OZ get together this Spring?

[Mal S7]

Thanks Bob, Sreve, I hope so too. Nothing in that carb seems to explain the white plug. (after the trip home its not so white, but still pale like a water cracker. Put kits through the carbs maybe 5000kms ago.
I am going to replace the fuel line in case something is plugging up in there. I don't want it to be electrical. 154 euro shipped from S.Meyer is the best combination price for coils and leads (but thats non-oem metal caps) I can find. That's a lot just to troubleshoot.

But right bloody now its beer o'clock and I am savouring a Sheaf Stout.

cheers!

[SteveD]

Can you swap in Steves coils & leads to see what happens?

[Mal S7]

Can you swap in Steves coils & leads to see what happens?

Good suggestion Steve except Clippo lives 150km away (and is keepin' busy ...)

I have removed coils and leads, cleaned both carbs (again), cleaned out the taps and tank (good spoonful of crap and flaking lining there ), put new fuel strainers on, and replaced all the fuel hoses.

Will give it a run tomorrow and if its still missing will bite the bullet and order coils and leads, otherwise wont be ready for the blue duck!!!

[SteveD]

Mal, are you still running points?

[malcom]

Crap weather
I trial loaded up the bike with a fair shake of my camping gear on Monday last for a loaded test ride (I’ve never been camping on this bike before). There are important questions to be asked, like, can I get my leg over the pile of stuff on the back of the bike?

I got down to the local servo about 300m away & filled up, I was planning a leisurely ride into the bay & thereabouts, it then started drizzling & hasn't stopped since.

Ever since the Weather Bureau warned us of an unprecedented El Nino it hasn't stopped raining.

Cheers mal.com

[ME 109]

Gidday Mal, a good side stand or the knowledge of how/where to use a crap one, is key to managing a little extra weight for the weekend.
But there are times when a crap sidestand is no good. Like at the petrol sation.
I'm not game to swing my leg over the top in case I kick someone in the head.

[SteveD]

Jeff, where's the chain saw?

It can be tricky Mal but you can see from Jeff's picture that it's possible to take a lot of stuff if you need it.

My load isn't as big as Jeffs but I don't get much chance to do more than one night camping. I load stuff evenly into a big bag. I have a couple of bag size choices depending on need. The bag then gets attached to the rear seat.

Your centre stand needs to be working very well for easiest function when the bike is fully loaded. I tend to leave it on the side stand and lead with my foot over the seat when mounting. Take care momentum doesn't have the bike headed onto its right side ...leave your weight towards your left until stable. Really though, a little practice and it's easy enough.



Your quota of two lumps of firewood can be added easily enough!

[ME 109]

The bar was in the yellow bag and the chain was in the tank bag.



It came in very handy that weekend, Steve.

[SteveD]

Bloody oath it did! It echoed beautifully thru the mountains! Lucky the ranger must be deaf!

[Airbear]

... There are important questions to be asked, like, can I get my leg over the pile of stuff on the back of the bike? ...

Mal, I've heard the method described as 'threading the needle', but really it is just a variation on John Cleese's silly walk.



Practicing the extra hop (or hops, depending on leg-length) is essential. You may one day be mounting your bike in front of a pub verandah infested with Harley riders. Not a good time for little accidents.