pilninggas
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You'll probably find you need to go to the new members area and introduce yourself properly, if you want answers to these issues.
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Well, no one got this one right. Booked the bike in with hubby's mate that owns a KTM bike shop with servicing etc for others, he had to search around for ages cos ECU failed to show any faults. Turned out to be a stone lodged in the fan itself stopping it from spinning. As expected it burned out the motor, so that's the fix.
Completely random event from some random gravelly road in France!
Thanks all for the help and suggestions in my time of crisis! maybe if this happens to someone else then this is something to check for.
Funny really, in thise age of electric-everything the idea of a very mechanical failure was mentioned by nobody.
On a car, if someone said it was running hot and the fan was not kicking in, the first thing i'd check (after the fuse) is the fan and the blades.
glad your trip was a success, stone-aside.
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breaking the bead on tubeless tyres can be fun, but i have done it a number of times (google beadbreaker 2x4).
A mate and I are seriously thinking of buying a proper bead breaker, one of those ballancers that go in a paddock stand and never paying anyone ever again to do tyres.
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Sounds good thanks, we may stop there for a look around.
Also i'm preping for the ride. Going over from the UK I hear there are some extra things we have to do in order to ride over there.
- Reflective strip stickers on your helmet on each side
- Carry 2 disposable breathalysers
- Spare Bulb Kit
are there any other legal requirements? I heard that they dropped the requirement for motorcyclists to have a high vis on, but do we have to have one packed like the cars need to?
Thanks
I wouldn't worry about the helmet reflectors [unless you want them], the consensus seems to be the gendarmerie don't give a hoot.
I haven't been that way for years, but i do like La Rochelle (The Old Town and the Ile de Re are worth a look) and Concarneau.
I always pack a hiviz vest, not because you have too, but if you breakdown on motorways at night it might help to keep you safe.
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Google 'welsh bikers', they have a big forum, with tons of local rides and meets.
There is a lot of stuff in south wales, you have some of the best roads in the Uk too.
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well it's not the fuse, eliminated that possibility today. Where's the relay located? There's nothing listed in the owners manual about the fan or temp sensor etc. that i can find
All this sort of information is only in the workshop manual. I have a copy i should be able to email to you if you need it.
The relay, I think, will be under the seat.
Your best bet is to bypass it all and jury-rig a switch on the handle bar. I think one side of the fan is 12v when the main ignition (key) is on, so if you can locate this the other terminal can be connected to earth by a switch (a so-called 'switched earth' device) and you can turn it on and off when the temperature is too high.
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The rad fan fuse is 20A, it is also possible the relay has broken.
If you can't get it working and think it might be the sensor or the relay, you could improvise with some wires, a fuse holder and switch mounted on the bars, with you turning the fan on above 97 degrees.
As I said on another post, these things are very much the bread and butter of motorcycle touring, keep on touring!
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Hi all, Ive got a Thundercat 2002 year. Im looking for fully adjustable levers, but cant seem to find any. I dont mind if they are the short ones or long ones. Went to M&P today and they have trak tech, but dont list any for my bike.
Anyone know where i might get some?
Cheers
I have set of these. Very well made.
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rudely interupting the dubious pictures discussion...
I'm back, early from the planned trip
got down to Bude OK and stayed in a B&B and ready to go onto Penzance this morning
then...realised I hadn't got my phone with breakdown information on it and thought back
when did I last use the phone? it was in the grounds of a filling station in Glastonbury...
retraced my steps and yes they had found the phone, so good news there but bad news
regarding the trip was cut short, however I did enjoy myself (thank you Bippo) and it was
a good break, round about 500 miles altogether with a evening meal overlooking the sea
picture taken in Devon, lost in deepest North Devon at the time, eventually got my bearings
Cock-ups like this are very much the bread-and-butter of motorcycle touring. It goes with the territory of having everything either under the seat, in the luggage or in your pockets.
Everytime I go touring I have at least one mishap; it's character building.
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Xj6 exhaust
in Naked
What about the O2 sensor with the r6 03-05 headers?
1)Run it without - the ecu only references the o2 when cruising or get an o2 eliminator (or make one if you are handy with electronics and a 555 timer chip). i ran without and the bike did not switch on the MIL.
2) get an 02 boss welded on - they are only a few pounds on ebay, be sure to get the right size, can't remember for sure maybe M14.
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Worth contacting the local press, might provide a lead. Hope you feel better soon.
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Xj6 exhaust
in Naked
Thanks, was looking through and saw someone used 98-02 r6 headers will they work like the 03-05 ones?
I wouldn't like to say; the 03-05 header definitely fit, because the engine is externally identical and because I actually did it (the pipes have to be a little dented to clear the sump, but it's just a little, careful hammer work).
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Xj6 exhaust
in Naked
You got 4 options:
1) Knock the guts out of the original catalyst/silencer unit - it's been done, but is not advisable (you can't do much if you don't like it/it's too loud).
2) Buy a stubby end can, that bolts on, something like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silencer-Silencer-Exhaust-LeoVince-Tromboncino-Yamaha-XJ6-09-12-8240-/160927312255?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item257803e97f it won't be that loud as it bolts on, but it is easy to do. Also won't be lighter. This route is popular as it doesn't create unknowns.
3) Buy a full system, like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-XJ6-Exhaust-System-by-GPR-road-legal-/130813349262?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1e75154d8e , not cheap, but pukka and much lighter than stock. Might need a power commander - but unlikely.
4) Fit R6 headers (from an 03-05 R6) and an end can of your choice (i actually did this on my first XJ6) like:http://www.fz6r-forum.com/forum/f89/modified-06-r6-exhaust-09-6r-19670/ note: the american FZ6R and the XJ6 are pretty much the same bike.
HTH
by the way, please go to the new members area and introduce yourself - it's good manners, cheers.
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Shown a couple of biker mates my tyres and they say just put a front on , I have that much rear tread left .
One of them had a good front Pirelli diablo he took off his bike when he put a new pair on because the rear had worn out .
I know this is not ideal but i do know its history and mileage, thought it would be a good runner till the back goes , then I will buy a new pair .
This part worn Pirelli in the dry is far better to ride on than i remember the Avon Storm was new .
The Avon was better than the Bt021 in all weathers and temperatures by the way .
Will see what it is like in the rain . Should have some rain due as Wimbledon is starting shortly .
Nothing wrong with running a new rear with a partially worn front.
There are a mass a myths about bike tyres, many of which are just plain BS - for instance i've ran mismatched front and rears many times, on a few different bikes, with no problems.
At the moment I have a set of CST Adrenos on my FZ1 [£100/pair] and they seem great- and I ride quite hard; allegedly they are chinese junk, but they come from the same factories as Maxxis and use seemingly a decent sport-touring compound.
The XJ6 should give decent mileages even on stickier stuff - btw I had 021s on my first XJ6 and found the rear slidey in the wet, I believe this was due to the very, very round profile.
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Haha, a mate's mate was telling me last year how he was a "prospect and this and that". I just took the piss something merciless about his little club - all sounds a bit ginger beer to me - a load of blokes stood round in leather. I said asked him when he was "actually going to a ride a motorcycle", he just looked befuddled. Some of these 'outfits' have sod all to do with motorcycles and everything to do with wanting social acceptance.
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Well Alright - Blind Faith
Mersey Paradise - The Stone Roses
Bernadette - The Four Tops
Big in Japan - Alphaville
Only God can Judge Me - Tupac Shakur and 4Tay.
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If you like old jags.
Old Xj6s are quality, a mates dad had one, went like a train.
btw can't see you registered on there DDT.
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That "proboards" one? I'll go have a look. Not a big fan of the proboards layout, it must be said...
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Don't worry it is being upgraded soon, and will look better.
If you think it can be improved please tell me.
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I have a builder's trailer. I use two ramps: one for me to walk up or down and one for the track of the bike. I can't beleive these idiots think they can ride up a 30degree ramp on a harley (doing it on a trials bike would need experience, let alone 400lbs of iron).
I always look at these if i need a laugh.
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I think I'll also have to look into some sort of luggage options, because I don't really fancy spending 2x9 hours or more on the bike riding with a big heavy rucksack on my back.
From what I've seen, hard luggage isn't an option as it looks too expensive, but perhaps some sort of throw-over saddle-bags or even just a bigger tank-bag. Even a top-box requires a mounting plate as the XJ6 doesn't have a rack on the back already.
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Riding with a rucksack which is anything more than light is dangerous and should be avoided.
I had hard luggage on my both my XJ6s and it is awesome, over on the XJ6 forum Dan is selling his hard luggage - he is in oxfordshire. A topbox and rack are great investments, there usually some s/hand on ebay too.
But for occasional use tankbags or tailpacks are okay.
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S-M-D?
Sorry S-M-R
Schelde-Meuse-Rhine.
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The default route suggested by Google (the bit after Calais anyway) is 200 miles and takes about 3½ hours.
I'll be getting to Calais at about 09:11, so allowing time to de-train I'm guessing about 09:30.
There's no set time I need to be in Leiden, it's an informal social gathering, but I think I'd like to get there for 2pm at the latest, as that allows a bit of contingency for little diversions. So that gives me about 5 hours. That'll probably mean sticking to the main route most of the way, and popping off it for one or two stretches where it looks more interesting.
I think that puts my options at:
- going a bit more coastal to Oostende, then over the Western Scheldt, through Flushing.
- going a bit more in-land
The trick will be finding a route that isn't just all hard-core industrial regions
I'd go more coastal - inland Netherlands is similar to the UK roads-wise; the polderdash across the dykes closest to the coast is very cool. When I did it I really enjoyed. Yes there are industrial zones (the S-M-D delta is one of the most industrialised zones in the world), but the little coastal towns are very picturesque and the coffee is far better than the rubbish sold off the motorways. Do it and come back via the motorways, you'll be able to compare and see what i mean.
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Just a piece of distraction politics. The police already had powers to deal with it. The country is in a right state and it's typical now for the government to put out a pish-posh story to take people's eyes off the real stuff.
Really pisses me off.
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I've done Bristol to the Hague in a day - not a hard ride at all. Once you get to Gent, come off of the motorway and use the trunk roads across the Schelde-Meuse-Rhine Delta and Zeeland - It's far more interesting than using the motorway and doesn't take too much more time. i did this and used the bridges/dykes closest to the sea.
New tyres for xj6s,discusting service.
in The Bar
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i rebalanced a front tyre the other day - same as you, the shop didn't do it right.
rears are harder to get right and can depend on the addition of spacers, cush drive etc for outcome.
Loose pinch-bolt isn't good enough and is why i take in loose wheels and never ride-in, ride-out.
Are you going to name and shame?