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It's not those common things. It's always 'felt' like what Hubert calls a 'network' problem. I don't think it's a mechanical type thing. Starter never clicks nor any other sign of feeble life. It's just - nothing. Then after a while of pushing the button, electric flows. In the original post, I should have said 'pushing button', not 'turning the key'.

I never got a visit to check. He had said that bikes could be put inside in a yard, though a previous group just parked outside. I'm thinking that we'll park in the yard.

The ferry gets into Belfast at 11.50am. Depends how long it takes to get off etc. They probably won't arrive at Portaferry before before 1.30pm. I should really have stayed at home Thursday night too, as it will be Friday afternoon before people arrive. But as I say, I might go back for a meet-up at the ferry. Unless it's raining.

Here's hoping for sunshine at the weekend. It's rainy with showers now, meant to improve by the end of the week. We'll be ok

Coded ignition key for Griso 1200 model. The head has broken off the key shank. Key fob jammed between key and handlebars when the handlebars were turned and it quickly snapped off. Is it important that the key shank is physically /electrically connected to the transponder in the key head? Does the shank play any part in increasing the signal strength? I guess there is a rechargeable battery in the key head? Is it charged via the key shank? I've just paid £200 for replacement ignition lock with 2 keys. I don't know what it would cost to get another new key now, or what the process is for re-coding.

More hope of this being seen here than in the Carc forum. Re Griso When the ignition key is turned and [edit] the start button pushed, nothing at all happens for a few seconds. It can take 3, 4, 5 seconds or so before juice flows and the starter turns. What might be causing this delay? May be only a few seconds, but in some circumstances it seems like an eternity.

See you soon. Stockport Trev, you are getting the same crossing as Mr& Mrs Guzzirider (and their supply of yoghurts - yes, DO ask)? Bertie should be here Thursday night. We may ride up to meet you all at the ferry. We'll see. There will probably be a few folk staying for only one night, so I have asked about getting the larger dorm for those one-nighters. I have ordered cooked breakfasts for Sat & Sun mornings. Apart from that, it is self-catering and eating out. Saturday will be Antrim Coast Road and we'll aim to be in Portrush for lunch at 2pm (Guy, Helen: Morelli's for frozen yog) Any queries, ask here. If you want my mobile number, send a PM.

! Only undo the allen bolts, then lever/shock the cover off. Don't fiddle with the adjuster.

I think it's not so bad as it first looked. Rain has messed up the day. Edit: Sadly, Mark Young has died from his serious injuries.

Weather been causing delays, but here's just been some stunning dicing with the 600s, Plater / Anstey. Plater did good. Michael Dunlop has come on a bit! (Guy- There has been a critical injury. Plus other breaks and injuries.)

Coverage now There is live streaming from the NW200 at http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/nw200/

Have fun I'm surprised that you taking your wife too.

Excellent. There are a couple of boys thinking of coming up from Tullamore direction, but it will be just for Saturday night. They've been at Inchigeela. Jim Rogers I think? Blue Le Mans 1

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mmm My tappets were forked too.

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Why are you saying the cam lobe is the soft part, Gene? The foot of the tappet bowls are very badly worn in a generally concave manner. Not smoothly concave, a bit 'lumpy'! They are worn much more than the cam lobes. The left side was by far the worst. Right side not bad, but I don't have photos. Both sides are replaced in the recall.

Well Hubert it is funny that you ask today, because a few hours ago I saw a comment on pictures of the tappets that I have on Flickr. Someone posted a couple of weeks ago. Unfortunately I didn't see it earlier. He seems to be in Japan. Matti Naskali. He said: "Interesting to see what has happen to the lifters and cams. My Griso is waiting for call from the importer. Parts should arrive next week. Now I've done 3000km, engine is pretty noisy on left side, though I adjusted the clearances. Can't really understand what makes the noise, sounds like the chain is loose. I hope Griso can make 500 km trip next week, it is a golden wek holiday here. Did the engine turn fine after getting new parts?" Yikes! Same story as mine. Same mileage, same side, same noise. I would have told him, don't ride it! I wonder what happened on the 500k trip? I reckon it didn't get any quieter. Any that I've heard about have gone bad on the LEFT side. Coincidence, or a particular reason???? http://www.flickr.com/photos/belfastguzzi/...94037/comments/ In a week's time, it will be the Guzzi meeting here that I am organising. So we'll see how it is after that.

eh? what? I wasn't listening...

Even better news: highlights of the Tandragee 100 is on tv right now. NW200 this weekend. Maybe I'll get to it this year. That would be good news. Oh, they've just said, preview of NW200 on BBC2 this Friday night. Put in your diaries.

I use a wooden paintbush handle, so you are close. I've never been able to see any timing ref. marks through the hole. I don't think that the Scura has them.

What sort of price, compared to standard units? Expensive I guess. I need to replace the brake lever sometime and will consider other brake & gearchange lever replacements.

Just a reminder that we will be based in an area where there were a number of WWll RAF airfields. Unfortunately there is not much to see. http://moto.belfastguzzi.com/otherplacesof...tnearportaferry I had also wondered about a visit to the nearby Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. I discounted it because there isn't really enough time and because it's the holiday weekend, it will be packed with people. Some, particularly those who will be here longer, might want to consider it. I must go myself, some day! There is interesting stuff on local inventor,Rex McCandless, who has been talked about here before. Motorbike telescopic fork, Norton featherbed frame, Jensen fourwheel drive, the autogiro etc Museum >> Motorcycles With the development of the safety bicycle and the internal combustion engine in the 1890s it was probably inevitable that the two should be put together. The first motorcycles appeared in the 1890s. The exhibition follows the development of Ulster’s love affair with the motorcycle, with some emphasis on the successful careers of motorcycle sportsmen. Special sections look at ‘biker art’ - the decoration of biker leathers and helmets, and of the bikers themselves. Road Transport A recreated cobbled street provides an authentic setting for a fine collection of trams that once trundled along the streets of Belfast. Early horse-drawn trams were replaced in the early years of the 20th century by electric trams, which provided public transport throughout the city until the 1960s. Commercial vehicles and fire engines, very early motor cars are featured. A special section details the Giant’s Causeway Tram, the world’s first hydro-electric powered tramway. The Motor Car If the 19th century was the age of horse transport, the 20th century was the age of the motor car. Styles changed, engineering developed and comfort levels for driver and passengers improved - from the old T Ford to the sleek elegance of the Belfast-built De Lorean, from the comic antics of Laurel and Hardy to "Back to the Future". The Flight Experience In December 1903, two Ohio brothers finally realised one of man’s oldest dreams. At Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first powered flight. Although that first flight covered less distance than the wingspan of a jumbo jet it began a transport revolution which is still continuing today. Six years later, Harry Ferguson, more famous for his invention of the integrated tractor hydraulic system, made the first flight in Ireland in a plane he built himself. The exhibition features a full-scale replica of Harry Ferguson’s 1909 aircraft and the Shorts SC1, the Belfast-built first vertical-take and landing aircraft [VTOL] in the world. Sections look at the history of flight from the ancient Greek legend of Icarus to bizarre medieval attempts, from the Montgolfier brothers’ successful balloon flights and the works of such pioneers as Sir George Cayley and Otto Lilienthal. Interactive CD-ROM technology guides the visitor through the history of flight. Interactive s illustrate the scientific principles of flight and aircraft control. In 1908, three brothers Eustace, Horace and Oswald Short established a company to build aircraft, and the following year secured the UK manufacturing rights and an order to build six Wright Flyer aircraft. Since 1936 the Short Brothers company has been based in Belfast and that 1909 order justifies their claim to be the world’s oldest aircraft manufacturing company. Now part of ardier Aerospace, the company generously collaborated with the Museum in mounting this exhibition.

Let's plan a meet!

Looking at your timetable again, I'd suggest giving both Tuesday and Wednesday to the Lake District area, instead of flying through it.