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And to top it off looks like it was wired incorrectly, just been looking at wiring diagram to ensure I solder them back correctly, previously it was connected white -> green and brown -> red, yet wiring diagram has white as 12v and brown as ground

Well I pulled reg/rec and now thinking it may be wiring, just a 6th sense atm...

Yeah found the same when I looked, tbh I had budgeted that for a new stator anyway so all works out

Cheers massive help, got some spares ordered. Will delve into the wonders of the reg/rec at weekend and hopefully get some answers, when researching online about it a lot of posts have said it is impossible to test a reg/rec yet I found a nice ER5 service manual which gives a test procedure (multimeter set to ohms on pins X & Y, get reading A swap leads round and get reading B, one should be 10x the other, repeat for other 2 pin groups) is this a reliable test or not?

Not had chance to look much deeper so far work keeps getting in the way and too dark by time I get home but did get chance to pull clocks off and bring in to look at, does look like it has been caused by reg/rec a resistor is totally fried. Second to this does anyone know or know where I can find out what resistance this resistor it's (R1) so I can replace it?

Cheers for everyone's replies... Battery is possible but unlikely, its a replacement battery (albeit used) but have another known good one I can swap it to try. Yes tacho is dead (noticed that when I went to test stat @ 5k lol) put it down to wiring and was on my todo list but that sounds likely reason now... so secondly to that is there a fix if that's what caused it or will that need to be replaced? You interested in selling your spare reg/rec? Thanks, no doubt will have more as will probably have more as I work my way through the list lol.

Got a very cheap er5 as a project for when I get DAS (hopefully in new year). Was advertised as needing stator as battery discharges when headlight on... Tested it today and stator seems ok... Unplugged and on multimeter shows 60-70 VAC when revved (should be 65 at 5k but rev counter on the fix list so couldn't say for sure lol). Infinite resistance to ground and 0.2 (or 0.02) ohms between pins... Can't remember where decimal was. When running with lights off get about 12.5v slowly creeping up, with lights on drops down to 12.3v and is slowly discharging about 0.01v a minute, switch lights off and creeps up again. Is it likely regulator/rectifier needs replacing or is it still likely to be stator?

Health and safety gone mad!

See the common quote come up that you're not a true biker till you've come off but how long had you been riding until you came off? (either self inflicted or with a helping hand from a passing car driver). Tbh considering how my first CBT went (ended up going up the kerb and into a bush very first corner in car park) I expected it to be quite soon... But now I've done a years riding and whilst not much distance wise (about 1200 miles) I've managed to keep bike shiny side up despite a few of my best efforts (wtf did I do there moments) and some blinding efforts from the local car drivers. Had my closest call this morning in some torrential rain where someone decided to pull out in front of me, didn't think I braked too heavily but nevertheless locked back wheel and ended up fishtailing down the road just managing to keep it upright and far enough away from parked cars to recover. But does get me thinking now is it just delaying the inevitable and as I grow in confidence is it going to be more detrimental when it happens?

Well spoke with riding school today and now face a bit of a dilemma... I thought the instructors were brilliant for my CBT however really unsure on the method they are using for DAS... They've advised a 3 day course which is effectively two days training followed by mod 1 in the morning and mod 2 in the afternoon at cost of £620 (inclusive of theory and test fees). That is only option they do for DAS (other than 4/5 day courses by same format) and can't offer any part training as they fill each course. Quite simply really don't think this is best option for me, would much rather be paying for mod 2 training once I've passed mod 1 (which I think will be hardest part for me). So looks like I need to find another school.

Will be sticking to the school I used for CBT as they were brilliant and after a massive confidence knock on first CBT (never been on a bike before) They helped massively giving me extra off-road time after it had finished at no charge which have confidence back... Tbh if I didn't have that and walked away when he said it's over I'd probably never have gone back. Don't actually know how the charging works website says only pay deposit upfront and he gave me price for total course but didn't say if I would need to pay it at once.

Cheers everyone for replies. Sleepy... That does make a lot more sense to me too. Will give the school a call next week and see what I can sort out Really itching to get on a big bike now...

Those who have done a DAS did you go for an all in one course or split it into mod 1 / mod 2? Tbh all the schools I've looked at seem to advertise the block course but had a friend who did his mod 1 and then mod 2 about 4 months later, just trying to weigh up what to do... Basically looking for cheaper option, well not paying in one lump sum. Especially as I am useless at tests and I could get together the 700ish for intensive but that's about it... So if I pay for that and then fail at the end I'm penniless... Whereas in guessing mod 1 would be half the price (well probably a bit more as it will probably cost more in long run) then if I fail that I could at least get some money together to retake asap then once that's done save up some more for mod 2. What's people's thoughts? Especially anyone who has done it that way... Did you find the break in-between was detrimental and you had to relearn the basics? Obviously would be continuing on my 125 as well so wouldn't be a total break.

They are very bulky and tbh don't know how they will be come proper summer, but they are breathable so should be fine on bike just depends how practical they are off it

Took delivery of these today £50 and very impressed, cost same as a 'cheap' uncertified pair from eBay and miles different, score 4.5+ secs abrasion on all areas and appear to be fully lined... Only fully lined pairs I've seen on eBay before are £100+ Also very good fit was considering ordering larger size just in case but ended up ordering normal and they fit perfect... Weigh a tonne though https://www.aldi.co.uk/men%27s-certified-biker-black-jeans/p/074003149393201

Nah cambelt is fine first thing I checked

Don't disagree with that tbh just disagree with their whole company ethics so would rather let it go cheaper to someone who wants it

Will start with the bad... It went bang on motorway one evening... 99% sure head gasket gone (when trying to start just spins fast, sign of no compression) I do have a diesel compression test kit, not that interested myself now but if anyone seriously interested will happily do a reading if required. Turbo gone (no damage to compressor/turbine but full of oil). Bodywork isn't great (been keyed previously and has surface scratches where I've been using it as a shelf, these would machine polish out. Bonnet has quite a few bad stone chips so would need respray/wrapping). This may be all that's required to get it running again, however may be other damage unseen (e.g. head crack) so could be repaired for as low as £200 (Head gasket + Turbo cartridge) based on eBay parts. The good... Has had Stage 2 remap, front decat (internals removed so still looks ok for MOT) and EGR delete. Was running around 150bhp, nippy but still economical - averaged 50mpg real world. Brand new starter motor (fitted a week before it died) 2 brand new tyres (Pirelli) again fitted about a week before it died (BAD point: front O/S not sealed properly so has a slow leak) Previously bought a load of spares including radiator, intercooler, brakes, hubs, etc... these are all included (no head gasket or turbo!) I have been offered £150 for it from one of the we-steal-any-car places, which was more a "what if" look, tbh would probably rather donate it to local college than actually let them have it so open to any offer. If I could be bothered to fix everything it would be worth about £1500. I've owned it 3 1/2 years and it has been totally reliable (apart from last time it was driven obviously!). Was due to be replaced anyway so just got a new car instead. *MAY* sell some of the spare parts separately if anyone is after anything specific, but I just have not got time or space to strip it nor do I want it in condition I cant move it easily to get rid of (E.g. Tyres / Wheels will not be sold separately).

Yup always ride as if everyone is trying to kill you! Glad you're getting on well and nowt wrong with slowing alllll the way down when its dark and wet Too true! First thing I was told and never a truer word! I am feeling very happy with myself as did expect bike to be under covers by now but instead just ordered a thicker neck warmer

Just thought I'd give an update to anyone interested. When first preparing for winter all I could find was articles about keeping warm, at the time these did not interest me and as said in first few posts was looking at the handling/riding aspect as I dont do massive distance each day I can suck up being cold for a little bit... I was TOTALLY wrong! Now I am used to being cold work involves the odd standing in the wind and rain all night but that does not compete with the first cold/wet ride when totally unprepared! Now I have geltex jacket and always keep a pair of waterproof overtrousers in bag (still ride in kevlar jeans) and after a ride home in torrential rain last week I got home bone dry and warm. Now on to what did concern me, riding a light bike with ridiculously skinny tyres in horrible conditions. When road conditions started getting worse I did go back to terrified learner mode however can say now that the bike is still not trying to kill me, OK I don't lean as much in corners now and bit more wary but the bike still stays shiny side up in some horrible conditions. That being said just because the bike isn't trying to kill me don't mean everyone else isn't. Driver observastions seem to be getting worse but not unexpected, if they couldn't see me in brilliant sunshine what hope have I got in the dark when its drizzling. In short I am learning more and more each day to trust my bike. I was terrified when first riding that it would try to kill me and again when road conditions got worse I thought the same, but even with its ridiculously skinny tyres and light enough to be blown over by smallest gust of wind it has got me through some horrible weather rides and always got me home safe.

Never understood why the need to pick one or another both have their advantages. Always use inches for larger measurements or when accuracy is not that important and metric for smaller accurate measurements and a lot of times in same project. Think that's greatest thing about being British we just use whatever suits the situation, metric is great for accuracy and conformity (1000ml of water takes up 1000mm cubed space and weighs 1000g but beer comes in a pint glass!)

Yeah never let an auction end in middle of weekday Cheers still interested in triumph one but needed something quick as while layering up worked fine was feeling like Michelin man and could barely move lol hopefully will still be up for that price when got the cash to spare on it, won't hurt getting more gear can never have too much

Ended up going down goretex route, found an almost new Frank Thomas jacket in my size for auction ending midday Monday, won it for £31 turned up today and feels good, will have to go for a ride at the weekend to test it out hehe

Using a rain coat over top of current one atm and helped massively, intend to get new one before winter really hits though

Well so far using rain coat to keep wind out is working great, much [strikeout]warmer[/strikeout] less cold. Will look at getting some rain repellant as well, way wind is atm don't like taking hand off as it is. And this is only the start lol.