Chch Weds Maintenance Evenings 2010

[maxf]

Oh well - Murphy strikes... too much talking about wiring and now (since this morning) the RS is having "ignition no longer required" moments whenever I turn about 20deg left... will be working it over on Sat, it's not really safe for turns as is and will need the fairing off to get in up-under.

Have a good ride; will probly get my kms on Sunday, or still be swearing! (And don't suggest going around the Greta-Scargill loop the other direction, either!)

[cruza]

Didn't think yer rear end was that saggy ....... not bad for an old chook!

now thats something I'd say ...........

[robertvi]

Thanks maxf, KP and HOT! I passed! The tester's comment was "Nothing wrong with that."

Thanks KP for the tip about not getting air over speed bumps (DURING the test)

[KiwiPhoenix]

Thanks maxf, KP and HOT! I passed! The tester's comment was "Nothing wrong with that."

Thanks KP for the tip about not getting air over speed bumps (DURING the test)

Well done!

[Peeteey]

Thanks maxf, KP and HOT! I passed! The tester's comment was "Nothing wrong with that."

Thanks KP for the tip about not getting air over speed bumps (DURING the test)

Woo hoo! Well done that man!

[cruza]

Thanks maxf, KP and HOT! I passed! The tester's comment was "Nothing wrong with that."

Thanks KP for the tip about not getting air over speed bumps (DURING the test)

Top marks! yeah that and pulling wheelies away from the traffic lights is frowned upon

[KiwiPhoenix]

Top marks! yeah that and pulling wheelies away from the traffic lights is frowned upon

Yeah, funny that! You would think that would be part of the test, mind you, I'm not sure if you would be able to pull a wheelie on mine! (and I ain't trying it either!)

[NiggleC]

Oh well - Murphy strikes... too much talking about wiring and now (since this morning) the RS is having "ignition no longer required" moments whenever I turn about 20deg left... will be working it over on Sat, it's not really safe for turns as is and will need the fairing off to get in up-under.

Have a good ride; will probly get my kms on Sunday, or still be swearing! (And don't suggest going around the Greta-Scargill loop the other direction, either!)

Hi Maxf - I used to have an R1100GS a few years ago and had the same problem. BMW have/had a habit of tying the 1st cable tie on the wire coming from underneath the ignition key too tight and the constant movement eventually cracks the wiring sheath and then breaks the wire. I would be checking that location 1st.

[schrodingers cat]

I passed!

Been shopping for that extra 750cc yet?

[robertvi]

Been shopping for that extra 750cc yet?

yes for several months now, but only 'window shopping' on trademe so far. still at least 3 months on restricted licence anyway

[maxf]

Hi Maxf - I used to have an R1100GS a few years ago and had the same problem.

Niggle - thanks for the thought, I'm fairly sure it's not like that since I pulled all the wiring and cables and carefully re-routed when I got it, have had strangeness from replaced (and binding, bent) cables before - you know how heavy the BMW clutch cables can be.

If I'm in luck, the cheapie stud extractor set I got today will be able to deal to the anti-tamper bolts and I won't have to strip down the whole front to re-solder with the switch in place (eg upside down and a real PITA)... looks like (so far) there was no stress relief on the inside of/at the entry to the switch and it's just wiggled free.

On the brighter side, it's probably due for some TLC on the contacts and at least it didn't short out. If it goes really well I might get to check over the handlebar mounts and put some stiffening washers on them too...more fun!

Cheers

[maxf]

"Nothing wrong with that."

Great sentiment, well seconded - congratulations!

[schrodingers cat]

yes for several months now, but only 'window shopping' on trademe so far. still at least 3 months on restricted licence anyway

Dear Santa,
for Xmas I would like a ...

[KiwiPhoenix]

yes for several months now, but only 'window shopping' on trademe so far. still at least 3 months on restricted licence anyway

I know the feeling, I've been doing lots & lots of window shopping, got 2 month on my restricted. Will be asking Santa for a full motorbike licence

[Peeteey]

I'm not sure if you would be able to pull a wheelie on mine! (and I ain't trying it either!)

Me neither! Last time I tried that (20+ years ago now (EEK!)) up went the front but the front wheel remained on the ground! Luckily I managed to gently put it down on the lawn so no damage to the forks, just my childishly enthusiastic ego. Had a good laugh about it.
Once the wheel was back on and properly secured, my neighbour tried it and ended up on his back with the bike on top of him