Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 30, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted September 30, 2020 I will continue to do the maintenance on the VFR.... A bromfiets has <50cc; the Gilera has 150cc..... As for bicycle/moped lanes, the law changed a little while back to move bromfietsen onto the main road. The bicycle lane is now reserved for -you guessed it- bicycles and snorfiets on which no helmet is required. The latter a restricted bromfietsen which by law must not exceed 25KMH top speed. They do ofcourse in practise, but that is another matter. The exhaust on the Gilera was gutted by a PO so I fabricated a DB-killer. But it is not as effective as I'd liked. So more thinking and tinkereing is required... Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted September 30, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted September 30, 2020 Hunting for an oil drip on the VF500F2, I inspected the drain plug first. But no. I could buttun it up a tad firmer but that was not it. So I suspect the clutch rod seal. But no. Dry as a bone. Then I noticed that 1 bolt from the clutch/front sprocket cover plate was covered in oil. This hole The crannk case is one piece and I assume that bolt does not go insite the carter so I'm at a loss here as to why this bolt is covered in oild.. Quote
Member Contributer BusyLittleShop Posted September 30, 2020 Member Contributer Posted September 30, 2020 I'd replace the shift cover gasket item 6 p/n 11632-MY7-000 Quote
Member Contributer Gebruiker Posted October 1, 2020 Member Contributer Posted October 1, 2020 On 9/30/2020 at 1:48 AM, Dutchy said: I will continue to do the maintenance on the VFR.... You gave him the bike, and a free maintenance program with it?! How about a Shell credit card for when he needs gas? 😁 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 4, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted October 4, 2020 VID-20201004-WA0007.mp4 1 Quote
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted October 6, 2020 Member Contributer Posted October 6, 2020 On 10/4/2020 at 1:20 PM, Dutchy said: VID-20201004-WA0007.mp4 3.68 MB · 0 downloads That sound pays tribute to the old phrase "Would you like to go for a putt." Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 13, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted October 13, 2020 Pleasant afternoon spin Cut short by the old inner tube giving way... Parked up in a car garage, wife came and picked me up. Arrange a trailer tomorrow to bring her home... Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 14, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted October 14, 2020 And she's home again.... Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 17, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted October 17, 2020 The "Luke Skywalker" Edition 1 1 Quote
Member Contributer Gebruiker Posted October 18, 2020 Member Contributer Posted October 18, 2020 On 10/13/2020 at 12:44 PM, Dutchy said: Cut short by the old inner tube giving way... Why didn't you just turn the thing upside down and patch the tube like a proper Dutchman? I think I have an extra one of these laying around. It's yours. For next time! 😁 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 18, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted October 18, 2020 Nice one Gebruiker Hairy Biker Tires Old New Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted October 19, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted October 19, 2020 Supporting the economy.... 1 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 3, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 3, 2020 I spy, with my little eye.... Took a day off work (I am entilted to 42 days paid leave..) to finalise helping our son move into a student studio. Got back home just in time for a wee spin. Yeah, the couds were darkening, but hey! got to ride new 2,5" wide Slovenian-made tyres. Yeah Donald is not the only guy riding Slovenian... Then the wetness came all over me..... but since I'm not made out of sugar I pushed on! Sun AND rain in my face at the same time.... Campioni del mondo 🏳️🌈 3 Quote
Member Contributer boOZZIE Posted November 4, 2020 Member Contributer Posted November 4, 2020 Then the wetness came all over me..... Just like Donald 🤣 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 4, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 4, 2020 9 hours ago, boOZZIE said: Then the wetness came all over me..... Just like Donald 🤣 A cold shower perhaps? Quote
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted November 4, 2020 Member Contributer Posted November 4, 2020 4 hours ago, Dutchy said: A cold shower perhaps? One can only hope; I voted to send him to the showers. Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 6, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 6, 2020 Lunchtime ride.... 2 1 Quote
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted November 6, 2020 Member Contributer Posted November 6, 2020 Dutchy, you certainly have a talented eye for great photos. Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 7, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 7, 2020 Well.... In that case.... Some more old iron.... Ah yes.... A windmill As the sun was setting, time to head home.. 😎 3 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 8, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 8, 2020 3 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 8, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 8, 2020 Another fine riding day.... Arty farty... My brother took the VFR out With the Gilera's generator being refurbished, I run a "total loss" ignition. Yesterday rode ~120km, continued today. But eventually she stalled. Swapped batteries. So now I know I can ride some 100miles on a 5aH battery Yeah, she needs a charge... 1 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 9, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 9, 2020 Took puma into work today Took some twisty backroads riding home. I just *love* my wee V4 😍 1 Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 16, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 16, 2020 Lost compression on the Gilera. Found out why..... 😐 1 Quote
Member Contributer YoshiHNS Posted November 16, 2020 Member Contributer Posted November 16, 2020 Valve seats fall apart?? Quote
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted November 17, 2020 Author Member Contributer Posted November 17, 2020 Well, one did for sure... c;lose to the sparkplug hole so (my reasoning, not based on knowledge) is that it got way to hot there... Good thing I still have the VF500F2, 4th gen and RC51 to ride for now Quote
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