Laxed out rides

[awa355]

http://www.virtualdub.org/

I downloaded, not sure if I got the whole thing. When I open the desktop icon, I get a list of applications. Which on actually opens the programme? Cheers.

[sil3nt]

Once it is running it is the filters you want to look at ctrl+f. The program is basic and doesn't open all file types. Hopefully it opens your ones (doesn't open my gopro ones by default need to convert them first).

[awa355]

Have tried to upload a short clip by clicking on 'attachments' then uploading as I would for a Tag. That didn't work, so here's a link.

I took a video clip and had a go at splitting the accompaning music. The opening needs to be faded a bit. Also tried a different appearance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_l18uhws9U

[STJim]

At a lose end next Sunday?
Rock up at the Waikato Commerce Club at say 9.50 am for a 10 am leave for an economy run with Hamilton Ulysses. Have you tank as full as possible. First stop will be Whatawhat GAS Station for a top up and them for a conservative paced ride to Thames via backroads.

Fill up at Thames again and hand your receipts to the organizer. From Thames it will be a free ride (at what ever speed you a comfortable with) back to Rotouna BP for a fill up again

The organizer will collect all Gas receipts and will set the kms per litre all out on a spread sheet comparing economy speed with you "free ride " results.

The results in past years have been very interesting.

Need anymore information. Send me a PM.

Cheers

[awa355]

Should be a good ride, I won the thing last year on my GB500. Ate the entire choclate fish all by myself

[BigAl]

Is there a prize for most gas used?

[awa355]

Is there a prize for most gas used?

What?? Baked Beans for breakfast again??

[slofox]

What?? Baked Beans for breakfast again??

No. He said gas USED. Not gas PRODUCED...

[nanahc]

For those of you who have carbed bikes,
Do you turn off your petcock when your not riding?
Im looking around trying to find out if i should or not but there dosnt seem to be a solid answer so i thought id see what you guys think.
My owners manual only says to turn it off when removing the tank or storing for a long period of time(what defines long?)
Thanks for any opinions.

[kb_SF1]

Yes, when stopping for more than 30 minutes and definately when parked up in the shed. If the float sticks open you will have petrol pouring out.
You need to remember to turn them on again

[awa355]

Owned bikes since 1969. I cant ever remember turning the fuel off unless removing the tank. Perhaps, KB's right, but I've never had a problem arise.

Some early fuel taps started leaking if turned on and off all the time.

[kb_SF1]

"A" hi, agree I've never had a probllem yet but with old bikes I tend to be a bit cautious especially with petrol the price is is today and will be soon.

[nanahc]

Yes, when stopping for more than 30 minutes and definately when parked up in the shed. If the float sticks open you will have petrol pouring out.
You need to remember to turn them on again

that has been some peoples thinking, but my manual does say that the fuel only flows to the carbs when the bike is started or running and is shut off when the bike is stopped.
hmmm .

[awa355]

About 20 years ago, six of us were leaving Baypark raceway, got out to the road when the first of us had our engine splutter and die. Some smart arse had gone around turning the fuelcocks off.

Wish I hada thought of doing that.

[nanahc]

About 20 years ago, six of us were leaving Baypark raceway, got out to the road when the first of us had our engine splutter and die. Some smart arse had gone around turning the fuelcocks off.

Wish I hada thought of doing that.

The worst thing to do would have been to turn them to reserve, that way when you thought youd hit reserve you wer actually all out.
that would be the mean thing to do.