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Did it come undone, because it wasnt tight enough, (who put it in last time?). If so put it back in, do it up properly and refilL the sump. Or are the threads wankered, in which case who did it up TOO TIGHT, or cross threaded it last time? If threads are damaged, get the bike to a decent mechanic who should be able to retap or helicoil the sump and fit a NEW PLUG. LET US NOW HOW YOU GET ON.

Thanks Simon. 9mm idea a good one I have pictures of the "april" damage, when I get the pics for the latest one, I`ll have a go at posting some so you can all see exactly what has gone on.

Got taken out in the fog at 20mph today (weds 13) by myopic pesioner waiting till the last minuite to pull out in front of me....nuff said. broken collar bone and damage all down LH side of 2006 R1.(didnt make its 1st bday on Mar 1) THIS IS THE CRUCIAL BIT..........WILL PROBABLY END IN A LAW SUIT. (HOPE NOT) A fellow 06 R1 owner had an almost identical spill on a roudabout last April. His bike went down on the RH side and cost thick end of £1000 to replace: clutch cover, side panel, air intake, seat unit, top faring, screen,brake lever, mirror, indicator etc... At the time he had no pillion pegs fitted, (so they did not dig in and damage rear subframe). and no crash bungs. The bike was as mr" Y" had sent it out. Looking at the damage caused by such a minor spill, once repaired we both fitted R&G crash bungs; upper, lower and bar end, believing this would be a small investment (£125 or so) compared to the alternative. HOWEVER, THE BUNGS ON MINE HAVE BENT BACK AND CRACKED THE LH TOP ENGINE MOUNT AND DAMAGED THE FRAME IN THE SWINGARM PIVOT AREA. Granted, the panel damage and engine case damage has been reduced somewhat, but at the expense of a frame, which looks like being a total loss Hmmmmmmm must remember to take them off the blade, once my collar bone in one piece again. DISCUSS..........

Change the oil..often check the tyre pressues......often Twist that throttle......all the time. Take it to the Nurburgring at least once.(a year) Go steady and good luck...........D. HTTP://www.ringjunkies.co.uk

Sounds like you have got a dead short somewhere on the live side of the battery (V+) in the feed to the ignition, was probably getting bad when on your way into work, and got really serious on the way home. usual places for this sort of problem are where the wire harness runs through the gaps in front forks and under the tank. it cah get trapped in the headstock lock stops or similar tight spots. when you turn the bars the wires can get stretched and break or touch each other inside the loom. the nasty smell you got was the battery overheating trying to dissipate the the energy going strait into the bikes frame, instead of going to the harnes where it belongs. Your battery will probably be shot now and you will need to replace it. On the basis you did not say the Ignition light was on while you were riding, the generator might have survived ok. before stripping the whole harness out, CAREFULLY slice the harness open and peel back the outer insulation tape on the section between the fuse(s) and the ignition switch and the same between the battery and the fuse(s). you will probably find some burned out or badley chaffed wires some where. Usually where the harness bends sharply or may be trapped between frame and headstock somehwere. try just replacing the affected wires and make sure all are insulated from one another and espessially the bikes frameor metal parts. with a battery connected and ignition OFF, try fitting a new fuse, if it blows straight away the problem is between the battery and the ignition switch somewhere. If ok turn on the ignition WITH NOTHING ELSE TURNED ON. (lights, indictors etc) If it blows then you have a problem AFTER the ignition switch. If ok then try ONE switch at a time to turn on lights, horn, brake lights etc, If fuses go at any of the stages you will have identified the correct area of he harness to deal with. If you see any smoke or smell any thing "burning" disconnect the battery at once. Get in touch via the forum if you are still all at sea with this problem and I`ll try and narrow it down for you. it is a faily basic system on this bike so we should be able to get it sorted. (its what I do for a living after all) If you are local enough to me I might be able to come and shake my head and tut a lot for you, no promises mind. Good luck.........D.