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Got a cryptic message from Martyn asking if I fancied a ride for breakfast in the morning. So I got up to 4Turnings roundabout for 10:00am. Shadow in tow as always. Anyway Martyn was there with his V85T Guzzi, then Andy turned up with his Triumph Scrambler 900 and of course Gary with his 1973 Bonnie. Martin said he had found this place called Rainbow Bikes near Ashburton in fucking East Devon. I asked him what he was taking us to he said don’t worry they are legit and have a good trip advisor rating for the food. So off we went, got 5 miles to the first junction and we lost Gary, fucking broken down. Why he rides that museum piece I don’t know. Anyway Andy goes and rescues him and takes him to get a spare clutch cables as that was all it was. Martyn and I headed up to Saltash for him to get fuel. while they fixed the Bonnie. To be fair they were only 20 minutes behind us but Gary was spouting some story about how he got to 85 to catch us up, normally he reckons he can’t see above 70 because of the vibes. Old Triumph speedos, I don’t know. Anyway reunited we blast, well I say blast but sat at 65 for Gary is probably closer to the mark, up the A38 Devon Expressway to Ashburton and Rainbow Bikes. Turns out the rainbow comes from them being an electric scooter and bike shop. Benelli Dealership as well. Nice Old Sunbeam in the car park Well the café was very good and their half charge breakfast (electric theme) was bloody good. Note to self don’t park over an oil patch to avoid paranoia. I found out later that an old BSA was in the same spot as me before we got there Fed and watered we headed for the south coast through the South Hams to Brixham for an ice cream. Got the ice cream and had a mooch around the harbour where Gary board us all about fucking wood working and his paper driving license Well, Brixham done we headed back through the South Hams which is stunningly beautiful even if the roads are congested shit, to the A38 and home. Bloody roads around Plymouth are so congested, the last 2 miles to the Tamar Bridge we filtered the whole way as the traffic was gridlocked. Not even school holidays yet. Trip stats when I got home were 6 hours and 157 miles Good day out on the old CBF600 which is running like a Honda. Good company, fed and a few laughs mostly at Gary’s expense . Shadow has gone to bed knackered and I’m chilling before work tonight. Many bikes out today. So much traffic though, gonna stay off the A38 and A30 as much as possible until the season is over the congestion does my head in, to many close squeaks for comfort, mostly Gary but still to many people around.6 points
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After what I saw during the last game, Portugal will also join them at the Pub to watch the remaining games.3 points
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This is the stuff, not a ride to Starbucks with a snow mobile and some random guy in a car, come on you lot, get your act together, Eric spends two thirds of the year snowbound and rides more than most of you put together, brings us epic reports like this, rebuilds his bike using an elastic band and a toothbrush, dodges law enforcement, drinks warm beer and eats rattle snakes for breakfast. Meanwhile you lot are worried that you have the wrong air in your tyres.3 points
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On the side of the throttle body you should see a screw, you can turn this to adjust your tickover. Big singles need a slightly higher tickover than most bikes or they are prone to a cough/stall especially when coming to a stop .3 points
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Yea we do have wingers and personally I’d be using them but they ain’t the same quality as the Spanish boys. They look unplayable.2 points
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Spain’s two wingers are proper match winners. On current form I can’t see anyone beating them……….unless we get lucky a few more times.2 points
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He’s still a cunt and even I could have scored from there the big fucking, window licking, tosser. It was made by Toney anyway2 points
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I’ve been in a restaurant with all the Italian side of the family to celebrate my nephews birthday. Im sat at home (on my own) with a bottle of Prosecco now2 points
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It’s all going according to plan. Our guys need to be knocked down before it matters, so they don’t overdo with being divas.2 points
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I don't know how long that spacer is from experience so best have one out for a look, get a couple made up 25mm shorter. I've seen people put sockets on top to get a little higher too.2 points
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If it is injected it will have a MAP sensor, remove that and clean it out, I wouldn’t be surprised if that is the issue, with it being a single if the MAP sensor is gunged up then it will likely run full lean on decelerating and shut the ignition down.2 points
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If you lower the shocks but don’t touch the front all it will do is slow down the steering which isn’t a bad thing for a new rider, don’t forget to adjust the headlight aim though.2 points
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found the screw and turned up tickover , was going to go out on bmw tomorrow but xt now see if its cured it2 points
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Just went upstair to watch Kim Gordon live at glasto as I'd heard a couple of tracks. Turned out to be hard work, the wine bottle is open. Well done Bob.1 point
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Don’t be silly, don’t you think I haven’t already tried that, and a Dax and a Monkey. She has her heart set on a red CB125F.1 point
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Nice one Eric, great vistas as usual. Todd needs to buy a lottery ticket1 point
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It shouldn't be that hard. You can screw a couple of self tapping screws into the seal (very carefully) to help pull the seal out then wrap the shaft in ptfe tape (or similar) to protect the new seal when you drift it in . Loads of videos on You Tube to help you out .1 point
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Exactly.... the wheelbase was as short as my RD 400F....only about 52-3" My MetalFab mate's had a 43 mm carb w/ a V&H pipe....good for about 130 hp1 point
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