I haven't been up to much in the last 2 weeks since we got back to Ghana. I caught myself a nasty and very persistent tummy bug which meant I couldn't really go to the library. Had to see the doctor eventually and today is the first day I've sort of got my appetite back. Maybe it's got something to do with these very tasty muffins baked by my friend Rozahn. You can't buy these over here. What a treat!
Rory and I spent a few hours on the bikes again trying to get this radio kit wired. It wasn't as tricky in the end as we thought but I'd say being electrical savvy is a definite bonus. We have to fit the headphones and mics into our helmets yet. Should be no problem though. Can't wait to go for a spin and test the whole thing.
Unfortunately that spin might have to wait. One of the rads on my bike is leaking coolant at the moment. Total show stopper! A colleague of Rory's said I should be able to get Radweld in the neighbouring village. Let's hope so. I've also been trying to figure out what's wrong with my speedometer. It hasn't been working ever since the last puncture and besides not being able to read current speed it's messing with my overall mileage. I will need a new cable. Also looking into replacing the horn. That has never been working in the first place but somehow being here I feel the pressing need of being able to make myself heard and to get this sorted. Little by little I'm learning more about the make up of bikes and enjoying it. Ok, I've bored you enough with my bike antics I'd say.
We're definitely in the rainy season now. It's been hammering down pretty much every evening. If you think you've seen rain before, wait til you experience this kind of weather. Incredible thunder and lightning too. It makes me feel strangely alive and, also very happy to be indoors.
There are 2 more Irish guys working on site now. Strange to hear a thick Cork accent all of sudden in the middle of Ghana.
We had a 'lock in' on compound yesterday due to a large number of locals from all surrounding villages protesting and blocking several site entrances to the mine. We were told in Africa people sometimes end up getting killed at events like these - although unlikely to happen in Ghana. Hence the management announced a lock in and no one was allowed to leave the compound for safety reasons. It kinda messed with my lazy daily routine and most importantly I didn't get to sleep in as all of Lycopodiums staff was buzzing over this unexpected day off. It's good to look at the bright sight of things. It's all back to normal again today.
Hope everyone is well.
Hiya,
ReplyDeleteDid ye check the fitting of the speedo adapter on the hub yet. The mostlikely cause for the speedo failure would be that when remountimng the front wheel after the last puncture, the adapter (lower end of the cable) was not correctly fitted onto the hub of the front wheel.
Should the front brake not be working either then the entire front wheel might be fitted rotating the wrong way. :-p
Why is the radiator leakin - did you fall on it? If not it might just be a loose tube or a corroded radiator cap or perhaps even a broken thermostate. The cap could easily be fixed by soaking it in vinegar for a couple of hours to get rid of all the calcium. ;-)
BTW: Your Leo exhaust should make up for the broken horn. Just use the accelerator instead of the horn button. :-D
Cheers, Dalin
Hey there,
ReplyDeleteI got some advise from the guys on Motoradkarawane (link: http://forum.motorradkarawane.de/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5182). The "Tachowelle" itself is broken, I will definitely need to replace the cable. The rad is leaking at an awkward spot, definitely not the cap or a cable. It's coming from the inside where the fins are if that makes any sense? I can get hold of Radwell here as I found out, hopefully that will be a midterm solution. I might have to get a new rad though considering I still plan on riding the bike to Ireland at some stage. Ideally without a motor damage ;-)
After almost 5 months I can safely say the Leo exhaust is not enough. I might actually get one of those: http://c1.hornblasters.com/products/AH/B3/tri-tone-air-horn_t.jpg
Hope everyone back home is well.
Cheerio, Steph
Looking very professional with the bike Steff! Very proud of you hahahha :)
ReplyDeleteVery upset that Lucky has disappeared - SOOO cute! Well at least if something has happened to him, he had some good times with people caring for him for a little while.
The Library looks like its coming along really well,I'm sure you'll be really proud when its all up and running. Something to be really proud of your involvement in.
Take care of yourselves...
And also... you might leave some drink behind for the rest of us in Duty Free next time?? Ya. thanks :p
Loads of Love from Jess :)