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by RAINMAKER
Wed Aug 23, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: The Return
Replies: 14
Views: 5251

Re: The Return

No tasells, don't want to make you jealous.
Well it's a twin, but not a honda.
by RAINMAKER
Tue Aug 22, 2023 5:48 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: The Return
Replies: 14
Views: 5251

Re: The Return

Thanks, pretty well really. Had a stroke and carotid endarterectomy where they remove clots from carotid artery. But all is good. Bit fatter now. Still good looking 😉 best of all new bike coming next week.
Paul
by RAINMAKER
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: The Return
Replies: 14
Views: 5251

The Return

Well, hello to old friends and new. After my failed attempts to get the yamaha xjr 1300 running i had to let it go. Now I'm officially an old fart (retired) have the time to get back on two wheels and join in on a few runs etc. I shall look forward to meeting everyone again Best wishes to all Paul
by RAINMAKER
Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:38 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: no start, solonoid just clicks
Replies: 16
Views: 1893

Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

Engine rotates and brand new battery and fully charged too. Multi meter no use if I don't know how to use it. Old one really only shows if live wire. And circuit continuity so should be OK to start with. 🤔
by RAINMAKER
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:07 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: no start, solonoid just clicks
Replies: 16
Views: 1893

Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

So I have a basic continuity meter, so wiil check anything I can get at. Stupid question but should I disconnect the battery first. And should ignition be on? Can't see how it could be ignition though cos power gets to solonoid. Ie clicking.
by RAINMAKER
Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:45 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: no start, solonoid just clicks
Replies: 16
Views: 1893

Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

so.....new solonoid, new starter and now new battery..................still get click from starter solonid but nothing happens. lights horn ok
what next ??????
by RAINMAKER
Sat Jan 29, 2022 8:56 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: no start, solonoid just clicks
Replies: 16
Views: 1893

Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

That's so funny..

But true
by RAINMAKER
Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:38 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: no start, solonoid just clicks
Replies: 16
Views: 1893

Re: no start, solonoid just clicks

battery quite new and shows full charge................worth a try though.....thanks
by RAINMAKER
Fri Jan 28, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: no start, solonoid just clicks
Replies: 16
Views: 1893

no start, solonoid just clicks

Long time since last on here. but need some help. Have 2001 xjr 1300 which was knocked over in car park, been difficult to start ever since. So ignition on, press starter and just get loud click from starter solonoid. replaced that but made no difference, replaced starter motor with new one. still j...
by RAINMAKER
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy birthday Pete L
Replies: 18
Views: 2134

Re: Happy birthday Pete L

well.....another year older..................one less to go :thumbdown:
by RAINMAKER
Thu Dec 17, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Michelin Pilot 4
Replies: 7
Views: 1550

Re: Michelin Pilot 4

I have PR4 GT front and rear, lasts quite well, front scolops a bit, 5000 on front and 4000 on rear.lot of life left in them. Ok in dry, Ok in wet dont think as good as all the hype....and they follow groves in the road. very sensitve to pressure. tend to run 36 f and 38 - 40 rear. Bit expensive whe...
by RAINMAKER
Tue Aug 04, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: SP 2 thoughts and opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 1540

Re: SP 2 thoughts and opinions

Thanks.............pretty much what I thought. But it is just a nice weather toy for me, and well looks incredible. It will be my last ever bike so why not.........................now just have to tell my wife :Argue 1:
by RAINMAKER
Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:41 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: SP 2 thoughts and opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 1540

SP 2 thoughts and opinions

Can anyone who has, or has had a SP2 tell me what they are like. good and bad, just cant stop looking at them and wondering if its time for a new toy?
by RAINMAKER
Sat Jul 11, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Covid 19 virus
Replies: 265
Views: 43871

Re: Covid 19 virus

Had a few days last monthwhen I felt sh1t...................had covid antibody test last week and have antibodies................so yes--Ive had covid 19,
whey hey.......................wuhan
by RAINMAKER
Mon Apr 13, 2020 7:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Covid 19 virus
Replies: 265
Views: 43871

Re: Covid 19 virus

PS wife made me sell the Harley.....................