stewgnu
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Cheers Fellas, That's helpful information- I like to think that one day I'll look at a wiring diagram and fully understand it!
Stew
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Bad contact at the bulb. (A wiggle of which brought it back). I've a tail tidy fitted that doesn't allow the light unit to sit quite right.
I think it's probably copping for a whole lot of shake rattle and roll back there as there are a few cracks appeared in the plastic.
Picked up a relay anyway so got a spare wrapped up up under the seat now.
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Wups... Wiggle first, ask questions later!
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Popped a wee bit of moly on mine recently, be interesting to see what folks recommend though.
Stew.
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HI All, if the tail/stop light aint working (and the bulb is ok) but all fuses and other lights are working fine, is it likely to be that relay R2?
Stew.
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Cable tied for now- I'll see what gutsibits have.
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Thanks, it's just the lower clamp part that has cracked, I wonder if it's available as a part in itself?
Going to attempt to glue it first...
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Does anyone know where I might get a new cable housing (at the twistgrip)? Mine has just cracked apart on the underside...
Ta,
Stew
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So yesterday I rolled my sleeves up
and set to attempting to grease (all, repeat all) the nips and bleed the clutch through...My word, what fun! I laughed and laughed and laughed. (Me laffin->
)I love this forum though! After a couple of days trawling thru threads by baffled people experiencing unexpected difficulties (attempting what should be straightforward tasks) followed by wise and clear methods suggested by gnarly long-term owners who doubtless have no skin left on their knuckles- just hard ridges of oily bone, one feels up to the task.
Big Thanks to All Wise Guzzisti!
Stew
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Cheers Roy,
Got it balanced now (I think!) and she runs ok. Air screws are at 1/2 turn each, I could not find a happy idle with the left idle screw set at 521 so I think it's set around 420 now.
Kinda back where I started though as I'm still getting the dreaded 3k spits.
I'm thinking of attempting the 'Micha method' described by Mr Bean :
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I know it goes against the method pinned on this site for how to set the tuning settings but may I suggest you try something completely different? I learned the
following method from Micha at Moto International.
Step one - Set your valves to world settings
Step two - Set your bleed screws to open 1 full turn
Step three - Synch throttle bodies at just off idle (around 1800 rpm)
Step four - Set idle to 1100 using left idle screw adjuster only
Step five - Set TPS to 3.6 degrees (I forget what that translates to in mv..someone here will know)
Step six - Ensure idle trim is set to zero
These settings made my bike run like I expect the factory wanted it to run. No more coughing, excessive vibrations at speed, or unstable idle speeds. It honestlywas like night and day!
.... But, first things first, a double check for leaks around the inlet. Already swapped one boot out as it was badly split- will swap the other one for good luck.
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Cheers guys, yes no probs, she popped off easy enough. (Got a real hesitancy to force stuff these days).
TPS read at .349v though initially... brought it to 150mv and now she run like shit low down.
Next stop manomanaction. Only prob is my garage is below neighbours flats- ten minutes idling+revving might not endear one... <_>
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It should just pop right off, mine does.....easily......too easily
Damn, well that's what I thunk, but time has taught me to be a gentle egg.
Nothing like looking at a freshly sheared metal component to induce the sobs eh?
Ta for the confirmation CZ, I'll get back on it.
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TPS thread says to disconnect at the ball joint. Had a look, had a prod, cannot figure it out. Thought I'd best ask t'experts before grabbin the cold chisel+pein hammer.
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There's the mistral crossover and titanuim cans on her at the mo.
I've been suspecting air leaks ever since the left throttle body got blown off. I suppose next step is 2 safety pins and a look at the tps reading- which is what t'other chap (lugs) was about to sort.
At least it aint stopping me riding it though!
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Cheers folks! All back together, no leaks.
Still getting slight rough patch around 2500 - 3000 revs though... kinda feels like a pulse backing up thru the system.
I'm starting to ride around it but that part of the revs is exactly where I find myself when accelerating out of roundabouts/slow corners.
Wonder how that other chap with the surging Ballabio got on.....
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Hi All,
Am I correct in thinking that the torque figure for the head cover bolts is 8 - 12NM?
I'm buttonin her back up tomo after a valve check...
Ta in advance,
Stew.
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bastard...
Ha!
But now summer's over... he didn't mention the tartan umbrella welded to the yolks!
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How did it go? Have you done the tps etc tune-up? Did you check yer boots??
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Bought a bottle of Tobermory as it was n offer in my local Morrisons supermarket.
Again, liking this alot, my son likes it as well.
Morrisons seem to have a much better selection of single malts and usually have one or two on reduced prices.
Just as well , as I'm still exploring the various brands, haven't found one I haven't liked yet.
Some good deals in Morrisons; got a Glenlivit 15 for about thirty quid if i remember right.
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Came back from Scotchland with a bottle of Glenmorangie 12yr quinta ruban finish from the distillery. 'Tis thick and sweet and grapey.
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Hi up PDoz,
The neutral light on my ballabio stopped lighting a couple of months back. I pulled the swich, soaked it, worked the mechanism against the bench for a while and replaced it (twice). Now it, mostly, seems to work fine... Someone suggested that there may have been a bit of crud in there preventing a clean contact.
Whether this applies to your prob or not I don't know but it's a quick & simple bit of work.
Just out of interest on the false neutrals: Are you getting that happening a lot?
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Despite the lack of thrilling motorcycling roads, the isles are very much a worthwhile destination:
I'm off up to visit my pal in Kilmarnock in a couple of weeks for a jaunt over to Skye- he says it's breathtakingly lovely. Also hoping to ride the A9 before they turn the speed cameras on!
Mmmmmmmmmh ... beeeeer!
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Suppin a lovely, cool Leffe whilst trawlin youtoob for vids of v11's.