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[robbo]

Hope you managed to get out over the weekend, weather was almost perfect, if a tad cool first thing yesterday. At least you’ve got got some two wheeled backup, whilst the mighty thou slumbers on, making full use of its pillowcase.

[fazerscotty]

Hope you managed to get out over the weekend, weather was almost perfect, if a tad cool first thing yesterday. At least you’ve got got some two wheeled backup, whilst the mighty thou slumbers on, making full use of its pillowcase.

I've put all of the parts required in a box which is on the bench in the way. That'll remind me to get cracking.
Started to clean the exhaust up. Was sorely tempted to go down the Harpic route, however, I have read articles that mention that the chemical reaction "embrittles" the metal and that if you don't neutralize it properly the rust will be back very quickly.
Out with the Autosol on the headers - and they are starting to look good. Might even run them over the polishing wheel.

[robbo]

Used the Harpic method on my Triumph with no ill effects, but will certainly take on board the “embrittle” advice. My Fazer was fairly mint when I bought it with only 8,000 on the clock. That’s allowed me to keep on top of the state of the headers that now have got 40k+ on them. Solvol and thin strips of rag or mutton cloth work well if you don’t have to take them off.

[fazerscotty]

Used the Harpic method on my Triumph with no ill effects, but will certainly take on board the “embrittle” advice. My Fazer was fairly mint when I bought it with only 8,000 on the clock. That’s allowed me to keep on top of the state of the headers that now have got 40k+ on them. Solvol and thin strips of rag or mutton cloth work well if you don’t have to take them off.

I've taken mine off - I'll freshen up the paint on the front of the engine at the same time. Problem is - each time I start to clean/refresh something, something else to do hove's into view  .
Never mind, can't see too many miles being done this year.........

[robbo]

Nice job . Shame they don’t stay like that for long when they’re back on the bike. Very rewarding, doing a proper job though. Hope the engine paint refresh goes ok.

[fazerscotty]

Nice job . Shame they don’t stay like that for long when they’re back on the bike. Very rewarding, doing a proper job though. Hope the engine paint refresh goes ok.

Not getting very far - laid up with a viral infection (not covid). Drained the coolant though. Will take the radiator off - there are some fins which need a straighten and I'll blow it over with some fresh paint.......

[robbo]

Sorry to hear you're a bit under the weather, hopefully just a short term thing, that will soon see you well. The rads do take a lot of abuse with the short front mudguard. A couple of years back I succumbed to a fender extender, think they look awful, but certainly do their job. It'll be valve check time this winter, so might consider getting my rad recored while it's off the bike.

[fazerscotty]

Sorry to hear you're a bit under the weather, hopefully just a short term thing, that will soon see you well. The rads do take a lot of abuse with the short front mudguard. A couple of years back I succumbed to a fender extender, think they look awful, but certainly do their job. It'll be valve check time this winter, so might consider getting my rad recored while it's off the bike.

I've got the extender on - previous owner installed it. I even have a rad guard, but there is a small area, approx 1" x 1" where there are about half a dozen fins that are no longer straight.
Radiator re-core? How much will that cost?

[fazerscotty]

Robbo - here's more progress.


I hope you've had a good weekend in the home of cheese eating, surrender monkeys........

[robbo]

Excellent job you're doing there . Currently at a heaving Eurotunnel terminal, full of screaming kids....if only they had on OFF switch

[fazerscotty]

Yesterdays progress......

[robbo]

Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon .

[fazerscotty]

Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon .

I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?

[robbo]

Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon .

I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?

For blocking off a hose ?

[fazerscotty]

Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon .

I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?

For blocking off a hose ?

Mmmm - possible, I hadn't thought of that  .
Meanwhile, bypass holes drilled this afternoon. New O rings fitted to the mixture screws and screws adjusted to the recommended setting.
Float bowls removed ready for the next stage - changing the main jets and O rings fitted to them. New float needles and seats and then sort out the float heights.

[fazerscotty]

Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon .

I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?

For blocking off a hose ?

I know what it for............

[robbo]

Very nice job indeed, especially with the engine in place . Certainly gives inspiration to anyone with the common silver engine flaking problem. It'll be too good to ride soon .

I am planning on sitting at the bench tomorrow, carbs in hand, to fit the Slip On Kit.
Tools are laid out ready.
Just checked the kit - WTF is the self tapper for?

For blocking off a hose ?

I know what it for............

And……..

[Captain Haddock]

Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.

[fazerscotty]

Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.

haha lol - exactly that.
Only got the needles/clips/slides to do, then the carbs can go back on.

[robbo]

Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.

haha lol - exactly that.
Only got the needles/clips/slides to do, then the carbs can go back on.

Out on it this weekend then. It’s the Mayday Run on Monday down south. That would be a good shakedown trip.

[fazerscotty]

Some yank carbs have a blanking cap over the air screws, the self tapper is for pulling the cap out, you probably won't need it for a UK bike.

haha lol - exactly that.
Only got the needles/clips/slides to do, then the carbs can go back on.

Out on it this weekend then. It’s the Mayday Run on Monday down south. That would be a good shakedown trip.

'Fraid not - just finished the carbs. They're ready to go back on but my hands are giving me grief, so I've called it a day today - maybe tomorrow  .

[robbo]

Fortunately yours is not a "must do" task, so you can go back to it when you feel like it and are up to it. Certainly have to be in the right mindset for that carb job, that's for sure........by the way "Maybe Tomorrow" was Billy Fury's debut single in 1959....I'll get me coat

[fazerscotty]

Fortunately yours is not a "must do" task, so you can go back to it when you feel like it and are up to it. Certainly have to be in the right mindset for that carb job, that's for sure........by the way "Maybe Tomorrow" was Billy Fury's debut single in 1959....I'll get me coat

And "Remember Tomorrow" came from Iron Maidens 1980 Album "Iron Maiden"!
Got mine on already - coat that is............

[robbo]

It suits you sir….the coat that is. . Not that familiar with Iron Maiden’s music, but have just listened to a few tracks off that album on You Tube

[fazerscotty]

Been listening to them for years - even seen them live. Some of their more recent stuff is not so good as the early tracks, but I think that happens a lot with rock bands anyway.


Hoping to get cracking with the carbs on Friday - just been told that we're going on holiday in a week or so...........