gary tompkins
23-06-2006, 08:39 PM
Just had the shims fettled on the trike by Steve R. He's did a great job & the motor feels really sweet now. He even gave me a lift from home to collect the trike from his place at Borough Green on Friday.
What a top bloke :thumbsup:
The rear cylinder was ok, but shims on front were well out. In fact one of the the closing shims had practically zero clearance & was near to burning a valve out! :eek: The engine had 9K on the clock & well overdue for the shims to be done, but I'm glad I didn't leave it a few more weeks.
Steve's details have been posted up before but here they are again.....
Steve R
Motorcycle technician (specialising in Ducati)
07795 073376
I have business cards for him if anyone wants some
Oh... Steve went for a little 'roadtest' blast on Thursday evening to check all was AOK. Managed well considering he had never ridden a trike before, and also had my right side heel/toe gearshift to suss out.
Think he must have enjoyed himself on it judging from the grin on his face Friday :mand:
What a top bloke :thumbsup:
The rear cylinder was ok, but shims on front were well out. In fact one of the the closing shims had practically zero clearance & was near to burning a valve out! :eek: The engine had 9K on the clock & well overdue for the shims to be done, but I'm glad I didn't leave it a few more weeks.
Steve's details have been posted up before but here they are again.....
Steve R
Motorcycle technician (specialising in Ducati)
07795 073376
I have business cards for him if anyone wants some
Oh... Steve went for a little 'roadtest' blast on Thursday evening to check all was AOK. Managed well considering he had never ridden a trike before, and also had my right side heel/toe gearshift to suss out.
Think he must have enjoyed himself on it judging from the grin on his face Friday :mand: