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22-09-06, 08:29 AM

hovi5:

Mogs used PeeGee Motorcycles on Bedwas Road for all his servicing. I've been there a couple of time for puncture repairs. They are all as mad as hatters but know their stuff and do a good job (hope they aren't the numpties you went to

)

Bevans on Hadfield Road have a good reputation mechanically; Jethro the Mechanic is a top chap.

I always go to ThunderRoad in Bridgend, mainly because they sold me the bike and because Bevans aren't a Honda dealership anymore. Never had a problem with ThunderRoad and their work is always faultless. Plus, they will always let you have a ride on their demo bikes whilst yours in being fixed

In your case I'd go to Bevans first, mainly because they are nearer

22-09-06, 08:34 AM

No-one is laughing at you mate, electrical problems are a sod to sort out unless you realy know your stuff.

I noticed that you haven't mentioned the bike mechanics in Caerphilly. I presume you mean PeeGee, they are good at mechanical repairs and tyres etc. but not electrics - their own admission.

If I were you I'd take it to Bevans - they're OK and do know their stuff. I think they will even collect.

22-09-06, 08:36 AM

[quote="Jabba"]hovi5:

Mogs used PeeGee Motorcycles on Bedwas Road for all his servicing. I've been there a couple of time for puncture repairs. They are all as mad as hatters but know their stuff and do a good job (hope they aren't the numpties you went to

)

oh yes

22-09-06, 08:42 AM

Just get the feckin' thing sorted before next Thursday, eh?

Bevan's

22-09-06, 08:46 AM

yup,it s good to know beavans will pick up the bike. cos most places are a bit out of the way so leaving your ride with them is a bit of a prob, anyway see wot pg say today7gofrom there

c u thursday

got to go late 4 work

22-09-06, 08:57 AM

Another vote for Bevans. Whilst the basic costs aren't cheap, from what I've heard/my experiences they never try to rip you off and if something can be fixed rather than replaced with a brand new one, they'll do it. Likewise with servicing, if something doesn't need doing, they won't say it does and charge you unnecessarily.

22-09-06, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by hovi5

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jabba

Mogs used PeeGee Motorcycles on Bedwas Road for all his servicing. I've been there a couple of time for puncture repairs. They are all as mad as hatters but know their stuff and do a good job (hope they aren't the numpties you went to

)

oh yes

ops

I guess that it is PeeGee, they are truly bonkers, but I don't think they are crooks. They are only 500yds from my home and are cheap for the simple stuff.

It may seem to be off-the-wall but you could ring AutoElectric on Pontygwindy Rd, (I've seen bikes parked there, but it maybe staff) they maybe able to check if your battery is charging, give them a call.

Stu · 22-09-06, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by hovi5

IF YOU KNEW HOW MUCH I PAID FOR THE ONE THAT HE 'FOUND'

Well, if you're not going to tell us how much you paid, at least tell us you got a full refund. Or they replaced it with a new one for free.

Biker Biggles · 22-09-06, 01:41 PM

You need to do a basic test of the charging system with a multimeter.Search this site for Sid Squid's posts on exactly how to do it(or someone will post the right link for you)and check the battery,reg,rect,and alternator outputs.This will isolate the problem as it could be one of several----duff battery,duff reg,rect or failed alternator.It's no use guessing that the reg is faulty only to find that something else is at the root of the trouble.When you know the problem it should be easy to cure it.

22-09-06, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

IF YOU KNEW HOW MUCH I PAID FOR THE ONE THAT HE 'FOUND'

Well, if you're not going to tell us how much you paid, at least tell us you got a full refund. Or they replaced it with a new one for free.

just got back from bike shop having new battery & new reg fitted
full refund for old reg

22-09-06, 01:41 PM	#49
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	You need to do a basic test of the charging system with a multimeter.Search this site for Sid Squid's posts on exactly how to do it(or someone will post the right link for you)and check the battery,reg,rect,and alternator outputs.This will isolate the problem as it could be one of several----duff battery,duff reg,rect or failed alternator.It's no use guessing that the reg is faulty only to find that something else is at the root of the trouble.When you know the problem it should be easy to cure it. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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22-09-06, 08:29 AM	#41
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	hovi5: Mogs used PeeGee Motorcycles on Bedwas Road for all his servicing. I've been there a couple of time for puncture repairs. They are all as mad as hatters but know their stuff and do a good job (hope they aren't the numpties you went to ) Bevans on Hadfield Road have a good reputation mechanically; Jethro the Mechanic is a top chap. I always go to ThunderRoad in Bridgend, mainly because they sold me the bike and because Bevans aren't a Honda dealership anymore. Never had a problem with ThunderRoad and their work is always faultless. Plus, they will always let you have a ride on their demo bikes whilst yours in being fixed In your case I'd go to Bevans first, mainly because they are nearer

22-09-06, 08:34 AM	#42
Mogs Guest Posts: n/a	No-one is laughing at you mate, electrical problems are a sod to sort out unless you realy know your stuff. I noticed that you haven't mentioned the bike mechanics in Caerphilly. I presume you mean PeeGee, they are good at mechanical repairs and tyres etc. but not electrics - their own admission. If I were you I'd take it to Bevans - they're OK and do know their stuff. I think they will even collect.

22-09-06, 08:36 AM	#43
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	[quote="Jabba"]hovi5: Mogs used PeeGee Motorcycles on Bedwas Road for all his servicing. I've been there a couple of time for puncture repairs. They are all as mad as hatters but know their stuff and do a good job (hope they aren't the numpties you went to ) oh yes

22-09-06, 08:42 AM	#44
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	Just get the feckin' thing sorted before next Thursday, eh? Bevan's

22-09-06, 08:46 AM	#45
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	yup,it s good to know beavans will pick up the bike. cos most places are a bit out of the way so leaving your ride with them is a bit of a prob, anyway see wot pg say today7gofrom there c u thursday got to go late 4 work

22-09-06, 08:57 AM	#46
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	Another vote for Bevans. Whilst the basic costs aren't cheap, from what I've heard/my experiences they never try to rip you off and if something can be fixed rather than replaced with a brand new one, they'll do it. Likewise with servicing, if something doesn't need doing, they won't say it does and charge you unnecessarily.