Bike is becoming a project rather then a pleasure!!

I like my 850 Commando engine much more than any Triumph engine I have ever owned, and I have had many. I just live with the wet-sumping bullshit because I cannot think of a way to fit a plunger pump. To race my bike, I need to fill a new battery with acid and fit it. Reconnect the oil line. And remember to tighten the clip on the fuel line, which is right up under the tank and needs a long screwdriver. With methanol in the tank, it can usually be started. However, if I tolerate it's bullshit, it does it's job very well. An old motorcycle is NOT a car - you don't just jump in and turn a key.
I deeply regret that the last time I raced, I forgot to tighten the clip on the fuel line under the tank. I had them absolutely cold. I was in front with all the tight bits of Winton Raceway in front of me when it came off.. There was no other way they could ever have caught me. I will probably never get back there to have another go at them. Considering what they ride, it was extremely funny. Their bikes are real rockets down the straights.

If you own a motorcycle which is as nice as an old Commando, you should be happy to live with it. All I have ever wanted out of life is to have interesting experiences. I have never chased the dollar. When you do what genuinely interests you, you will usually become expert at doing it - and get paid well anyway.
I suggest the mistake many people make, is they get educated to 'become' something - instead of pursuing their interests. Most of my schoolmates became doctors or dentists - none of them had motorcycles.

Bike is back in good graces Fired up on second kick yesterday but still needs a bit more carb tuning. Not sure why the wet sumping problems seems to have fixed itself but I will be keeping a CLOSE eye on things. Next month is a snow month but I should have a few more weeks of riding.........