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Went into the garage today to give her the weekly start up. Keys in the ignition and I noticed the blue main beam light was on, on the dash.

Tried switching the lights off but the bloody main beam was still on. Initially was thinking that the wiring was playing funny buggers.

Then it hit me what it was............


The wee passing light switch had stuck in and was not coming out. I must of knocked it somehow when I was last in the garage. 5 mins later with some wd40 and grease on a cotton bud seems to have fixed it.

Bloody electrics.

I also have managed to sort out all of the electrics on my superdream project. Main beam working,full beam working and today managed to get the indicators working. The connector to the headlight is a wee bit temperamental and I think I need a new one. Managed to connect the instrument panel led's which I have fabricated and all seems to be working. Had to replace the indicator relay as the indicators were initially not flashing all good now though.


I think I deserve a beer now

Balanced the carbs today using the adjustment tool I got for xmas. So easy with the balance pipes fitted full time to the front pot, just unplug the stopper & fit the balancer with the straight conectors and use the tool with no need to remove anything. All good.

Jazzscot wrote:
The wee passing light switch had stuck in and was not coming out.

horn button sticks on mine from when i binned it last time... need to sort it before next mot.
mebe new lh switchgear....

Washed it, toped up the oil, thrashed it around the twisties and got a big grin on my face!

ordered some plugs and oil filter to do a service tuesday

Today i ploughed the butt off her till she went home.

On the storm I finished fitting the Repsol Fairings, all on very well, oh and fitted another Gen Gasket this time making sure all previous one was off

looked for black suede to cover the seat, not found yet.

benny hedges wrote:

Jazzscot wrote:
The wee passing light switch had stuck in and was not coming out.

horn button sticks on mine from when i binned it last time... need to sort it before next mot.
mebe new lh switchgear....

I never use the full / main beam switch the square one, so when it comes to MOT time if its pressed in it wont come out, have to spray a load of WD40 in it and hope for best

seb421 wrote: I never use the full / main beam switch the square one,

was only on about this the other day... i dont think ive ever used the horn on my bikes, apart from testing if the battery is flat.
same in the car / van, i cant remember the last time i beeped my horn in anger or as a warning.
some people seem to live with their hand permanently on the fkin thing!
usually 3 mile a day commuters i bet....

What have I done to mine today went out in wind got blown all over wombles it off came back and parked it up whlie spring i reckon.Took me ages to get warm again

benny hedges wrote:

seb421 wrote: I never use the full / main beam switch the square one,

was only on about this the other day... i dont think ive ever used the horn on my bikes, apart from testing if the battery is flat.
same in the car / van, i cant remember the last time i beeped my horn in anger or as a warning.
some people seem to live with their hand permanently on the fkin thing!
usually 3 mile a day commuters i bet....

Iv used my horn on the Storm. was overtaking an artic on a motorway and was about halfway through the maneuver when the fecker turns on his indicators and immediately pulls out. Im straight onto the horn and managed to move to the outside beside the cats eyes. I opened the throttle and then finished overtaking just as he has decided to pull back in.

Big b8stard are lorries close up

benny hedges wrote:

seb421 wrote: I never use the full / main beam switch the square one,

was only on about this the other day... i dont think ive ever used the horn on my bikes, apart from testing if the battery is flat.
same in the car / van, i cant remember the last time i beeped my horn in anger or as a warning.
some people seem to live with their hand permanently on the fkin thing!
usually 3 mile a day commuters i bet....

I use mine but not often, if i feel a driver isn't paying attention and hasn't noticed me i will use it to let them know I'm there,

if I'm not happy with a motorist I will usually gesture or of they are behind i slow them right down till they get the message.

Removed fairings, battery for charging, front calipers for overhaul, replaced brake and clutch levers for nice new black shorty's and fitted crash bungs..........bit late I know but their fitted for next time

Taxed it for another year
And the gave it a polish


Sorry officer
The voices made me do it

playerone wrote:Removed fairings, battery for charging, front calipers for overhaul, replaced brake and clutch levers for nice new black shorty's and fitted crash bungs..........bit late I know but their fitted for next time

hopefully there won't be a next time buddy......

Took 'Ole Red out for a bimble, the Harris pipes sound sweeeeeet a nice deep rumble on the over run & not offensively loud but I did notice a few heads turning! Not as many pops & bangs as the de-baffled standard cans I was running, I must of fitted them correctly! Seems to run fine with them & pulls cleanly throughout the revs.

Got home changed oil & filter washed the crap off ready for more fettling on the morrow.........watch this space.