A little TLC Part II

[MikeZ06Allen]

Well here is a continuation of bringing my scoot up to my standards of performance. This weekend Skydoc and me performed the following:

 

1. Carb diaphragm replacement (21 years and 30K miles)

2. Needle Valve Shim (Interested to see how much this can help)

3. Carb sync

3. Clutch diaphragm spring upgrade (because I was getting some slippage)

 

I can honestly say I was shocked how much the carb tune-up helped. No vibrations at idle and silky smooth cruising down the highway. Overall throttle response is much better (probaly because the carb were so far out of sync). I suspect my fuel mileage will increase too and I am anxious to see the results from a month of driving. I will report back.

 

The clutch spring upgrade will have to wait for an honest assessment as I need to get my seat to Rick for modification and it is raining and will do so most of the week.

 

I want to personally thank Skydoc for cruising down and helping me get a handle on some of my gremlins and for teaching me a thing or two about the black art of carbs. This forum is blessed with so many great folks and I am honored to be a part of it.

[skydoc_17]

Hey Mike,

Thanks very much for the kind words! YOU did most of the work! Folks, I could have not picked a better "First Ride" of the season than to the beautiful state of Virginia! Mike and his lovely wife Penny have a Beautiful home and were VERY gracious, Southern hospitality is alive and well in Virginia my friends. Mike has and excellent example of a low mileage 1989 MKII VR (and he also has one of the fastest Vette's I have ever ridden in!!) In my mind, I was ready for a good old fashion "showdown" between the Vette and my trusty 87"VR but my back (and my wife) wasn't willing! I am sure Mike would have been MORE than happy to blow my doors off but because he is a "Virginia Gentleman" he never pushed the issue. As I was leaving this morning, it began to rain. Mike offered to trailer my bike to dry weather. I was truly touched by his offer, and opted for the course change that he also offered. About an hour and a half into the trip I rode into sunshine and finished my 500 mile round trip dry as a bone and two new friends richer. (Plus 4 dog friends richer) Seems after I left, the youngest dog, Rocket was pining for the old Skydoc,

I guess we played "fetch the stick" a few to many times! That Rocket wouldn't give up, he made me chase that darn stick 40 or 50 times!! Boy, he could throw that stick a long ways! I got tired after a while, and Penny FINALLY saved me. I got a long, cool drink from my own bowl that she put on the floor. I think I broke a tooth (wink) on the food I had with the rest of the pups, and I only had to stand on my hind legs once for my after dinner treat! Like I said, That Mike, he's a real swell guy.

Thanks again to Mike and Penny, and please tell Rocket we can be "pen pals"

Earl

[Rocket]

Hey Mike,

That Rocket wouldn't give up, he made me chase that darn stick 40 or 50 times!! Boy, he could throw that stick a long ways!

 

Earl

 

I haven't had a stick in my hands all weekend.......

 

Besides, I can't throw for you, from Alberta....

 

 

I know you meant the other Rocket, but I just could not pass this up. :rotf:

[skydoc_17]

Hey Rocket,

When Mike told me the name of his dog, I swear your name popped into my head.

What a hoot you are, you jokester you! If you could throw that far, the Expo's might have a winning year after all!

Earl

[MikeZ06Allen]

In my mind, I was ready for a good old fashion "showdown" between the Vette and my trusty 87"VR but my back (and my wife) wasn't willing! I am sure Mike would have been MORE than happy to blow my doors off but because he is a "Virginia Gentleman" he never pushed the issue.

Earl

 

Ah come on Earl it is just a little red Corvette what harm could possibly come of it? Besides the HP to Weight ratio would have been in your favor right up to about 125 mph and then it is a matter of displacement (6600cc vs 1800cc) and aerodynamics. One of these days we will have to find a roadrace track and prove/disprove this theory. 1/4 mile is too short I like to stretch the legs of the vette.