I supermanned that hoe!

[R P Corse]

on my way home from a some what very fast ride, slowed down for a very nice corner where i always get my knee down, rad cap decided to release a load of pressure and allow the bike to piss itself all over the back wheel - hello mr high side! first one ever! dare i say it - FUN!

im fine, landed in a hedge as did my bike, friend behind me said i looked like superman flying through the air lol no damage what so ever apart from a blown head gasket, got home at 3am this morning, woke up a little sore, just as well i had physio really.

odd thing is there was no sign of my head gasket being fecked or anything like that, so must have happened while i was riding ... now i have reason to tune my engine being it needs a rebuild!!!

[RedexRobB]

Lucky to get away with no damage! Onwards and upwards then!

[R P Corse]

very lucky to be fair but hey ho, now have to rebuild my engine ... going to be fun!!

new base and head gasket
exhaust seals
coolant pipes
sump gasket

i just hope my bores aren't damaged and my clutch isn't contaminated!

[R P Corse]

so i got to stripping down the bike today

top of the pistons looking in a sorry state, need a good ol' clean, think the rings have seen better days as theres a little blow by down the skirts of the pistons

each bore looks pretty much like this!

certain needs a skim!

my work area!


she was running hot judging by the valves and the spark plugs, though last time i checked she was fine, so must have all happened while i was riding on that day i crashed, thank god nothing is completely mullered!!