foiled the RAC man today just......... the epilogue

[KeithZ1R]

Took a ride out to Rivvy Barn today it were pretty dull so I set of in search of some sun found it out over Hade Edge in Kirklees stopped to take these





Decided to press on and maybe try a jollie over the Snake Pass and back home. press button nothing Hmm but I charged the battery last night So A rumage under seat for kick start and we are off again turn on headlights....missfire F*** classic rectifier fail , shit 40 miles from home will the battery last off we go and hope get ten miles from home and applying brakes causes it to cut out Bollox stop and disconnect all brake light switches oil switch and neutral light indicator fuel gauge and completely feckin useless ammeter connections and set of again 2 miles to go and she goes on to two pots, it finally gave up the ghost at the end of the street so I only had to push it 20 yards slung it in the garage where it can stay till I come back of me hols and theres another chapter in the 30 year old bike riding saga over anyway heres a slide show from the barn some interesting stuff appearing after winter



http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm27 ... =slideshow

[Taffus]

Sorry it failed but love the "pragmatic" solution, we used to call it "BDR" (battle damage repair) when I was in the mob.
Great to so the bike ridden not driven............

[andyb1962]

geniuos roadside solution keith. a 20 yard push aint too bad.
Hopefully a rectifier and your up and running.
great photos though

[KeithZ1R]

So for those that may be interested you may want to log this one for future reference ....... Black wire corrosion on the regulator ground.....replace the wire and fitted new connectors and hey presto 90 quid saved ....soooo more money to spend in my favourite railway siding pub

[Padders]

Nice one we all love a happy (cheap) ending