Saul

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