Stay you mongrel!

[Velox]

Just a bit concerned - nothing too major (but I'm procrastinating doing my Uni assignment which is sitting ominously in the "minimised" button at the bottom of my screen), yesterday I was parked on a slope (still sitting on the bike) and it started stumbling foward in little jolts. It was in gear, the brakes weren't on and it felt like the teeth of the gears weren't staying connected. It is due for an oil change but I wouldn't have thought dirty oil would do that. What do you fellas think? It's prob just old age.

[GROOMER]

You mean it was parked and turned off?
If so and it was "jolting" forward, its either turning the engine over, or the clutch maybe slipping. What gear was it in? In 1st it shouldnt really move at all, in 3rd+ it would be fairly easy to push while in gear.

[Velox]

You mean it was parked and turned off?
If so and it was "jolting" forward, its either turning the engine over, or the clutch maybe slipping. What gear was it in? In 1st it shouldnt really move at all, in 3rd+ it would be fairly easy to push while in gear.

It was off (well - the key was turned on but the engine wasn't going) and in 1st. It can't be the clutch (she says in despair!) - I only put new plates in a couple of months ago and it's fine otherwise. :no:

[GROOMER]

Just check adjustment on clutch, otherwise its hard to say without seeing the beast :)

[Velox]

Just check adjustment on clutch, otherwise its hard to say without seeing the beast :)
Cheers mate - I'll give that a try and until then I'll just not park it on a steep slope!

[Ixion]

Twas just bumping over compression. Each jerk was one cylinder going over TDC. Nowt to worry about short term, maybe indicate valves'll need doing one day

[merv]

Agree with Ixion's comments it was just turning over on compression and being a 250 four that has little cylinders and will turn over quite easily.

[T.I.E]

Agree with Ixion's comments it was just turning over on compression and being a 250 four that has little cylinders and will turn over quite easily.

agree just turning over a little 250 four, small pistions. 1st wont really hold with someone sitting on it. but it shuld hold itself. (i think) you need a hand brake.

[Velox]

Ok, so no need to panic then. Cheers!

[Motu]

So that was a nice diversion for you....now,back to your assignment!

[Hitcher]

Solution? Park on the flat. If in doubt, buy a spirit level at Placemakers...

[ZorsT]

buy a spirit level at Placemakers...
But Mr Hitcher, wouldn't one have to park the bike to be sure the area you are about to park on is indeed flat?

[zadok]

Compression bump alright. That reminded me of an incident nearly 20 years ago. I had parked my HQ Holden in a friends extremely steep driveway. Left it in 1st gear (manual column change) and handbrake on. After being there about half an hour came out to see the car bumping down the driveway in reverse! It was nearly on to the road. In a panic, shot down and fumbled with the keys to unlock the car. Just managed to get to it as it reached the road. Phew! :slap:

[Hitcher]

But Mr Hitcher, wouldn't one have to park the bike to be sure the area you are about to park on is indeed flat?
No. Just affix said level to the handlebars for easy reference. It has the added benefit of also acting as an accelerometer...

[Silage]

No. Just affix said level to the handlebars for easy reference. It has the added benefit of also acting as an accelerometer...

And if it could be swiveled 90 degrees one could tell if it was parked on the centre or side stand.

[Ixion]

No. Just affix said level to the handlebars for easy reference. It has the added benefit of also acting as an accelerometer...


Of course, as the level must run fore and aft along the bike centre line, it will make riding a little ----hm, interesting. Good thing you're a girl, eh. Fewer , uh, "obstacles"

[Ixion]

Compression bump alright. That reminded me of an incident nearly 20 years ago. I had parked my HQ Holden in a friends extremely steep driveway. Left it in 1st gear (manual column change) and handbrake on. After being there about half an hour came out to see the car bumping down the driveway in reverse! It was nearly on to the road. In a panic, shot down and fumbled with the keys to unlock the car. Just managed to get to it as it reached the road. Phew! :slap:

Happened to me about 6 months ago !. Got a VERY steep drive, with a very small flat bit at top. Parked the Pajero, in gear, handbrake on , got out went in house to open gargre door. As I was openning it I heard this strange thompa noise from outside . WTF ? Fling open the tilt door and I see the Pajero slowly disappearing backwards down the drive. :shit: Thompa - runs back a foot or so. Thompa - Another foot. :eek:

I hurtled down the drive, and did a flying face down leap across the drivers seat, ripped the handbrake on HARD - and the cable promptly snapped ! :buggerd:

Luckily I managed to scramble in and shove my foot on the brake just before it got to the curve - where it would have run off down the (even steeper) bank and into the neighbour's house !

Now I leave it in low ratio reverse with the wheels on full lock !.

[mikey]

Just a bit concerned - nothing too major (but I'm procrastinating doing my Uni assignment which is sitting ominously in the "minimised" button at the bottom of my screen), yesterday I was parked on a slope (still sitting on the bike) and it started stumbling foward in little jolts. It was in gear, the brakes weren't on and it felt like the teeth of the gears weren't staying connected. It is due for an oil change but I wouldn't have thought dirty oil would do that. What do you fellas think? It's prob just old age.


might be that starter motor i think, best to get rid of it now whilst it stil goes an get yourself a new one.

[Velox]

might be that starter motor i think, best to get rid of it now whilst it stil goes an get yourself a new one.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh. :nono: :oi-grr:



I'm prob getting a little 4WD within the next few weeks though! A small consolation.

[Hitcher]

And if it could be swiveled 90 degrees one could tell if it was parked on the centre or side stand.
Mais naturellement!

[Uncle B]

If she starts spinning the handle bars 360deg and green slime oozes from the exhaust......BE AFRAID.......BE VERY AFRAID

[ZorsT]

If she starts spinning the handle bars 360deg and green slime oozes from the exhaust......BE AFRAID.......BE VERY AFRAIDBut then we could throw holy water at it and chant "the power of god compels you"