Bulldog Kaput!!!!!!!!

[jake]

Just done a service on the dog ready for Germany, but things did not go as planned. It would only run on one cylinder, then the other cylinder flooded with petrol. Then just as I think everything is alright there is a small explosion to the rear of the petrol tank, a cloud of smoke and the dog will not try and start now. I think it is dead. So, I will be going to the meeting on my old Honda, hope it gets me there!

[EBi]

Oh what a fu.., hope you get there, good luck!
CU
LG
EBi via tapa

[Doggerla]

Sounds pretty badly, hope you'll get it running again! However, have a pleasant trip to Saarland.

Best regards,
Doggerla

[Blubber]

Hey Jake,

these are very bad news indeed.
I really appreciate your efforts, still to come to the Saarland.
You are always welcome, no matter what kind of vehicle brings you there.

Have a safe ride and please remind me to spend you at least a beer to help you calming down.

I hope you can fix the dog soon and hopefully it is not a major defect.

Best wishes

Blubber

[WullDee]

Hey Jake,
sorry about hearing that.
Just check the "Ansaugstutzen" (don't have a clue what's that in english) which may have fell off the rear cylinder.
Had it on my former XV too ...
Hope you can fix it for small money and effort and otherwise you are very welcome on your Honda.

BTW,
you may also take the car as shown in your facebook account - cool thing!

[Andi]

(don't have a clue what's that in english) which may have fell off the rear

JOINT, AIR CLEANER and JOINT, CARBURETOR

[moppedwolf]

Hey jake,
maybe ask member andrasar. He had in BOC-meeting in Hittisau a one-cylinder-bulldog too.
There was a problem with the "Steuerzeiten" ( dont know the technical term, sorry).

Hope to see you soon with bulldog! ................ or Honda never mind.

Have a nice trip and cheers to the english team
wolf

[Axman]

Hi Jake,

everybody seems to have a suggestion but you are still nond the wiser..

Try this : probably the rear cylinder backfired while starting and pushed the carburator off the rubber-joint (joining the carb to the cylinder-head) This really isn´t a big thing and can be mended in half an hour. When relocating the carb, take a good look at the rubber joint (are there tears or cracks to be seen?) then clean the sealing area and tighten the hose-clamps correctly.
Now, while starting, keep the finger on the button till both cylinders fire and run correctly. (This starting-procedure is very important because backfiring not only pops the carbs but, much worse, could damage your starter-clutch )

Now there shouldn´t be any problem coming to the meeting with the dog...and in Nohfelden there will be lots of people willing to give your bike a once-over

See you next week

Axman

[Big Ade]

Jake

Sorry to hear about your trouble with the dog but glad that you are still able to bike down to the 9th. My son (David) and I are meeting up with you, Lorraine, John and Mick for the trip. David and I thank Lorraine for making the bookings, not a simple task I know.

Having read your replies I reckon Axeman is on track and if he is right it looks like a relatively simple fix (easy for me to say). Anyway, good luck with it. If you have to ride the Honda then David will feel less obvious on his Suzuki.

See you all at Wrotham Cafe at about 11:30am on Tuesday. Looks like it will be a damp trip.

Cheers

Ade

[jake]

After having a great time going to and coming back from the bulldog meet it was time to play with the dog.....no such luck....the starter clutch has decided to lock up so I cannot turn the engine over. Now where is that big hammer? On a lighter note, myself and Lorraine had a great time in Gemany meeting old and new friends. We had good company riding to the meet, and going home and I want to thank them for that. Also thanks to the organisers for putting on a great time, can't wait for next year, the dog might be working!!!!!
ride safe Jake.