No, it is tied into the corner of the trailer at the moment with 2-stroke fuel. But I did need it when I was coming home from that trip. Sad to see buzz go, but it was doing a slow death in my possession. At least now there's a chance of it living out giving life to other bikes
I have another roller to get to @kiffsta so there could be some forks. Looks like a Honda... I was thinking more like: But not my bike
Well, I started attacking the trials bike. The more I looked, the more I saw. The seller warned me the tyres were original, 30 years old, so I had bought new ones (so far I've replaced the front). The carby was not only loose on the airbox end, it was a Mikuni, instead of Del Toro.. The air filter is perished, the intake rubbers cracked. The chain isn't through the guide and the slider seems to missing the bottom part. There seems to have been no coolant in the bike, which is very worrisome because these have a reputation for corroding the water jacket - doesn't seem to have made them oil milky or filled the case. Wiring needs some riding up, the fan is constant on with a bypass loop instead of being connected to the thermal switch. Rear brake needs a rebuild, forks are leading/have leaked and oiled the brakes. The rear suspension has a lot of play, especially where the bolt is loose. Fuel tap leaks. Engine sounds noisy and vibrates - he had the engine rebuild 20-odd years ago. Steering seems bent So, how far do I go? Front and rear suspension, brakes and a basic air filter might be all she gets for now. And the rear tyre, of course. Then there's the YZ and CBR to get done and maybe sold
She is registered , goes alright too it is weird riding with a stock muffler , I haven’t done that in a while
Went for a trip to Ipswich today to pick up an r6 for wrecking , one of mates had asked if I was out that way, could I pickup his Russian Jupiter 350 2 stroke how bad boy is this beast ? The pommel Horse seat is killer
A good match for the bentwood chairs in the background. That is a classic! Pillions would need to protect the Jatzies on rough roads.
Finally got out in some nice weather for a run out to Hume Weir.... I am liking Daylight Saving time.
Cleaned the header pipes on the Z after a run to the Qld / NSW border at Mt Lindesay this morning. Green light for Qlders to pass into NSW, but we are still keeping the cockroaches out. Fine weather after a fortnight of storms. Country looked fantastic. So good to have no traffic on the Mt Lindesay range, and no silly speed restrictions like on Mt Tamborine and Mt Glorious roads.
Ordered something stupid for a bike that doesn't even run. $10 difference between 60+ days sea shipping or 1 day... so I should have it early next week (assuming they get the stock they expect, of course.) Dug through exhaust options again, the 4-2-1 titanium kit is NLA so it looks like I'll either go with a 4-1 system or have Jemco build a custom set. Something tells me the cost will be about the same. Found a set of quality (mitotoyo/sterret) 1" and 2" micrometers for $65, seller is even throwing in a couple more pieces of metrology kit! Looking forward to the learning curve, then dropping them off to have someone tell me how far off I am in my measurements.
good micrometers are always a good thing to have around. I finally got the carbs on the MC19 sorted and got her all back together. Realized that I forgot to connect the fuel lines so the tank has to come back off. I'm just glad that I realized that before I put gas in the tank and turned on the petcock.
Just realised I didn't attach the picture... Well, the rear brakes didn't work and pulling it out kind of required the removal of the subframe and suspension. The suspension needed a service, anyway, and a carby clean couldn't go astray. Air filter disintegrated. No coolant in the bike, which is a worry for a bike with a reputation for corroding through the crankcase. Went to flush the system and it was blocked, so cover off the water pump, a bit of sludge, poke a thing in there until I could blow through it better and hope it doesn't leak. Had to glue an o-ring for the cover. Finally together and went to ride it; clutch wouldn't release. So the clutch came out, not pretty: Oh well, I'll just rub it a little and reassemble. Rode it, clutch disengaged! But it is dark and the light is missing parts. Next time.