captainslackdabber

Personally I'd get it powder coated. It's a little more expensive than having it painted, but I had my Beezer frame done in 1992 and it's still good. As has been pointed out, 2 pack is in fact deadly dangerous. I'd avoid using it without proper safety kit.

Hi, yes it is coming from the breather. I checked the o/p shaft and gear selector shaft, and no traces. I couldn't work out how it was getting down to the footpeg mount. It's because the breather pipe exits just above, behind the frame downtube. There is also misting around the elbow that the breather pipe fits on to. Not done any checking behind the covers, but I guess the next job will be an oil change. With any luck, any crap that may be causing a blockage in the clutch bolt will come out with the old oil. I'm intending to take the cutch cover off over the winter for a repaint anyway, so I can have a good snoop around then. Thanks for the help.

Bearing in mind the age of the bike, is it feasible that the rear spring could be clapped out? I can't get the sag right(too much) and I have used up all the adjustment. I have had the bike nearly a year and don't ride it hard, I've only just started red route. I have no idea how it has been treated by previous owners, but the general state of the bike wouldn't lead me to think it has had a lot of abuse. The main reason I am concerend is that the front end tends to lose grip and push out on tight turns, which could apparently be caused by a soft rear shock (as well as my crap technique).

Hi All, recently I have noticed that, following a trial, I am finding a pool of gearbox oil on the floor under the bike the next day. It is clearly coming from the breather pipe, as if there is too much oil in the box. The bike is parked leaning towards that side, but not at such an angle that the oil can pour out. Nothing has changed, I have not done anything with the oil level and the bike is parked the same as always. The oil level is not high and this has only started happening recently. Any ideas?

I recently bought a Spada helmet. Really comfy, more so than the Hebo which was nearly twice the price. Looks the part, and has a removeable liner. Diadora Stone3 oiled boots, doing ok so far, not immersed them yet but they have the waterproof liner. Try to go with what is comfortable rather than worry about branding. We are all different shapes and sizes, try as much stuff on as you can.

It'll end in tears, you mark my words

Hi G-G. It was your thread on the subject that prompted me to check. I'm glad I did, it was not pretty in there. Given it a good clean out and if it's sealed properly it should be no bother.

Well done. I got to see the Motegi round thanks to this little tip.

I think Bigfoot is right. Take it to your nearest G-G dealer and he should be willing and able to sort it and pass on the cost to the original vendor. As for wear and tear, it's a 4 month old bike for gawds sake. How much use can you have had out of it? Good luck with it.

Hmmmm, I thouht as much. Having read through some of the threads on here it seems moisture ingress is a common problem with this cover. Silicone it is.

They seem fairly crap and I'm thinking of using silicone or blue hylomar instead. Has anyone else tried this?

Hi Sid, welcome. Lots going on here in Sussex, as you may or may not know. Good luck with it.

Hi Scotty, mine was like that when I bought it. New ones are only a tenner from Haven, but I treated mine with the wifes hairdryer. Get it nice and warm and yank it into place. Clamp it up to the carb inlet and allow it to cool. So far, 2 trials later, it's still ok.

Ha ha! If only life was that kind. I never power wash mine, just use a hose. Mine started fine from cold, was clearly not right once it had warmed up and then was hard to get going after 15-20 minute break.

hahaha, what a coincidence. That's where I've been too, with Kelly. I found his trips nicely challenging. Had some epic flying in Mayrhofen, loved the grub in Bassano. He's a good lad Kelly, but he can get a bit stressed.