Bike Status

Just a quick update before everyone leaves for summer holidays.
I stripped the barrels and head off last weekend, because my homemade base gaskets had changed significantly in colour, and I was worried that they maybe leaking either water or gas. Good news the pistons are in perfect condition, and the barrels are showing signs of use, but nothing else - I think it is getting reliable!!
I noticed when reconnecting the power valves that they don't move at the same time due to some slack in the connector - I will take a look at shimming this up at the weekend.

I replace the gaskets and refitted everything, all OK.

I had also received a new rev. counter cable I ordered (12 cms longer) in order to reach the instrument panel I have been making, this has now been fitted, although I may have broken my temperature gauge, as I miss connected it.... We will have to see when I start it up.

I now drain the tank and carbs. after each time I use the bike, because the mixed fuel is not stable, and everyone advises only using it for a couple of weeks in the tank - I now have a large jerry can full of premix for the lawn mower - it smells like a fish & chip shop when I mow the lawn (it is a four stroke).

I have sent some second hand barrels and head to Stan (the man) Stephens in the UK for tuning, and I have ordered some expansion chambers from Gibsons in the UK, I hope they will be ready for the end of the season - I can't wait!!

The next race is at "Le Mans" - should be excellent if the weather gets a bit better.

Speak to you all soon, and have great summer holidays!