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Seeker · 24-07-19, 09:53 AM

My AL7 has now done 24500 miles and is 3 years and 1 month old, it came with a 3 year warranty, any guesses where this is heading?

OK, this isn't a big deal but it's the Universe reminding me who's boss in our little fight, I have tried to surrender but no quarter has been given.

My gear position indicator has developed an intermittent problem whereby it is unsure whether the bike is in first or second so, to play it safe, it alternates between the two. Once in second then it regains its confidence and assures me that I am, indeed, in second. After that, with its ego suitably inflated, 3rd,4th,5th and 6th are displayed with aplomb.

I've had 2 curvys and liked them, the ease of lifting the tank was sublime and it's a great pity that the design of the AL7 was left to the apprentice while the curvy's designer was taking a break.

There are plastic bits surrounding the tank, 2 on each side with 1 push fitting like a car door card that looks like it should unscrew but doesn't, one hidden, push-on fitting (like side covers on 70s bikes if you're old), one screw and one interlocking sliding fitting between the small front and large back pieces of plastic. Surprisingly, the big ones came off with nothing breaking, the piece that is at the front of the tank lifts with the tank, why it's there is a mystery, maybe they had some spare pieces from another project.
With the tank up (no prop supplied) the connector for the GP selector is easily visible and, as usual, very little free play with which to disconnect the connector. Connections within the connector were pristine but acknowledging that Riffraff will comment, I sprayed it with ACF50 anyway.

I turn my attention to the GP sensor itself which resides near the front sprocket, it's sealed and there's no adjustment. Bother.

I think about how easy it would be to change - 2 screws-no problem there. The cable runs underneath a clamp but how do you get to the second, upper screw to release the clamp? I break down and consult the manual.

You have to be kidding me!
1) drain the oil
2) disconnect the clutch cable and remove the actuating arm.
3) disconnect the CKP coupler (crank position?) and generator coupler
4) remove the generator cover.

I'm beginning to suspect that when I replace it the cable may take a different route.

Price - I guessed £50 but I forgot that with Japanese bike parts you think of a number and double it. A 37730-44H01 costs £97. (plus the cost of a generator gasket if you go the official path). It's also used on the Gladius and the DL650.

For now, I'll leave it. I should add, as a postscript, that it starts working normally after a ride but then is back to being intermittent next day.

24-07-19, 09:53 AM	#1
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Life and warranties My AL7 has now done 24500 miles and is 3 years and 1 month old, it came with a 3 year warranty, any guesses where this is heading? OK, this isn't a big deal but it's the Universe reminding me who's boss in our little fight, I have tried to surrender but no quarter has been given. My gear position indicator has developed an intermittent problem whereby it is unsure whether the bike is in first or second so, to play it safe, it alternates between the two. Once in second then it regains its confidence and assures me that I am, indeed, in second. After that, with its ego suitably inflated, 3rd,4th,5th and 6th are displayed with aplomb. I've had 2 curvys and liked them, the ease of lifting the tank was sublime and it's a great pity that the design of the AL7 was left to the apprentice while the curvy's designer was taking a break. There are plastic bits surrounding the tank, 2 on each side with 1 push fitting like a car door card that looks like it should unscrew but doesn't, one hidden, push-on fitting (like side covers on 70s bikes if you're old), one screw and one interlocking sliding fitting between the small front and large back pieces of plastic. Surprisingly, the big ones came off with nothing breaking, the piece that is at the front of the tank lifts with the tank, why it's there is a mystery, maybe they had some spare pieces from another project. With the tank up (no prop supplied) the connector for the GP selector is easily visible and, as usual, very little free play with which to disconnect the connector. Connections within the connector were pristine but acknowledging that Riffraff will comment, I sprayed it with ACF50 anyway. I turn my attention to the GP sensor itself which resides near the front sprocket, it's sealed and there's no adjustment. Bother. I think about how easy it would be to change - 2 screws-no problem there. The cable runs underneath a clamp but how do you get to the second, upper screw to release the clamp? I break down and consult the manual. You have to be kidding me! 1) drain the oil 2) disconnect the clutch cable and remove the actuating arm. 3) disconnect the CKP coupler (crank position?) and generator coupler 4) remove the generator cover. I'm beginning to suspect that when I replace it the cable may take a different route. Price - I guessed £50 but I forgot that with Japanese bike parts you think of a number and double it. A 37730-44H01 costs £97. (plus the cost of a generator gasket if you go the official path). It's also used on the Gladius and the DL650. For now, I'll leave it. I should add, as a postscript, that it starts working normally after a ride but then is back to being intermittent next day.