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No idea on the age of the battery, but it wasn't doing so well when I tested it out a moment ago. It's a ytx14. Pre start, the battery was around 12.6v. On running, it would go down, and up slightly. On revving, it could go to around 13 at high rpm but dropped to 10 as I revved it up. Another battery (smaller ytx12) I kept spare wasn't fully charged, but showed a solid 12.4 pre start. On running, it idled around 12.4/5. Revving took it up, climbing to 14v at 4k. Released throttle and it was at 12.6v. On start, the load didn't stress it below 11. That tells me that the old battery is kaput. What do you think?

Just checked it over quickly - the battery is low, the charging system isn't giving anywhere NEAR enough juice, and I can feel it struggling at low rpm now, with an engine light on. Here we k'in go... Where to start.

I couldn't deal with all the hassle of dealing with people. I used to sell on eBay and the amount of hassle, and how terrible the system is. These days, customers can complain about nothing and get everything for free. I'm quite happy sitting down and coding away. The 30a relays are here, my new grips arrived (with a thermostat control), my USB sockets, and just need a few connectors, crimping tool, and decent tape. Just had a "yellow warning" from the MET office for Sunday. Yellow showers all round, this weekend.

Hi all, again Hoping to get a little light shed on this from some experts, before I start attacking the problem - as I'm likely to overlook something relatively simple. I have my fuel injected Triumph Sprint 955i that has been running OK. But, lately has had some issues with the idle bogging down for no obvious reason. It had a 10156 fuel map on it for a long time, and the idle was fine until the other day when it stalled on clutch-in (I was slowing down). I noticed how the idle was bogging around 800-1100, so kept some throttle on constantly to avoid another stall. On Saturday, I then changed to the 10152 fuel map for the speed triple and that has really smoothed everything out a lot. But, the idle still has problems. Sometimes it is idling absolutely fine, even after ragging around, but then out of the blue it goes dangerously low. I'll take a stab in the dark and guess oxygen sensor possibly? Cheers guys.

I have done a bit of reading up and watched several videos on the MOD 1 and 2 tests, baring in mind I passed my full test in 2006, and things were very different then. Some might say that the test was far, far easier back then. And I would agree. It was hard enough back then, but now it seems utterly stupid. Yes, you do get some experience from it, and you hone some skills for handling the vehicle. But, you get zero tolerance for seemingly very minor mistakes - if they can be called 'mistakes'. This makes me wonder if the test passes are dependant on "targets", or keeping pass / fail figures within a zone. Or are they trying to cull the biker population for the future? I don't get it. If your riding was as good as you say it was, then why are you giving up? You're not old, you're plenty experienced on the road as you are, and you've got many, many years of future fun on 2 wheels ahead of you. It seems like a waste of money, but you won't regret it when you have that pass certificate in your hand, and you're planning what bike to buy. Think of it as an early Christmas present. If you pass then you can buy yourself a bike that will make you grin like a nutter, every inch of the mile. I am 32, I nearly gave up after 2 fails, nearly ran out of money. And here I am, refusing to drive a car because I hate being in a cage. No matter what the weather - I'm going out on 2 wheels.

I failed my first one (going back 12 years) when a car shot round the corner and had to brake and wait while I finished the turn. I don't know what it's like now, but we had to go on the public roads to do all that shizz. Basically, he got me on 'causing an obstruction', or something. The examiner picked the worst road to do it, because there was no way to possibly predict that some nutter would come hounding from round the corner. Anyway, why are you worrying about putting your foot down? You need to be in full control of the bike. Let off the clutch slowly, keep your eyes fixed on where you want the bike to go, rotate the bars, and sit relaxed as possible while the bike does the work. Easy peasy. I don't like seeing bikers dangling their feet everywhere. If something snags your foot then you could end up in a bit of bother.

Oh, dear. I wonder how they go about making them. The circuit looks very simple. So my plan is to make my own version, with some adaptations. Hopefully with being a software dev, I might have enough of a logical brain to construct something worth producing a lot of to sell online. Knowing my luck, a load would come back complaining of blown fuses, faulty relays, burning bikes, and such. But, I'm happy to give it a go

Cheers! Exactly the sort of circuit I need. I already have fused relays on the way, but I have the rest of the bits to make something almost identical. I'll copy this one

Balls... I got the wrong grips. Yep. They off the old triumph with a single cable for throttle. Guess how many mine has? Ordered another set, brand new this time, for my bike. If anyone wants some old hats grips off a triumph sprint from pre 2003, let me know. I'm not bothering to chop them to bits to get the goods out. Maybe I'll test them on the spare battery later. When it all turns up, I'm going to construct a box to contain a relay, a 15a fuse to the relay, and a few more fuses for the other instruments. I need the grips, a camera (for insurance), and a phone charger (just in case). It'll be a busy day when I eventually get all the bits in. Need to find who sells automotive relays.

Massive increase, but to be honest I am not too bothered about mine. I would like that kind of increase, but it's not a good investment on my cheap commuter. All I care about is, does it work? I need to go to work on it. I had a play around with the program to change a few settings, and my good God was the map I produced a load of crap. I tried a few different maps, reset the TPS, and really faffed about just to learn. It turns out that 10152 is the best map by far for mine. As long as it runs. It's so much smoother and doesn't try to die when you let the clutch in, by dropping under 800rpm. Its an 03 sprint rs used for commuting so no worry about getting it on a dyno. Maybe even I fetch something better... Hmm, maybe a Kwak zzr 1400?

The deed is done. I did my best with cleaning those pistons. Proper crudded up. Not got seals yet, so only have replaced the pads and cleaned it up. I'll get around to it. Feels a bit hesitant, but they work... Cheers for all the info, guys

I'll dump another fuse between the battery and the relay, just to be safe. Hopefully won't rain too much tomorrow when I get round to doing this shizzle.

So, I'm going to get this done tomorrow (weather permitting) and I have a novice plan. I am going to track down a 30a relay (which should still have on an old loom somewhere). So this is the plan... Am I on the right tracks?

By the way... I'm also going to try a triple map... 10154... What's the worst that can happen? 10154: The one I have (10156): EDIT: I decided to go a bit mental with it and make a few "tunings" 10156.

I know that each country has their own traditions, so the car in the canal might just be their way of celebrating the 100,000th mile. I'll be looking it up (Groningen) in a bit. Thanks for that info . I am guessing that the cost of living is going to be a bit on the tricky side, but software developers shouldn't struggle too much -no more than working in this country. This country has gone to bits.

If you're a software developer then The Netherlands is the place! My youngest son who's a front end developer has lived in Groningen for 4 years.....he just got head hunted by another big outfit there and starts with them next month. A few months ago he turned down a gig with IBM! Netherlands looks like a good idea. Probably a really good place for long rides, too. I'd definitely want to go somewhere with a lot of nice countryside. Sounds like your son has landed on his feet. Do you know what kind of software he works on? **googling jobs abroad**

Cheers, dude I'll do it this weekend. Bleeding thing cut out this morning as I got round the corner. Colder morning than usual, though. The idle was a little bit on the low side. Soon sorted itself out after 30 miles up the m5 It's going to keep happening now that it's getting colder and colder unless I sort it. New pads and heated grips to do this weekend.

I am aware of the procedure involved and have done a little bit of reading on it, but... I am going to try out another fuel map on my Sprint RS (2003) just to see if it behaves any better. It is fine for me, but I have a blue-flame can with no baffles, it pops like a firework factory, and I do like it. BUT, I think I need to get the fuelling right. It sounds like fireworks going off when I decelerate... It's cool, but not for pedestrians... or cyclists I found another map so I'm going to load it on later, if I have time. Do I absolutely have to do this reset procedure? It literally involves me leaving the bike running from cold to hot for about 20 minutes (or so some say). The time varies from 8 minutes, to 10, 12, 15, 18, 20. Can't get a straight answer on Google. This might annoy people and its not like me to annoy people

I'm seriously considering the move... But where to? As a software developer, I want to find some work, but no idea about visas, culture, languages. Only one way to find out, and that is to do it. Never want to come back to the UK, ever. Somewhere cold would be nice . I can't stand the muggy summers in the UK - I'd rather be on an iceberg, in which case I will consult some eskimo people. It's really interesting to hear other people's stories about moving abroad, what they did, and about fitting in. Apparently, lots of UK citizens are seriously considering moving to Canada, following the Brexit cuffuffle.

Have any of you guys ever decided to make the big move? As in, totally uproot from the UK with new work, new life-style, everything new. Where did you go? What made you decide to do it, or did you have to do it for any reason? Did you have to learn other languages first? Did it work out? I'm just curious

I used to work in Aztec West. You don't, by chance go up the A4174 every morning? Look out for the yellow Triumph. The traffic used to be hell up there, anyway. When I started in Bristol, about 3 years ago, I had a company car and it used to take me a good hour (minimum) to do the 7 miles back to Mangotsfield. When there was a crash, you might as well forget going home. I use the bike every single day now - only now I go to Cheltenham (40-50 miles each way), and still takes me about the same time as Aztec West to Staple Hill / Mangotsfield.

http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/m5-lane-remains-closed-two-490593 This one has had countless reports on it, but the incident unfolded around 2:30pm on Saturday the 16th - just gone. Lorry travelling south-bound is said to have a tyre 'blew', resulting in the vehicle manoeuvring across all three lanes, through the barriers, and fatally injuring all three occupants of the first colliding vehicle (flattened it), and the second killing the father of the two children in the back, and critically injuring the mother. The second vehicle was overturned and caught fire, but fortunately people were on scene helping the victims. The entire incident was extremely violent and horrifying for all involved, especially the children. The investigation into the crash in still being investigated, resulting in a lane closure along the stretch of the M5, between J16 and J14. I just rode past it and it was just horrible. The fact that a tyre blew could have been the cause of this is extremely worrying. Effectively, someone would be potentially subject to causing death, and by lack of correct maintenance. 99% of crashes are avoidable, but for the two vehicles that collided - they were probably in the 1%. You have to keep your wits about you, expect the unexpected, and stay safe. That's the 5th fatality on this stretch in a week.

Was just thinking that a relay might be better option. These are the grips: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-triumph-sprint-st-955i-heated-grips-/232461713037?hash=item361fcc3e8d:g:5IEAAOSwcrxZdiAW And I have an electrical diagram... I wonder if there is a "heated handlebar grip connection" on my bike... On page 404/405, item 55 . I'll just go check... http://www.nirvana-motorcycles.com/Triumph%20Sprint%20ST%20RS%20955%20Service%20Manual%201999.pdf Just checked and fragged if I know where it is. Just got oil and dirt on me hands now, and I'm in the office. I'll have a look tomorrow when I get the toolkit out. At this rate, its looking like I need to go for a relay.

Because I ride this Triumph every day, around 100 miles. It's been getting pretty cold lately, so I wanted to buy some. Somebody has some second hand ones on ebay, came off another RS model... They wired them onto the battery, by the looks of the wiring. I had some before, about 10 years ago on my GPZ500, but used to keep forgetting to turn them off . Is there any reason why I can't just shove the wires into the fuse box, or into the ignition?