TimR

Sad case indeed and having been in similar situation .. its scary how one little flame spreads .

.my only concern would be to those thinking of a mass ride is to find out if this is something the family would appreciate beforehand .

This may cause more confusion or help but have a read

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could I have buggered the timing up by doing the tappets?

Not ignition timing but valve timing yes .. if they are too tight (small) clearance then the valve will open too early and close later ...

So on its firing stage ( intake compression firing exhaust) of a 4 stroke the exhaust valve may be opening

And if too large then the valves will open later and close too soon .... causing compression at wrong time

Please don't put a screwdriver down the hole .... never place anything metallic into the cylinder bore ... wood plastic yes metal noooo

Pistons may be at same position but camshaft will be at different points

Is this with the bikes rear wheel off the ground that it's spinning ?

It's not just the clutch idling as no load on wheel that make you think it's still engaged

Have you tried wheel on ground and clutch pulled in ?

Does it attemp to start ... youve not trapped fuel line on tank removal/replace ?

Turned fuel tap on ?

Best thing to do is go backwards in your exploits

Take tank off

look for detached leads

Check the plug that possibly plugs into the solenoid isn't corroded on contacts .

Check fuses

Considering what you want to change or want to do to this bike ... are you sure you meant to but a virago ?

If you can find the specs check to see if the timing advance and ecu stats are the same for 06 and 09 models ...

Going by the details given of your eBay search

2004 fz6 n

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Lists item

washer

number 34 http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-fz6-n-2004-1b31-england-1c1b3-300e1_model43046/washerlock3ld_9021521290/#.V_kTAslwbqA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nut item 35

http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-fz6-n-2004-1b31-england-1c1b3-300e1_model43046/9017918006-nut3ld_9017918667/#.V_kTHclwbqA" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BUT it has been superceded by

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Handy online microfiche site

http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-motorcycle_model16707/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Find your model select the year and look for relevant section it may give sizes etc ... sometimes original new parts can be cheaper than generic eBay equivalent and on shelf in local stores or if you have part number a search can give those results

Bing Bong .... this is a colleague announcement. ..Could TC1474 come to customer Service ..

User TC1474would be the man to ask as it was/is his field of expertise

Were there any freshly painted /removed white lines near your bike parking spot .. ?

Triumph ... possible throttle body seals

Wife had similar on 675

https://www.triumphtorque.com/messageboard/thread/145703-Got-an-air-leak-somewhere-2001-TT600.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; closest i could get to the issue relevance

Wouldn't call you a dick

Possibly a future statistic or an AWTH (Accident waiting to happen)

But you've posted them for that recognition so my job here is done

Main thing with helmets is ...

Fit ...that's all

Its not the price or the visual aspect or the additional gizmos on it .

If the only helmet to fit you properly is a £35 halfords helmet then that is the best one

Get to a large selection and try them on .ask advice from sales assistant but remember FIT .

Nah don't like them

Nice bike ..someone else with taste and a hyperspace switch

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My starter ....

If there's a legion of fluffy nocturnal garden crapping bird killers then I'm out.

Perhaps Noel Edmonds can have a word

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Stuck piston

Brake disk floating rivets loose

Headstock bearings loose

Ok ... is the engine seized?

If a geared bike

Get sufficent room ...on a level non slippery surface

Engage top gear ( ignition off for now )

Pull clutch in

Run beside it and release clutch and see if the bike will turn the rear wheel ( it may slide a bit but should turn with enough pace )

Basically bump starting the bike

Or if a helper available one sits on bike and does clutch etc whilst other pushes

Just to see if everything turns as it should .

Why replace battery ( what was the issue before ?)

Not seen video but could be a knackered starter motor shorting to earth ...

You could try finding the starter solenoid and bridging the two large cable connections on it with a screwdriver BRIEFLY to see if the starter turns THIS DOES CAUSE SPARKING AND GETS HOT just to see if it is starter related or solenoid issue THIS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND I ACCEPT NO LIABILITY .

320 please ...

Currently hold Silver Rospa ....

And looking into local Iam group for more social side of things

Both work from roadcraft with minor differences in their execution .

Main difference at present is as mentioned

IAMroadsmart as long as you pay your yearly subs your an advanced rider

Rospa.. every three years you must take a retest as well as paying your annual dues to keep your advanced status. . (Better in my opinion )

I undertook no formal training for my Rospa apart from completeing 2 bikesafe courses and the DSA enhanced riders scheme .

Applied for the Rospa Test and achieved Silver .Just recently had my compulsory 3 yr test and achieved Silver again.

Regarding if it makes you safer ... it depends on how you apply it.

Regarding riding with others if your riding with a mixed bag of riders then the risk is higher due to varying styles ,but if for instance riding with a group of similar matched rider styles ( eg advanced group rides) then it reduces the group risk as all working on same principles.

Ok (weather dependant )

Am going for a blast out tomorrow for a few hours from H Cafe

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Mid paced ride but sensible

Looking to leave there 10.30

Look for a red kawasaki zzr1100 with a top box and a poppy on the front .

White flip front helmet

Possibilty of me wearing a fleece with tmbf on the back ( yep still have it lol )

Try