Gripe of the day - What is yours? - Page 1011 - SV650.org

redtrummy · 28-10-21, 03:52 PM

New battery -advertised as new fresh stock. smart charged overnight, fitted, turned bike over once then nothing. Removed and on the case was stamped 230308 !
Could only happen to me! On its way back tomorrow

Seeker · 28-10-21, 04:32 PM

As I was taking my boots off after a ride this morning I noticed a bright, shiny e-clip on the floor. It wasn't there when I went out so I must have brought it in (stuck to my boot?). It looks too shiny to have come from the SV or exposed to the elements, my boots don't have e-clips. My mind keeps wandering back to it and where it came from - it's an annoying niggle.
(it's 11mm across and looks like it should fit an 8mm shaft approx)

admin · 28-10-21, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Seeker

As I was taking my boots off after a ride this morning I noticed a bright, shiny e-clip on the floor. It wasn't there when I went out so I must have brought it in (stuck to my boot?). It looks too shiny to have come from the SV or exposed to the elements, my boots don't have e-clips. My mind keeps wandering back to it and where it came from - it's an annoying niggle.

I found one of those on the living room carpet the other day. Very small and painted black. No idea where it came from but I suspect my wife's mobility scooter. Nothing has fallen off yet.

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svenrico · 28-10-21, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtrummy

New battery -advertised as new fresh stock. smart charged overnight, fitted, turned bike over once then nothing. Removed and on the case was stamped 230308 !
Could only happen to me! On its way back tomorrow

Name and shame ?!

svenrico · 28-10-21, 05:44 PM

Went into local Timpsons today for price to replace one 175mm zip on side of my favourite Gaerne leather boots.
They quoted £57 for a heavy duty zip - that's for fitting one zip on one boot ! How can it be that much ? ��
I am looking elsewhere .

redtrummy · 28-10-21, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by svenrico

Name and shame ?!

no probs

batteriesdirect-maxipower

R1ffR4ff · 28-10-21, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtrummy

New battery -advertised as new fresh stock. smart charged overnight, fitted, turned bike over once then nothing. Removed and on the case was stamped 230308 !
Could only happen to me! On its way back tomorrow

I've got a cheap Powerline Gel battery in my 99 and it works fine,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...rline&_sacat=0

They do a more powerful 12amp version as well,

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251439396...cAAOSwVC9hVi7m

garynortheast · 28-10-21, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by R1ffR4ff

I've got a cheap Powerline Gel battery in my 99 and it works fine,

Me too. They work well and last for ages. Cost me all of £32

Adam Ef · 28-10-21, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svenrico

Went into local Timpsons today for price to replace one 175mm zip on side of my favourite Gaerne leather boots.
They quoted £57 for a heavy duty zip - that's for fitting one zip on one boot ! How can it be that much ? ��
I am looking elsewhere .

I got quoted £75 for them to re-sole my boots... that originally cost me £60.

redtrummy · 28-10-21, 09:03 PM

A E time to DIY! Loads of soles to suit on ebay or amazon. Remove old soles with the aid of a heat gun - should not cost more than £20

28-10-21, 03:52 PM	#10101
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 247	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? New battery -advertised as new fresh stock. smart charged overnight, fitted, turned bike over once then nothing. Removed and on the case was stamped 230308 ! Could only happen to me! On its way back tomorrow

28-10-21, 04:32 PM	#10102
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? As I was taking my boots off after a ride this morning I noticed a bright, shiny e-clip on the floor. It wasn't there when I went out so I must have brought it in (stuck to my boot?). It looks too shiny to have come from the SV or exposed to the elements, my boots don't have e-clips. My mind keeps wandering back to it and where it came from - it's an annoying niggle. (it's 11mm across and looks like it should fit an 8mm shaft approx) __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S Last edited by Seeker; 28-10-21 at 04:40 PM.

28-10-21, 05:44 PM	#10105
svenrico Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 373	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? Went into local Timpsons today for price to replace one 175mm zip on side of my favourite Gaerne leather boots. They quoted £57 for a heavy duty zip - that's for fitting one zip on one boot ! How can it be that much ? �� I am looking elsewhere . Last edited by svenrico; 28-10-21 at 05:45 PM.

28-10-21, 09:03 PM	#10110
redtrummy Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N W Leicestershire Posts: 247	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? A E time to DIY! Loads of soles to suit on ebay or amazon. Remove old soles with the aid of a heat gun - should not cost more than £20

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