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Just been out and got some fuel and fired the Sprint up. Sounds awesome to my ears. Started up reasonably quickly once the fuel got through. Came off choke and I had to adjust the tickover slightly but that was it. Impressed that my low fuel light decided to join the party with fuel in the tank. Everything is working including the fan. No reason not to ride it now. I will start with a few short trips until I am used to it, but I haven’t felt like this about a bike since I had my 1978 R100RS.

Cheers Mate, sounds like a Triumph 855, quite a mechanically noisy engine but that's how they all sound . Compared to my Honda's it's like a Thrashing machine next to a Sewing machine but I have gotten used to the contrast now I know it's supposed to be like that I have listened to quite a few first gen Hinckley triples over the last few months.

He's not riding an Indian.

The Sprint is read to be used, I won’t say finished as it has done 50,000 miles and is 28 years old, there is always going to be something. Only thing left on the list for me though is a wheel refurb and to paint the valve cover but apart from that I don’t know of anything that needs doing. Both of those will be a next winter jobs. Last few new bits for today. I bottled using the black plate so bought a new standard one. Also a new Triumph vacuum line for the fuel tap, I wasn’t happy with the line on it. Also a new knob for the fuel tap as the original one is blobbed up with Araldite or so sort of epoxy. Before refitting the clutch cover I stripped and checked the clutch plates. All friction plates right at the top of the Triumph spec at 3.8 mm or just above. The plain plates all had no measurable warping. I would hazard a guess that this is not the original clutch. While it was apart I fitted the EBC heavy duty clutch springs. Supposed to be 15% stiffer than standard, couldn’t tell really but the action seems much more positive. Hoping the slip I had was due to the slave cylinder which I have already rebuilt So all back together, just need to get some E5 and take it out for a shake down. Gonna wait for a dry day though and give myself every chance to get used to it before I go on any group rides. I so wanted to give it a major polishing but want to give the engine cases plenty of time to cure before touching them. They will get a satin finish and lose the shine over time, like standard.

Easy Tiger no one said that, your cycle has a motor, qualifies as far as I am concerned. Also all you scooterists don't be offended you have 2 wheels and a motor

Balance is restored

Here’s my effort for February………look it’s even got pretty blossom in the background.

They are saying its fine because we're classed as plant... I have my suspicions its just shite

Wow....I remember doing days like that. I had 1 particular year where I cranked out 650 hrs. in OT alone. Didn't take me too long to figure out that 50 hrs./week was optimum. Otherwise I was wasting my time working mostly just for Uncle Sam....& he's got more than enough of my earnings.

If it hasn't been moved for a while the gasket between can stick assisting the busting process so go carefully. If I remember right they're led and common for failing.

After visiting my wife in hospital I thought I would take a look at the car. The high level brake light does not illuminate, took a gander at it, can I see how to remove it!, can I hell as like, no visible screws, looked on YouTube, it says there are 2 Torx screws?..so where the hell are they? Part 2 of the job tomorrow, I bet I bust it.

Sounds sweet there @Saul....Nice Work.

And then your alarm clock went off....

I believe Pedro gave me the impression that Pedals were the DQing factor, that's why I've been watching from the sideline. I do appreciate your clarity @Saul....you're a Gentleman & a Scholar.

Clearly not you, the bike is upright.

My submission, i was blown away

Rigged theres no bins anywhere in site

Yeah, but what can I do about it? My bike has PEDALS so I'm automatically DQ'd.....at least it has the correct number of wheels...ffs I'm just that amputee NuklHed that posts pics of machines & places that we'd like to have or pay a visit to.

@boboneleg has been spotted with his posse. https://www.facebook.com/reel/3696490163822025/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

It's was a lovely sunny afternoon here but it's my Mrs's birthday today. Probably not the best day to fuck off on the bike