Suzuki A100 - The Journey

[StoneChucker]

Ok, will do. Oh, I don't actually wait for it to warm up, just let it idle while I put my helmet on. I've been riding it off cold, soundling like crap anyway

It's amazing, I take the bike to work today and I see Jim on the motorway (and have a chat at the lights), Paul said he saw me in Tory St and I passed WhiteTrash on Kent Tce.! Small world ay? !

[sAsLEX]

I passed WhiteTrash on Kent Tce.!

Bet you that dont happen too often

[bungbung]

pissed WhiteTrash on Kent Tce.!

Bet you that dont happen too often

I have the money

[StoneChucker]

So I couldn't resist and took the bike to work again today (something I think I'll do alot more of). Now, this was the second journey I've done on it, and just like the first trip, I ran outta fricken petrol again! At least I know now that it does about 140 - 150 kms per tank safely. I was cruising at about 105 - 110 indicated when it started to shake, shudder, bouce, splutter, stop, go, stop, splutter and finally stop again. Thought I'd screwed the engine with continous high revs. Luckily just the fuel missing!

Had to push it for about 20 minutes.

Picture this: Me, on the bike doing about 100, with my feet on the rear pegs and crouched all the way down on the bike. Now picture this: Woman in red car driving past looking at me and laughing... hehe, was a pretty funny sight I guess.

[FROSTY:Me]

ohh dave dave dave you silly prat.
The A100 isnt like the R1 --out of gas isn't actually bone dry
next time it happens Turn the fuel tap to reserve (if it isn't already)
If it is and youve run out then lay the bike almost on the ground on the side the fuel tap is on .Theres about 1/4 liter of gas still in the other side of the tank and it should get ya to a servo.
Akchewally on that subject --One thing I would do to your bike is flush the tank out completely -I'm betting there will be water in the very bottom of the tank.

[crazyxr250rider]

So I couldn't resist and took the bike to work again today (something I think I'll do alot more of). Now, this was the second journey I've done on it, and just like the first trip, I ran outta fricken petrol again! At least I know now that it does about 140 - 150 kms per tank safely. I was cruising at about 105 - 110 indicated when it started to shake, shudder, bouce, splutter, stop, go, stop, splutter and finally stop again. Thought I'd screwed the engine with continous high revs. Luckily just the fuel missing!

Had to push it for about 20 minutes.

Picture this: Me, on the bike doing about 100, with my feet on the rear pegs and crouched all the way down on the bike. Now picture this: Woman in red car driving past looking at me and laughing... hehe, was a pretty funny sight I guess.

absolute clasic

[TonyB]

Great write up. Now you've got me thinking...
Are you going to remove the lights etc for racing? Is it hard to do?

[StoneChucker]

My fuel-COCK is stuck on reserve. I've oiled it, but it won't move. I will remember that trick about laying it on it's side though, thanks!

I'm not removing the lights for racing, just taping them over completely. I have to ride to and from each meeting, so it'd be too much hassel. The mirrors come off easily.

Went on the Velox Round the clock ride today, on the A100. Pretty good fun with the upright riding position, cruising at a max 80 km/h (didn't want sore arms from crouching the whole day) and alot of time to yourself, thinking about stuff, life, the corner, lines you take on the road. A much more relaxed ride for sure. Left at 10:30am and got back at about 6pm. Must admit that after that amount of time, I was missing the "get home quick" ability of the R1. Got to the top of the Takas on the way back and saw I had just about NO engine oil left. I had about half a reservoir when I left in the morning. I guess a whole day of max gear, max rev riding will do that? Luckily I made it back to the Caltex in Upper Hutt, where I think I just about ran outta petrol again too. Close one that. These bikes definitely take a little more thought in that regard.

Confuscious say, Man with no fairings has cold legs

Went out to Lake Ferry, and got to do lots of stupid shit on the bike

Now that I've done one long trip on the bike, I don't think I'll do too many more of them. To Martinborough and back would be my future limit.

[Pickle]

So when SKUNK gets his A100, I will have to register the Ct110 for a trip over the hill, I can see a small bike trip coming up

[Ixion]

My fuel-COCK is stuck on reserve. I've oiled it, but it won't move. I will remember that trick about laying it on it's side though, thanks!

I'm not removing the lights for racing, just taping them over completely. I have to ride to and from each meeting, so it'd be too much hassel. The mirrors come off easily.

Went on the Velox Round the clock ride today, on the A100. Pretty good fun with the upright riding position, cruising at a max 80 km/h (didn't want sore arms from crouching the whole day) and alot of time to yourself, thinking about stuff, life, the corner, lines you take on the road. A much more relaxed ride for sure. Left at 10:30am and got back at about 6pm. Must admit that after that amount of time, I was missing the "get home quick" ability of the R1. Got to the top of the Takas on the way back and saw I had just about NO engine oil left. I had about half a reservoir when I left in the morning. I guess a whole day of max gear, max rev riding will do that? Luckily I made it back to the Caltex in Upper Hutt, where I think I just about ran outta petrol again too. Close one that. These bikes definitely take a little more thought in that regard.

Confuscious say, Man with no fairings has cold legs

Went out to Lake Ferry, and got to do lots of stupid shit on the bike

Now that I've done one long trip on the bike, I don't think I'll do too many more of them. To Martinborough and back would be my future limit.

'Tis fun though , in its own way, is it not. Like I've said before, real bikers can have fun on any bike, Doesn't just have to be speed speed and nothing but speed.

Those little smokers, you really want to top up, or at least check the oil tank every time you fill up. I always think of it as a "petrol oil" stop, just doing it every time it becomes a routine so you don't forget and run out. Believe me you DON'T want to run out. And the first warning you will get will be when it seizes. BTW, you ARE covering the clutch all the time, aren't you?

[Skunk]

So when SKUNK gets his A100, I will have to register the Ct110 for a trip over the hill, I can see a small bike trip coming up

I was talking to Skunk_Control 'bout this just this morning... Have to see the state of the bike when I get it.

[Ixion]

This may seem a silly question, but what actually are the rules and rationale of this bucket racing ?

(and why is it called bucket racing ?)

And do they have in Auckland ?

[StoneChucker]

This may seem a silly question, but what actually are the rules and rationale of this bucket racing ?

(and why is it called bucket racing ?)

And do they have in Auckland ?

Bucket racing is called such because you are required to race with a bucket on your head. You are allowed to cut eye holes mind you. I think it originated from a drunken bet, that you couldn't ride a bike with a bucket on your head

I'm really new to it, so won't hinder you with possibly incorrect details. For me, it's all about fun. I compare it to indoor go-kart racing, on two wheels.

[StoneChucker]

So when SKUNK gets his A100, I will have to register the Ct110 for a trip over the hill, I can see a small bike trip coming up

ABSOLUTELY. I'm game for that, it's rather enjoyable

[StoneChucker]

This may seem a silly question, but what actually are the rules and rationale of this bucket racing ?

(and why is it called bucket racing ?)

And do they have in Auckland ?

Bucket racing is called such because you are required to race with a bucket on your head. You are allowed to cut eye holes mind you. I think it originated from a drunken bet, that you couldn't ride a bike with a bucket on your head

I'm really new to it, so won't hinder you with possibly incorrect details. For me, it's all about fun. I compare it to indoor go-kart racing, on two wheels. There is a thread somewhere with the exact details, or someone will reply shortly I'm sure.