Had a breakdown today. Caught on camera. Any thoughts folks?

[Molly]

1 hour ago, gstallons said:

Do you own a temp gun ? They're not expensive or find any shop that has one or an infra-red camera to check the temps of things for you .

No. Not presently but any excuse to buy more tools.... :-) 

[Molly]

23 hours ago, pete roper said:

They’re the feed for your Moto Guzzi branded heated penis gourd. Sadly this was not a popular accessory and was only available for a period of a few short weeks in the early 2000’s.
 

Why they were unpopular at the time remains a mystery and now, two decades on, are one of the most prized and sought after accessories, especially among the ‘Cold of Todger’, most noticeably with owners in the higher latitudes. 
 

Unfortunately in recent years there have been a variety of cheap impersonations of the original product but being from shadowy, nameless suppliers from a variety of nations not prized for the quality of their low-volume knock-off products. This has led to unfounded claims of both ‘Chaffing’ and, even more worrying, ‘Scalding’ when wearing these doppelgänger products!

At the end of the day, unless you are able to secure an original, factory, item they are best avoided. As mentioned, they rarely come up for sale but if you post a request for help finding one I would suggest a site like Canadian or Scandinavian Grindr. Do be prepared to have to sieve through the responses carefully for genuine replies.

 

Managed to source an original example. It's a snug fit but keeps things toasty. 

[pete roper]

That is not a ‘Temp Gun’ it is obviously some sort of weak American version of the cover of a ‘Mutton Gun’. It is very much smaller than its Australian counterpart.

It also bares no resemblance to a Penis Gourd. If you think it does there are a number of tribes in the highlands of Papua New Guinea and the depths of the Amazon rain forest who would like to ‘Have a Chat’! With the PNG crew that might also involve a meal. One at which you might be the main course!

[docc]

4 hours ago, Molly said:

Ah. Thanks. I should hook a fan up to them and place it over the fuses. ;-)

Out on my first ride since the breakdown. Just ten or so miles to a cafe in Ramsey (Isle of Man). Put my finger on that 30A fuse upon arrival. Felt quite warm. Could be my paranoia. 

 

 

2 hours ago, gstallons said:

Do you own a temp gun ? They're not expensive or find any shop that has one or an infra-red camera to check the temps of things for you .

Keep an (infrared) eye on that nefarious fuse. And also the relays, especially #5 (the furthest back).

Using the "Best Relay" is well indicated for reliability.

 

[Tomchri]

Or as mentioned Many times, a small unseen build with a direct regulator. 30amp fuse on holiday. Worth it if it’s a keeper.

Cheers Tom.

[Molly]

Decided to add an extra earth to the bike. Removed the connection at the back of the gearbox and gave everything a good clean, wire brush, contact cleaner. Reconnected tighter than two big bags of tight things together with the earth strap shown. Covered the connection with grease. 

The cable was precisely the right length to connect to the frame where the exhaust mounts (no risk of it coming into contact with the UJ). Cleaned all that up and finished as above. Painted the exposed metal with Hammerite Smooth Red (a very good match). Hope I haven't inadvertently connected it in such a way as to disturb the space-time continuum. ;-)