So having done battles with the carbs for weeks I decided it could go for an mot. Its not registered as historic vehicle yet so it helps with the paperwork at the GPO to have an MOT.
Well it did make it to the mot station but it was plain that all was not well. The speedo became stuck at 20 mph and slowly went back to zero when stopped. The rev counter also had very limited range. So these will need to visit a clock repairer.
The major issue seems to be that the revs seem to be high compared to the speed. There does not seem to be any obvious clutch slip as you pull way but by 5th gear the speed is about 40mph and the engine is revving too high for the speed.
I have had the bike from new so I know all the history. Its done 42k miles on the original clutch. I am wondering if I should replace the clutch plates and/or springs. I cannot take all of the slack out of the clutch cable anymore either by adjusting the engine end or handlebar side. Maybe after sitting unused for all those years the clutch plates are not serviceable anymore.
Is it clutch change time??
Ta
Nairb