richyb66

Myself, Jackie, Kerry and Sharon will leave Tamworth around 0830 and head straight up the A5 to Llangollen going on A41 through Whitchurch. This should get us to the Ponderosa around 1030.

Based on the location of people that have expressed interest in coming, I think North Wales is going to be the most suitable destination. It also has been benefit that I'm not going to need to take a map with me. Based on the run we did earlier this year, I think aiming to meet at the Ponderosa Cafe near Llangollen between 1030 and 1100 worked well to get us in to North Wales and then head out from there. Depending on what people want to do, and what time they need to head home, I can plan routes accordingly. Generally I aim to have a stop of some sort every hour which is about as long as I can stand before I need to either have a wee or stretch my legs. A few of us will have the rev limiters on board so it's won't be a day of mad driving and obviously I don't encourage that sort of behaviour so don't worry if you think you would be able to keep up. Let me know what your thoughts are.

If you put the clutch cable through the manifold it won't last, the heat will melt the sleeve between the inner and outer cable making the clutch go heavy. If you use the long 2WD Cosworth cable equivalent to Quinton Hazel QCC1585 it will be very long. You have to route it forwards from the pedal over the top of the exhaust the it turns back 180°close to the radiator and back to the gearbox. Lots of people use the cable with no issues.

Next Wednesday 28th 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL. Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat. Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island. Everyone welcome. For the first time in a long time, I won't be there as I'm on holiday so see you either at the next meet in September or on the Wales run-out which is posted elsewhere on the forum.

Does the yellow wire go to the resistor? Is the other side of the resistor connected to a decent earth? Did you disconnect the wires from terminals 1 and 2 and bell out the contacts to verify which are open and which are closed with the switch on and off?

Check for spilt diaphragms in the carbs and air leaks between the carbs and manifold.

If you're not already aware, make sure that the raised pip on the back of the inner brake pad aligns with one of the cut outs in the caliper piston. It stops the pistons turning so the self adjuster works properly but more importantly, if it isn't aligned, the pad doesn't will tip as the piston moves and will wear unevenly.

Bike carbs all day long.

I'm planning a run out on Saturday 14th September. Destination to be decided but most likely to be either mid-Wales coast or North Wales, it depends on who's attending and where they're travelling from. I plan a full day, so leaving Midlands before 9 and arrive back later afternoon.

Looks like they've finally resurfaced the pub car park.

Next Wednesday 31st, 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL. Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat. Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island. Everyone welcome. See you there.

Good drive out today. Jez drove up from Coventry and met me in Tamworth. We headed to the Ponderosa Cafe near Llangollen via Whitchurch. When we got there, we met Ian and Joy who'd come down from Warrington. We all then went via the Evo Triangle to Llyn Brenig where we had lunch. After lunch we did a refuel stop in Denbigh from where Ian and Joy headed back while Jez and me went back home via the Evo Triangle, Bala and the Berwyn mountains. All in all, probably 260 miles. Roads were a bit busy in places but at least it keeps your right foot in check.

Suits me, it's probably a couple of hours from there so do you want to meet at 0830?

Can do, just let me know where you fancy.

I'd expect to arrive between 1030 and 1100