Catteeclan

I've been working on a matchless g3l recently. He wanted the head gasket doing along with an oil change and the fitting of a universal brake light switch. Took me 2 goes to sort the gasket as I was being a pussy with the head torque apparently. First go I took the little bolts down to 30lbs but 35 sorted it the second time. Warmed it up to dump the oil then it wouldn't start again. After much faffing with the ignitor unit, with points, I got it sorted again and took it for a run. Gears on the wrong side and 1 up 3 down had me pissing myself but once I'd got myself sorted I bloody loved it. Didn't need any revs it just plodding away. He's thinking about an electronic ignitor so it looks like I get to ride it again soon. It just like the AJS I photo'd at Skeyton a couple of weekends back. Got this old girl fired up for the first time in a while too. First without exhausts but ran it and tweaked the carbs once they were on. Forgot how much I liked the smell. Who remembers these?

BOOOOOOO.

Crikey, they're got some money on the books.

Been out to a small classic car n bike meet at a place called Skeyton. Haven't been before but although cold plenty to see. Mostly cars but still good.

Ooo, someones got his bitchy head on.

You'd have to name it Adolf

Made a mess of those bows.

Liking this.

Me to. It's often the case that these warnings pop up for the smallest reason but it'll knock you into (safe mode) get you home anyway. Bit more involved if it's down a cylinder. Might be something as little as a misfire but you'll get safe mode to protect the cat in the exhaust.

I'll just put this here, https://uk.yahoo.com/news/somerset-gimp-arrested-again-terrifying-173333474.html

Thought all the Specials had the high bars, including the 250s.

Listening to "the best of" on the way home from Mandis place of work this morn.

You haven't just ironed that towel

Elton John anyone?

I do of a sort, I'll service the bikes/cars and then forget to put it in the service books or pc.

Don't bother, tried that one.

Not really that bad but the showers don't help. I gather we have them for most of the weekend too.

Just finished an Audi q5 cam belt in the garden, I'm bloody soaked now.

Another forgotten gem Bob. Strings accompanying are brilliant.

Not just his name then

You can't count the flu and covid as every grandad can't stay away but totally agree with Fred on the other. My brother let the rope out with his kids and it winds me up big time the way they treat him. I'm not saying this is your doing Pete but if you're not around other influences soon take over.

I can see the practical side of those fairings but the bikes would look so much better without them.

It's funny but sad.

I bloody love my dominator but that fuckin carb is going to meet a hammer soon.

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