One of the fears, that has previously stopped me from checking and adjusting the valve clearances, has been the possibility of damaged carburettor to manifold rubbers and the cost. If it ain't broke!...

I bought a laser valve shim tool. It says it is suitable for my Yamaha diversion xj900s. Well there is no way it will depress the shim bucket. so I resorted to using a folded cable tie as per you tube...

Been dismantling my Yamaha Diversion xj900s. This is the camchain adjuster, showing the detent that resets it before putting it back in the engine. The spring then pushes it against the chain and tens...

On the Devon and Cornwall border....

I have started dismantling my Diversion 900s, ready to check the valve clearances and possibly the cam chain So far I have removed the fairing, seat, fuel tank and carburettors....

On my Diversion 900s, there are 6 wellnuts holding the windscreen on. This is how I remove them....

With Plymouth advanced Motorcyclists...

With Plymouth advanced Motorcyclists on my interceptor 650...

This is my go to ride when time is short. Never more than 6 miles from home, all 60mph and twisty, I cover about 20 miles ....

First ride of 2023 to #mortonhampstead via the #teignvalley. One of my favourite roads with beautiful countryside and lots of bends to enjoy. #divvymanstravels #DiversionXJ900S #XJ900SDiversion #dartm...

Bit more of the annual service completed. Front and rear brakes stripped and cleaned.Front and rear brakes stripped and cleaned....

Set out on a fine day, and the weather on Dartmoor made it more of an adventure ...

A typical scenario, a car approaches the junction, expecting to keep going, and can barely stop if something is coming. Had I been on the left side, the driver would have seen me even later and probab...

When you come over the crest of a hill to a beautiful view and open road....

This is what I do...

Just started my annual service of my interceptor. Easy job, which will be even easier next time as it was all new to me today and I was following Stuart Fillingham on you tube! It's an easy job, I had...

A 3 stage overtake...

Lovely to get out on bike on a dry warmer day, rode 74mls to Salcombe....

One winter project completed DIY sumpguard finally completed and fitted today. Now, I have to decide wether to paint it black. #interceptor650twin#interceptor650 #divvymanstravels #royalenfieldinter...

Enjoying a mid devon B...

An overtake on a lovely, mid devon B road....

This is the beautiful Teignvalley Road....

This bend, between Sticklepath and whiddon down, can easily catch you out. Using and following the limit point helps. Great when greasy!...

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All the indications were that this driver was going to wait......

This is the B3212. With Frost white in the fields, it was difficult to tell if I was riding on ice or wet roads. I certainly couldn't enjoy the views....

On a winters morning, a slightly challenging ride along the B3212 near Longdown...

After a chilly ride out of my diversion 900....