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Bird overheating.

andyBeaker

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Has anyone even considered that the thermostat may be stuck?
 

Centaur

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Len was offering odds of 100 to one that it was not the thermostat but sticky carbs etc. , Andy. I'm first in the queue to take his bet. :rolleyes:
 

Len Warren

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Dear Mr Centaur, Are trying to wind me up ? OK, I've taken the bait ! The bet was on the over revving. (Bike stood for 3 yrs = stale fuel = blocked injectors or jets & sticky needles) (do you agree ?) NOT on the overheating. I'd already agreed a stuck thermostat will cause it to overheat. Also, if it was me, I'd change me air filter too.
 

Centaur

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Dear Mr Centaur, Are trying to wind me up ? OK, I've taken the bait ! The bet was on the over revving. (Bike stood for 3 yrs = stale fuel = blocked injectors or jets & sticky needles) (do you agree ?) NOT on the overheating. I'd already agreed a stuck thermostat will cause it to overheat. Also, if it was me, I'd change me air filter too.

Yes I admit to trying to wind you up Len. It is almost the primary reason for most of being on here and it almost exclusively done in a good hearted way. We do have the odd prolonged tiffs. Congratulations on joining and I am sure Andy will be along soon to give Taffy's number.
 

andyBeaker

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Yes I admit to trying to wind you up Len. It is almost the primary reason for most of being on here and it almost exclusively done in a good hearted way. We do have the odd prolonged tiffs. Congratulations on joining and I am sure Andy will be along soon to give Taffy's number.
No I won't - Len (him with the stuck thermostat) has apparently sent Taffy a PM - if there is no response i have asked Len (with the stuck thermostat) to let me know.
 

Jaws

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I think it is mouse droppings on the spaggle clutch which is located directly BEHIND the thermostat..

Though I could be wrong..................
 
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