Chch Wednesday Maintenance Evenings

**Mr Triple** · 23rd May 2009, 13:16

Originally Posted by fireliv

I'll have to take your word for it buddy, looks like would be lucky to hit 50KM but what do I know! Look forward to seeing it on the track

Hahaha... he'll be right with no wind resistance skinny bugger.

I'll have to keep an eye on this track thing be good to pop down for a look see.

**stevewederell** · 23rd May 2009, 18:21

Happy tinkering crew, I'm off to In'gill tomorrow before heading to the Monkey then spending a few more days heading through central drinking...I mean visiting.

**KiwiPhoenix** · 23rd May 2009, 18:40

Safe riding matey! Hope it isn't too cold for the Brass. Take plenty of pictures and post them when you get back!

**Mr Triple** · 23rd May 2009, 20:34

Originally Posted by stevewederell

Happy tinkering crew, I'm off to In'gill tomorrow before heading to the Monkey then spending a few more days heading through central drinking...I mean visiting.

Have a good and safe trip Steve.

**_Shrek_** · 23rd May 2009, 20:48

Originally Posted by stevewederell

Happy tinkering crew, I'm off to In'gill tomorrow before heading to the Monkey then spending a few more days heading through central drinking...I mean visiting.

if you don't have knobbleys on the hornet then you may need chains

safe

cya at the BM

**laRIKin** · 24th May 2009, 08:17

Originally Posted by stevewederell

I'm off to In'gill tomorrow before heading to the Monkey

So you are going to do two Brass Monkeys.
Keep safe because the weather looks like it could be crap.

**McWild** · 24th May 2009, 13:16

Omg... so tired... just spent an hour running up and down the street trying to start the damn thing, hasn't happened...
Anyone want to come round and share in the fun? It's character building!

**Mr Triple** · 24th May 2009, 15:23

Originally Posted by fireliv

I'll have to take your word for it buddy, looks like would be lucky to hit 50KM but what do I know! Look forward to seeing it on the track

Originally Posted by McWild

To be honest it doesn't really need any work to it. Just got to get used to draining the bowl after racing so that the oil/fuel mixture doesn't harden in the cylinder, apply some chain lube, and once I can afford it fit a bigger carb.

The photos make it look worse than it is, it's actually in pretty top nick, and runs really well.

Originally Posted by McWild

Omg... so tired... just spent an hour running up and down the street trying to start the damn thing, hasn't happened...
Anyone want to come round and share in the fun? It's character building!

Please explain I am keen to hear

**_Shrek_** · 24th May 2009, 20:40

hey wolfman cya wed, will get Mrs S to drop off my new tyre & tube so I don't have to carry them over, & was thinking of using tyre levers to show thoses who may want to know how or if time is short the machine lol

**Emlyn** · 24th May 2009, 21:13

I will be in.. with my oil and filter.. for some expert assistance in getting my filter out from amongst my pipes!

and any other pointers.. like learning about Shreks tyre.. awesome

**McWild** · 24th May 2009, 21:53

Ok so it runs really well when I can start the bloody thing hahaha.

It was only because it hadn't been started for over a week, same thing with my RG last night it ran like a right dog til it had cleared the crap from it's system.

I did manage to get it started eventually and went for a hoon round the local suburbs. Got more than a few dodgy looks from passers by haha, race numbers front and back, super loud exhaust, no plate, lights or indicators.
Good fun!

Plus I was doing it by myself (no one pushing) so that didn't help matters.

Good workout though. Did more running today than I have all month. All my bikes must have one thing in common: they must be character building. This fits the bill nicely.

**stevewederell** · 24th May 2009, 22:53

Originally Posted by lemans

So you are going to do two Brass Monkeys.
Keep safe because the weather looks like it could be crap.

- Sorry

Shit was it ever. Actually the ride down to Inverveges was pretty good, well untill I headed over the hill into Dunners. Felt like someone was putting glass bottles into a large tree mulching machine and spitting it back at me. Couldn't see with visor up or down

One sign said "Open" the other "Snow". 20kms prior I had also switching my dodgy fuel system onto "R" for really better make it over the hill before run outta gas.

When I pulled in my face and body couldn't move. Roads pretty good all in all.

Have a groovy Wed' night, have one for me and I'll do the same for all of you!

**Emlyn** · 24th May 2009, 22:58

Originally Posted by stevewederell

- Sorry

Shit was it ever. Actually the ride down to Inverveges was pretty good, well untill I headed over the hill into Dunners. Felt like someone was putting glass bottles into a large tree mulching machine and spitting it back at me. Couldn't see with visor up or down

One sign said "Open" the other "Snow". 20kms prior I had also switching my dodgy fuel system onto "R" for really better make it over the hill before run outta gas.

When I pulled in my face and body couldn't move. Roads pretty good all in all.

Have a groovy Wed' night, have one for me and I'll do the same for all of you!

woohoo.. sounds like a great experience! Pleased your there safe and well.. thanks for your advice on bike maintenance.. a beer after in your honour for sure!! Have fun!

**KiwiPhoenix** · 25th May 2009, 08:53

I agree Emlyn, a drink in honour!! Glad you made it safely, hope the weather is ok!?

I'm in for Wed. It seems my much needed light holding skills will be required!

To anyone else who is doing the BM, hope you all have a safe ride!