that tank logo the king foo panda ffs ? Cheers Ian

Ornaments ? Cheers Ian