Me in the U(c)K

[Posh Tourer :P]

I dunno about that. I reckon they are about the same, except that more people over here move over to let you go past.......

[James Deuce]

I dunno about that. I reckon they are about the same, except that more people over here move over to let you go past.......

We thought the same 'til we got home. The difference is stark when you get home. It's funny how quickly you adapt to traffic in different countries.

[moko]

You obviously haven't met the in-laws or my wife. Believe you me - they still say it. And as for your habitual stab at the Celts.....

Which was as usual a reply to a dig of yours.I`ve got Irish and I believe Scottish blood as well somewhere down the line,we`re talking about lines on a map so lighten up.
Oddly enough I havnt met your in-laws as far as I know but the only people I`ve heard using all the Cockney rhymning slang you see in the black and white films have been what are known as "Cardboard Cockneys" over here,"Eastenders" is a fine example of this species.You want rhymning slang used everyday without being an affectation then try Glasgow where you`ll find more old china than a charity shop.
Back to the topic,all i can do is speak from experience,I have to regularly take evasive action here,normally on the ride home from work and have even come close to getting mown down by some dork in the works car-park.In N.Z. the only problem I had was down to me not realising the different "right of way" at a junction.All I can do is speak from my experience,which was positive,even the traffic cop that pulled me was a nice bloke,could have booked me but didnt.I suppose I could easily have been knocked off half an hour into my first ride or got the book thrown at me by some shit-head cop for inadvertantly breaking some law but that didnt happen.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Well, the worst has happened.....

Riding out to Norwich this morning, the bike suddenly lost power and started clattering in the top of the engine, like it had dropped a valve or something..... It doesnt clatter at idle, but does once you put in a bit of throttle.....Any ideas?

It has been picked up and taken to a garage, but I am transportless for the next (unknown) wee while. Hopefully it isnt terminal, and I can get parts or a repair fairly cheap......... Can anyone recommend a place to take it to fix it? It is at a garage for the moment, in case I cant get to fix it myself (most likely).

I was planning to take it to a garage to do the fork seals and perhaps check the carb diaphragms to fix it's breathing problem............

[Riff Raff]

At least there is good public transport in the UK so all is not lost. Good luck with getting your bike fixed.

[Posh Tourer :P]

At least there is good public transport in the UK so all is not lost. Good luck with getting your bike fixed.

Well, yes, I can at least get from my campsite to Norwich (9miles) fairly easily.....

[James Deuce]

Mate, that's a bit of bum luck. Hope it works out for you.

[Milky]

bugger... As much as I think you would love it to happen, we cant ship the basement over to you so you can repair/attempt surgery on the poor thing Did you buy from a shop or private? With the timeframe the New Zealand consumer guarantees act would apply I assume. What does the UK law say about it?
Best of luck getting the beast fixed. I doubt it is a valve dropped as that would have been a little more dramatic, and surely it would make noise right through from idle up. I assume that it is something cam related, maybe a cam cap thingamywhatsit (the bearings at either end of the camshaft) came adrift?

[igor]

Now you are gone Maarten I can show you a picture of my R60/5,it was originaly white with black pinstriping,I had a toaster tank for it too.Some of your fathers parts in it,but imported most I needed from Aust.

closet bmw rider

tour secret is out

[Posh Tourer :P]

bugger... As much as I think you would love it to happen, we cant ship the basement over to you so you can repair/attempt surgery on the poor thing Did you buy from a shop or private? With the timeframe the New Zealand consumer guarantees act would apply I assume. What does the UK law say about it?
Best of luck getting the beast fixed. I doubt it is a valve dropped as that would have been a little more dramatic, and surely it would make noise right through from idle up. I assume that it is something cam related, maybe a cam cap thingamywhatsit (the bearings at either end of the camshaft) came adrift?

I bought private, cos it is that much cheaper... duh... The noise sounds to be cam-related, so I'm hoping it is something like a cam cap or chain loose. Loss of power though, sounds like a valve is bent somewhere or out of place.... If it gets too expensive, I'm assured I can get a whole new engine for £150.

And yes, it is extremely irritating to not have access to a workshop to fix stuff in. I feel like a chicken without it's legs, head and wings..... I would be running around and flapping my wings but I cant actually do ANYTHING....

[crashe]

shit thats a bit of bad luck you are having with your bike..
I hope it aint too expensive to fix...
and that you are back on the road again real quick.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Well, I'm finding out today or tomorrow whether it is bad or not....... Here's hoping

[Motu]

The dreaded Honda cam chain - 2 on a V twin,as it wears the cam timing will advance - until the inlet valves hit the piston,3 valve heads,and um,2 are inlet....bugger.I know what it's like to have to work away from the comfort of the workshop you know so well,with everything possible you need on hand...but shit,to be half a world away,you must feel helpless.The learning curve just got pretty bloody steep...do it,this today,that tomorrow,it'll all work out.As someone always told me - will this matter in 10yrs,5yrs?...2? Believe it or not people envy what's happening to you,you'll have memories and stories...they know every contestant on treasure Island or whatever reality show that's on TV.

[Ixion]

The dreaded Honda cam chain - 2 on a V twin,as it wears the cam timing will advance - until the inlet valves hit the piston,3 valve heads,and um,2 are inlet....bugger...

Iss why I likess two strokes. All them chains and cams and bent bits of stuff bouncing around at redikerlous speeds. Gotta be bad for you, dunnit. Two smoker now .No bits blatting around to clobber each other. Piston, he goes up and down, crankshaft, he goes round n round n round n round - uh yeah round n round. That's it. Nuffin else ('cept them funny Bridgestone things, but I never did reckon them)

Sorry to hear about your hassles mate. You shoulda bought a BMW, hear they're supposed to be reliable.

[Posh Tourer :P]

Here is something Paul in NZ might like......