NYC - Newfoundland

[Roger P.]

Keep a sharp eye out for moose.

No, I'm not being humorous...

The Wreckhouse was such a notorious area for blowing over trains, the railway used to consult a local named Lauchie McDougall to "sniff the wind" coming off of the table mountains to see if it was safe to run a train through. He lived in the area in a tiny nouse, just him and his wife, as far as I know.

Lots of beautiful coastline, but bring some excellent rain gear. Not a whole lot of tourist-trap stuff, so the ride will be the main attraction. Yes, some of us do talk funny, but there are few places where Americans will be more warmly received. Do yourself a favour and try to get at least one feed of deep fried cod tongues. There are many decent fish and chips places to stuff yourself silly.

I was born and raised there. Left in 1992 due to the horrendous levels of unemployment that drove many of us away. It's a lot better now than it was when I left.

[Steel Toed Tank]

PM sent, enjoy the ride!!

One day I'll be making the same trip. Although I've got 5000Kms done on a 3 wheeler in the area between PAB and Stephenville crossing, most of that was on trails. A road trip on a street bike would be better.

Tank

[gs550marc]

Bike had a sudden loss of power and wont hold idle. Out of no where traveling in 6th gear, power would disappear. Wont rev past 3-4kit and it sounds awful.

I recently replaced valve cover gasket and used a bit of rtv. Could that have gotten in?

Carbs and tank were cleaned out and I do have fuel

[Steel Toed Tank]

I'm not sure on this one. I'd ask in the technical forum, more people will answer you there. I hope you get this resolved, I'm looking forward to the pictures and stories along the way!!

[argonsagas]

Bike had a sudden loss of power and wont hold idle. Out of no where traveling in 6th gear, power would disappear. Wont rev past 3-4kit and it sounds awful.

I recently replaced valve cover gasket and used a bit of rtv. Could that have gotten in?

Carbs and tank were cleaned out and I do have fuel

Most likely due to fuel flow restriction, or partial blockage either at the petcock (inside the tank) or in the fuel line.
Water in the gas would also do that. Gas line antifreeze will cure that problem.

Hopefully it is as simple as a fuel filter: just replace it. You would still have to find out why there is junk in the tank, and clean it, but that would get you going for now.


Many riders do not want fuel filters, but I like them. I have had bad gas, perhaps the result of my arriving at the gas station just after the fuel truck had dumped it load and departed, and the filter saved me from problems .

[gs550marc]

Pictures of the few days that constituted our trip: