Steve1962 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Still off work , so I decided to take the bike for a spin ....... strange day on the bike today though , for various reasons . First of all , I could not get the bike started , I haven't used if for over a week and did wonder if the battery was flat .a quick call to Andy to ask some advice , ans he asked me " so the bike is on the centre stand right ? ..... is the side stand still out ?? "......D'OH !! delighted to fire the bike up first time , I donned all the gear and was on my way in a jiffy , heading for Yanworth , an area I love to visit ..... I took a few photos , again trying to catch the sun as it played hide and seek once more ...... The autumn colours are still on show , and lovely with it ...... http://steve1962.smugmug.com/gallery/6535013_xvicx Then the fun started , just as I rode through the quaint village of Shipton Oliffe , the bike just cut out , no indication as to why , no stuttering , nothing . Somewhat perplexed , I tried to get it going again , but to no avail , so I called the wife - she was just calling the recovery people when I managed to get it going [ the bike started with high revs though , even though the throttle was closed ] , so I told her I'd make a run for home....so I got back to the main road [ A40 ] and headed homewards , giving the bike plenty of throttle on the empty road ...so far so good , some miles later I turned off down Burford high street , over the bridge , and up the hill out of Fulbrook .the bike just cut out again , [ in 3rd gear , constant throttle ]... I pushed it up the hill to a flat piece of ground , put it on the centre stand and fired it up .bingo , started first time , but it backfired very loudly first !! Without hesitation , I rode home , without further incident ,just need to figure out what the problem is now . Steve __________________ Link to comment
Quinn Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I'd try bypassing the sidestand switch, but that doesn't account for the high revs. Link to comment
Albert Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 You should have added "No pheasants were injured during the course of this ride". Sorry Steve, I hope you get it sorted out. Link to comment
Steve1962 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 You should have added "No pheasants were injured during the course of this ride". Sorry Steve, I hope you get it sorted out. Pheasants were abundant , but none ran the risk of the road ...there was one though , on top of a stack of hay bales in the field as I rode past ...... I kept my eye on him just to make sure he didn't fly out into my path !! Having paged the oracle [ Andy ] , it seems that the ignition coil may be the culprit , so I've ordered one and Andy has kindly offered to come over and fit it for me . Steve Link to comment
Twisties Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Brilliant! I especially liked number 20. Also the shapes and contrasts of the oak's trunks in several shots. It seems "Pathfinder" found a path indeed. Hope your trouble are soon resolved. Link to comment
KMG_365 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Glad to see you back and posting those wonderful shots again, Steve! Hope your trouble are soon resolved. Wow, I knew the Brits had the whole single/plural noun thing all screwed up like "The crowd are loving it" and "The police is coming" . . . but to make "trouble" plural?? . . . that's just NOT right! Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great pics Steve. Where did you find the old lorry !? I had my bike just quit too once. No reason, no warning.... and started after 5 minutes trying. Never did it again..... weird indeed. Looks like the rain's been 'missing' you Around here the streets were flooded. Hope your son is having in fun in Amsterdam nonetheless. Link to comment
Boffin Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great pics Steve. Where did you find the old lorry !? I had my bike just quit too once. No reason, no warning.... and started after 5 minutes trying. Never did it again..... weird indeed. Looks like the rain's been 'missing' you Around here the streets were flooded. Hope your son is having in fun in Amsterdam nonetheless. If a teenage boy can't have fun in Amsterdam he can't have fun anywhere :grin: Andy Link to comment
Steve1962 Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Great pics Steve. Where did you find the old lorry !? I had my bike just quit too once. No reason, no warning.... and started after 5 minutes trying. Never did it again..... weird indeed. Francois , The old lorry was parked up on a grassy knoll opposite a small cottage down a country lane - I've noticed it there before , but this time I decided to take a photo . Steve Link to comment
Paul In Australia Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 great photos, really nice. What camera are you using/ regards PCH Link to comment
Bullett Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks for sharing the pictures. I hope your mechanical issue (intended to be singular, as in only one] is quickly resolved. Link to comment
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