[GregMember]

Happy Birthday ol man

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[GregMember]

Jeffro wrote:

Thanks everyone for your help, problem now solved.

I disconnected the starter button altogether and it still wound over when I conncted the battery so that was it ruled out which really only left the starter relay. I pulled that out and very scientifically tapped it on the bench a few times, hooked it back up and Bingo, no more problem.

Relay eh

More than likely when the starter started playing up the noise was it binding causing a higher than normal current draw that would burn the contacts in the relay / solenoid. Then very soon after they stick in, it will do it again Jeffro so it’s lucky your fitting a new one. (we see it in trucks all the time and the training engines as during testing we really hammer the starter system)

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[GregMember]

Boony wrote:

Isn’t this mob the proud sponsors of that big march you have in the big smoke ? The mardi grass or something like that its called I think ?

Sounds like a question you know the answer to Boony thanks

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GaleyKTM300 wrote:

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Site sponsor JB does it in style. Come back on a nicer day mate.

Think about the fact as well Galey that Jason had 20pound in not new tyres because he didn’t have a spare tube and didn’t want to trouble anybody and it’s clear he is one of the better riders around that I have ever seen

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[GregMember]

Puddles wrote:

you coming with us today Mick

Don’t do it Mick remember how spoke to us recently :laugh:

Pulled up well after Struckys last night was good eh Mick

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[GregMember]

Sorry mate going past ATM give me a ring if you want and I can explain how to diagnose it

Good luck

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[GregMember]

Chris is right this is such an easy fix. The key being left on should have nothing to do with it because it’s on all day when you ride isn’t it?

I would be more concerned regarding the damage done up steam when the starter kept sticking in a few rides ago :unsure:

Facts are there should be switch signal power at the starter solenoid unless the switch is pushed that activates the battery power fact l. You say the switch is ok well then it’s between the switch and the starter. Disconnect the starter turn it on and work backwards

Tell you what about 7 tomorrow morning I will be going past your place and will happily stop and diagnose it for you if you want. Ring me 0419 421334 after 5 am, I’d your up :laugh:

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[GregMember]

The button sends a voltage signal (small wire) to a soleniod or relay (depends on who you sepak to) the soleniod has the main power direct from the battery (big wire) to the starter. My money would be on a faulty relay / soleniod if your testing of the switch is correct Or the starter soleniod stuck in

Simple terms

The power from the battery to the starter doesnt go through your button because the size of the button and the wires back and forth would be huge.

Just a thought the starter could be stuck in, didnt you have it apart recently

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[GregMember]

A plan for the ride, we all know how a plan works on an adventure ride but dont we :laugh:

Mackay to The Lynd Roadhouse- 875km
Overnight Sunday @ The Lynd Roadhouse – 1st July

The Lynd to Normanton – 489km
Overnight Monday @ Normanton- 2nd July

Normanton to Musgrave Station – 485km
Overnight Tuesday @ Musgrave Station – 3rd July

Musgrave to Wepia – 368km
Overnight Wednesday @ Wepia – 4th July

Wepia
Overnight Thursday @ Wepia – 6th July

Wepia to Punsands Bay – 380km
Overnight Friday @ Punsands Bay – 7th July

Punsands to the tip, lookouts. beaches and back to Bamaga – 73km
Overnight Saturday @ Bamaga – 8th July

Bamaga to Bramwell Station – 238km
Overnight Sunday @ Bramwell Station – 9th July

Bramwell Station to Musgrave station – 460km
Overnight Monday @ Musgrave station – 10th July

Musgrave to Lions Den – 400km
Overnight Tuesday @ Lions Den – 11th July

Lions Den to Mission Beach – 456km
Overnight Wednesday @ Mission Beach – 12th July

Mission Beach to Magnetic Island – 245km
Overnight Thursday @ Magnetic Island – 13th July

Magnetic Island
Overnight Friday @ Magnetic Island – 14th July

Saturday back at Mackay 388kms

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[GregMember]

Happy birthday you single trail legend you

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[GregMember]

minusone wrote:

I do wince a little when I see guys put plastic containers (like Rotopax) on the outside of their pannier racks.
A simple slide down the road can quickly become “Last flight of the Concorde” as grinding metal ignites more than just the imagination.

Yeah great fairy tale havent heard of it happening :laugh: , look yes it could happen and also with the ugly big safari tank on a 690 or on a DR650 with a safari tank, your 690 with the twin tanks could happen or most bikes in the right circumstanes couldnt it?
I would add that most times you require the use of rotopax for extra fuel range you are traveling somewhere decent and more than one day. You would also require some other odds and sods like clothing etc and then your Andys or Wolfmans will be over your rotopax

Check this thread out for some ideas we carried 4 litres per bike no dramas safely no chance of getting fuel in your camelback either

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[GregMember]

Ok I will share a secret given to me years ago. These work I know a bloke that can afford / sells all fuel carrying products available on the market and he uses these

CHARLIES TRADITIONAL LEMONADE.. Available from woolworths buy them drink the lemonade and use the bottle, they don’t leak or arent affected by petrol

There it’s out, these work

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[GregMember]

Yeah the 3 liter bladders are the go don’t need to be filled and don’t hurt when you fall on them

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[GregMember]

micknmeld wrote:

This is what I was trying to post. Recognise the rider?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Junior rider :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Its funny cause he is little

(sorry lefty :blush: I am really :whistle: )

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Jeffro wrote:

It worked on my computer

yeah fixed it

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