Un-recommended....here's one:
9054L BR bus.
Formerly AM 72, I never had any impression of this bus hardly
having a chance to take it at all despite actually taking 72
everyday then.
After a few rides on it on 88, here's the complaints:
Like every ride on this bus, you'll notice excessive vibrations
upon starting up. Gyrations at high speed are common amongst the
L/VOs.....due to a mis-alligned (usually the tag) axle. But
vibrations at low speeds even, indicates either mis-timed
spark-plugs or improper feeding of fuel to the engine. My guess
leans towards the former.
Further evidence came from the apparent sluggishness of this bus
despite the loudness of the radiator indicating the BC was trying
to get it to go faster. This is consistent with torque and
power leakage resulting from the guesses above.
Worse was the frequent hunting between 1st and 2nd gear and
frequent and too-long disconnection between the engine and axle as
the lock-up clutch keeps disconnecting uphill in "desparate"
attempts to provide additional torque and to prevent an engine
cut-out. On level ground, the gearbox constantly hunts as torque
delivered to the axle was usually insufficient. Top speed was
naturally affected.
Comfort-wise, the aircon is mediocre.....I felt like I was
sitting in trident. The suspension was clearly decaying, which is
natural...and there's of course the creakings to go with,
consistent with the age of this bus. So its fair enough.
But with all these together, it's quite a horror to take.
omg...that is really in a bad state...
