Long time no posting for me - Have been lurking back in the shadows for a while!
Ive posted before on here with my RGV Build a few years back, and also a 125 Build that is still sat in boxes in the garage due to Kids and live in general getting in the way!
Not sure how many are aware of 'The Longest Day Challenge' - But I have signed up to do the run this year on June 20th... Ive always wanted to do this and try and raise some good money for Cancer Research UK but things have never seemed to fall right until this year when I thought F**k it, lets do it.
For those familiar with the challenge - You know the drill!
For anyone who may have some change down the back of the sofa - My Just Giving link is below:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/ ... lenge-2024
For those who don't, a very brief overview below:
At sunrise on the longest day of the year – June 20th, 2024 – Myself and a group of motorcyclists will set off from Lands End, UK with the intention of seeing the next sunrise 24 Hours later over John O’Groats, the northernmost point of Scotland.
As if that wasn’t difficult enough, we will be attempting the almost 1000-Mile route not just without using motorways, but on motorbikes which have been bought and made road legal for no more than £600.
You guys know that in the motorcycling world £600 doesn’t get you a lot at all... As you will soon see
In brief:
• A route of just under 1000 Miles, with just 24 Hours to complete it.
• No Motorways.
• 4 Pit Stops on the way with supplies and mechanical back up to keep us moving provided by a dedicated team of volunteers.
• Bike purchased and road legal for no more than £600.
By participating in this challenge, we are raising crucial funds for Cancer Research, an organisation leading the charge against cancer through ground-breaking research and support services. Your donations will directly contribute to their efforts to save lives and improve treatments for cancer patients everywhere. Every mile we ride, every donation we receive, brings us closer to a world where cancer is becomes less of a threat.
This really is a big thing for me... I do about 400 Miles a year and a few Trackdays, So will be a huge challenge!
So - On to the project related stuff!
Here is my newly acquired 1990 Kawasaki ZZR 600:
Purchased for £500 and a day out to mid-wales to collect, has not been run in over 12 Months and is no looker
Ive had some new fuel in it, and managed to get the thing running but so far it wont rev above 4k - So a little bit of investigation work to be done, hopefully nothing too serious by the sounds of it.
Plan for the prep is:
- Full engine service (Sparks, Oil, Coolant, Filters etc)
Investigate and rectify fuelling issue
Check over brakes and do whats needed
Check over drivetrain and do whats needed
Spray it all in tough black in an attempt to make it look less shit
Add company sponsor logos
Ride to lands end, then to JO'G, then back home to Milton Keynes
Oh - Did I put my link down?
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/ ... lenge-2024
Thanks, and enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!