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Post by ianali on Mar 7, 2024 18:17:55 GMT
Or, heaven forfend, pay someone to fit the well-documented fix for you. I never understood why dunderheads would gleefully chop up the wiring loom. Still, it's your bike. Incidentally being unable to start it won't stop a thief from taking it. There are a couple of u-locks which make life diffic for those going equipped with angle grinders but cheap they are not. Disc locks are still reasonably effective though. www.litelok.com/products/litelok-x3hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/Pretty sure he will have worked out how he can fit an isolator to the negative without chopping into the loom.
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Post by ianali on Mar 7, 2024 18:21:26 GMT
It seems odd that someone has not invented a product which lifts one of the wires off a terminal by turning a screwdriver or something. Not familiar with bike batteries so there may be an obvious reason why that can't be done. Of course another product which could work if they are blade fuses and the issue could be isolated to one fuse would be to wire a switch to the terminals for that fuse and have an inline fuse. The blades on fuses are basically the same as a blade crimp connector but you would need insulated versions. Lots of terminal disconnects available. Problem on bikes is that there isn’t often any spare room around the battery terminals to fit them. Always the option of pulling a fuse but but of a pain to do everytime.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 7, 2024 18:35:46 GMT
Or, heaven forfend, pay someone to fit the well-documented fix for you. I never understood why dunderheads would gleefully chop up the wiring loom. Still, it's your bike. Incidentally being unable to start it won't stop a thief from taking it. There are a couple of u-locks which make life diffic for those going equipped with angle grinders but cheap they are not. Disc locks are still reasonably effective though. www.litelok.com/products/litelok-x3hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/Pretty sure he will have worked out how he can fit an isolator to the negative without chopping into the loom. Yes, I don't think I'd have any problem fitting one to the Vespa if I had to without cutting into anything.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Mar 7, 2024 19:35:43 GMT
Or, heaven forfend, pay someone to fit the well-documented fix for you. I never understood why dunderheads would gleefully chop up the wiring loom. Still, it's your bike. Incidentally being unable to start it won't stop a thief from taking it. There are a couple of u-locks which make life diffic for those going equipped with angle grinders but cheap they are not. Disc locks are still reasonably effective though. www.litelok.com/products/litelok-x3hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/My fix doesn't involve chopping up the wiring loom! The isolator won't reach the loom in the only position it's possible to fit it but a 6 inch length of suitable thick cable can be bent to bridge this gap. I'm in the fortunate position of living somewhere with no 4 wheeled vehicle access. So to steal it they would have to ride it or otherwise, push it 600 yards including going up a moderate hill. I suppose it's possible but it's a 200kg lump which I struggle to push up a very shallow incline.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 7, 2024 19:58:38 GMT
Or, heaven forfend, pay someone to fit the well-documented fix for you. I never understood why dunderheads would gleefully chop up the wiring loom. Still, it's your bike. Incidentally being unable to start it won't stop a thief from taking it. There are a couple of u-locks which make life diffic for those going equipped with angle grinders but cheap they are not. Disc locks are still reasonably effective though. www.litelok.com/products/litelok-x3hiplok.com/product/hiplok-d1000/My fix doesn't involve chopping up the wiring loom! The isolator won't reach the loom in the only position it's possible to fit it but a 6 inch length of suitable thick cable can be bent to bridge this gap. I'm in the fortunate position of living somewhere with no 4 wheeled vehicle access. So to steal it they would have to ride it or otherwise, push it 600 yards including going up a moderate hill. I suppose it's possible but it's a 200kg lump which I struggle to push up a very shallow incline. My solution to the ever-present vehicle theft problem is to only buy vehicles which nobody would ever want to steal.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Mar 8, 2024 13:07:47 GMT
I almost forgot, another huge benefit scooters have over 'proper' motor bikes. They usually have a cubby hole or two under the handlebars where you can stash a few coins or other odds and ends. These are perfect for an e cig. So, if you're riding in a climate where you don't need gloves you can puff away whilst riding. No clutch to worry about or anything and back brakes are more or less useless anyway.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 8, 2024 17:32:25 GMT
I almost forgot, another huge benefit scooters have over 'proper' motor bikes. They usually have a cubby hole or two under the handlebars where you can stash a few coins or other odds and ends. These are perfect for an e cig. So, if you're riding in a climate where you don't need gloves you can puff away whilst riding. No clutch to worry about or anything and back brakes are more or less useless anyway. Scooters are also more manoeuvrable in traffic due to the smaller wheels. Essentially a motorcycle is better for a long touring ride or a trip through the mountains, a scooter is better for riding a mile or two to get some groceries. I'd say that cities are the natural home of scooters. I'd also say there is a trade-off in that the scooter rider sacrifices performance in favour of ease of use and rider comfort. Having said that, Sam says that my Vespa out-accelerates his Kawasaki Eliminator which is also a 125.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 8, 2024 18:45:17 GMT
I almost forgot, another huge benefit scooters have over 'proper' motor bikes. They usually have a cubby hole or two under the handlebars where you can stash a few coins or other odds and ends. These are perfect for an e cig. So, if you're riding in a climate where you don't need gloves you can puff away whilst riding. No clutch to worry about or anything and back brakes are more or less useless anyway. my Vespa out-accelerates his Kawasaki Eliminator which is also a 125. Due to the small wheel size. The original 80s Eliminator was notable for its 0-60 times due to its 900cc lump taken from the Ninja (minja). But the 125 is a badged-up learner concoction for confused teens. Still, the second-hand factory cruiser market is always a fair bet for a cheap under-used bargain. Funny to think the concept (across all marques) draws inspiration from the ubiquitous Harley.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 8, 2024 18:48:10 GMT
My fix doesn't involve chopping up the wiring loom! The isolator won't reach the loom in the only position it's possible to fit it but a 6 inch length of suitable thick cable can be bent to bridge this gap. I'm in the fortunate position of living somewhere with no 4 wheeled vehicle access. So to steal it they would have to ride it or otherwise, push it 600 yards including going up a moderate hill. I suppose it's possible but it's a 200kg lump which I struggle to push up a very shallow incline. My solution to the ever-present vehicle theft problem is to only buy vehicles which nobody would ever want to steal. This was my perception of the lowly Honda Cub back then. I'm not so sure these days though.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 8, 2024 19:22:38 GMT
my Vespa out-accelerates his Kawasaki Eliminator which is also a 125. Due to the small wheel size. Also CVT means no loss of momentum during gearchanges I'd imagine.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 8, 2024 19:33:15 GMT
Due to the small wheel size. Also CVT means no loss of momentum during gearchanges I'd imagine. Beware of variator wear. Still, not too much bother for a man of your skills. The Eliminator 125 is not noted for its sporty pretentions.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 8, 2024 19:37:27 GMT
Also CVT means no loss of momentum during gearchanges I'd imagine. Beware of variator wear. Still, not too much bother for a man of your skills. The Eliminator 125 is not noted for its sporty pretentions. Changed the belt and rollers a few months back. No wear on the variator faces. Vespa is also faster off the line than my CBF125 was.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Mar 8, 2024 23:32:50 GMT
The Himalayan's front wheel is bigger than the one at the back. Going into corners, you need to lean in a little earlier than with smaller wheeled bikes. This took some getting used to. The Honda's wheels were scooter size.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Mar 9, 2024 7:41:17 GMT
Sam's twin brother Charlie has some type of Royal Enfield, not had it long but says he really likes it.
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Post by Aloysius on Mar 9, 2024 8:07:23 GMT
I think that may be the Himalayan 'Scram' variant, as in 'scrambler'...not sure what the point is, maybe a weight-saving exercise. The newer model has better suspenders, it seems.
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