Saul

I should be fine, I haven't separated the carb bodies so it's just the floats, jets and a few sundary bits, reasonably easy, one done already just stopped for a cuppa. Although I know i am tempting fate.

Here we go

They are the originals that came with the shed in 2000, I added to extra hinges in the middle to stop the doors flexing years ago. I could always get some new ones if need be but they work well enough and the doors haven't dropped because of them yet.

Yeah it was my Father in laws, who was a pretty well known wooden boat builder in Cornwall. It has a pretty aggressive set on it for a tenon saw which took a while to get used to. He set it and sharpened it that way for a reason. It’s so you can use it like a jack saw in confined spaces. If you met him he looked like a giant tramp but he was a very clever and interesting guy. I have always said if I met my Mrs when I was younger I would have ended being a boat builder he was a character for sure.

First time it years the doors are lockable on my big shed where the Hornet lives. Spent all morning repairing and re hanging the doors that Gerotti broke. To be honest I enjoy a bit of wood work or wood butchering in this case. The best bit is that it never cost a penny. Coat of red stain on the next dry day and all will be good. The roof on the bike shed is next.

Could very well be that, or think of it this way, it's us still trying to be involved in their stuff relevant and of use.

Just look on Youtube for Superbike Surgery it's Jims last video.

Funnily enough I ride with two guys on Classics one 1974 Norton Commando and one 1972 Triumph Bonnieville 650. Both beautiful but both slow and temperamental as hell. I love the look of them but that’s it I wouldn’t have one for regular transport. They both handle better than you would think but shit brakes and the lads have to work them hard to keep up a moderate pace with the group.

No don’t think so

Oh yes please. I am looking forward to this series.

Bloody 120 mph wind gust wrecking havoc all over the Duchy. Trees down everywhere, RTA’s, roads closed. Lifeboats, coastguards and all the other services on the go all night. 53,000 homes blacked out. Worst of all for me pealed the roof off my bike she which was new this year. Tore the doors off my big shed and blew the sides out of my recycling bag store. At one point we had a tin can twister flying around the garden . Managed to trigg it up today hopefully good enough for overnight so I can get on with fixing it properly tomorrow. Guess the Triumph Carb rebuild is on hold until the shed is secured. Bikes all untouched I couldn’t get to much today as Shadow had a hospital appointment and I had to take the Mr’s down to RCHT Hospital in Truro to see her 94 year mum who is in with. Flu I have everything crossed she comes out again, my Mother in Law is a gem.

You do know some HD dealers are refusing to take them back as trade ins. Doesn’t inspire confidence

True, all like Mecccano for me

I remember him from the 1970's, bit of an enforcer in his day. TBH I didn't know he was still with us up to now. Sad nonetheless

Yeah bit dirtier than I expected to be honest, they bike seemed to run pretty well. The tickover issue developed after I messed with it but before it was fine. But now I am in might as well do everything, I have a full rebuild kit including floats and jets so seems silly not to do it properly now.

Well the carbs came off without to much drama. Throttle cable was a bit of a pig but ok in the end. Initially took the float bowls off and there was some sludge so have cleaned them all out. Gonna re watch some carb cleaning vids before going any deeper. On a side note the carb rubbers are not old at all. Both airbox and motor sets. All pliable and in great condition. I’m fairly sure that have been replaced at some point. Also the air filter looks in very good condition and must have been replaced recently in mileage terms. Good to find out but sort of wish I didn’t have a new one sitting on the bench, that is a few quid I could have saved as are the new set of rubbers. I intend to keep the bike so they will be used at some point.

Here we go let the tears and swear words commence. Time to get the carbs off

I will explore the red diesel option. I will be careful of the exhaust exit as well. Thanks for the heads up. I have the 15 litres of diesel I put in my CBF back along. Could use that I suppose.

I was watching Craig from The Dog House on Youtube and I was quite impressed. I am surprised how cheap they are now around £60 or so. That's bloody cheaper than a big gas cylinder. I have the insulation to use on my shed so I am going to refurb it as soon as the weather gets less Baltic. It's a 10' x 10' shed so I am thinking a 5kw heater would be the right size for it. There are lots of jobs I haven't got near because of the temperature recently.

Got over the grumps and been out and got the Kwacker Death Trap rideable again. Freed off the throttle as it had just been pushed down the bar and jammed against the Bar End. Took the front brake lever off Shadows bike and used that to get him mobile again. He works she doesn't, at the moment. She's not to bothered given the weather. The front master cylinder is serviceable although has noticeable road rash and could do with being replaced. The front brake switch is broken but cheap to replace. The bar is bent but it's really not much maybe a degree or two so that can wait. I think he will need new fork seals come next MoT so I will sort the bars, both sides. out when it is stripped to do the seals. I still have his original serviceable front right indicator in the shed so that can go back on once I have patched the fairing panel. It's going to be an ugly repair though but as I said to him I can get it serviceable for nothing and he can get a new panel if and when he wants to. Personally I don't think the bike is worth it as it is a shed cosmetically but that is up to How High.

Nah he is fine and he hasn't smashed up his helmet so hopefully only pride and ear bending to deal with.

FFS How High has been down again on ice. It was recovered last night. Had a look this morning, new indicator fucked and the fairing panel it sits in holed. Front master cylinder fucked brake lever fucked. Handle bar bent and throttle Jammed, although if I can straighten it I think the throttle problem will go away. Too cold out there today to play bikes. Think a diesel heater for my shed is on the cards when finances allow.

Plenty to do but can’t get my arse of the sofa.