Old-codger

As above and have you got a kill/run switch set right? side stand switch?

Has it got a side stand cut out switch? it could be playing up or if you are starting the bike with the sidestand down and then put it into gear the bike will cut out as a safety feature.

When I read that the first time I thought you had rolled in shit 3 times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant see how you can blame the retriever at all just look at those eyes.

The NW200 is live on the BBC iplayer practically all day for the lovers of road racing and also Quest are showing the Moto GP sprint race live at 3pm from Le Mans, France

Sorry its short notice but anyone interested in road racing coverage of the NW200 is available on the BBC iplayer Northern Ireland. It is on live now thursday night and It will be live on Saturday practically all day. And you can also catch up at your leisure if you cannot watch it live.

Welcome to the forum Mark, is it cutting out after constant speed at 60 ? if so it sounds like fuel starvation. Does it start straight up once you have coasted to a stop. Is the breather hole in the tank cap blocked or crap blocking the tank or in line filter if it has one. Or it could be the float is set to low. Is there a kink in the fuel pipe restricting flow.

Take no notice of them, as long as your son feels safe and holds on I see no harm in it. As long as your son can sit on the seat and has his feet firmly on the pegs it is not a problem. As others have said think about a headset so you two can enjoy whats going on around you.

Was this a private sale or from a shop, if the latter take it back and tell them its not fit for purpose. If private it gets tricky. If it was running perfect before the fill up everything points to either duff fuel or washing all the crap into the carbs when filling up. Are you positive that there is no derv in the tank, Drain the tank completely and clean all the filters and carbs. Have you drained any oil off to see if there is any metal particles in it. When it is running it does sound very clanky if that's a word but diesel can do that.

Tell her not to beat herself up over it, we have all done it just get out there and enjoy the new found freedom.

Just a heads up to anyone that likes Road racing that on BBC1 at 10.40pm tonight ( Thursday 10th April) there is a documentary about riders preparing for the NW200 and why they take part in the sport. Or catch it on I player later.

Take it easy Fozzie nothing is worth buggering your health up for, as rennie suggested listen to your mrs and try to chill.

Good luck as a swinger @Davidtav, it has it's benifits and draw backs. Well this thread has taken a turn I wasnt expecting, its suddenly gone to the top of my watch list. Who knew mucking about in boats could be such fun, I blame it all on Howards Way. ( one for the youngsters to look up )

Sorry to read about your troubles, I would be checking the area out for cctv covering the site or roads around the area. Then asking to view that footage. If they know a black van removed them they obviously know what day it was. Try to narrow down the time line, Keep asking questions and pester them all the while and ask other residents what they saw or heard. Ask the management of the flats who were given access to your flat and at what time and date and for what reason. Your landlord had a duty of care to look after your property and should have given you notice if he was going to dispose of any of it. Good luck I hope you get the bikes back.

Congratulations onwards and upwards get them tests passed in time for the summer.

Hi Bill welcome to the forum, The S A stands for Sturmey Archer who most people will know from the gears on old pushbikes but many years ago they also made engines and gearboxes for motorcycles.