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10-04-08, 06:06 PM

How much of a bitch are those things to work on?

Got a mate's in at the moment for a full service having been sat for 5 years without starting. Naturally the carbs had to come off for a complete strip and cleanout. Getting them off was no problem, but putting the bloody things back on took the best part of 2 sodding hours. While they were off I did the valve clearances, which means stripping the top radiator off as well. I was going to teach my housemate's 8 year old to do the front ones, because a normal sized fella like me can't easily get in there.

I know bikes are getting more compactly built, but this thing takes the p1ss.

Tomorrow's jobs include stripping the rear caliper and replacing both fork seals - art least that's normal work that I don't need ET's fingers for.

10-04-08, 06:06 PM	#1
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Honda NC30s How much of a bitch are those things to work on? Got a mate's in at the moment for a full service having been sat for 5 years without starting. Naturally the carbs had to come off for a complete strip and cleanout. Getting them off was no problem, but putting the bloody things back on took the best part of 2 sodding hours. While they were off I did the valve clearances, which means stripping the top radiator off as well. I was going to teach my housemate's 8 year old to do the front ones, because a normal sized fella like me can't easily get in there. I know bikes are getting more compactly built, but this thing takes the p1ss. Tomorrow's jobs include stripping the rear caliper and replacing both fork seals - art least that's normal work that I don't need ET's fingers for.