GKM92 Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Got a problem with my bike!Whenever I turn the handlebars to the right it completly cuts out! Electrics, engine, everything.Any suggestions?Is this something I could possibly fix at home? (Bare in mind i've never fixed anything on a bike before?!)The only bike place in my town can't pick it up until next week but I need it to get to work Quote
Stu Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 sounds like you have a loose main connection to the ignition side of things I would strip it down and take a peek follow the wiring from the ignition and clocks area and check all connections and pull them apart and give them a good clean Quote
Tango Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Yeah....sounds like the wiring is getting pulled when you turn the bars.....or an exposed wire is touching the frame or the like. As Stu says....check all the wiring and plugs around the headstock...and particularly the wiring coming from the ignition switch..... Quote
GKM92 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Okay I will try and have a look thanks! I'm not too good at things like this though Quote
GKM92 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Well I found out which wire it is! It is the ignitionNo idea how to fix it though... Hopefully my dad will be able to help when he gets home.http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m273/Gina__2006/image-34.jpg Quote
Tango Posted October 14, 2013 Posted October 14, 2013 Good work Gina......hopefully your dad can fix it. If not let us know......depends where in Hertfordshire you are.....but if I'm around there I'll take a look..... Quote
GKM92 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Well, we've kind of just bodged it for now. Bit dodgy and easily stealable.. But to be honest I don't care. So done with this bike!Yanked out the broken wire, stripped it back and attached a switch to it. Put a plastic bag over it so rain doesn't get in. It'l do for now.http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m273/Gina__2006/image-35.jpghttp://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m273/Gina__2006/image-36.jpg Quote
GKM92 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Posted October 14, 2013 Quality bodge! Fits in with the rest of the bike! This thing is only in one piece thanks to cable ties!! Thats what I get for buying a £300 bike.. Quote
Lumor_uk Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 £300? give me a buzz when you want to sell Quote
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