[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Parts & Services #10183

Welcome to the forum and the Register. I can't help you with your query, but hope that you will get your bike going soon. Looking forward to catching up with you at the AGM.You'll need to get in contact with airhead, our resident sidecar expert. I am sure he'll be able to give you all the pointers you'll need.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: A trip to America #10169

Thanks for taking the time and sharing this with us. Monument Valley looks stunning. I  love this area of the USA and I am quite keen to go for another look. Did you take a helicopter ride at the Grand Canyon?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: HUB – The ride #9763

Thanks for posting that.I'll see if I can make it. Is anyone else considering the ride to Napier?

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: A perfect bike? No such thing #7397

Love it! Looking forward to seeing the airhead close up and the KTM on the dirt.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: African Odyssey #10125

Just got back. It was extremely well done. These guys were amazing. Three of them were at the theater. No support vehicles. Top of the line bikes worth $3000 and less :-). Stunning scenery. Good sense of humor. I am glad we went.We had dinner at a Japanes restaurant with John, Neko, and Tony afterwards. Best Tuesday night I've had in a long time.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: African Odyssey #10123

Don't forget it's on tonight, with another showing tomorrow.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Must see: TV 1 Inside Story: Banged up abroad #10145

Did anyone else watch it? He's got a book out called Two Wheels to Terror, or something like that. His life story is really interesting. He writes really well.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Yellow GS headed north? #10160

If the rider was wearing a white helmet it could have been No L.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Buying a 1150 GS at last! #10089

Very nice and very clean. Now you can't ride it anymore  😀

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Bing carb overhaul (only for airheads :-) #10151

Replaceing the carb main shaft "o"ring can be difficult as the screws that holt the butterfly to the shaft have been bruised where they protrude through the shaft, this bruising needs to be relieved before attempting to undo the screws. Otherwise you will damage the slot and it will be even more difficult to undo. replace these screws on reassembly.

I've had a closer look and I can see now that the screws have had a bruise on the other end. What's the best approach to remove this? New screws came with the kit.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Bing carb overhaul (only for airheads :-) #10150

Here are some more photos.BeforeSome new fuel lines might be in orderThis one is still filthy, the left one was a lot worse than the right one.Here it looks a lot cleaner, can't see any evidence that the screws have been staked. Perhaps they were fixed with loctite from the factory, after all it's a 1996 model and a lot younger than some oilheads.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Bing carb overhaul (only for airheads :-) #10149

I'm still reluctant to mess with the throttle shaft, although I won't get around it when replacing the shaft on my 1150. I couldn't spot any staking on either side of the throttle shaft screws, but I'll have another look when I replace the inner springs.Does that little cap on top of the carb cap be loose or tight? I  have one of each.I am pretty sure the interior is clean. I sprayed carb cleaner through all passages and it came out the other end. I really hate the stuff.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: A perfect bike? No such thing #7392

It's hard to give a up a bike you've grown used to. But hey, you've got two bikes to look forward to now. I guess I can come to a track day with you, now that you are a bit down on tops speed :-). The KTM will be an absolute hoot, on and off-road.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: HUB – The ride #9755

We are absolutely shocked, what sad news. Our condolences to his family and friends.

[Dave Ross]

in reply to: Tyre pressures #10040

The diaphragm is definitely good. There is a bit of dirt inside. I've decided to replace all the parts apart from the diaphragm. I will keep the old part,just in case. I shouldn't have to do this again for a long time.I guess you'll be soon wondering what your carbs are like  😕

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