Can you remember where you got the green fuel lines from? I'll be interested to see how long last before they go hard.
Do yourself a favour and swap out the plastic fuel banjo's on the side of the carbs as they are prone to breaking. Replace them with metal ones, it could save you a world of pain IME. Steve R
Great thread. Got your Steampacket tickets for 2023 sorted? I finally got to the Classic TT/Manx GP this year, stayed on a campsite near Ballaugh and had a great time. I've just booked to go again
New coils and leads sorted and she runs. Gotta sort 40 year VED exemption next. First outing at Goodwood Breakfast Club May 7th.
She’s running at last! Took for a blast and what a joy. Steam engine torque and a soundtrack like an anti-aircraft gun. Here’s a quick vid. I will try and get some riding footage tomorrow.
A nice trundle over the South Downs to Goodwood for a cuppa. Now I recall what this era bike is like to ride. Really fun on A roads using that 4-7k torque wave and very stable on long sweepers. Then, when you park up a crowd forms asking lots of questions as you make a note of all the items that have “loosened off” in the previous fifty miles. Back to the workshop now to find the Loctite, fit a camera and record the 1812 overture soundtrack on the next outing.
Yeah I know exactly what your mean. I've been taking the Darmah out to enjoy the sun and as you say the torque from the huge flywheel & tall gearing makes for relaxed but surprisingly rapid progress. Easy speed. I even took him on a commute into Bath which reminded me of the heaviness of the clutch & throttle and vagaries of idling with carbs in hot & dusty conditions. Having said that yours was idling beautifully in that clip and you could even lower the revs a touch for an even better impression. Enjoy
