Just Ride.

Should this ride thread be just a.... well, thread? Or should there be a dedicated Forum topic?

  • Yes, it's own topic in the Forums

    Votes: 19 90.5%

  • Nah... threads good enough.

    Votes: 2 9.5%
  • Total voters
    21
  • Poll closed .
gggGary said:
the angle from the tips to the mic changes a bit so it's hard to tell exactly but I'd be doing a throttle synch next.
Comparing exhaust volume with your hand on the exits is surprisingly doable/accurate.
I've synced a few of those venture carb racks, there's easier carbs to do but if you follow the adjustment order it's not terrible.
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I'm reading about it now. What it sounded like to me was that the right exhaust was thumping like it was only firing one cylinder and the left sounded more like a gallop of a 2 cylinder but I don't really have a trained ear. the recording isn't the best and that exhaust is really loud.
 
Do the plug wire test. I plug one spark plug wire at a time and see if the way it runs changes. If you find that you unplug one and it changes drastically, chances are the one you unplugged was firing. If you unplug one and nothing changes, you've narrowed down which cylinder has the misfire/no spark condition.
 
If you have a point and shoot thermometer, point it at each header. It'll tell you if one isn't firing.

In the old days before modern electronics, we'd put a mark on each header with a wax pencil and start the engine. A firing cylinder would burn it off almost immediately, a dead one would linger.
 
Jim said:
If you have a point and shoot thermometer, point it at each header. It'll tell you if one isn't firing.

In the old days before modern electronics, we'd put a mark on each header with a wax pencil and start the engine. A firing cylinder would burn it off almost immediately, a dead one would linger.
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Yeah, that's even better than unplugging the wires!
 
Jim said:
If you have a point and shoot thermometer, point it at each header. It'll tell you if one isn't firing.

In the old days before modern electronics, we'd put a mark on each header with a wax pencil and start the engine. A firing cylinder would burn it off almost immediately, a dead one would linger.
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a windex bottle with just water in it, works super for this. spritz the headers.
 
Camping in the redwoods
 

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A TRIP TO BWLCH MOUNTAIN AND THE NEW BAFFLE HAUS BIKERS STOP.

A sunny afternoon to myself as Mrs C is off for the day with her friend.

I plan a 90 mile route up the Welsh Valleys to Bwlch Mountain. After pushing through the lower valley villages, the road is well surfaced and a brisk and fulfilling ride is to be had.
Views from the mountain top are beautiful, looking across the valley floor below.

Location Maps Below
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There are a number of routes that cross over the mountain and all offer fantastic roads and great scenery.

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Time to catch up with a two old friends
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Dropping down the other side of the mountain and head across to the old A48 road back towards Bridgend and Cowbridge. It's a fast A road but there are speed restrictions and occasional Speed cameras.
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Just a few miles after Cowbridge the New Baffle Haus is on the right. The original one has been open for a good few years near Pontypool / Abergavenny.
It is owned by International rugby star George North in partnership with two of his friends. The new one a the Old Post former pub has a different feel and is geared more towards a bikers (and Cars) Pit Stop. It offers good food, teas & coffee and beers for those that drink and ride. I settle for an enormous Raspberry topped flapjack and a cup of Rosie Lee (Cockney slang for Tea). Gotta say my sugar levels went into overdrive after the flapjack (I'm a naughty boy as I am diabetic).

Inside are some static displays of tasty modern bikes and an astonishing metallic green Aston Martin (Sorry no pics).
The car parking also had a fine selection of classic cars: TVR Griffith, Triumph TR5, Morris Minor convertible etc.. The Bike parking is to the rear of the main building in a gated and secure area. Plenty of tables and seating for alfresco eating too.

A few general piccies of the bike area.
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THE BRAT

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These two above were travelling together.

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Indian / Honda / Triumph Bobber / Harley Custom / A few BMW's

All in all about four hours of fun and frolics with the bikes.
A great afternoon out.
 
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Adamc said:
A TRIP TO BWLCH MOUNTAIN AND THE NEW BAFFLE HAUS BIKERS STOP.

A sunny afternoon to myself as Mrs C is off for the day with her friend.

I plan a 90 mile route up the Welsh Valleys to Bwlch Mountain. After pushing through the lower valley villages, the road is well surfaced and a brisk and fulfilling ride is to be had.
Views from the mountain top are beautiful, looking across the valley floor below.

Location Maps Below
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There are a number of routes that cross over the mountain and all offer fantastic roads and great scenery.

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Time to catch up with a two old friends
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Dropping down the other side of the mountain and head across to the old A48 road back towards Bridgend and Cowbridge. It's a fast A road but there are speed restrictions and occasional Speed cameras.
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Just a few miles after Cowbridge the New Baffle Haus is on the right. The original one has been open for a good few years near Pontypool / Abergavenny.
It is owned by International rugby star George North in partnership with two of his friends. The new one a the Old Post former pub has a different feel and is geared more towards a bikers (and Cars) Pit Stop. It offers good food, teas & coffee and beers for those that drink and ride. I settle for an enormous Raspberry topped flapjack and a cup of Rosie Lee (Cockney slang for Tea). Gotta say my sugar levels went into overdrive after the flapjack (I'm a noaughty boy as I am diabetic).

Inside are some static displays of tasty modern bikes and an astonishing metallic green Aston Martin (Sorry no pics).
The car parking also had a fine selection of classic cars: TVR Griffith, Triumph TR5, Morris Minor convertible etc.. The Bike parking is to the rear of the main building in a gated and secure area. Plenty of tables and seating for alfresco eating too.

A few general piccies of the bike area.
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THE BRAT

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These two above were travelling together.

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Indian / Honda / Triumph Bobber / Harley Custom / A few BMW's

All in all about four hours of fun and frolics with the bikes.
A great afternoon out.
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I dig those FTRs, I know that they aren't what they look like but I still think they are sexy. I wish they would make the 750, At leaste it's not a shamelessly pretentious peace of retro garbage made in Tha... Oh! Wait! there's one right there.
 
Jim said:
If you have a point and shoot thermometer, point it at each header. It'll tell you if one isn't firing.

In the old days before modern electronics, we'd put a mark on each header with a wax pencil and start the engine. A firing cylinder would burn it off almost immediately, a dead one would linger.
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I burnt my finger print the other day doing an idiot's check of which cylinder wasn't firing...
 
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