manxie49 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Packed and loaded my bike up ready for my trip North of the Border tomorrow! Been looking forward to this run for a while now, hopefully the weather "and the midges" are kind .... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlesticks Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, manxie49 said: Packed and loaded my bike up ready for my trip North of the Border tomorrow! Been looking forward to this run for a while now, hopefully the weather "and the midges" are kind .... Don't worry, they only bite the English. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 On 14/06/2022 at 19:02, Bianco2564 said: Took the carbs off the 380 this afternoon, pretty easy job; tank off, side panels, airbox,throttle cables, undo the inlet rubbers and that's it, about 15mins. A fair amount of sediment in the 3 float bowls as seen on the blue paper. Two of the carbs overflow pipes were blocked. Dropped the pilot & main jets out and blew through with the airline. The old inlet rubbers were so inflexible, comparison photos between old and new. Also the inlet clamps were fully wound in on the old rubbers and couldn't be tightened anymore, probably causing an air leak and it was so much easier to refit the carbs. Fired back up and sounded nice and crisp, even though not fully warmed up, the idle was much smoother. Having new inlet rubbers makes fitting the carbs so much easier. Less likely to get an air leak too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianco2564 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 21 minutes ago, bud said: Having new inlet rubbers makes fitting the carbs so much easier. Less likely to get an air leak too. Yes hopefully it will improve the running. Not been out on it yet but started and idled better. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Fixed the wobbly wing mirror, been annoying me for weeks. You know how it is get home from work and i will do that tomorrow. Took 30 seconds in the dark, why didn’t I do it before.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 (edited) On 16/06/2022 at 17:02, manxie49 said: Packed and loaded my bike up ready for my trip North of the Border tomorrow! Been looking forward to this run for a while now, hopefully the weather "and the midges" are kind .... Off up there myself next week . New tyres , new clutch, bike running really well . Just need the weather to cooperate . Covid has given me a taste for free camping so I'm just setting off and playing it by ear . Have a great trip . Edited June 20, 2022 by fastbob 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Took my front wheel off to get a new tyre tomorrow. Will have a look at brake pads tomorrow too and give it all a good clean. Got those pretty red wheels on it that are an absolute menace to clean but they do look good when they're done 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V650 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) Changed the wobbly gear lever / shifter its been anoying me for ages as there was about 1/2" of play in all direction Got a new lever and footrest holder and seals and a new rubber all greased up and installed cost approx €100 for OEM parts Edited June 22, 2022 by V650 To add photo 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 New rubber and a very clean wheel...for the moment. Apparently putting a Bridgestone tyre on a Honda caused hilarity between the two mechanics there...not sure i get the joke Brake pads are fine too. Just going to clean them before putting back on. I'll do the back one this weekend. It'll be ready for my camping trip in Kendal next weekend Hope this weather lasts !! Its a scorcher here again today 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) Oiled the chain after a ride to a Boulangerie and now about to ride to the summit of Mont Ventoux spotted a nice little death trap…. Edited June 22, 2022 by Gerontious 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Is a boulangerie where you can buy your loved ones some undergarments? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 4 hours ago, billy sugger said: Is a boulangerie where you can buy your loved ones some undergarments? If you don’t mind them made from bread or pastry. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredc Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 22 minutes ago, Gerontious said: If you don’t mind them made from bread or pastry. Yes. lady gaga springs to mind 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 34 minutes ago, Gerontious said: If you don’t mind them made from bread or pastry. Yes. I suppose bread would soak up a multitude of sins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 yeer service - spark plugs, air filter etc. £327 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymwitch Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 hours ago, geofferz said: 2 yeer service - spark plugs, air filter etc. £327 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 17 hours ago, geofferz said: 2 yeer service - spark plugs, air filter etc. £327 Did they change the brake fluid as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Did they change the brake fluid as well? Yep, coolant too. I trust these guys, and I owe them - they did me some favours in the past. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Xena has been running rough for the last few days, cutting out and really sluggish and not quite her usual self. Decided to change the fuel filter and spark plug this morning, couldn't find the new fuel filter so only changed the spark plug, which was the actual culprit as it had split into two, the metal core was broken. Going to go for a blast around after lunch and just make sure that was it for the rough running, but can't see any other reason why 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Phew! All is well again Xena is back to her normal self 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 3 hours ago, dynax said: Xena has been running rough for the last few days, cutting out and really sluggish and not quite her usual self. Decided to change the fuel filter and spark plug this morning, couldn't find the new fuel filter so only changed the spark plug, which was the actual culprit as it had split into two, the metal core was broken. Going to go for a blast around after lunch and just make sure that was it for the rough running, but can't see any other reason why Hopefully no bits of spark plug fell into the cylinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 15 hours ago, Mickly said: Hopefully no bits of spark plug fell into the cylinder No all's well in that respect, it was the central electrode that broke the plug itself was intact 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Cleaned, lubed, fluids checked, dropped off for its long over due mot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Bender said: Cleaned, lubed, fluids checked, dropped off for its long over due mot Hope it passes ok. Does long over due mean you did what I did and forgot to get it done on time? I have to go to Scarborough next Sunday so it will be on the CBF as the Bobber isn't practical for carrying a week's luggage plus my laptop and papers. It needs a clean since my last conference which was in a very wet Derbyshire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 2 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: Hope it passes ok. Does long over due mean you did what I did and forgot to get it done on time? I have to go to Scarborough next Sunday so it will be on the CBF as the Bobber isn't practical for carrying a week's luggage plus my laptop and papers. It needs a clean since my last conference which was in a very wet Derbyshire. I didn't forget, I just didn't have time, had daughters old house to prep (read re-build) Sorted now so I just have our little bedroom to turn into office for wife and then I'm freeeeeee in theory If it doesn't pass I would be very surprised, the lad I've dropped it off with will fix it, he's been fixing bikes for many many yrs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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