Roadside diagnostic and fix test

I dont ride in the rain anyway, to be honest i would prob just log on in here and make a post/research.

[Grant66]

Could your cement mixer noise be it just firing on one cylinder?
Check the coils are connected properly, easy to dislodge when messing around with the tank up.
What did you disturb when fitting the things to the throttle?

[Messie]

Fallout - I'm glad you are fantastic and brilliant and can fix a broken bike with a cool stare and your fount of accurate information.

Some of us don't have the experienece, desire, motivation or sheer amazingness to be able to fix our own bikes (or cars or lawnmowers or even toasters). I would be very grateful if, therefore, you didn't patronise or belittle those of us who chose to deploy our skills in other fields.

In other words, please post carefully
Ta

[tigersaw]

I'm sure if I was in that situation with the bike in front of me, a bike I'm familiar with, I'd have a good stab at finding the fault. I've been fiddling with bikes and cars longer than most orgers have years, but at the end of the day I'd lose no pride in calling the RAC and returning home to a nice warm comfy chair, sod the bike.
I've no idea what zombie apocalypse is.

Could be fuel pump losing pressure... !!

[Mark_h]

Originally Posted by Messie

Fallout - I'm glad you are fantastic and brilliant and can fix a broken bike with a cool stare and your fount of accurate information.

Some of us don't have the experience, desire, motivation or sheer amazingness to be able to fix our own bikes (or cars or lawnmowers or even toasters). I would be very grateful if, therefore, you didn't patronise or belittle those of us who chose to deploy our skills in other fields.

In other words, please post carefully
Ta

Although Fallout is to blame for most things, in this case he is entirely innocent. It's me not him. I am trying to post a constructive thread as this is something that could happen to anyone and if you're going to be stuck at the side of the road then why not give it a go. Too many people seem to leap right into the complex stuff and ignore all the easy stuff that more often than not will get you home.

As I stated right up front at best I give myself 4/10 for mechanical aptitude and am in the fortunate position of knowing my own limitations.

I shall desist from poking those who choose to sit there and wait for rescue.

Sorry.

Why don't you change the situation so you're hypothetically in the republic of Congo whilst broken down?

The AA wait might be excessive even for those of ultimate patience.

[Messie]

Originally Posted by Mark_h

Although Fallout is to blame for most things, in this case he is entirely innocent. It's me not him. I am trying to post a constructive thread as this is something that could happen to anyone and if you're going to be stuck at the side of the road then why not give it a go. Too many people seem to leap right into the complex stuff and ignore all the easy stuff that more often than not will get you home.

As I stated right up front at best I give myself 4/10 for mechanical aptitude and am in the fortunate position of knowing my own limitations.

I shall desist from poking those who choose to sit there and wait for rescue.

Sorry.

Apology happily accepted

[Mark_h]

So here’s what I did.

1. Splutter splutter stop.
2. Coasted into a bus stop to get off the road and relative safety.
3. Restarted – revved by itself to 5k then stalled. Sounded horrible.
4. Restarted – revved by itself to 5k then stalled.
5. Thought perhaps ECU “confused” so switched ignition off completely, counted to 10 and restarted.
6. Restarted – revved by itself to 5k then stalled.
7. Opened fuel tank lid to check there was fuel in there and to make sure no massive positive or negative pressure.
8. Restarted – revved by itself to 5k then stalled.
9. Restarted and opened throttle. Found that if you opened it a fair way to get the revs upto 6k it ran but sounded like a manic cement mixer. Dropped throttle, instantly stalled.
10. Thought – Oh bugger! And looked for somewhere to fix it. Saw closed shop on the other side of the fairly busy road so thought I’d get it over there. Decided that I should start it and rev it and drive it over there as otherwise good chance of getting killed pushing large bike up hill across a busy road.
11. Restarted – opened throttle, ignored horrible noises, saw gap, let out clutch and stayed put. Oh bugger! I’ve got big clutch/gearbox/expensive problems. Then notice neutral light. Slip it into gear and nearly catapult myself into next week. TOP TIP. 6k is not a good engine speed to put it into gear even with the clutch in!
12. Ride across road with both feet on ground in case it stalls or leaps into full life ( I look like Jammy riding into Loomies for those that were there)
13. Helmet off, tool kit extracted and thank kindly passer-by who wants to know if I want a lift to the petrol station. Check phone, no signal.
14. Kneel by right hand side of bike. Check vacuum take-off extensions still in place – yep.
15. Check front plug in place and cap secure – Yep (can’t see rear plug yet)
16. Check both cans equally warm – Yep but I’ve been riding miles so hardly surprising
17. Restarted and confirmed no massive plumes of white, black or blue smoke from either can.
18. Removed side panels and rider seat.
19. Checked under seat for battery fitment – OK
20. Checked under seat for weird burning electrical smells – None
21. Lifted tank and gave myself a slap for leaving tank prop in shed at home.

Post to be continued right after dinner

Can I point out that so far you've done pretty much what I said I'd do.