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Do you want a little more aggressive camshaft now? Or going to replace with stock?

Unfortunately the sticking lifter has buggered the cam lobe.

Well after a few weeks and several distractions, that I had to deal with, I got back up the shed to the Sprint today. I put it away in disgrace after having to cancel it's MoT as it blew a fork seal and cut out twice on the last run, only to restart once I switched the fuel tap to prime. Just to top it off I fitted a new rear brake switch that worked once only. Checked all the fuses and wiring so must have been the new switch I thought. I ordered a new fuel tap and two more brake switches, I already had fork seals and oil. Anyway out of sight and mind for a few weeks was enough for me to get over it, so went up the shed today to get on with it. I started it up and it fired right away which pleased me, battery was fine so no parasitic drain Checked the rear brake switch, the light worked perfectly so the fairies must have fixed that. I can't think why but it's fine now. I also switched the fuel tap to run and the bike died after a couple of minutes ticking over, switched to prime let the float bowls fill, started straight away, switched to reserve and it died after a few seconds so the fairies haven't fixed that. Hopefully got a clear day tomorrow to work on it and book the MoT for next week.

A man walks into a bar on the top floor of a skyscraper and orders a cold beer. As he’s sipping it, he suddenly watches the guy next to him stroll over to the window… and jump right out! “Good grief! Did you see that!? That man just jumped out the window!” The bartender doesn’t even blink. Shaken, the man takes another sip. A minute later, the same guy walks back in, sits down, orders another drink, finishes it, and jumps out the window again. The man shouts, “Are you kidding me!? He did it again!” Still, the bartender says nothing. The guy comes back into the bar and orders another drink. Finally, the man asks, “How on earth are you surviving those jumps?” The guy grins and says, “Oh, it’s this special drink. If you finish it fast enough, you can float.” Excited, the man orders the same “floatie” drink, chugs it, runs to the window, jumps out… and SPLAT—straight onto the sidewalk. The bartender sighs and says: “Superman… you’re a real jerk when you’ve been drinking

Will you hear anything over the sound of the drill?

Pretty soggy & windy here this morning....forecast says more of the same later. Think I'll go twirl some spanners on the GMC today...swap out the TPS to see if that cures its running issues.

Been clouded over all day here until an hour ago, lovely sunshine. Forecast for a watery afternoon tomorrow. Had a quick look at the tracer this afternoon. I have a transmission noise which I'm hoping is just the chain and sprockets. There's no play in the final drive so I'm feeling a little happier. After I put the bike away I had a better idea, I'll get the chain off and spin the output shaft with a drill. A test for later .

It's just lovely here, finally. I've been in the car visiting clients and on the phone, but I've got plans for the weekend.

Its abit windy and very overcast at Liverpool at the moment, but got a nice drive south back to the yard once im loaded

Weather is continuing to be crap here.

Out in the Tidler for a trip to the vets. Time for the Dear boys flea and worming meds

I've been getting about 6 facebook messages from him every day since he was suspended. really doing my head in.

I will give him your email address so you can stay in touch.

11th May what 2099?

I have suspended Marcel from accessing the site until the 11th of May, this isn’t a topic that is open for discussion, he seems intent on being a selfish little prick and ruining the site for everyone with his incessant drivel.

I have been in that place, very very hard to discribe the pain..Then my new bike was delivered the day i was at the low point.. I know it sounds naff...but the bike and the thought of not being around to ride free in the fresh air changed my mind. The first time....Ren and Pete,and a few others helped me thou they did not know at athe time.. Stay focused folks and talk to your mates..just cos we are men does not make us super hero's..Talk. PS: i have now seen the light...It is biking and your mates.

Paint.

It was all over your bike last time I saw it

When I used to take the train to go to school, every year the trains would stop two or three times because someone threw themselves onto the line. It’s a violent way to go too, that leaves a mess, so you must really be in despair instead of just wanting to find a quiet way out.

I have a railway line on the other side of a field behind my house. I tried to do my normal dog walk up the track beside the field and over the railway bridge a few days ago but lots of police/ambulance/fire engines up there so went a different way. Turns out some poor soul decided to end it all by jumping onto the tracks in front of a train. Walked up there today and lots of people have left flowers on the path over the bridge. I cannot imagine what circumstances would make someone take their own life and I that way. Made me very thankful for my life and family, and even the work things which have been weighing on my mind a bit recently. Sorry to be morose but every so often you have to think how lucky you are.

Is the existing external coating on the engine paint or is it some type of ceramic ?