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by swild123
Sun May 10, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Fitted new chain and sorockets
Replies: 9
Views: 2764

Fitted new chain and sorockets

Hi everyone, not sure if I’m paranoid but I’ve just fitted new chain and sprockets to my VTR I’ve adjusted the chain to the correct tension, but when I spin my rear wheel by hand it feels tight. I’ve checked the front but that also doesn’t spin freely. I would take it for a ride out but with all the...
by swild123
Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:41 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery keeps going flat
Replies: 10
Views: 2510

Re: Battery keeps going flat

Wicky wrote: Sat Jan 04, 2020 3:38 pm I'm just down the road in Colchester if you need a hand (and any leftover crimbo biccies chomped on....)
That’s handy to know. Sorry no left over biccies!!!!😂
by swild123
Sat Jan 04, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery keeps going flat
Replies: 10
Views: 2510

Re: Battery keeps going flat

I’m in Tiptree Essex
I’ve cleaned all the earths and checked for any loose connections. I will see how it goes thanks for help/advice👍🏻
by swild123
Sat Jan 04, 2020 12:32 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery keeps going flat
Replies: 10
Views: 2510

Re: Battery keeps going flat

Thanks for reply’s
The battery is dead flat just clicks
Going to run a few tests over weekend
by swild123
Thu Jan 02, 2020 6:55 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Battery keeps going flat
Replies: 10
Views: 2510

Battery keeps going flat

Happy new year to you all. I need some advice my battery keeps discharging. I’ve put a new battery and regulator and tested it with a multimeter and the voltage going back is good. Can some tell me where all the earths are on the VTR as I was going to clean and check them all hoping that this is the...
by swild123
Tue Apr 30, 2019 6:18 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Led indicators
Replies: 4
Views: 2409

Re: Led indicators

Cheers I will check it out thanks for help
by swild123
Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:31 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Led indicators
Replies: 4
Views: 2409

Re: Led indicators

Thanks is there a part number I need to quote? Or is it quite straight forward to find correct relay?
by swild123
Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Led indicators
Replies: 4
Views: 2409

Led indicators

Help please, I’ve brought some mini led indicators when I plug them in they work fine but flash to fast!! Any advice would be appreciated as I’ve got no idea where to star
Cheers
by swild123
Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Steering headstock bearings
Replies: 8
Views: 3231

Re: Steering headstock bearings

Thanks for info 👍🏻👍🏻
by swild123
Sun Jan 27, 2019 2:15 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Steering headstock bearings
Replies: 8
Views: 3231

Steering headstock bearings

Hi, I’ve searched forum but can’t find a how to guide I want to replace the bearings but I’m not sure which bearings are the best. Any advice would be most appreciated :D
by swild123
Tue Aug 21, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Continental conti motion
Replies: 3
Views: 1662

Continental conti motion

Hi has any one has any experience off the continental conti motions? There seem to be a few mixed reviews.
I need something for all weather's and all types off riding these sound good
by swild123
Sat May 05, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Regulator Rectifier Charging System Diagnosis Checks
Replies: 13
Views: 72781

Re: Regulator Rectifier Charging System Diagnosis Checks

Hi, with regards to the above test, I have a optimate which I use over winter,bike started fine I road it for 5-10 miles turned it off went to start it straight away nothing just clicks battery is dead. The battery was new last year! I've since charged it back up and done the above tests and all com...
by swild123
Fri May 04, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: Battery trouble
Replies: 1
Views: 1590

Battery trouble

I need a bit of advice, my vtr battery was new last year and has been on a optimate through winter. My bike started fine and I took it for a 10 mile ride turned it off and went to start it straight away and nothing just clicks battery is flat. I've done the initial checks with the multimeter and it ...
by swild123
Tue May 31, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: chain and sprockets
Replies: 9
Views: 1248

chain and sprockets

Hi advice please
I would like to upgrade my sprocket sizes whats the best combination and where can i get them..

Thanks in advance :beer:
by swild123
Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Exhaust headers
Replies: 1
Views: 549

Exhaust headers

Hi all. I'm looking at putting some 2 inch exhausts on my storm any recommendations on which are the best type..
Thanks Steve