My birthday today.....

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Cliff
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My birthday today.....

Post by Cliff »

and I holed a piston!! I was on the highway, running about 65MPH and going up a long grade. Didn't downshift, just rolled on the throttle and she SLOWLY gained some speed. Got to the top, off the throttle and lost a cylinder! First time in 40 years I've had to put the bike in the back of a pick up!! Almost glad I had to though! It rained all the way home, almost 200 miles, but I was nice and dry in the truck!!
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celt_rock
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Re: My birthday today.....

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Happy Birthday!
Slow and steady may win the race, but without loud and fast it's just a waste
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Suzukidave
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Re: My birthday today.....

Post by Suzukidave »

Happy Birthday Cliff :up:
the older i get the faster i was
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yeadon_m
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Re: My birthday today.....

Post by yeadon_m »

Cliff,

What a pain! happy birthday anyway....

Mike
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T350guy
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Post by T350guy »

Sorry to hear that Cliff..and a well kinda Happy BirthDay..She'll be back on the road soon I bet
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jeff kushner
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Re: My birthday today.....

Post by jeff kushner »

You could have asked for a present like most of us do.......200 miles out with a holed piston doesn't not sound like fun...especially on your birthday!

BTW- Happy Birthday


jeff
Present: VStrom 1000 K7, Stock: '74 RD350,’75 GT550,'76 CB400F, '75 H2(purple), Modded: ‘75 GT550 restored & ported, '82 Yamaha 650Turbo running 18PSI,'74 H2B carbs-pipes-ported, project list:'72 & 2-'75 H1's, '82 Yamaha XV920, 74 GT750
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Cliff
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Re: My birthday today.....

Post by Cliff »

Found out what happened. SRIS hose to the right cylinder broke off right before it connects to the transfer port! She's back together again, just waiting for her to cool down so I can re-torque the head!
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yeadon_m
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Re: My birthday today.....

Post by yeadon_m »

Much better news :-)
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