Day 47: Jungle Junction –

Classic Africa meets European expectations. I have the fork and carb all ready for the mechanics to start rebuilding both at 0900 when they get in. The finally start stripping the carb at 1145, and I then hear them say, OK, give it a clean and then start rebuilding after lunch...

Once rebuilt, we’re still not running smoothly. Damnit! I spend the rest of the afternoon looking for problems, and eventually find a vacuum tube for the fuel pump has rubbed against the fuel tank, causing it to split, and not provide a vacuum to the pump. Sorted, we then readjust the needle in the carb and we have a bike running as smooth as a pint of John Smith’s Extra Smooth. The rebuilt fork is refitted, brake callipers cleaned, tank back, fairing back on and finally the seat. Test ride first thing tomorrow morning, then off to Tanzania!