a problem with my CBR

**ChiangMai noon** · 30-08-2006, 11:00 AM

Not within walking distance.
Don't have the tools to take the seat off anyway.
I'm begining to regret that.

**ChiangMai noon** · 30-08-2006, 11:01 AM

I could get into town and take one of my rental bikes, but I'm sure my wife would charge me for it.

**mrsquirrel** · 30-08-2006, 11:09 AM

Just looking at flights now.

Where am I going to fly from?

What airport?

**ChiangMai noon** · 30-08-2006, 11:11 AM

I dunno.
when are you planning on coming?

**mrsquirrel** · 30-08-2006, 11:12 AM

I am looking at the 1st october or 2nd for two or three days. MOnday to Wednesday/thursday.

**ChiangMai noon** · 30-08-2006, 11:14 AM

goodo, i don't work monday, tuesday.
Nor does benbaa.
Met Peace blondie this weekend, he's back in Chiangmai.

BTW, I just been running up and down my road trying to bump the bastard, but it's not having it and I have no more energy.

**mrsquirrel** · 30-08-2006, 11:14 AM

I think the train would be better

No fucking about with baggage either.

Or airports

or terrorists

**mrsquirrel** · 30-08-2006, 11:18 AM

Any idea how to book the train?

Should I book a return ticket just to be on the safe side?

**ChiangMai noon** · 30-08-2006, 11:18 AM

at least 13 hours though as compared with 1.
not an enormous price difference either.

**ChiangMai noon** · 30-08-2006, 11:20 AM

Any idea how to book the train?

If you're going from Bangkok, just go to the train station and buy one.
probably no need to buy a return, should be able to get one up here very easily at this time of year.

**mrsquirrel** · 30-08-2006, 11:27 AM

I know. However. I would have to put a bag of boots jacket and helmet into the hold. and retrieve them.

If it flies from the new airport it;s a shite to get to even though it is closer. The missus couldn't find her way back so I would have to leave her at the airport for four days waiting.

I am also a bit scared of planes and I am even more scared of Air Asia and it's quick turn around on the planes.

**Bung** · 30-08-2006, 10:40 PM

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

Don't have the tools to take the seat off anyway.

Oh dear.

**machangezi** · 30-08-2006, 10:53 PM

A new earth cable should solve your problem mate.

**ChiangMai noon** · 31-08-2006, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Bung

Quote:
Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon
Don't have the tools to take the seat off anyway.

Oh dear.

yes, i just bought my first screwdriver in thailand.

**friscofrankie** · 31-08-2006, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by Macha

A new earth cable should solve your problem mate.

There ya go! best advice so far, I'd replace both Pos and neg cables, should be 10 GA wire, I think. In my (many) years of experience, when you have chronic electrical problems suck as you have described replacing the cables seems to be a foregone conclusion. Don't "inspect" the fuckers. Fuckin' change 'em. Charge up the battery, see if things don't work a bit better. This has been a three day adventure; why the fuck haven't you took the battery out and have it recharged by now is beyond me!
Must be a Welsh thing...

**dirtydog** · 31-08-2006, 02:12 AM

I think turning the lights off when you arrive back home pissed out of your head would help on saving the battery, just a thought

although I have to admit waking up some mornings when my bike had run out of petrol due to not turning it off

**Eliminator** · 31-08-2006, 07:56 AM

I never let a bike run all night after getting pissed but have done the old "forgot to put my feet down" thing.

It was really funny when I saw a Thai cop do it 3 times before he got onto the main road home.

**Bung** · 31-08-2006, 08:19 AM

The best one I have done is get pissed at a pub and jump onto my Z900 parked right outside the front door at closing time and be a hero and kick start it.

My foot slipped off the kick starter and it flew right up into my jeans (must have had flares on) Of course with the movement and having my leg now trapped, I over balanced and fell over, powerless to do anything about it right in front of about 50 people...

**Mhz** · 31-08-2006, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

I have recently replaced my battery for the third time in less than a year.

I told the mechanic to check the alternator/regulator, actually watched him doing it and he claimed there was no problem.
Bike running beautifully for a couple of weeks, then yesterday, out of the blue, wouldn't start.
same problem I'd had previously.

Very annoyed about this, I'm mechanically too stupid to own a bike.

Anyone got any ideas what the root cause could be?

I think your bike aint charging the battery.I forgot the name of that part that charges the battery as the bike is ON and running.Therefore the battery gets discharged after some time.

**Bung** · 31-08-2006, 02:37 PM

You could always sell it if you can't fix it.

**machangezi** · 31-08-2006, 04:37 PM

Rigger I know a lil bit about bikes!

Have a looksie.

**mrsquirrel** · 31-08-2006, 05:13 PM

ZX9

C2

**machangezi** · 31-08-2006, 05:30 PM

Love ya Mrs. Q.

Ya know a lot mate.

**ChiangMai noon** · 31-08-2006, 05:31 PM

you can call me now.

**machangezi** · 31-08-2006, 05:44 PM

We spoke, didn't we?

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