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by fiero
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not starting today
Replies: 16
Views: 1380

Re: not starting today

the issue was with the loosen earth screw to the battery.
after tightening it had no issues in the whole 280Kms drive :D
by fiero
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:39 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Trouble hot starting
Replies: 41
Views: 6392

Re: Trouble hot starting

the issue was with the loosen earth screw to the battery.
after tightening it had no issues in the whole 280Kms drive :D
by fiero
Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Trouble hot starting
Replies: 41
Views: 6392

Re: Trouble hot starting

checked the started terminal no rust on them, rectifier is finned type (sh691-12), grounding is fine. battery earth terminal i felt bit loose and the bike has ytx9-bs yuasa battery. dnt have a multimeter so dint have chance to check the health of the battery, today my dad would take to the dealer to...
by fiero
Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:09 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: fuel light
Replies: 26
Views: 1952

Re: fuel light

Yes eliminate the light/instrument cluster first before replacing the sender unit. Disconnect the connector plug as Watty said and short the two wires together to see if the light comes on. There are some other tests you can do depending on the result. Have a look at section 19 in the Honda worksho...
by fiero
Mon Apr 07, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not starting today
Replies: 16
Views: 1380

Re: not starting today

fiero if you have a multimeter then there is a troubleshooting guide here . (:-}) checked the started terminal no rust on them, rectifier is finned type (sh691-12). battery earth terminal i felt bit loose and the bike has ytx9-bs yuasa battery. dnt have a multimeter so dint have chance to check the...
by fiero
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:44 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Trouble hot starting
Replies: 41
Views: 6392

Re: Trouble hot starting

You have the main engine earth, neg (-) running from the battery and usually bolted onto the speed sensor by the rear CCT. Mine as you can see is bolted on with the rear CCT. http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j476/cybercarl0/VTR1000%20forum/DSCF8239.jpg Then you have the R/R earth which is best t...
by fiero
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:41 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not starting today
Replies: 16
Views: 1380

Re: not starting today

fiero if you have a multimeter then there is a troubleshooting guide here . (:-}) Check that the terminal connections are clean and tight on the battery as they can vibrate loose. If your R/R is like this junk ASAP for a later finned version or even better a MOSFET type. http://f.cl.ly/items/0R2w0m...
by fiero
Wed Apr 02, 2014 5:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's annoyed you today??
Replies: 3330
Views: 244104

Re: What's annoyed you today??

my vtr starts like a charm during cold starts, yesterday on my ride stopped twice for a break first after 14km's and second after 60km's. both this time the bike refused to start, when i hit the start button all the lights (neutral,side stand) went off and came back again, when i again tried nothin...
by fiero
Tue Apr 01, 2014 10:04 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Trouble hot starting
Replies: 41
Views: 6392

Re: Trouble hot starting

would it be possible for anyone to post a pic on the grounding you guys referring ?
am new to VTR :?
by fiero
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:42 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: not starting today
Replies: 16
Views: 1380

Re: not starting today

even am facing a similar issue my vtr starts like a charm during cold starts, yesterday on my ride stopped twice for a break first after 14km's and second after 60km's. both this time the bike refused to start, when i hit the start button all the lights (neutral,side stand) went off and came back ag...
by fiero
Tue Apr 01, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's annoyed you today??
Replies: 3330
Views: 244104

Re: What's annoyed you today??

my vtr starts like a charm during cold starts, yesterday on my ride stopped twice for a break first after 14km's and second after 60km's. both this time the bike refused to start, when i hit the start button all the lights (neutral,side stand) went off and came back again, when i again tried nothing...
by fiero
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:48 pm
Forum: The Workshop Knowledgebase
Topic: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mod)
Replies: 146
Views: 124579

Re: CCT (Cam Chain Tensioner) Fail Safe Mod. (aka Stopper Mo

am sure many would have asked this, but again, after how many km's of total run can a CCT failure be expected ? or is it something which can happen anytime ?
by fiero
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:18 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: fuel light
Replies: 26
Views: 1952

Re: fuel light

Yes eliminate the light/instrument cluster first before replacing the sender unit. Disconnect the connector plug as Watty said and short the two wires together to see if the light comes on. There are some other tests you can do depending on the result. Have a look at section 19 in the Honda worksho...
by fiero
Wed Mar 05, 2014 7:09 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: fuel light
Replies: 26
Views: 1952

Re: fuel light

oki mate let me check this first and move to the sender.
thank you
by fiero
Wed Mar 05, 2014 4:08 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: speedometer/tacho/temp.
Replies: 25
Views: 3348

Re: speedometer/tacho/temp.

i have something like below but in black, is there way to recalibrate the speedo ? as in mine the speedo needle crossing the 180 mark
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