General chat thread... Links, pictures, banter etc

arybvtcw0eolkf · 24-01-2019 10:08am

Well another R1200GS joins my family!.

My son was deciding upon a Ducati Multistrada 950, a Triumph Explorer 800, an Africa Twin or a BMW R1200GS.

It was very close to the Ducati, he'd probably have jumped at that but (and this is two bikes now, maybe three) why do BikeW make it so easy to buy from other dealers!.

Got a great deal, with a full 12 month BMW warranty including EU wide road side assist 2015 R1200GS TE, with BMW hard luggage for a touch over €11k. Its got 17k and they're doing the 20k service (the biggie) before he picks it up.

I'll have photos to follow, probably next week.

I'll have to plan a little summer ride with him, Wales, Scotland or even the Wild Atlantic Way.

I was almost sold on buying the F850GSA, man she's a beaut.

I love my GS and dread the day I have to move it along, but I always said I'd get another (I've never changed one bike for a same, newer model).. Next time I'll look seriously at an F850GSA, so so fvcking nice.

Beta Ray Bill · 24-01-2019 10:36am

Caught this absolute beauty on the new camera (Sena 10c Pro) yesterday

Texting while riding a bike.
Like not texting with the phone in a cradle....
Literally holding the phone with their left hand while driving..

Idiot!

arybvtcw0eolkf · 24-01-2019 10:43am

grahambo wrote: »

Caught this absolute beauty on the new camera (Sena 10c Pro) yesterday

Texting while riding a bike.
Like not texting with the phone in a cradle....
Literally holding the phone with their left hand while driving..

Idiot!

A BMW, and coming from the southside. Sure what do you expect

Btw your breathing makes you sound like a scuba diver :pac: (or a dirty phonecall)

Beta Ray Bill · 24-01-2019 11:38am

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

A BMW, and coming from the southside. Sure what do you expect

Btw your breathing makes you sound like a scuba diver :pac: (or a dirty phonecall)

This has been said to me before. (and other members of my family, we call have it)
Some sort of genetic fault

Also... don't be slagging beamers... they're deadly!

arybvtcw0eolkf · 24-01-2019 11:54am

grahambo wrote: »

This has been said to me before. (and other members of my family, we call have it)

Try holding your breath lol.

Jesus I tried to look at your GSA video and felt like I was suffocating lol.

I'm not mocking, just trying to be constructive but have you tried a different microphone maybe?.. The quality of the clips look excellent.

Beta Ray Bill · 24-01-2019 1:21pm

Paityn Acidic Rattan wrote: »

Try holding your breath lol.

Jesus I tried to look at your GSA video and felt like I was suffocating lol.

I'm not mocking, just trying to be constructive but have you tried a different microphone maybe?.. The quality of the clips look excellent.

:o:o:o

It's not a Mic issue....

Hotblack Desiato · 24-01-2019 2:11pm

D3V!L wrote: »

I'd say the type of person that rides that is looking for a replacement for something else :pac:

I should switch to a Honda 50 so

Sonics2k · 24-01-2019 5:17pm

hmmmm.

Speedo went and died on me yesterday aswell as the odometer/tripmeter. Was driving along and poof, nothing at all. RPM dial still works fine.

I'd guess a cable has gotten lose, but ballsed if I know how to properly check it out.

TallGlass · 24-01-2019 7:41pm

Sonics2k wrote: »

hmmmm.

Speedo went and died on me yesterday aswell as the odometer/tripmeter. Was driving along and poof, nothing at all. RPM dial still works fine.

I'd guess a cable has gotten lose, but ballsed if I know how to properly check it out.

Could be worn on gearbox too, IIRC, you can just buy a new cable and it's a fairly handy job.

zubair · 24-01-2019 11:43pm

My last bikes Speedo would stop working in heavy rain, annoying. The sensor was on the front sprocket and was an easy fix.

TallGlass · 25-01-2019 12:09am

So done some routing around the wiring system, found a blown fuse that controls the ignition, so replaced that one and the dash came back on fully.

So then tried to start it up and it's not doing much in that area either.

There is a weird immobiliser or ex-alarm system still on the bike 'Meta Alarms', never knew it even had an alarm.

Then I routed around that, and noticed the starter circuit cut off relay from the manual, took that off tested with multi-meter, I am not getting an 0 ohms readings but at same time not getting continuity in both directions, so not entirely sure its a problem?

CJhaughey · 25-01-2019 6:03am

Old alarms can cause a lot of hassle, if you aren't using it I would consider getting it removed professionally.

blade1 · 25-01-2019 12:06pm

zubair wrote: »

My last bikes Speedo would stop working in heavy rain, annoying. The sensor was on the front sprocket and was an easy fix.

Aprilia sensors are notoriously troublesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjoC7JbC1S0

TallGlass · 25-01-2019 12:15pm

CJhaughey wrote: »

Old alarms can cause a lot of hassle, if you aren't using it I would consider getting it removed professionally.

I was half thinking of taking it out myself? I am assuming it's just a case of removing carefully the wires one by one and splicing the joints back together.

There was actually a 15amp fuse blown on that system too, then the ex heated grips where butchered off the bike by the looks of things.

I'm plan was to trade it in for a GS from Joe Duffy. Anyone know what price they would give for an 05 FZ6 ? Just ball park, 2k? (FZ6 is a great little bike, but the N version and the mix of motorway I am using now doesn't make for the greatest of experiences and I have very little patients for bike trouble too).

listermint · 25-01-2019 2:49pm

TallGlass wrote: »

I was half thinking of taking it out myself? I am assuming it's just a case of removing carefully the wires one by one and splicing the joints back together.

There was actually a 15amp fuse blown on that system too, then the ex heated grips where butchered off the bike by the looks of things.

I'm plan was to trade it in for a GS from Joe Duffy. Anyone know what price they would give for an 05 FZ6 ? Just ball park, 2k? (FZ6 is a great little bike, but the N version and the mix of motorway I am using now doesn't make for the greatest of experiences and I have very little patients for bike trouble too).

2k ? id say more like 1K tbh

TallGlass · 25-01-2019 6:15pm

Ah ****e. I just like the idea of the warranty with JD. I'll have to think about it. But about 500/600 into it and not sure how much this will cost so might be better keeping it.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 25-01-2019 6:25pm

TallGlass wrote: »

Ah ****e. I just like the idea of the warranty with JD. I'll have to think about it. But about 500/600 into it and not sure how much this will cost so might be better keeping it.

Did you look up models similar to your own on DD or Adverts to see what they are going for privately? Mate of mine paid €1500 for his 2000 FZ6 last year.

TallGlass · 25-01-2019 7:18pm

Addisyn Screeching Sickbed wrote: »

Did you look up models similar to your own on DD or Adverts to see what they are going for privately? Mate of mine paid €1500 for his 2000 FZ6 last year.

I'd say 2500 seems like a ball park figure, with about 600/700 quid put into it.

I wouldn't sell it like it is now nor a half botched job, so I will see how much this costs me to put right, I might end up just keeping it and picking up a GS second hand keep 3/4k spare then for anything think going wrong. Be looking minimum 10k from JD.

I'm gonna remove this alarm system as the first port of call anyway then go from there.

I did notice actually before all this, the hazard lights where tripping out. I just hope I don't end up having to take the entire loom out of the bike!

I don't suppose anyone know of anywhere I could find values for these tests I am performing with the multi-meter?

Example, (colors not exact) to test continuity on diode, put + on black and - on red, continuity should be 0 ohms but I am getting a reading of 0.879 is that okay? I'd have assume a reading of 0, consider there should be no resistance

Hotblack Desiato · 25-01-2019 8:10pm

blade1 wrote: »

Aprilia sensors are notoriously troublesome.

What is it with Italians and electrics...

blade1 · 25-01-2019 8:17pm

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

What is it with Italians and electrics...

I don't know but I for one am willing to forgive them.

TallGlass · 25-01-2019 11:37pm

So.....

About 2 hours later and one alarm removed (neatly) and she is back alive.

I have zero idea why it decided to just kick in the other day. Have it two years and never any hassle at all.

Bike is running but it is still in pieces, just glad its starting again, so when I am not so tired will put her back together.

ZX7R · 26-01-2019 1:00am

I know this has been asked a million times but....
Are the gatso van on the n7 able to catch you on your motorcycle?????

BaronVon · 26-01-2019 1:11am

No, only get front reg plates. If it was on a 2 way road, it could get you going the other way alright.

ZX7R · 26-01-2019 1:52am

infacteh wrote: »

No, only get front reg plates. If it was on a 2 way road, it could get you going the other way alright.

Thank you.
That's good to know got complacent tonight on the way to work ,went a little over the speed limit empty road ect.
I wasn't expecting the van to be out so late.

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 26-01-2019 10:02am

There are cameras both front and rear of the vehicle that is certain, I’ve never heard of anyone on a motorcycle being caught by them.

Gatso van is predominantly a white transit that is Garda issue, I’m unsure as to whether these vans have a front camera or not.

The GoSafe vans that are highly visible are privately operated and do have the camera to the front.

Its 4 years since I met an actual gatso van, that was near newlands cross.

BaronVon · 26-01-2019 12:03pm

All the Garda Gatso's are gone now, since, last year, only GoSafe's left

TallGlass · 26-01-2019 2:03pm

Hopefully this video clears it up.

0.35 seconds in. Cameras only work from back of van.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VOjCsWO8C8

ayux4rj6zql2ph · 26-01-2019 2:38pm

TallGlass wrote: »

Hopefully this video clears it up.

0.35 seconds in. Cameras only work from back of van.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VOjCsWO8C8

They can also catch vehicles moving away from the van, that's an interesting one, i thought it was only as you were moving towards it.

blade1 · 26-01-2019 2:41pm

TallGlass wrote: »

Hopefully this video clears it up.

0.35 seconds in. Cameras only work from back of van.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VOjCsWO8C8

He said they have reduced deaths by 50%
Is he taking credit for all the lives or is total a lot more than 50%?

Emmersonn · 26-01-2019 4:43pm

TallGlass wrote: »

Hopefully this video clears it up.

0.35 seconds in. Cameras only work from back of van.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VOjCsWO8C8

Thank you very much

:D You have just blown another urban myth. Shame on you Tallglass

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