Well the suzi had it's first long run this weekend, and, to be honest,
It ran like a headfull of snot.
It's getting Hot, Fecking Hot actually, so hot it will boil spit on the crankcase covers, not good me thinks.
This weeks contenders for annoying cause are:-
1 Ignition timing
2 carbs running too rich/lean
3 wrong exhaust
4 valve clearances

Answers on a postcard to:-

Ima@confused.co.uk

1. Quite likely
2. If it's too lean
3. Unlikely
4. Unlikely

Incorrect ignition timing can make the bike run hot, as can too lean a mixture. If it's too rich it'll just feel under powered and probably pop and bang a bit. The exhaust would have to be completely wrong for the actual bike to make much difference I reckon. If the valve clearances are too loose it'll rattle like a good 'un. If they're too tight it will be hard to start and run poorly.

Pop the plugs out and have a look. If they're black then it's too rich, if they're white then it's lean. Check the timing with a strobe if possible.

Valve clearances are easy enough to check if you've got a manual.

Awww- thats not a nice thing to say about the missus,
If I only took my fiance out on a rare weekend then she'd be hot enough to boil spit on a crankcase too.

och no suki's a good spud.
It's rare we get out and about what with the kids an all.

I'm not saying I'm hot stuff but........Wehey!!!