Kevin, Great job on the poem. At least down in Texas you can year round. My bikes have been winterized for a month now and more snow is coming tomorrow.
Season's greetings to all SOHC4 club members around the world. Bill sohc4 #1260 76 cb400f --- Kevin Hunter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 'Twas the night before Christmas, its cold out, you bet; > Not many bikes stirring, so you're glued to the net. > Batteries are stored up off concrete with care, > In hopes that next spring some volts will be there. > > Your bikes are all tucked in garages and sheds, > Brakes pistons siezing, oil weeping from heads. > Alternator won't keep up with the electric vest, > So the bike is settled down for a long winter's rest. > > The ol' 400's camchain emits such a clatter, > Loosen the lock bolt, but it just doesn't matter. > Pull the access cap, and push the rod once again, > Its a pain in the butt, but quiets the din. > > Off comes the tank, hey, what do you know, > You can now pull those round caps found below. > With bent feeler gages and all the patience you can muster, > Its time to tackle eight little valve adjusters. > > Two at a time, then crank it around, > A happy valve is one that makes a little sound. > Set the timing, idle mixture, someone told me, I think, > That the last thing you do is get the carbs into sync. > > Our bikes have some features that make us a clan, > Four cylinders, chain drive, eight valves, single cam. > > First a 750, then a 500 and a 350 too, > Then 550K's and Super Sports in orange or blue. > The 400 is neat, I sure like mine, > Then a 650 SOHC, the end of the line. > > A new bike would be nice to just ride around, > But none of the challenge when parts can't be found, > I'd want a new bike if I rode for a living, > But an old Honda is a gift that keeps on giving. > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
