The first 5 were frustrating but then I transitioned into some semi conscious heatstroke state and I can’t really remember the last 5
Biker's Cafe Chatroom
- Thread starter IC3
- Start date
Annnd, the RGV stopped when out today.
Lovely 2 mile walk home to get some fuel and a lift back to the bike.
Sadly still no start, so now sat at home waiting for a recovery truck to arrive.
If it’s what I think it is I’ll kick myself for not checking before calling for recovery.
Lovely 2 mile walk home to get some fuel and a lift back to the bike.
Sadly still no start, so now sat at home waiting for a recovery truck to arrive.
If it’s what I think it is I’ll kick myself for not checking before calling for recovery.
One chicken dinner for you.
I didn’t for some reason refit it after the engine rebuild and the cable tie had popped off.
I first thought it was the handlebar kill switch that was faulty as I’d had the cluster apart to fix the brake light switch, but just before the recovery I remembered the cable tie, and didn’t want to cancel the truck as they deliver broken down cars to us at work, + I know the driver as I’ve worked with him at Mercedes dealer.
He’s knocked off a chunk of change as he didn’t actually need to recover it, as it fired up as soon as I fitted another cable tie.
Still, it was an easy fix, so I’m happy with that.
Sorting for you.
That’s being polite, and generous.You tit
Last edited:
In fairness I've done exactly the same with the Zed. Granted I clocked it before walking away, but I absolutely spent a good 20 mins messing about with the bike trying to figure out why it wouldn't start
Last edited:
Biking related injury?We're all human. The main thing is that you can ride!
I have buggered up my left ankle and can't change gear. I have no luck at all this summer.
Glad it's all gravy now 
I cleaned the chain yesterday, for a ride today, and found my horn hanging out the side of the fairing just by the wire! I had fitted one off eBay (from an F900R) about a month ago - no idea how, but the nut holding the horn to the arm that bolts to the frame had gone walkies! Thankfully I had a spare from the horn I purchased, so I put it all back together with a load of thread lock - also slapped a couple of cable ties on to be sure
I cleaned the chain yesterday, for a ride today, and found my horn hanging out the side of the fairing just by the wire! I had fitted one off eBay (from an F900R) about a month ago - no idea how, but the nut holding the horn to the arm that bolts to the frame had gone walkies! Thankfully I had a spare from the horn I purchased, so I put it all back together with a load of thread lock - also slapped a couple of cable ties on to be sure
Last edited:
Sadly not... got an inflammed tendon/nerve from overuse. It just needs rest but that's hard when there is so much going on and to do!
Associate
- Joined
- 8 Sep 2006
- Posts
- 1,181
- Location
- uk
That rearset needs a springcleanI am a ******* imbecile (not breaking news I know).
Anyone know what this is, and why it caused all the shenanigans (and cost)..
Requesting name change to Mr Knobhead pls.