Homemade

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:43 pm

finally got it all back together - will finish it off as and when i get time
over the winter
will put one of my good shocks on for m.o.t. and if it passes/runs ok
will get existing one re-cond.
guess i will then possibly look for some s pipes

this was taken inside so a bit of reflection from glass

Cliff · Post by **Cliff** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 7:05 pm

That's real nice Garry, excelent job

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Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:04 pm

thanks cliff - i don't think dream machine need lose any sleep

KwakOn · Post by **KwakOn** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:30 pm

Looks great,

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 5:13 pm

got a set of S pipes today - £30 plus 150 mile round trip - end cans
aren't mint but the pipes are solid so well pleased

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:57 pm

finally got it finished

set off for mot this morning - bricking it on 2 counts - would it get me
there and back (first time on the road for 5 years) - and would it pass

got about half a mile and pulled into a layby to give it a look over and
petrol pissing out the r/h carb so aborted the mission

cleaned them out twice, float height ok and valves not worn but
quite a bit of crud in them each time so think i'll fit a couple of
in-line filters unless anyone can suggest anything else.

still - seemed to go ok apart from that

rc46 · Post by **rc46** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:38 pm

dont talk to me about carbs

i have had mine off and on so many times now, But i think im there, I used some inline filters and all seems okay, Best way to check yer carbs for leaks i found is set the tap to prime, start the bike warm it up give it some welly so that the valves are openning, then leave it on prime for a bit, itll spring a leak if its there, Did it to me the problem was that it was next morning before i found out and a whole tank of fuel was on the floor LOL

good job i dont smoke!

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:49 pm

the other one started leaking in sympathy!

cleaned them out again, fitted the filters and all seems ok as you say - even on prime - so try again next weekend

barryj · Post by **barryj** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:30 pm

I didnt think the white wheels would look right, but you obviously had more vision as they look sweet. Well done that man, you must be very pleased.

KR1 Man · Post by **KR1 Man** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:13 pm

KR1 Man calling. Now, that looks lovely, saw one once in red/black with white wheels, but the blue definitley goes better. Just one small question though, is it the same blue as used in certain green/white models? Best regards, KR1 Man.

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sat Apr 07, 2007 11:07 pm

think the green/black design would lend itself to quite a few
variations as it suits the bikes lines so well

i used a peugeot blue which keeps the cost down over using bike
paints

to anyone considering spraying a bike i would say getting the
colour / design is easy. the hard bit is getting the lacquer/gloss finish.
with aerosols its nigh on imposssible - sprayed my LC loads of times and
had same problem
if you want a good finish would suggest you get a pro to lacquer
for you

however i just want this bike as a presentable hack so i can keep my others clean

as i'm sick of cleaning them every week

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 7:27 pm

tried again -but petrol pissing out still when engine was running - was ok
on prime

decided to go for it in hope it would cure itself on the way but no
such luck so aborted again but got 12 miles on the clock

stripped carbs again and now seems ok on prime and running so
try again next week

rc46 · Post by **rc46** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:32 pm

apart from the Float height did you take the floats off and the valve out? I thought all was okay but found shite in there wich was holding the float open......

Garry · Post by **Garry** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:50 pm

found bits in there which hopefully the filters will keep clear in
future

never had problems with leaky carbs before - hopefully its sorted
now - are yours fixed?

can't afford the petrol

rc46 · Post by **rc46** » Sat Apr 14, 2007 8:57 pm

i think So,

she gets her maiden run on the 30th at cadwell park, Ive started her run her up and taken her round the block and nothing is leaking now, It was a complete mare at first... But i think i have it sorted!!! Like you i slapped in a couple of in line filters. If she goes well at cadwell ill daylight Mot her and That way i can take her for a propper Test run if neeeded!