The fuckin thing let me down again. It got a ride in the "Motow" van today, the fuckin' thing. No warning, not a splutter, nothing, just cruising along, then nothing, had power just no motor. Little yellow engine light came on. Fuel pump starts up when the ignition is turned on. the stupid fuckin thing turns over but no way in hell it was gunna fire. One smart arsed fuck wit pulled up just to give me every harley joke ever invented. I checked all fuses, every lead and fitting that was visible, as a mechanic i make a top cook. My beautiful wife came to my rescue with a couple of pies and a drink whilst i sat in sun waiting on Michael from "Motow", champion bloke,he took the bike to "THE" stealer in Broadmedow. Of cause in my darling wifes eyes, it's all my fault. The bike is the 1st brand new vehicle we've ever owned, and it's cost us a shit load of fuckin cash to keep it going. {her words, not mine} but she does raise a good point. I'm drinkin beer, sittin in the shed. And i came up with "FUCK IT", i'll worry about it on Monday when i ring "THE" stealer
Shitty news, hope it's a minor issue. I reckon these newer bikes from the factory are a bit dodggy (this comment will get shit canned), reckon HD still haven't sorted how to make decent electronics yet. My good old EVO hasn't missed a beat in 14 years.
Hey FBM,
Just saw ya post. Fugg mate, not good.
Tried to ring ya mobile but went to message bank.
Did ya mobile chuck it in also? bad joke - sorry
Hope it aint to costly any repair work.
Bit of luck it will be sumfing simple
Farkin beautiful Baloffski, might get you to lift it up high onto something and we'll just drop it, see how it likes that, It's 4yr old this June, it's been on Trailers, Utes, and now in a Van. I don't like that it likes to ride on/in things. I must say though, i was told before i bought the fuckin thing they're like blue dogs and love the backs of utes. I just ordered a bike trailer today, how fucked is that, now i gotta take my missus with me on every ride, she'll be in the car with the trailer just in case i don't get back from my ride, that is of cause if the thing gets going again. I'll just wait around and see what they say tomorow. I'll keep you posted
Hey Mick,
Sorry to here about the bike stopping.. my two bobs worth im sure you will get plenty of them... same thing happened to me..
pulled my hair out with every connection, found a sliver of metal in the fuse block that used to bounce around and then short out a fuse.
must of scrapped off one of those blade fuses. hope it helps
mine did the same a day after I got it back from a workshop, had done 20-30kms... turned out that the fuel hose had not been connected to tank properly. A bump must have been enough to not dislodge the connector but enough to stop fuel flow
Sorry to hear that FBM, everything has got it's problems, nothing is perfect.
Thanks for all the advice fellas, i've taken it all on board. The bike is down at "THE" stealers, i rang them today, and because it "wasn't booked in" they will have to wait to fit it in. Feasable i s'pose. If i had trailer i'd go and pick it up, i know it loves a ride on a trailer, fuck knows it's had a few. Thanks again guys. I'll keep you posted
Well, alls i can say to my beloved Fatty is "I'm sorry old young mate". You see as it turns out, the problem was with the owner, trying to cut corners, you know save a few bucks. I purchased a Ridemax fuel thing (conciderably cheaper than the GOOD ones) as i had changed the pipes and breather. Well, as the old saying goes, you only get what you pay for. I rang the mob that has the bike at the moment, he told me as soon as they removed the r/max, the bike fired up no problem. I've asked them to fit a Screamy Eagle R/tune thingy, {which is what i should've gone with in the 1st place.} See, you don't get anywhere trying to be 'ol Scrooge McDuck aye. So, fatty, i'm sorry i called you a ball sack, it was just the heat of the moment/day. Thanks to all who gave advice though, it was appreciated, but Krash Kinkade, man, beer is perfect, it's perfect on a hot day, cold day, after work, after sex, during sex{can say i've ever done that one, but i'm sure it would be perfect}. Thanks fellas.
