My first classic bike run today! Actually it was just me and my mate Derek on his 1950 B33
The day started out foggy in places but that was soon burned off and we had a lovely sunny day.
Route - Exeter to Whiddon Down via the old A30, on to Chagford for a pasty and cuppa (thanks Derek!), across Dartmoor to Widecombe in the Moor (compulsory stop for ice cream and another cuppa) and then back to Exeter via Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh. The last bit was interesting as we used a section of the M5 and 10 minutes or so held at 60mph resulted in a very tingly backside!
It was a perfect day for a run with roads dry and traffic quiet - apart from on the M5 that is.
Derek's B33 ran perfectly but I was reassured that it dripped just a tad more oil than my A10....
I was quite nervous about taking the A10 out as I hadn't travelled further than around the block but I shouldn't have worried as it ran like a (very big) sewing machine. There is a bit of a rattle from the LH chain case which needs investigating but it didn't get any worse.
I noticed halfway round that the clutch had started to slip slightly on hard acceleration and started to put together an order for clutch plates and springs in my head. However, it was something much more obvious - no free play in the clutch cable. Under Derek's supervision (and with the use of his tools), the little cover on the gearbox was removed and the clutch adjusted until I had free play again. It was at this point that I really appreciated Derek's "Imperial" adjustable spanner!
I think the M5 vibes were probably responsible for losing the tap on the RH fuel tap but hope that is an easy fix.
Great day out on Flash and thanks to Derek for the route planning and company - and lunch
Brian