this post was submitted on 29 May 2024
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Stopped for a stretch and a photo, odd she didn't idle, but what harm, 30 years old, nope she had broke down right here, got her going again, no go again next vilage, thinking it's the enforced winter slumber, rode home hard, 240kmh, 13krpm in 5th (not enought space for 6th) and pulled in home and idled like nothing ever went wrong.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Just needed to be used as designed haha. And maybe check the fuel filters now?

[–] TerraRoot 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I noticed as well early on in the ride that it wasn't as smooth on tiny throttle openings, prettty sure it's related, so some fresh fuel tomorrow and oh no, I'll have to go for another test ride. :D

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

How long does it sit?

Fuel loves to gum up on bikes, partly because of heat, partly because they sit (carbs).

General rule with a bike - use things like gas stabilizers, or drain the carb when parking and add some fresh gas.

A carb guru I know swears by 1/2 ounce of 2 cycle oil in the gas tank, and a short ride, just before parking. This helps prevent fuel gumming up in the carb.

[–] TerraRoot 2 points 6 months ago

Longer then I like, hate cleaning it, so we only go out when it's dry. I don't live in a very dry place...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

She's happy to be home.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago
[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

You might want to get your roof looked at. Looks like there might be a little wind damage

[–] TerraRoot 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

And ruin the centuries of patina?!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Realtors description: “unique cottage with plenty of character. Imagine yourself in this beautiful historic home with plenty of ventilation and natural light. Windows recently upgraded with natural wood”

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago