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Title: Black'un
Post by: spb2002 on Saturday, 10 April 2021, 12:04 AM

The wait is over! got my Black one delivered today! can't wait to get out on her now!  :grin:
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Post by: Big Phil on Saturday, 10 April 2021, 04:04 AM
Looks very mean mate and I bet she sounds awesome. You'll love it to bits😍😍😍
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Post by: Kiwifruit on Saturday, 10 April 2021, 06:52 AM
Looking good there spb, enjoy. :cheers:
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Post by: spb2002 on Saturday, 10 April 2021, 11:01 PM
the excitement didnt last long.... i think the sidestand switch is faulty! starts in neural, but cuts out as soon as i drop it into first gear...!
Rang dealer up, and they were apologetic, and are sending a replacement out. not off to a good start, sadly.
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Post by: seth on Saturday, 10 April 2021, 11:11 PM
If you find it's not the side stand or clutch .
The same thing happens if the topple over switch is faulty (normally corroded connectors in uk/Europe) it sits next to the reg/rec on the front of the battery box.

Good luck
:cheers:
Title: Re: Black'un
Post by: spb2002 on Saturday, 10 April 2021, 11:14 PM
Cheers Seth, i'll check that too. i have a trickle charge lear i want to fit, so i'll be accessing the battery shortly.
Title: Re: Black'un
Post by: spb2002 on Sunday, 11 April 2021, 02:51 AM
FIXED - Note to self, check the obvious things! Turns out the the clutch hose was leaking... not tightened at the bottom! little bit of fluid and bleeding, and all sorted!! had a quick round the block (nice!).. proper ride out tomorrow!
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Post by: seth on Sunday, 11 April 2021, 03:39 AM
@spb2002
At least you found it well done .
:cheers:
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Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Sunday, 11 April 2021, 08:33 AM
Quote from: spb2002 on Saturday, 10 April  2021, 11:01 PM
the excitement didnt last long.... i think the sidestand switch is faulty! starts in neural, but cuts out as soon as i drop it into first gear...!
Rang dealer up, and they were apologetic, and are sending a replacement out. not off to a good start, sadly.

Um, its supposed to cut out with the  stand down when you put it in first gear, or am i reading it wrong?  That switch does gum up with road grime, so worth checking anyway.

Re leaking clutch hose, id be getting the dealer to recheck everything, seems like they havent done much, a leaking clutch hose is pretty dangerous.
Title: Re: Black'un
Post by: spb2002 on Monday, 12 April 2021, 07:41 PM
Quote from: Eric GSX1400K3 on Sunday, 11 April  2021, 08:33 AM
Quote from: spb2002 on Saturday, 10 April  2021, 11:01 PM
the excitement didnt last long.... i think the sidestand switch is faulty! starts in neural, but cuts out as soon as i drop it into first gear...!
Rang dealer up, and they were apologetic, and are sending a replacement out. not off to a good start, sadly.

Um, its supposed to cut out with the  stand down when you put it in first gear, or am i reading it wrong?  That switch does gum up with road grime, so worth checking anyway.

Re leaking clutch hose, id be getting the dealer to recheck everything, seems like they havent done much, a leaking clutch hose is pretty dangerous.

Have to say, not overly impressed with the 'dealer' really. With Covid restrictions, etc. it has been very difficult to go out and view bikes, or test ride, etc. This bike was an hour and a half away, so i bought from dealer thinking peace of mind, and getting it delivered all seemed good. Warranty however says bike to be returned to them... so if it breaks, i need to get the bike to them for any repairs. Live in learn i guess... but i suspect their 'sevice' was just replace oil filter and oil, and nothing else.

That all said, with the clutch oil replaced, i took the bike out yesterday and LOVED it..... very comfortable, very responsive, and simply a joy to ride. Very pleased with my choice of bike. currently working through the new owners checklist, so thanks again for posting them up!
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Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 12 April 2021, 08:25 PM
Pleased you got it sorted and enjoyed your ride  :onya:
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Post by: Eric GSX1400K3 on Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 12:41 AM
Good effort well done, glad you got it sorted
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Post by: spb2002 on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 07:12 PM

Just another Pic while out last night.... bellypan replaced with crash bars. I think it looks better  :grin:

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Post by: grog on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 07:23 PM
spb, looks much better. Nice bike. So much black, do bars same. No chrome needed on your bike. Just my opinion, love being a target. Givi bars are good lookers and work well.
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Post by: spb2002 on Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 07:28 PM

Cheers Grog! I thought i'd try the chrome and see, but i do tend to agree with you. next winter i'll change them to black, i'll have a few bits to do then.
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Post by: VladTepes on Thursday, 20 May 2021, 09:00 AM
I was going to say the bellypan looked awful.. scrolled down and realised you'd already come to the same conclusion. :)