Honda-SOHC

I'm sorry to read about the loss of your sister and other family bereavements Bryan you have my deepest sympathy/empathy.

I know you are younger than me but sadly I suspect it's what the future holds for those of us lucky enough to still be around.
The days of Weddings & Christenings seem to become outnumbered by Funerals not to mention ill health encroaching on friends & family members.

In the last five years I've tried to be more pragmatic about life in general often smiling about stuff like "Looking on the bright side of Life" counting my blessings etc. I have no religous beliefs to fall back on for support when things become heavy, I'm fortunate enough to have a few close long standing friends.

There is something quite cathartic and supportive about sharing with virtual friends when we go through tough times to know you are not alone.



 

Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on Today at 02:16:46 PM

Call me a vandal - I put my valve in an electric drill using an old screwdriver holding it as a cutting tool. I kept away from the very edges then finished the job with 400 grit Wet & Dry.

That’s quite reassuring Ted. I will continue Dremelling for now then. You don’t say if the bike ran or not after you did this though; I assume it did :-)

Yes it ran and still does - I've used this method for decades on mainly on car engines in the days of leaded petrol.

With all that going on a grump is a perfectly normal reaction, so don't worry about it.
It's a lot to take in and will take time for the pain to fade.

Dennis

Steel wire wheel on bench grinder or in drill and yes it does feel like concrete

PM me your address and i will send you a used one

Thank you so much Bryan. I have sent you a PM.