Let's Get This Started Party
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Let's Get This Started Party
This Saturday afternoon at 12:30 pm., I'll be lifting my 150D out of the basement and firing it up for the first time. You are welcome to join me* and there will be champagne, if it bursts into life, and, fire extinguishers, if it bursts into flame. Either way, a fun time is assured.
It will be at my house at 8620 Saskatchewan Drive, just west of the faux traffic circle at the intersection of Groat Rd and 87 Ave. Please google map it if you haven't been there before as it is a bit tricky to find the first time -- I say that a lot, don't I.
* Actually, if no one shows up, it stays in the basement as my back is out and I can't lift it. Please let me know if you can come and help me carry it out!
It will be at my house at 8620 Saskatchewan Drive, just west of the faux traffic circle at the intersection of Groat Rd and 87 Ave. Please google map it if you haven't been there before as it is a bit tricky to find the first time -- I say that a lot, don't I.
* Actually, if no one shows up, it stays in the basement as my back is out and I can't lift it. Please let me know if you can come and help me carry it out!
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We have enough labourers so the party is a go!
I am a little nervous though, usually I pre-start my first start so I know it will go smoothly. No chance of that happening as Janet doesn't have many rules but no two stroke smoke in the house is one of them.
See you all Saturday and thank you so much for your help!
I am a little nervous though, usually I pre-start my first start so I know it will go smoothly. No chance of that happening as Janet doesn't have many rules but no two stroke smoke in the house is one of them.
See you all Saturday and thank you so much for your help!
Thanks Everyone! My back thanks you, my wife thanks you and the 150D is grateful as well.
It was a real team effort to get it up the stairs -- note to self: no more scoot builds in the basement. Angelo, David, Kevin, Igor, Graham and Shannon all had a hand, arm or back involved.
A couple of fittings required tightening on the carb to stop fuel leaks but, thankfully, nothing else acted up.
Gave a blast through the exhaust on the second kick and started good and proper on the fourth. The usual clouds of smoke poured forth from the all the oil used in the rebuild. A couple of tweaks of the carb screws and it it settled down to a nice and steady idle.
Graham ran beside me and I rode it up and down the road a wee bit. Clutch and selector mech all works smooth and slick.
Cracked the champagne, tucked the scoot away till spring and had a good jaw and laugh.
Thanks again Everyone. We'll be on the road again soon!
It was a real team effort to get it up the stairs -- note to self: no more scoot builds in the basement. Angelo, David, Kevin, Igor, Graham and Shannon all had a hand, arm or back involved.
A couple of fittings required tightening on the carb to stop fuel leaks but, thankfully, nothing else acted up.
Gave a blast through the exhaust on the second kick and started good and proper on the fourth. The usual clouds of smoke poured forth from the all the oil used in the rebuild. A couple of tweaks of the carb screws and it it settled down to a nice and steady idle.
Graham ran beside me and I rode it up and down the road a wee bit. Clutch and selector mech all works smooth and slick.
Cracked the champagne, tucked the scoot away till spring and had a good jaw and laugh.
Thanks again Everyone. We'll be on the road again soon!
Thanks to Angelo, here are some photos of the event:
http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg26 ... st%20ride/
I am the skinny, bald headed, old coot.
http://s250.photobucket.com/albums/gg26 ... st%20ride/
I am the skinny, bald headed, old coot.