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AK 23-Aug-2005 22:59

Mrs Snot is in bits...... now getting better
 
3 of them in the garage... 3 of us last nite too...

Have left the lads with long faces, after 'crasher Clemmans' had his wicked way with Mrs Snot at paddock in the gravel:ninja:

So much gravel stuck in all kinds of places:o

as some of you know, it was half full in the airbox (memo: make sure there is a cover of some sort on yours, if it's likely to play in gravel) - and also gravel down the bits to the pistons. Also gravel jammed into the fins from all angles.

Head at the front is off, lots of gravel in there too - more piled up against the piston....

AK needs a magic wand - and not just for the other broken bits that have to be replaced (seat pod, throttle, footset etc) - and I'm going to have to take out shares in Mr Sheen to get the paintwork in anything like a good condition that it was.

Brands? - wossat then? - 2 weeks??:o:o

I've come in now, to escape the long silences in the garage:sniff:

But keeping fingers xx'd that hubby, Doug & Mutters can mend/buy/steal/fix bits to get her living again:)

C

[Edited on 24-8-2005 by CK and AK]

Rattler 23-Aug-2005 23:03

Good luck - it was a real shame to see Mrs Snot all gravelly!!

Alan takes great pride in prepping his bikes and was sad to see her looking a bit abused.

But she'll be back I'm sure.

I just hope she cut out before the gravel went into the cylinders!!!
:barfy::barfy:

AK 23-Aug-2005 23:04

we dont think she did Tim:(

Tonio600 23-Aug-2005 23:10

no good to read... I really hope Alan the Desmo wizard is going to make her even more beautiful than before and in time for Brands.

Rattler 23-Aug-2005 23:10

Quote:

Originally posted by CK and AK
we dont think she did Tim:(

Bugga - 675 then for Brands?

Jon 23-Aug-2005 23:34

Sorry to hear of the little excursion CK. Am I right in thinking No 34 went the same way with a bandit on board?

NBs996 23-Aug-2005 23:38

Bad news there's so much damage to the Snot, but Paddock tends to take no prisoners, I've marshalled there and seen the mess :(

#34 just got a bit muddy, didn't hit the deck jon.
actually it looks a bit like a tractor now but this ain't my thread so I'll shut up!

AK 23-Aug-2005 23:40

#36 was carried away by enjoying himself so much, he didnt leave enough braking room... he said he hasnt slid so far ever!

#34 (with substitute jockey;) ) also did similar, but not to quite such extremes

hey-ho - thats the nature of the game tho - quicker you go, the quicker it tumbles - and the times were quite good on his last session too.

Tis trackdays/racing - occasionally something happens - we still have the smokin' 675 as you say tim, and also a 'stuffed' 583' - with no barrels.... so - we WILL be out to fight again - one way or the other:)


oops: - just need to add a disc to the shopping list too (or otherwise he'll nick the pair off my bike for the next meeting!:o )

[Edited on 23-8-2005 by CK and AK]

phoenix n max 24-Aug-2005 00:05

GWS Mrs Snot :)

Tonio600 24-Aug-2005 10:51

Quote:

Message original : CK and AK
oops: - just need to add a disc to the shopping list too (or otherwise he'll nick the pair off my bike for the next meeting!:o )
[Edited on 23-8-2005 by CK and AK]

I've got 3 spare sets of discs (one belonging to Paul)... in each of those one disc is warped I think, but it means one can be used... Let me know if it can help.

[Edité le 24-8-2005 par Tonio600]

AK 24-Aug-2005 11:30

cheers Tonio, we also have an 'un-matched pair' somewhere.
Will let you know how it goes mate.
And thanks for the u2u's of bits chaps, we think we can sort things out tho:)
AK just working to the 'Thunderbirds' tune tonight I think..... :)

TP 24-Aug-2005 11:31

Wow - sounds like Mrs Snot got a good kicking!

I hope she's all better in time for Brands!

AK 24-Aug-2005 23:34

well, we now have a new look garage floor:o - liberal sprinkles of gravel:lol:

After AK spending a long time last night with Mutters & Doug stripping lots of bits off - and time after they went too, and more time tonight after work, we are now breathing more easily:rolleye:

We have had ignition & she appears to be running soundly - tho I'm not to sure about the condition of my bike, which was pebble dashed by the copious amounts of gravel fired out of the zausts!!!:o (ok, I exaggerate, 2 or 3 stones;) )

Need to re-fit broken bits or their soon to arrive replacements, and brands should be a goer as a 620:cool:

Thanks once again to those who offered bits & bobs as replacements, dont worry - you arent off the hook yet, as we are still assessing...

anyone got a std 900ssie RH clip-on bar for sale, as this has been ground right down - we could get away with the existing one we think (havent checked whether it is bent as more concerned with engine)

C

clockwork orange 25-Aug-2005 16:52

Glad she's ok folks. Have you polished the green bits yet C?????:devil:

AK 25-Aug-2005 16:57

something & off springs to mind karen:P

am not good for being wound up, with only 5 hrs sleep in last 2 days - the rest of the time after 10.30ish being spent in the garage helping AK :o:rolleye:

C

clockwork orange 25-Aug-2005 17:03

Shout if you need any more hands - himself is usually keen to pitch in.

AK 25-Aug-2005 17:10

Cheers:D

think we have got to the stage now, that we need to bolt on & check replacement bits as they come in during the next week or so. (was working hard the last few nights, so we could have time together this w/end;) ) - and Al is racing with mark the following w/end at brands, so no w/end time then either.

You coming over on Sunday to V'Mans do?

clockwork orange 25-Aug-2005 17:18

Not this one - we are trying to have a w/e at home for once. Might even have grass in the back yard by the end of it.

Season end bbq sometime maybe ????


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