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Seems like it was yet another Main Relay, at least I have had no repeats since I changed it a few weeks back
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Good news Trevor, and also to see there's still life in the forum! Been awful quiet for a while...
I really must extricate my 1k from the depths of the garage, get some fresh tyres on it and enjoy it as ever. I've been re-commissioning Gilera NordWests for a while, and also getting the nice Cagiva Canyon 500 tested and legal. I wish I had a bigger garage so all the dozen bikes were available easily, but I know what would happen if I had space to spare!
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I really must extricate my 1k from the depths of the garage, get some fresh tyres on it and enjoy it as ever. I've been re-commissioning Gilera NordWests for a while, and also getting the nice Cagiva Canyon 500 tested and legal. I wish I had a bigger garage so all the dozen bikes were available easily, but I know what would happen if I had space to spare!
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Back again, but now we know it is low voltage that is the problem, if we supply 12V from an external source she fires up instantly.
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Found it, loose spade connector about 15cm upstream from the coils, she lives to fight another day.
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Splendid! glad you found it cus intermittent electricals are real pains to find.
Was the connector supplying a 12v feed to the coil(s) & would it be possible to give a description/photo of where exactly the offending connector is?
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yes it is the common 12v supply to both coils, it was bundled up in a bunch of wires near your right knee, behind the frame.
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thanks Trevor... I'll have a look next time I'm working on him. I'll be doing the valve clearance at some point so that would be an ideal time.
The reason for asking is although I haven't had any error codes I've had him very occasionally running on one when starting in the morning especially if the previous ride was in the wet. Usually a wd40 drowning in & around the coils clears it but it might be worth while checking this connection just in case.
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The reason for asking is although I haven't had any error codes I've had him very occasionally running on one when starting in the morning especially if the previous ride was in the wet. Usually a wd40 drowning in & around the coils clears it but it might be worth while checking this connection just in case.
Andy B