Tales from the Emporium

**JATZ** · 3rd December 2007, 20:33

Don't think I'd do the ford on a bike, it's rough enough in the 4wd.mind you I'm just a newby. Suggest the Aorere gold fields in your tour of Tasman

**NordieBoy** · 4th December 2007, 07:44

Originally Posted by JATZ

Don't think I'd do the ford on a bike, it's rough enough in the 4wd.mind you I'm just a newby. Suggest the Aorere gold fields in your tour of Tasman

To me it looked like it'd be easier on a bike than a 4wd

The rocks arn't slippery, just large and round.
Someone needs to accidentally throw some of them in that hole on the south side.

The problem with the Tasman ride is what to leave out to keep it under 1 day.

I havn't done the Aorere yet.

So, when are you doing the Aorere next?

**cooneyr** · 4th December 2007, 07:57

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

The problem with the Tasman ride is what to leave out to keep it under 1 day.

I havn't done the Aorere yet.

So, when are you doing the Aorere next?

I'm keen as to go through the Aorere on the bike. Done it in a 4x4 which was fun.

You'd better get the date right for this Tasman ride Nordie else there will be disappointed people round the place

Maybe it should be a two dayer?

Cheers R

**JATZ** · 4th December 2007, 19:31

I havn't booked it in to do again, but I will go through at some stage, it's a bit much for my usual riding partner so I will let you know, how does 1/2 an hours notice sound

**NordieBoy** · 4th December 2007, 20:12

1/2 an hour is fine.
You may or may not get a reply is all

**NordieBoy** · 5th December 2007, 14:13

Latest mods...

1. Raised the handlebars 1.5cm or so using the old bar clamps.
Much nicer whilst standing now and combined with 2cm lower on the footpegs will be great.

2. UFO Motard front guard (old one off the Nordie).
A lot narrower, seems to go well, low speed mud/water splatter isn't a problem.

**deanohit** · 5th December 2007, 14:59

that guard looks real sleek (compared to the original) and tidy on there mate.

**NordieBoy** · 5th December 2007, 18:15

If I know it's going to be wet/muddy I'll slap the original guard back on.
The original is almost twice as long/wide/heavy.

**NordieBoy** · 7th December 2007, 20:18

Valve clearances tonight.

Inlet spec is .08-.13 and was .1 so left it alone.
Exhaust spec is .17-.22 and was .17 and now is 0.2

Sounds tappety from the exhaust ports now

**deanohit** · 7th December 2007, 20:37

How many kays has the beast racked up?

**NordieBoy** · 7th December 2007, 21:48

7500 in the first 5 years and an additional 26000 in the last 12 months.

**deanohit** · 7th December 2007, 21:55

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

7500 in the first 5 years and an additional 26000 in the last 12 months.

So it's only just run in then?!

**tri boy** · 8th December 2007, 07:02

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Valve clearances tonight.

Inlet spec is .08-.13 and was .1 so left it alone.
Exhaust spec is .17-.22 and was .17 and now is 0.2

Sounds tappety from the exhaust ports now

Keep us informed. 0.2mm (O.008") sounds like quite a wide clearance for a m/cycle valve clearance. But i've been out of the game for a few years, so i'm out of touch.

Valve train wear?

**NordieBoy** · 8th December 2007, 07:59

Originally Posted by tri boy

Keep us informed. 0.2mm (O.008") sounds like quite a wide clearance for a m/cycle valve clearance. But i've been out of the game for a few years, so i'm out of touch.

Valve train wear?

Wide clearance but right in the middle of spec.

It seems the Dr's do sound a bit tappety unless you do the clearances to the tight end of spec.

I'll ride it for a bit and then check them again and may close them up slightly.