Author Topic: Great news! (Read 7658 times)

Brock · « **Reply #75 on:** November 13, 2019, 03:50:08 PM »

Maybe try a bottle of carby cleaner Kev, to clean out the jets

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #76 on:** November 13, 2019, 03:59:03 PM »

Thanks mate. All good, was probably a bit of condensation in the tank/carbys

Gadget · « **Reply #77 on:** November 13, 2019, 05:32:16 PM »

Good days ride.

Glad you had fun. :cheers

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NTRebel · « **Reply #78 on:** November 13, 2019, 05:37:02 PM »

Should have dropped in for a coffee you were only just round the corner.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #79 on:** November 13, 2019, 06:02:29 PM »

Wild Rose · « **Reply #80 on:** November 13, 2019, 07:02:00 PM »

That's a big day Kev
Glad you enjoyed it

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #81 on:** November 13, 2019, 07:54:43 PM »

Feeling a bit weary after the ride, but that's understandable, after being sedentary for 2 and a half years.

I think an early night may be in order.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #82 on:** November 13, 2019, 07:56:55 PM »

I may have to buy a 'hoodie' jacket to pull over my helmet.

There were times today that my smile was so wide, I thought my head would fall off.

Shillas · « **Reply #83 on:** November 13, 2019, 08:24:35 PM »

Great ride report, thanks Kev. It's been a while since you've been able to do one.

richo · « **Reply #84 on:** November 13, 2019, 08:34:04 PM »

. Now the hard decision. Where too next?

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #85 on:** November 13, 2019, 08:40:29 PM »

Thanks, Shillas.

Richo, next planned ride is RTE to Malmsbury 7th Dec, but who knows what I may do in the next couple of weeks? (or days, lol)

ruSTynutz · « **Reply #86 on:** November 14, 2019, 02:11:49 PM »

Well done, Kev!

You're putting me to shame...

John g · « **Reply #87 on:** November 14, 2019, 09:04:44 PM »

. Well done Kev ,enjoy and keep safe ! I have a couple of s/h plastic engine covers if you want them ,there not perfect but better than the ones you've got . Pm me and I'll post them to you .

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #88 on:** November 14, 2019, 09:10:32 PM »

Many thanks for the offer John, but have already got some from Wombat.

Hang onto them, there may be another member who needs them.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #89 on:** November 16, 2019, 01:38:27 PM »

Spent yesterday tracing a minor electrical fault, the 12 volt ciggy sockets for the camera and GPS were not working.
Earth wire was crushed against frame, and had separated. Replaced, and thought my woes were over, until I discovered this morning that the heated grips are not working. They were fine on Thursday?
Will have to strip plastics to trace the fault. Might leave it for a couple weeks until my LED light bar arrives, and kill two birds with one stone as I fit the lights. Will see if there is room to fit this under the headlight above the mudguard. The light unit is 10 inches long, rated at 30 watt with side spread and has a spot range of around 70 metres.

Shillas · « **Reply #90 on:** November 16, 2019, 06:06:37 PM »

Why would you need heated grips in sunny, tropical Portland?

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #91 on:** November 16, 2019, 06:11:44 PM »

Yeah, Shillas ... as if!

Well you see, sometimes I ride to Adelaide, and it's cold in them thar hills.

Shillas · « **Reply #92 on:** November 16, 2019, 06:18:02 PM »

We half expected you to turn up at Ashbourne today after your getting reaquanted little ride the other day.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #93 on:** November 16, 2019, 06:28:53 PM »

I was thinking about it, but decided I need some more short bursts before I get serious again.

Also, the pocket is a bit thin this week, I need a new helmet to replace the wrecked one, as the old full face helmet that I am currently using is a bit tight on the cheeks after a couple of hours. Am buying a new silver one next pension.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #94 on:** November 18, 2019, 09:51:44 AM »

The friend who loaned me the car for the last couple of years came and picked it up last night, so I am now committed two just two wheels again. Am gaining confidence in traffic via daily rides with short bursts on the local highways, but still wary of other drivers.
This has been the longest period that I have not had access to a bike, since I was 14 years old.
Had some minor teething problems with the top box lock yesterday, but have sorted that out.
My new silver helmet and the driving light bar arrive Friday and will be fitted next weekend, ready for the strawberry run to Malmsbury RTE.
Am cruising locally again today to increase my smileage, the skies are dry and blue with some sunshine, and it has reached 16 degrees with a top of 19 expected.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #95 on:** November 19, 2019, 03:20:34 AM »

... call me warped if you must, its a bit brisk outside and it's only 4.15 am, but I feel like a ride!
Just something local, no big deal.

« **Reply #96 on:** November 19, 2019, 03:29:29 AM »

What's in that to suggest your are warped?

You are by the way.

I shall be hitting the road shortly too.

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #97 on:** November 19, 2019, 06:09:57 AM »

Had my little cruise to relieve the itch, now home again. Have a really good day, Bodø

richo · « **Reply #98 on:** November 19, 2019, 12:11:05 PM »

Any day is a good day for a ride, but jeeze that is a bit early for me. Glad you could scratch that itch

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #99 on:** November 19, 2019, 02:46:42 PM »

Currently 15 degrees outside, 30 expected tomorrow.... going out to visit some friends now... wheee!

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