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Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 2:51 pm
by Yorick
We had some culture today. Went to see the Canarian Youth Orchestra.
Underground 200' in a volcano lava tube.
They've created a huge auditorium with amazing acoustics.
Rough count was 1,200 folk there, all in comfy leather chairs
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Lovely place above ground
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=jameo ... 9&dpr=3.38
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 3:17 pm
by ZRX61
FFS, got the ZRX off the stand & out of the Baxley. Liner in the jacket. Put the bicycle rack & bike on the back of the ST. Moved the ZRX by the garage door & my damn hip joints are already giving me grief. A pre-ride tramadol is in order.
Note to self: Buy some Icy-Hot...
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:00 pm
by Trinity765
Trinity765 wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:35 pm
wull wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:21 pm
Trinity765 wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:16 pm
Fitted some throttle spacers to the Speed Twin in an attempt to make it smoother as slow speeds and then went for a test run to Charlie's Farm Shop to buy some raw milk. The spacers have helped but not totally resolved the problem - it's a bit jerky at low revs - fuelling? The milk is lovely
More than likely, if you’ve adjusted the throttle cables and tried them at various adjustments and it’s still jerky then check fuelling, see if it can be smoothed out.
Another thing to consider is how you are whilst getting back on the throttle, that can make a huge difference.
I don't know what you mean about "getting back on the throttle"? It's ok when I'm more aggressive, dodgy when I'm going downhill slowly or pulling away slowly - I'm using the back break to keep it smooth.
I led a ride today. When coming up to a junction I have to slow down and point to a corner so I can't use the clutch - as the bike is a bit "jerky" this is a challenge so I thought I'd try second gear - stalled - like a pro
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:04 pm
by KungFooBob
I've been to the garden centre in my Volvo.
Middle age is hitting pretty hard.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:22 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
Trinity765 wrote:
I led a ride today. When coming up to a junction I have to slow down and point to a corner so I can't use the clutch - as the bike is a bit "jerky" this is a challenge so I thought I'd try second gear - stalled - like a pro
Wave a leg?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:43 pm
by Trinity765
Mr. Dazzle wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:22 pm
Trinity765 wrote:
I led a ride today. When coming up to a junction I have to slow down and point to a corner so I can't use the clutch - as the bike is a bit "jerky" this is a challenge so I thought I'd try second gear - stalled - like a pro
Wave a leg?
I do sometimes. To be fair, it's a well run group and most members know what to do and don't just ride for themselves. I've lead a couple of rides with Nick Sanders, who has no idea what corner marking is, so I've told the group to mark corners for themselves and they do. Teamwork
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:46 pm
by Mr. Dazzle
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:43 pm
who has no idea what corner marking is
It's some kind of paint, isn't it?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:49 pm
by Horse
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:00 pm
I led a ride today. When coming up to a junction I have to slow down and point to a corner so I can't use the clutch - as the bike is a bit "jerky" this is a challenge so I thought I'd try second gear - stalled - like a pro
This might help. Or might not.
Skip to about 2.00 in
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:49 pm
by Demannu
Worked on a H@rley for the first time ever!
See thread about to appear in Spannering corner
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:58 pm
by cheb
Painted a bit more of the workshop ceiling and ratched out some stuff to go.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:59 pm
by Trinity765
Horse wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:49 pm
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:00 pm
I led a ride today. When coming up to a junction I have to slow down and point to a corner so I can't use the clutch - as the bike is a bit "jerky" this is a challenge so I thought I'd try second gear - stalled - like a pro
This might help. Or might not.
Skip to about 2.00 in
Na. I have to point with my left arm so I can't use the clutch. Good challenge though - stopping without using the front brake/right arm free - the back brake on the Speed Twin is surprisingly good, so I'll give the one a go - just for shits n giggles.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:20 pm
by Horse
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:59 pm
Na. I have to point with my left arm so I can't use the clutch.
Ahem
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Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:31 pm
by Trinity765
Horse wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:20 pm
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:59 pm
Na. I have to point with my left arm so I can't use the clutch.
Ahem
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I am assuring that he is putting the bike in neutral before coming to a stop?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:40 pm
by Horse
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:31 pm
Horse wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:20 pm
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:59 pm
Na. I have to point with my left arm so I can't use the clutch.
Ahem
20230416_201356.jpg
I am assuring that he is putting the bike in neutral before coming to a stop?
Dunno. Watched it ages ago, thought it relevant. But probably (can't think of any other way)
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 8:42 pm
by Horse
NB plod sometimes change their styles/methods
I don't know what's the current preference but a while back it was to stop right foot down to allow gear change as required. Obviously wouldn't work with hand signals!
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:34 pm
by Yorick
Trinity765 wrote: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:00 pm
Trinity765 wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:35 pm
wull wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:21 pm
More than likely, if you’ve adjusted the throttle cables and tried them at various adjustments and it’s still jerky then check fuelling, see if it can be smoothed out.
Another thing to consider is how you are whilst getting back on the throttle, that can make a huge difference.
I don't know what you mean about "getting back on the throttle"? It's ok when I'm more aggressive, dodgy when I'm going downhill slowly or pulling away slowly - I'm using the back break to keep it smooth.
I led a ride today. When coming up to a junction I have to slow down and point to a corner so I can't use the clutch - as the bike is a bit "jerky" this is a challenge so I thought I'd try second gear - stalled - like a pro
Point with your leg. Or slip it into neutral while moving.
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:50 pm
by Mussels
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:33 am
by Reburner
Logged on to here for the first time in a few years. Everyone OK?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:18 pm
by gremlin
Reburner wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:33 am
Logged on to here for the first time in a few years. Everyone OK?
Yeah...no'bad. You?
Re: What have you done today thread?
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 12:35 pm
by Count Steer
Reburner wrote: Mon Apr 17, 2023 11:33 am
Logged on to here for the first time in a few years. Everyone OK?
Bonzer thanks
Welcome back.