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Finally stopped ignoring the Tuono and fitted a new gear indicator switch, which solved the Devon issues.
It's now about five years old, and because the switch is buried behind the front sprocket cover, it was completely gunked up with old chain lube, so it needed cleaning before I could even see the old switch. Cleaning the area was a proper pain.

I tried Guy Martin's proper job cleaner- didn't touch it.
Next, Gunk - the original formula ( the green version doesn't work) and that helped, but only to transfer slightly softened old chain lube onto my hands and a chain cleaning brush.
So I got the pressure washer out (yes, I do own one, but I rarely use it).

That shifted the globs of softened grease onto the patio, patio furniture and any plants within three metres, and, of course, my clothes.

So out came an old paint brush, which stirred the slurry around a bit but didn't remove any.

After which I poked an old tee shirt into the remaining gloop and removed as much as possible before fitting the switch.

Perhaps I'll look into one of those sealed for life BMW chains....
At least I'll look like a proper biker at Brands tomorrow, as I have "workshop hands" once again.
I foolishly thought that buying a modern bike would mean less time in the garage and more time riding

tony.mon wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:58 pm Finally stopped ignoring the Tuono and fitted a new gear indicator switch, which solved the Devon issues.
It's now about five years old, and because the switch is buried behind the front sprocket cover, it was completely gunked up with old chain lube, so it needed cleaning before I could even see the old switch. Cleaning the area was a proper pain.

I tried Guy Martin's proper job cleaner- didn't touch it.
Next, Gunk - the original formula ( the green version doesn't work) and that helped, but only to transfer slightly softened old chain lube onto my hands and a chain cleaning brush.
So I got the pressure washer out (yes, I do own one, but I rarely use it).

That shifted the globs of softened grease onto the patio, patio furniture and any plants within three metres, and, of course, my clothes.

So out came an old paint brush, which stirred the slurry around a bit but didn't remove any.

After which I poked an old tee shirt into the remaining gloop and removed as much as possible before fitting the switch.

Perhaps I'll look into one of those sealed for life BMW chains....
At least I'll look like a proper biker at Brands tomorrow, as I have "workshop hands" once again.
I foolishly thought that buying a modern bike would mean less time in the garage and more time riding

A/You should have dug the old rugby shirt out, that's good for mucky grease...

B/ Get yourself some Brake/Clutch cleaner, 5ltr not spray can, you'll need a spray bottle as well as it eats anything not Viton seals...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115397270177 ... R-ryhdGaZA

I get mine from a motor factors...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174289888851 ... 8313SSQ7AK

They might have the bottle as well...

tony.mon wrote:Finally stopped ignoring the Tuono and fitted a new gear indicator switch, which solved the Devon issues.
It's now about five years old, and because the switch is buried behind the front sprocket cover, it was completely gunked up with old chain lube, so it needed cleaning before I could even see the old switch. Cleaning the area was a proper pain.

I tried Guy Martin's proper job cleaner- didn't touch it.
Next, Gunk - the original formula ( the green version doesn't work) and that helped, but only to transfer slightly softened old chain lube onto my hands and a chain cleaning brush.
So I got the pressure washer out (yes, I do own one, but I rarely use it).

That shifted the globs of softened grease onto the patio, patio furniture and any plants within three metres, and, of course, my clothes.

So out came an old paint brush, which stirred the slurry around a bit but didn't remove any.

After which I poked an old tee shirt into the remaining gloop and removed as much as possible before fitting the switch.

Perhaps I'll look into one of those sealed for life BMW chains....
At least I'll look like a proper biker at Brands tomorrow, as I have "workshop hands" once again.
I foolishly thought that buying a modern bike would mean less time in the garage and more time riding

I still use paraffin for de greasing cheap and very effective


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tony.mon wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:58 pm Finally stopped ignoring the Tuono and fitted a new gear indicator switch, which solved the Devon issues.
It's now about five years old, and because the switch is buried behind the front sprocket cover, it was completely gunked up with old chain lube, so it needed cleaning before I could even see the old switch. Cleaning the area was a proper pain.

I run my Tuono chain dry. Every so often I clean it with Kero. Dry that off with a rag. Then a very light film of gear oil wiping as much as possible off. You get a very light splatter on the rear when but soon enough it's dry. The original OEM chain lasted 15k and was replaced with a DID VX plus sprockets. It's now on 29k and still well within spec. If it gets wet it's a spray with WD40 then the very light application of gear oil, wiped off afterwards.

Sticky chain lube or wax attracts dirt and acts as a grinding paste. The little bit of oil I put on the outside is just to make it shiny and prevent rust.

I got out on the Storm today
I had to make the most of a fairly dry day

Chris.

Valve Clearances on Nue Red...With the most excellent help from Mr Mons...

Needed a few new shims in front & rear...

It's a right faff but got it done...

Have put it all away, as was getting on still to put airbox back on, connect up the tank & get the fairing back on. Might get it done if its not raining tomorrow...

MacV2 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 23, 2024 7:05 pm Valve Clearances on Nue Red...With the most excellent help from Mr Mons...

Needed a few new shims in front & rear...

It's a right faff but got it done...

Have put it all away, as was getting on still to put airbox back on, connect up the tank & get the fairing back on. Might get it done if its not raining tomorrow...

Good to have Tony there with you for that job

Chris.

The Murvinator went out for a spin, filled it up, visited me MOT man to pick up a plate I'd ordered for Big Bird.

Came home at warp speed where poss...

Although worryingly it seems to be drinking oil, had to top it up in Devon & I checked it today needed another top up...

Pulled the collection out & got on with putting Neu Red back together. Was gonna fit a quick release into the fuel pipe but didn't have any clips big enough to secure it... + the ones don't seem to be dry break which kind of defeats the purpose of fitting it... I did pick up a Varadero fuel tap a while back but that looks like an 8mm outlet... the pipe on the Storm is 10mm... Can't really be bodging stuff when it comes to fuel pipes can you...

Any way got Nue Red all back together... Still won't bloody start !

Has new plugs, turns over OK, fuel is in carbs, vac pipe is on & connected at both ends...

The battery is fairly new & is higher CCA than standard but when I put a charger on it.. It didn't seem to want to charge up....

So got another batt fully charged put it on... Still wont fire...

So decided to pack it in for today... Keep the big hammer in the tool chest...Have a ponder & have a go in the morning...

I need to check the petcock diaphragm is ok but it's different on the later Storms being mounted on the frame... Think the internals will be the same & I'm sure I have a spare late one in stock...Somewhere...

Have you checked to see if you have a spark Macster?


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Read the fault codes on the Tuono and it seemed to indicate that the main/dip switch was sending an intermittent signal. Which prompts the bike to illuminated a fault light says, helpfully "can bus" and turns off the cruise control.
God knows why I can't cruise if the headlight can't be dipped, but hey, Italian electrics...

So I wiggled the switch a lot, and gave it a present of a carbon-look meshed hugger. Only a plastic Powerbronze one- as it's not behaving I didn't splash out on a carbon one.

But it seemed to do the trick, the bike behaved on a 2-hr rideout this afternoon.

It'll probably be fine until it gets to Wales, and will then play up again. If so it's getting sold next spring.
I don't know what I fancy next, I'll have to ponder on that one over the winter.

But if it behaves it can stay. Fair warning, bike!

tony.mon wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 8:36 pm Read the fault codes on the Tuono and it seemed to indicate that the main/dip switch was sending an intermittent signal. Which prompts the bike to illuminated a fault light says, helpfully "can bus" and turns off the cruise control.
God knows why I can't cruise if the headlight can't be dipped, but hey, Italian electrics...

The LH switch gear on mine went a bit sulky a few years ago after a lot of wet weather riding Got replaced under warranty and it's been fine ever since. There's a lot going on in there as there's an interlock between anti-wheely and cruise.

I bought a Ducati two months ago. Fuel level sensor went duff 2 weeks ago and they sent me a new one within 2 days just on my say so. "They all do that sir".

Duffy1964 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:30 pm Have you checked to see if you have a spark Macster?


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Good call, I did put new plugs in but will check all is connected OK if it the coils that would be a bit strange for them both to go... Hope it not either of the control units as the F2 ones are a bit rare to find ...

MacV2 wrote:

Duffy1964 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:30 pm Have you checked to see if you have a spark Macster?


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Good call, I did put new plugs in but will check all is connected OK if it the coils that would be a bit strange for them both to go... Hope it not either of the control units as the F2 ones are a bit rare to find ...

Hope you get to the bottom of it mate.


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Washed the colour off it !!
Now it’s even faster

lloydie wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2024 2:56 pm Washed the colour off it !!
Now it’s even faster

That's what you get for using the pressure washer on full power

Good to hear from you Lloydie

I can't believe how much different your blade looks in stealth black

Chris.