13-07-20, 12:28 AM (This post was last modified: 13-07-20, 12:34 AM by Grahamm.)
If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!
My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup
Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.
So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).
Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.
I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.
Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand
Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.
I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.
So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.
Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.
Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.
Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup
Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.
Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.
It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"
So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road!
13-07-20, 10:30 AM (This post was last modified: 13-07-20, 10:32 AM by robbo.)
Went on my annual day trip whizz to Cornwall(yesterday), 474 miles door to door. A new roundabout had sprung up since last year, which created an interesting recalculation moment :eek :lol .
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
Just back from bike night at The Haven, just east of Salisbury on the A30. As cafe owners have been instructed by the govt to not promote any special events, this evening was very poorly attended, certainly whilst I was there. The A272 was absolutely perfect on the way home, despite a hint of rain in the air. The only traffic I encountered, was in the villages, which made all the good stretches an absolute joy. I was billy no mates today, so the afternoon/evening resulted in being an excellent 221 mile ride for a burger :lol .
Whizz kid sitting pretty on his two wheeled stallion.
(13-07-20, 12:28 AM)Grahamm link Wrote: If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!
My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup
Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.
So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).
Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.
I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.
Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand
Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.
I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.
So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.
Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.
Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.
Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup
Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.
Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.
It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"
So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road!
what's a FOC-U salute ?
never look down on anyone unless you're helping them up.
(13-07-20, 12:28 AM)Grahamm link Wrote: If it ain't one foccing thing, it's another...!
My new Starter Relay turned up yesterday and, as soon as I'd got it installed, there was no sign of the Error 12 and it started on the button! :thumbup
Unfortunately I didn't have the time to do a check ride yesterday, but it seemed ok.
So today, despite the ongoing lack of a sidestand (it was supposed to have been delivered by Hermes on either Friday or Saturday, yeah, right) which meant that I had to get my girlfriend to help hold the bike up whilst I got on (I've got short legs and can't get my leg over [snigger] and get it off the centre stand).
Everything was fine until I was on my way out of Portsmouth and, whilst I was stopped at traffic lights on the roundabout at the bottom of the Mile End Road, the engine suddenly cut out.
I pressed the starter and it fired ok, but then, about 100 yards short of where it changes to the M275, the engine died on me entirely and left me stranded against the kerb of the central reservation as traffic on my left prevented me pulling over that way.
Unfortunately, I was now stuck, because I couldn't get off the bike without the side stand and, even if I could, since I was loaded up with panniers and top box full of stock (I was on my way to a Market), I wouldn't have been able to get it onto the centre stand
Fortunately, another biker was not far behind me and saw I was in trouble, so pulled up behind me, got off and directed traffic to go "underneath" me, then gave me a hand to get the bike across the road and into a bus stop on the non-motorway side of the road and then lift it onto the centre stand.
I tried the starter again without any luck and when I switched off and back on again, I couldn't hear the pump priming.
So I lifted the tank checked the fuel pump connector was securely in place, the breather pipe wasn't kinked and, because something like this had happened years ago when I first got the bike, I flicked the Kill Switch a few times as a duff KS had resulted in a similar situation.
Thankfully, when I tried the starter again, it fired and, by leaning the left pannier against a litter bin, I was able to remount and ride on.
Of course this did mean that every time the bike went over a bump or I was buffetted by a bit of wind, I was paranoid that it was going to cut out again.
Fortunately that didn't happen and someone helped hold the bike at the market when I arrived so I could park up and the ride home was uneventful, so, with any luck, the new side stand will arrive tomorrow and I can get back on and off properly, then do a proper check ride :thumbup
Oh and a PS to this: The Market was in Rottingdean near Brighton.
Whilst I was riding back down the Bazehill road towards Rottingdean, there was a guy standing by a car on the side of the road who appeared to be staring at me and seemed to be shading his eyes or something.
It wasn't until I was about 100 yards past him and about to turn a corner that I suddenly thought "Hang on, was that a FOC-U salute?!"
So if it was, and it was you, my apologies for not responding, but I was worrying about whether the bike was going to keep running and the gravel and pot-holes in the road!
Glad it was all ok in the end. I'd be inclined to get some Duck Oil ™ in that kill switch to prevent that from ever being an issue in the future
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(16-07-20, 12:44 AM)celticbiker link Wrote: Glad it was all ok in the end. I'd be inclined to get some Duck Oil ™ in that kill switch to prevent that from ever being an issue in the future
Duck Oil is a new one on me.
I was planning on using WD 40 contact cleaner and then WD 40 itself on all the switches (clutch, neutral, kill switch, side stand), but is Duck Oil better?
(16-07-20, 07:48 PM)Trebus link Wrote: Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
6K don't sound a lot to me.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
(16-07-20, 08:09 PM)fazersharp link Wrote: [quote author=Trebus link=topic=6412.msg317999#msg317999 date=1594925290]
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Hoping the Roadsmarts will return a bit more. Had a fair bit of motorway which I think has resulted in the middle taking more hammer than usual. Front has loads of tread left but doing the pair due to age.
(16-07-20, 08:34 PM)Trebus link Wrote: [quote author=fazersharp link=topic=6412.msg318005#msg318005 date=1594926574]
[quote author=Trebus link=topic=6412.msg317999#msg317999 date=1594925290]
Ordered some new boots. Old PR2 have covered approx 6k and rear is about toast. £130 delivered from M and P for a pair of Roadsmarts.
6K don't sound a lot to me.
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Hoping the Roadsmarts will return a bit more. Had a fair bit of motorway which I think has resulted in the middle taking more hammer than usual. Front has loads of tread left but doing the pair due to age.
[/quote]I see.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
At last got the replacement side stand in place and took the bike for a good ride around the block to check everything is working (seems so) and there's no sign of the engine dying as happened last weekend!
Tomorrow I plan on getting out for my first proper fun ride (ie not being loaded down with luggage!) and seeing what it's like with the new rear shock, fork springs, 4 degree ignition advancer and braided brake lines... :thumbup
So, I finally got to try out the bike with all the mods in place and it's definitely very nice to ride!
I do need to do some work on the suspension settings, I think I need reduce the preload and get some more sag on the rear (I only weigh 64kg, so I think it's a bit too harsh as stock.
Also I might reduce the oil level on the fork springs slightly too, for pretty much the same reason.
But the braided lines and ignition advancer give much better power control :thumbup
Centre stand off, licence plate off, mirrors off, taped up the speedo, pillion pegs off, off to Donington on Wednesday for the first trackday of the year. Using the trailer that my two daughters bought for me as a Fathers Day surprise. I was looking to buy a used one due to the restrictions in place now, so if I didnt get in one of the garages, at least Id have a base in the car park. A real surprise when I walked into the hay barn down at the stables to see a brand spanking new trailer there. Weather looks good so should be a good day
Took the Thou out for a bimble, Worcester to Wolverhampton on the A449, then took the A41 out towards Albrighton, peeling off to go through the lanes to Bridgnorth. Once at Bridgnorth, headed in the direction of Ludlow over Clee Hill. Once at Ludlow, headed south along the A49 to Leominster, then turned onto the A417 to bring me back to Worcester via the A4103. A pleasant 140 miles of varying roads/surfaces.
There's a lot of re-surfacing going on!
I noticed that last week around Essex/Cambridge borders. Lots of back roads closed completely, and couldn't get any way through Saffron Walden. Counties must be using up end of year budgets.
