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Now people are going to think that is Wayne... a scary thought...
I feel the need to tell Wayne he has quite an awesome avatar
Now you'd have been a redneck if that can had been Miller Lite or Coors Lite...or maybe Miller High Life, the champagne of beers!I didn't see that until Wayne posted up... That is way too awesome. John is right, I am very metro-sexual, and not a redneck!!!
Thank yew. Thank yew vera muuuuch.
Mike, it looks like I'll be in your area tomorrow evening sometime. Are you by chance going to be home?
It was the first event I have attended
And Chuck, thanks for your help, but your last post made it look like everyone was in a hurry to get out of here. You'd have thought the place was on fire or something!
mbrew said:Wayne, that is a fetching avatar but somehow, I just don't think it's you.
mbrew said:We couldn't' let the Italians and the Austrians make all the noise! Well...the Japanese ZRX does OK in that department too.
If you go, can you pick up my drill? I'll get it (and maybe the chain kit) from you this weekend...
Did the sandpaper bushing work on Michelle's GPS mount?
I know it's not really me, but I just had to spread that lovely pic as far around the forum as possible. Making it my avatar is the best way to get maximum exposure.
Just to update everybody, the ZRX is continuing to improve. I headed out on it Sunday evening, and got about 5 miles down the road and it began to surge and stumble very badly. I pulled over to do a quick inspection and immediately noticed that 2 of the carb clamps (not the filter clamps, but the actual carb clamps) were loose. They were the 2 on the side I was working on. John got his side all snugged down, but I got distracted and forgot to tighten them down.
I tightened up the clamps, gave everything a quick once over, and headed out again. The surge came before at about 5k rpms and only on steady throttle, so I took up to speed again and cruised steady, and she was smooth as glass. So of course, I had to whack it open. Yeehaw! The Rex is pullin' like a freight train!!
All went well for awhile, but after I rode for about 30 minutes, the surge come back, and it was worse than before. It was smooth and strong on open throttle, and still pulled very hard, but on steady throttle, it surged and stuttered so bad that it couldn't hold a steady speed. I made a bee line for the house to do some ZRXOA research and start tinkering with the carbs again.
What my research told me was that I need to raise the needles 1/2 to 1 full notch - in other words, move the clip towards the sharp end of the needle. To do a 1/2 notch, you put one of the 2 washers under the clip and the other on top. 2 washers = 1 notch on the needle. I decided to go with 1/2 notch, and give it a test. I took it out again this evening, and so far things seem promising. The bike ran great and didn't surge at all. I didn't have time to go for an extended ride, but I think I may be getting it close to dialed in.
Picked up some rubber hose this evening. I should have them on tomorrow. I forget to get zipties.
Ahh, the missing chain kit. What would it take to snag that little beauty from you for a couple days, Chuck? Pie? Ice Cream? Milk Shake? I can make arrangements for whatever your heart desires.
I Everyone that took pictures needs to check the white balance on your cameras. They make me look like I have no hair in the back!
I just wanted to say thanks to Mike and Beth for hosting this event. I had a great time in getting to know Vicky (my V-Strom) a little better too. She let me undress her without any complaints...
Now Vicky and I are grinning from ear to ear as we ride down the road. Well...Vicky from her new flushmount turnsignal to her other new flushmount turnsignal...
Yep, I'm missing that one. Don't think that you have to rush over here though. Anytime you're up this way will be fine. If we're not here it'll be fine on the front porch. How'd the bike start this morning?
I'm also missing two snap on extensions and a 17mm socket. None of which is the end of the world....I have spares, but if you see them in your stuff I'd take them back!
I have also found these items:
I think the ratchet is Bills, the jack stands and drill Chuck's maybe? The wire strippers and screwdriver might actually be mine but I'm not sure. The cleaning rags were with the shop towels and hand cleaner that was brought over, but I have plenty if whoever brought them needs them, and lastly, the aforementioned black chair.
I see it didn't take long for Ron to sign up. Nice avatar. I have some pics that you may like from your last homecoming. I just need to find time to process them.
G'day,
Mike
One cannot blow out a gas fire. Blowing just adds oxygen, causing a more intense burn. One cannot beat out a gas fire. That just splashes the fuel around exposing more of it to the oxygen in the atmosphere. One must be wary of using a fire extinguisher on a gas fire because the fire extinguisher blast often splatters burning gasoline, which will really ruin the day for whomever the burning fuel lands on. There are two ways to out a gas fire. The first is to remove the fuel (turn the petcock off and toss the tank in the yard). The second is to smother the flames by covering them up, thus taking away the supply of oxygen a fire needs to exist. The best way to do this is fire retardent foam. Unfortunately, mere mortals can't buy the stuff. Best we can do is shove rags down on the fire and leave them there. Mike, that is why the fire wouldn't go out for you--you kept lifting the rags and allowing oxygen to reach the hot zone again. If the rags themselves catch fire, they will have soaked up much of the gasoline and reduce or prevent the fuel from splattering when hit with a fire extinguisher.
One cannot blow out a gas fire. Blowing just adds oxygen, causing a more intense burn.
Pacman... I think your new avatar is justifable considering the comments DFW Warrior made regarding your Rex...Turnabout being fair play and all...
Actually, it did work with two of us blowing. The O2 content is less in exhaled air and you disconnect the flame from the fuel, stifling the process.
I know it's not really me, but I just had to spread that lovely pic as far around the forum as possible. Making it my avatar is the best way to get maximum exposure.
Just to update everybody, the ZRX is continuing to improve. I headed out on it Sunday evening, and got about 5 miles down the road and it began to surge and stumble very badly. I pulled over to do a quick inspection and immediately noticed that 2 of the carb clamps (not the filter clamps, but the actual carb clamps) were loose. They were the 2 on the side I was working on. John got his side all snugged down, but I got distracted and forgot to tighten them down.
I tightened up the clamps, gave everything a quick once over, and headed out again. The surge came before at about 5k rpms and only on steady throttle, so I took up to speed again and cruised steady, and she was smooth as glass. So of course, I had to whack it open. Yeehaw! The Rex is pullin' like a freight train!!
All went well for awhile, but after I rode for about 30 minutes, the surge come back, and it was worse than before. It was smooth and strong on open throttle, and still pulled very hard, but on steady throttle, it surged and stuttered so bad that it couldn't hold a steady speed. I made a bee line for the house to do some ZRXOA research and start tinkering with the carbs again.
What my research told me was that I need to raise the needles 1/2 to 1 full notch - in other words, move the clip towards the sharp end of the needle. To do a 1/2 notch, you put one of the 2 washers under the clip and the other on top. 2 washers = 1 notch on the needle. I decided to go with 1/2 notch, and give it a test. I took it out again this evening, and so far things seem promising. The bike ran great and didn't surge at all. I didn't have time to go for an extended ride, but I think I may be getting it close to dialed in.