Grumpy Old Git

Sounds like a crank issue (big ends / little ends / cracked piston). Take it to Jordon's before you destroy it!

From your original description of the fault I would say (as per other posts) that the battery has 'died' - As to why, this will need further checks. If the engine had 'siezed' then the back wheel would have locked whilst riding it (or, at the very least' a rapid de-acceleration accompanied by load mechanical noise). 1. Check battery voltage - If low, disconnect and re-charge. 2. Ensure bike is in neutral, remove spark plug and connect to HT lead, keeping the body of the plug touching metal. 3. Turn on ignition and try starter (checking spark). 4. Turn on lights and try starter - If lights dim, then battery or starter is 'dead'. 5. If all good - re-fit plug and try to start. If bike now runs, check voltage at the battery (should be around 14v), switch on lights and re-check (should be around 12.5v). I would suspect this is where you will identify the fault. Good luck!

Worn Sprockets (and the chain will need replacing at the same time as you replace these!) can cause that kind of noise/vibration. So can worn big ends - worn gears - wheel bearings - etc. Advice - swap out your sprockets and chain and, with a bit of luck, problem solved! if not......

Wales (+ Clifton Suspension Bridge) completed!

Day 3 (final day) - No rain! Severn Bridge That completes Wales! Plus 1 more: Clifton Suspension Bridge (cost 50p to cross it ) All done - Another 203 miles! That make a total of 840 miles over the long weekend. Fed up of wet leaves (worse than black ice!) and I almost hit a roe deer (Wye Valley). No other issues apart from a 'numb bum'! Well that's all for this year - Bring on 2013 TC!

Day 2 - In the rain! Eric's Barmouth Bridge PD's Diner St David's West End Cafe Elan Valley Crossgates Oasis Cafe Tintern Abbey Day 2 completed in the rain - 372 miles!

Completed Wales this weekend Ponderosa Petrol Heads Whistlestop Alpine Snowdon Mountain Railway Menai Bridge LlanfairPG Train Station End of Day 1 - 265 Miles. Weather cold but fair.

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Worn chain normally indicates worn sprockets too - I'd check before the new chain gets knackered!

Wales this weekend - Wish me luck (with the weather).

THINK FLOYD

If I knew how to imbed a link to the thread which details the method of (safely) connecting an adapter, I would! I fitted mine through a relay which only energises when the bike is powered up (tail light feed). I used two fuses - 1 low amp for the relay feed and 1 higher for the adapter feed (lets you run inflation pumps but will 'blow' if the socket is shorted).

To adjust the chain, hold the bike upright and lean over the seat, putting as much of your weight on the bike that you can, try and pull the centre of the chain upwards - It should move around 1/4 inch (any less and it is too tight). If there is excessive movement, it is too loose. Put bike on centre stand, adjust, check wheel is still central to the rear frame. then test agian. Repeat until chain is correct tension. 'Rubbing noise' (and wheel hessitating when spun) could be worn chain; worn sprockets; chain too tight; chiain too loose; knackered bearings; warped disk; binding brakes.

A fitted kitchen. A 'bitzer' (featherbed frame; Honda 250 twin engine; triumph suspension; BMW lights and fenders; BSA exhaust). A shed. A brick BBQ. A Lego model. A relationship.

Jealousy can take many forms!

I was left handed until Primary School. If you were caught with a pen in your left hand, the teacher would hit your knuckes with a ruler! Nowadays that would result in a police prosecution

Got some leathers in the post - Free - As I never ordered any - Shame they don't fit! Chucked them in the bin and now I've got a letter of complaint from the council - apparantly you are not allowed to recycle leather!!

If the starter just 'clicks' then it is either the battery or (worse) the starter dog is f@@ked. As to the kickstart lever staying down - looks like a broken return spring (easy fix). Probably not running from bump start due to not enough 'juice' for a decent spark. Make sure there are no lights on (inc indicators) and try again. Failing that - try charging up the battery. Hope you get it fixed cheaply.

Yup, there was a cycle place next to it as well So I assumed I was in the right place. Ha if there's ever a meet there again will need to clarify for newbs And defo take a phone number or something. The first link is the CRAZY FOX Cafe and the second is the CRAFTY FOX Cafe!! There are 4 'FOX' cafes with similar names (all owned by the same company). We were at the CRAZY FOX, you were at the CRAFTY FOX Dizzie!!!

I did not leave until just gone half 2 and there were still about 10+ bikes there to the left of the Cafe.

Scala are good - and available at a reasonable price on fleabay.

Did not get a text from Neil but I will be at t'marina @ 11:30.

Jim'l fix it for you! (unless you are over 15 that is!)