The good news is the bike is back up and running. What an experience that was... not being much of a bike mechanic it was a big, interesting and very fulfilling learning curve for me and Im very happy that I went through it.
I got my new stainless valves in, new timing chain from the UK and other bits and bobs and in general it all went smoothly. Apart from the 3 goes I had at getting the cylinder head on bewteen the frame and the carbys. What a pain in the arse that is...Ill post up the procedure I used to get in, but it all worked out in the end.
What doesnt help though is when you get it all lined up and ready to torque down and you look over to the bench to see that you have left the 2 locating pins out that are essential for lining everything up correctly..........the treasurer who eventually had to come out to help was not impressed I can tell you.
Oh and we have a new member of the family...........Zara........she fits the shed nicely. Similar colour to Tappet but totaly different dog...shes bigger for a start. We adopted her from an older lady who couldnt look after her anymore.....
Its all on track again for the "900 Journey"
Well Done Nathan.. Life has a way of doing that.. "Wecome Zara" to the Madness :) .....cheers Paul
ReplyDeletewell done getting the bike sorted out, I need to do mine too I think. Welcome to the new family member ... ALby
ReplyDelete