GAAAAAGH! Blummin' things.

[crofty1984]

I'm fixing up an old BSA lightning. Just had the carbs off, ultrasonic cleaner dip, new bracket for the zener diode, moved and shortened the fuel pipes, balanced, carbs, air filter back on, key in ignition, ready to kick and at the last moment THE BLOODY fk ARSE bd ING tt-ARSE BANJO BOLT SNAPS OFF IN THE RANCID-TRAMP-COCK-NOSHING CARB!!! fkY tt tt tt!!!!

And breathe.

[Rubin215]

That's why old bikes are so good...

[tdm34]

crofty1984 said:

I'm fixing up an old BSA lightning. Just had the carbs off, ultrasonic cleaner dip, new bracket for the zener diode, moved and shortened the fuel pipes, balanced, carbs, air filter back on, key in ignition, ready to kick and at the last moment THE BLOODY fk ARSE bd ING tt-ARSE BANJO BOLT SNAPS OFF IN THE RANCID-TRAMP-COCK-NOSHING CARB!!! fkY tt tt tt!!!!

And breathe.

Quality Rant Sir

[tvrolet]

crofty1984 said:

....moved and shortened the fuel pipes....

nothing to do with this?

[crofty1984]

tvrolet said:

crofty1984 said:

....moved and shortened the fuel pipes....

nothing to do with this?

Yes and no, I disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt the carbs, but the hoses were always about a centimetre too long so I took the opportunity to shorten them before putting the carbs back on. I turned the fuel on, petrol pissed out of the banjo connector, so tightened it up too much and DISASTER!

In happier news, my renewal came through today.
3 bikes, with me, my dad and brother fully comp on all of them, including commuting for 130 quid a year. Can't complain at that!