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[dollywobbler]

DO IT! My XM has been boringly reliable.

[Jerzy Woking]

Busy day today. My1997 CBR600-it stopped  dead at a junction a couple of weeks ago. It would restart, run for a few seconds, then stop. Choke out made it run for a few more then nothing. Couldn't get it to run any more. General consensus is the fuel pump has stopped working (common fault apparently). So new fuel pump purchased and fitted. Although the motor spins lovely there is not a sign of it firing-nothing. Not a single cough or splutter. Odd, so back to the drawing board on that one, although it has to be a fuel issue? Could the replacement pump (which is new) be duff? Bike stuffed back in the garage for now.

 

I then fitted a choke cable (at last) to the 1999 SV650 (seeing as it has become my commuter until the CBR is sorted out) as the one on there is rusted up. Already replaced the throttle cables because they to had stiffened up because of rust. I should have remembered it's a pig of a job to get to the cables, but all done. It has also been having charging issues, in that it would run the battery flat after 25 miles or so, which meant it had to be bump started if I stopped anywhere. I fitted a new battery and a reg/rec but it made no difference, so dumped it at work for the last few weeks. Rode it home on Thursday because I had to sort it. Started immediately this morning, and it seems to have fixed itself-charging well according to my multimeter. Its a lovely bike too-very smooth for a v-twin and sounds lovely.

 

Don't know what's wrong with the Mercedes-I could leave it for three weeks and it would start OK. On Friday I checked the fuses, and replaced the one for the heater fan, although I knew it would n]blow as soon as I switched the motor on-it did. Now the battery won't hold a charge overnight-I can see that anything is on, and checked the boot light is off when the boot closes. God knows why it won't hold a charge-been fine for the last year. Had to give up as it's pissing down and I don't have the car in the garage.

 

And finally I seem to have bought a low mileage Saab 9-5 too.......been a busy day so far.

[twosmoke300]

Kill switch full of water on the Cbr ?

[Jerzy Woking]

Kill switch full of water on the Cbr ?

 Nope-not been ridden in the wet for several days before it stopped (amazingly!), or even parked outside.

[R9UKE]

Ropey XM Estate you say? Is it derv, and have you ever fancied a ZX Volcane TD? In Excellent* condition

If there wasn't the sea in between myself and most members I'd have roffled it by now. I'd love a ZX but I wouldn't let anyone do a trip of any kind for this particular car.

 

Slight coolant leak, power steering has gone very hard but the suspension is fine (what's up here?), front wipers have recently packed in and it'll need a tickle at the rear sills and maybe even the engine cradle as it doesn't look too clever. Tbh it'll probably end up a breaker.

 

[hairnet]

Busy day today. My1997 CBR600-it stopped  dead at a junction a couple of weeks ago. It would restart, run for a few seconds, then stop. Choke out made it run for a few more then nothing. Couldn't get it to run any more. General consensus is the fuel pump has stopped working (common fault apparently). So new fuel pump purchased and fitted. Although the motor spins lovely there is not a sign of it firing-nothing. Not a single cough or splutter. Odd, so back to the drawing board on that one, although it has to be a fuel issue? Could the replacement pump (which is new) be duff? Bike stuffed back in the garage for now.

 

tl dr

reg rec 100% - had cb 400 do that on holme moss - exactly how you described run for 60 secs - die (repeat for 3 miles)

 

even more common fault than fuel pump

 

do not buy another honda one

 

wemoto electrex one

[hairnet]

Glasgow to Milton keynes is 9 1/2 inch on my map, half way is Preston? Although I claim that is unfair as I have to get though Manchester and Birmingham to get there and you will get a lovely run though the Lakes!

is a flight to luton and round the corner

 

or m1 to leeds a1 to a69

[Bear]

If there wasn't the sea in between myself and most members I'd have roffled it by now. I'd love a ZX but I wouldn't let anyone do a trip of any kind for this particular car.

 

Slight coolant leak, power steering has gone very hard but the suspension is fine (what's up here?)

 

It's a relatively conventional rack, mechanical failure, top bearings, anything really. Could also be FDV issue.

[D Spares & Tyres]

Aren't there some versions of these that have some fancy steering set up with a rack that is your worst nightmare to change?

 

Or have I just absorbed too much pub talk?

[spike60]

The Merc 300se I retrieved from loitering at a pig farm passed a test of sorts yesterday when it did the 120 mile return trip to my son's house without trouble. Not a wild road trip perhaps but quietly pleasing after the car laid unused since 2008 until I got it in October, quite a pleasant thing to pass the miles in as well. A turd that still needs a little polish, we seem to be getting there with it.

[Bear]

Aren't there some versions of these that have some fancy steering set up with a rack that is your worst nightmare to change?

 

Or have I just absorbed too much pub talk?

 

LHD models had optional DIRAVI. If that's a DIRAVI XM estate needing attention, I'm in.

[Bear]

Me in my natural environment.

 

 

Snapped by Keith, who is probably the next in line to end up with a CX after contact with Andrew's magical gold pallas.

[jonathan_dyane]

It's a relatively conventional rack, mechanical failure, top bearings, anything really. Could also be FDV issue.

It may not have an FDV as a series 2 car; if it has anti sink it won't have an FDV.

[Inspector Morose]

Me in my natural environment.

 

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Snapped by Keith, who is probably the next in line to end up with a CX after contact with Andrew's magical gold pallas.

Good to see the hydro kinetic brain control system works on the passenger seat as well!

[Bear]

It may not have an FDV as a series 2 car; if it has anti sink it won't have an FDV.

 

 

Yeah, but I don't know how old it is from the picture, so cover the bases. Last time someone said "Oh, it can't have an FDV, it's an SII" to me, they almost ended up with a Fart Distribution Valve, because it was a sinker.

[Matt]

 

But now I've realised that it's disabled class tax so now I'll have to fill another form before I can drive it... Not like I've owned it for two months or anything.

 

 

(It's for this in case you missed it)

 

 

I've just bought another small Suzuki for not much money. It's silver (mostly).
 


 
 
It's sat for three years, hadn't been started in a few months but fired right up with a new battery and the brakes aren't stuck. WCPGW etc.
Also GLS spec, central locking, electric windows and electric mirrors but no power steering. That's a bit mean is it not?
 
Fan puns encouraged.

[Junkman]

This is still done easiest at your local post office.

I had to do the same when I HAZ BROUGHT my 405, it took three minutes, the confirmation of the direct debit was in my email inbox ten minutes later,

the updated V5C arrived after the usual week-and-a-half.

[Matt]

This is still done easiest at your local post office.

I had to do the same when I HAZ BROUGHT my 405, it took three minutes, the confirmation of the direct debit was in my email inbox ten minutes later,

the updated V5C arrived after the usual week-and-a-half.

 

Do I need any other documents? Doovla website seems to suggest that I need to apply with an MOT certificate which I don't have.

 

 

 

You must apply with:

MOT, public service vehicle or goods vehicle test certificate or exemptions (V112/V112G)

https://www.gov.uk/change-vehicle-details-registration-certificate/what-evidence-to-give

[Richard]

I thought they had done away with MOT certificates years ago.

[derskine]

You don't need any documentation minus the V5, they just check it online now.

I changed the Cortina's tax class from light goods to historic about a year ago and had no issues just walking into the post office with the V5.

[oldcars]

 

But now I've realised that it's disabled class tax so now I'll have to fill another form before I can drive it... Not like I've owned it for two months or anything.

 

 

(It's for this in case you missed it)

Big fan of this.................

[Matt]

FUCK EVERYTHING.

 

Loaded a bunch of tools into the blue Swift so I could go fettle the silver one and what happens? The blue one shits it's other brake calliper. Presumably the same fault as the other one in the summer; corroded tae fook piston. 

[xtriple]

I started the Honda today for the first time in a month. Wizzed into life like it had been started yesterday. Took it to the car wash and then had the tyres blown up. It does drive nicely but feels really weird after the big one. Feels slightly claustrophobic with big pillars and so on, plus, you seem to sit really low in the Honda...

 

Had three calls and an e-mail about the car so far and it has reminded my why I hate selling cars nowadays.

First one was a chap from Leicester who wanted a taxi for his brother...

Second was a guy who wanted to know where Torquay is...

Third was another potential \eastern taxi driver who wanted to know what colour the interior was (says in the ad) but I twigged after he rang off, he was asking if the interior was ALL black or black and cream (it's the latter) and I got it wrong and said it was all black. I am a berk...

E-mail was asking where I am, and how much will I drop the price by.

 

I can see me getting the hump before long and selling it to WBAC just for the peace.

[AlabamaShrimp]

FUCK EVERYTHING.

 

Loaded a bunch of tools into the blue Swift so I could go fettle the silver one and what happens? The blue one shits it's other brake calliper. Presumably the same fault as the other one in the summer; corroded tae fook piston.

WWhy not replace the caliper with a full car that's stuck on my drive!

 

Yours for the bargain* price of what I paid £125

[Matt]

WWhy not replace the caliper with a full car that's stuck on my drive!

 

Yours for the bargain* price of what I paid £125

 

Stuck on your drive way? I don't need three stuck cars!

[AlabamaShrimp]

Stuck on your drive way? I don't need three stuck cars!

We'll it drove there but it's now on axle stands and I don't know if I'll ever get round to welding up the drivers side

[Matt]

We'll it drove there but it's now on axle stands and I don't know if I'll ever get round to welding up the drivers side

 

And I can't weld so I think we'll get equal use out of it.

[JohnK]

Just catching up on everything as I haven't been on loads over the past few weeks due to other things going on in life.

 

Decided to kick the new year off in style with a collection - this was the scene around 2.30 this afternoon:

 

 

Happy new year folks!

[MarvinsMom]

did that sierra belong to someone on her? (cos i iz dim....)

 

it looks lovely, well bought!

[cort16]

Triggers I think