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One of these days I should really start using my bike’s proper name (The Tardis)…
Anyway, I put another few ounces of seafoam into my bike’s gas tank today before my ride. The carbs have REALLY opened up a lot since the initial dose a day or two ago. The thing is becoming more and more fun to drive. Also an interesting note: It sounds and rides just the same as when that extra tappet shim was still in the engine. I guess I’m in the clear on that one until I end up with a burnt valve.
This afternoon I went on a quick 50 mile jaunt over some of my favorite close back roads. To get between two of the roads I took about a 4 mile stretch of gravel, compacted mud, and dirt. The bike was a little squirrely in the front end but did fine overall. It’s pretty fun having mud streaks down the side of a street bike!
I threw in a few ounces of seafoam to a 1/3 full tank of gas on the PC800 today. Burned through the full tank directly after putting it in. After I did, the bike sure ran better! The ride today also marks the longest ride with the bike back together. At about 44444 miles I put in new cam plugs, came up with an extra tappet shim, replaced the front tire with a brand new Metzler, put in a permanent mount dual heat troller, an auxiliary fuse box, a battery tender, an analog voltage meter, a digital voltage idiot light, a cigarette lighter plug, a battery tender plug, and a master electrical cutoff switch. I also replaced the oil filter with a new Honda brand filter. The oil was replaced with Honda brand oil. The coolant was replaced with generic aluminum-friendly antifreeze from NAPA.
On the radar is replacing the clutch plates, installing stiffer clutch springs, figuring out where the rattle is coming from in the plastics, installing a luggage rack and top box, installing driving lights, and installing auxiliary electrical kill switches. Also in the distant future, getting a hitch put on and a small trailer to haul SCUBA gear around the Northwest with.