Interesting times

[elizilla]

This week I've read several tales of Urals catching fire. Apparently the fuel tank overflow hose on some bikes, is routed so it drips on the exhaust collector. Or if that doesn't do it, the hack windshield can focus sunlight on the seat and set it on fire.

I think my bike has had a minor case of the sun heat problem. There is a spot on the seat where the finish is a bit strange. I bet it got cooked at some point in its life.

I already took the hack windshield off, but this weekend I definitely need to check that hose routing.

Comments

[c-maxx.livejournal.com]

When I used to work on British bikes, early 70's with the old-style Amal carbs, we used to discuss, if the bike caught on fire, would we come to a stop before getting off, or exit immediately upon discovering the prob.

The consensus was that we would get off immediately, and let minor things like speed, and the m/c, take care of themselves.

[elizilla]

I think I would brake hard before bailing, but a complete stop wouldn't be necessary and I don't think I'd worry about it falling over.

[khaylock]

Surely if really brave, you'd reach down into the inferno and turn the fuel off, then accelerate as hard as you could to suck all the remaining fuel out of the float chambers... a high risk approach, admittedly, but could save the bike...

[khaylock]