Stretching her legs!
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:59 pm
Hi all! I have owned my Cub for 10 years now, but have only ever used it as a run around/play thing. This has unfortunately equated to 10 years of minimal maintainence and occasional abuse.. I hear you wince!
I have always been into bikes having competed in motocross from a young age and the odd track day on a borrowed R1, but have never really ventured out particularly far on motorcycle other that riding to the Isle of Man last year to watch the TT on said R1. Even though it chucked it down from Essex to Liverpool, then the whole time we was at the TT I had a great time (my wrists and bum did not agree but what else can you expect from a silly sports bike )
This did however leave me wanting a bit more of an adventure so last year I decided that I would take on the well trodden route of LEJOG for my 30th birthday this March, and that it would be on my trusty CUB. Much to the confusion of my friends and family that just do not get it!
After the 10 years of unforgivable neglect she still seems completely rideable (obviously, it’s a cub) so I decided to blow the cobwebs off and put in a few miles. So I booked my self an MOT in my old stomping ground of Southend at Eastern Cruisers.
I set off this morning bright and breezy with a jerry can of fuel, some completely inadequate gloves and ripped my way down the B roads from Thetford to Southend. After some banter with the long haired bearded guys in Easyern Cruisers the trusty stead passed with only a couple of advisories (Play in the rear swinging arm and knackered rear shocks) result!!
After a hearty fry up I was ready for more and set off home. She was feeling a little underpowered with 45mph max on the straights but was running like a dream.. until I reached Dunmow where she started intermittently die and splutter.. I pulled over and quickly realised that Petrol was pi**ing from the carb! I ditched the tap off and realised the bowl had vibrated loose and I was hanging onto one of the screws by half a turn!
A quick bit of roadside maintenance with the leatherman and I was on my way, happy days!
I took the scenic route there and back and clocked up a healthy 190 miles. Although it did take me 7 hours
It was a bit cold but I thoroughly enjoyed my ride and am looking forward to giveing her some much deserved love and attention ready for the big ride.
I have already done a huge amount of reading through previous posts but any recommendations on prep work for LEJOG would be much appreciated!
While I am here I would just like to say thank you to everyone on here for their shared knowledge and wisdom.
And if anyone fancies joining me late March you are more than welcome!!
I have always been into bikes having competed in motocross from a young age and the odd track day on a borrowed R1, but have never really ventured out particularly far on motorcycle other that riding to the Isle of Man last year to watch the TT on said R1. Even though it chucked it down from Essex to Liverpool, then the whole time we was at the TT I had a great time (my wrists and bum did not agree but what else can you expect from a silly sports bike )
This did however leave me wanting a bit more of an adventure so last year I decided that I would take on the well trodden route of LEJOG for my 30th birthday this March, and that it would be on my trusty CUB. Much to the confusion of my friends and family that just do not get it!
After the 10 years of unforgivable neglect she still seems completely rideable (obviously, it’s a cub) so I decided to blow the cobwebs off and put in a few miles. So I booked my self an MOT in my old stomping ground of Southend at Eastern Cruisers.
I set off this morning bright and breezy with a jerry can of fuel, some completely inadequate gloves and ripped my way down the B roads from Thetford to Southend. After some banter with the long haired bearded guys in Easyern Cruisers the trusty stead passed with only a couple of advisories (Play in the rear swinging arm and knackered rear shocks) result!!
After a hearty fry up I was ready for more and set off home. She was feeling a little underpowered with 45mph max on the straights but was running like a dream.. until I reached Dunmow where she started intermittently die and splutter.. I pulled over and quickly realised that Petrol was pi**ing from the carb! I ditched the tap off and realised the bowl had vibrated loose and I was hanging onto one of the screws by half a turn!
A quick bit of roadside maintenance with the leatherman and I was on my way, happy days!
I took the scenic route there and back and clocked up a healthy 190 miles. Although it did take me 7 hours
It was a bit cold but I thoroughly enjoyed my ride and am looking forward to giveing her some much deserved love and attention ready for the big ride.
I have already done a huge amount of reading through previous posts but any recommendations on prep work for LEJOG would be much appreciated!
While I am here I would just like to say thank you to everyone on here for their shared knowledge and wisdom.
And if anyone fancies joining me late March you are more than welcome!!