Catteeclan

Political tomato post, ban him.

The chairs would be far more reliable.

And on the political front, there's no-one here that has any interest in trying to get into power other than to line their own pockets. Guy fawkes was the man with the plan. Living on the edge I am.

2.8 auto out and 3ltr manual in. As I said, reconditioned start no workie. All I wanted to do today was see the oil pressure up. Back tomorrow to get the electronic ignition shite off etc and see that oil pressure come up on the hopefully working starter. Had a bit of a time getting the gearbox in, after checking and adjusting his clutch aligning all went together. It's a bloody good shell but previous owner's got someone to respray it the wrong colour with a lovely thick topcoat of orange peel. Can't help thinking that a modern day 2ltr would be much lighter and several buckets more power than this over weight engine and box but can't argue with the originality factor, and if I"m honest it's nice to play with some old school stuff. Talking of which I've been asked to fit a new type electronic ignition to a Norton Commando 850. Took me back a few years when I walked into his shed, nice condition but rose coloured glasses me thinks. Along with the RD 125, carbs back on and running, not too well yet though.

Today I've been playing with the capri again. It's now got the right engine and gearbox fitted, 3ltr manual, but now the prop shaft is too long on the front section, the reconditioned start won't function and I've nearly finished my bottle of wine. Bollox.

Quite a few boneheads in Britain apparently.

Now you've stolen Petes knife moment.

I've got a shed full of bikes needing MOTs and a dominator with the starter not working. The TDM which does have an MOT is just a total ball ache to get out the front due to the amount of junk in front and in the passage to get past. O and the rabbits. And its bloody raining.

If she's not interested I'm up for it.

Air filter at 3500, must be the size of a thimble. If it doesn't hold a lot of oil maybe the reason for the change interval. Oil changes are governed by how much crap gets in there, clutch material and what gets passed the rings and how the oil viscosity breaks down over time by the engine beating the crap out of it. My Honda dominator holds about 2ltrs and changes are 2000 miles if I remember right. Mandis CBF holds around 4ltrs and changes at 4500. I guess both of these are more down to said clutch material as jap machining is bloody good. The biggest prob with valves is more down the the seats getting beaten into the head closing the gaps which will burn them out so must be inspected regularly.

Have a great night Fred, Happy birthday.

Happy birthday to the misses.

Someones going to knock the misses around or have a good hangover, or both.

Yes , YES. Although that sausage.

Spooky, my thought exactly. Good selection too.

Saul, have you really got that much time to spend online. I won't argue its not interesting mind.

Think I know that road well. One of my routes through Derbyshire to get to Royton, Manchester. A617?

Very nice.

Lots of paint touching up to do but he's happy.

If you hurled on that floor you'd be clever to see it.

Brilliant, loads of character in there. Hope some is kept and keep the updates coming.

Agree, kid seems to have money to burn. He's also having a new kitchen.

Valentine dinner for 2.

That radiator.

Wasting money, giving Dad a hard time and it's supposed to be noise cancelling. As well as creating a feature instead of the same boring painted walls.