Motorcycles

[Graeme]

@Giles:

I just won a 1957 model on eBay for the princely sum of GBP686…..I may start collecting them.....

Sure you didn't overpay by £20!

Looks an interesting little machine, and should be rideable on a CBT.

[Sam]

Can't to have a go and see just how "Quickly" she can go!

SP

[No.88]

G. What type of carb is on the bike? Not an expert myself, but my brother is a bike-nut  & could ask him for advice if you want.

[Giles]

@Sam  ^

[Sam]

It's a Mikuni Carb but i'm not sure of the model exactly. @No.88
It's the standard for the SR500 i believe. I think i'm going to take @harley dave 's advise and clean the jets. From all the research i've done that seems to be the most likely culprit.

Any more advise is always welcome though!

SP

[No.88]

@Sam.

Just got a reply from my brother. (He's heavily into restoring old bikes). He also suggested first removing the carb and cleaning completely, & make sure the float is good.

He also suggests making sure the fuel is clean. (Possible debris in the tank?). Flow the fuel through some paper towel and see if it catches anything.

He also might think it could be the pilot system or slide valve in the carb, as the bike starts but then cuts out at low revs.

Is this an old bike, or is it being re-built?

[brentkuz]

Found a 1977 CB550 fully restored in my next of the woods state side. Really a good looking bike seems to be gone through and not hacked up. Pretty original besides drag bars and no mirrors.

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[Graeme]

Some inspiration if @Giles decides to mod his new bike…

[Giles]

^ @Sam

[Sam]

We can't do that to the Quickly!! or can we? 

[harley dave]

where are you at giles with the bike running etc ,

[Giles]

We're not…....This bloody Fall/Winter stuff is taking up 110% of our time.  Would welcome a visit if you feel like seeing the dodgier side of the south coast......... @Sam

[harley dave]

if i can get get down before i go to japan i will if not it will be later i am afraid ,anyway heres me leaving for france

[twism_23]

Rollin'

[Sam]

@harley dave
Come back from France via portsmouth… then it's just a short but expensive trip on the Gosport ferry! The finest ferry in the land and you can come help us with your kick starting woes.

Have a safe ride in France!

[harley dave]

i am back just looking to see if i have any spare time at the weekends between now and when i go to japan .
i probably wont be able to do much more than you other than strip the carb ,good clean with carb cleaner ,clean out the jets (not with wire !!!) .
and generally have a good look round .
if its started before and run even for a short time it does sound like a carb/fuelling issue .
i will check to see if i can get down ,…............dave

[Aetas]

Moto Borgatoro - The 1979 Moto Guzzi Le Mans
It is loud! 

[tmg]

Cool video, enjoyed that!

[harley dave]

its gone now but not forgotten video is a bit noisy as it was filmed next to the fish pond

[khaki8]

Nice crib HD…