23-05-2022, 09:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 23-05-2022, 09:54 PM by Malcolm Parker.)
Yesterday I got the new engine lifted into the Ulster. Before lifting it in, I checked the front of the chassis and found that the front spring U-bolts were far from tight. I assume that the looseness has been caused by the plastic packer compressing. To be honest the U-bolts haven't been checked for tightness for some time, lesson learned. I am wondering if this is the reason my front brakes haven't been very effective (uncoupled system)?
On a different note, travelling into Thirsk this morning I saw a strange device coming up the footpath on the opposite side of the road. A bicycle made for two, rather like an old green-grocers bike with someone sat in the basket at the front, legs stuck out horizontally pedaling like fury. In this case the lady was in the prone position whilst her male companion was behind her quite out of breath. It reminded me of a Benny Hill Show sketch.
I now realise that it was a semi recumbant tandem. Investigation on the interweb suggests that they cost between £5,000 and £10,000. I have decided to stick with my trusty Austin 7.
On a different note, travelling into Thirsk this morning I saw a strange device coming up the footpath on the opposite side of the road. A bicycle made for two, rather like an old green-grocers bike with someone sat in the basket at the front, legs stuck out horizontally pedaling like fury. In this case the lady was in the prone position whilst her male companion was behind her quite out of breath. It reminded me of a Benny Hill Show sketch.
I now realise that it was a semi recumbant tandem. Investigation on the interweb suggests that they cost between £5,000 and £10,000. I have decided to stick with my trusty Austin 7.