That is really good news - whatever the changeover relay is. I hope this will solve that problem.
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stevethelondoner
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Blimey I just got on after a couple days and see ya bike was in a whole ton of new mess...Hey Boozer ya want....cricketers arms is a gooden good beer on tap. Plus me mate from London owns a place. Its not a british pub but they do good beer and brit grub. Fish and chips and all. He aint always there but his whole family work with him all Londoners, Well, they moved to Brighton on the coast before they came here.
We all have to ride.
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We all have to ride.
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So pray tell me, wot the hell is a changeover relay :y74:
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Darned if I can find it in my shop manual. Must have another official name.
I'm wondering if it is something unique to the efi bikes.
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You may have point there.
stevethelondoner
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Don't know what that is myself either
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Dschief
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Must be one of those infamous "thing-a-ma-jigs", or maybe a "doodad".
Seriously though, the more electronics you use, the more relays and sensors you are going to have. AKA: more potential problems. Remember when they started using computers and electronic controls on cars back in the late 70s and early 80s? That was a good time to have an OLD car!
Seriously though, the more electronics you use, the more relays and sensors you are going to have. AKA: more potential problems. Remember when they started using computers and electronic controls on cars back in the late 70s and early 80s? That was a good time to have an OLD car!
I still like the old! But overall, electrical component maintenance is not nearly as frequent as it was in the days of points and condensers. But it was sure simpler to troubleshoot.
Dschief
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Points and condenser are throw away consumables, just like spark plugs, tires, wiper blades, etc.....
The other components "should" last the life of a vehicle, save relays, solenoids, or other things that have moving parts. Those parts are subject to wear and vibration. They are non-serviceable (you don't lube or adjust them) so they have a more finite life span. Heck, in the old days you could pull a relay apart, clean the contacts, and adjust the gap just like ignition points. Now they are usually sealed in black plastic boxes with epoxy resin. Some relays are totally electronic so they have no moving parts to adjust, even if you could get into them.
The other components "should" last the life of a vehicle, save relays, solenoids, or other things that have moving parts. Those parts are subject to wear and vibration. They are non-serviceable (you don't lube or adjust them) so they have a more finite life span. Heck, in the old days you could pull a relay apart, clean the contacts, and adjust the gap just like ignition points. Now they are usually sealed in black plastic boxes with epoxy resin. Some relays are totally electronic so they have no moving parts to adjust, even if you could get into them.
"Changeover relay"? That's a new one to me too. I suspect it may fall into the same category as what doctors call "stress"if they don't know what's wrong with you but feel the need to prescribe something. Still think it sounds like a loose connection,probably at the starter motor.
stevethelondoner
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"Changeover relay"? That's a new one to me too. I suspect it may fall into the same category as what doctors call "stress"if they don't know what's wrong with you but feel the need to prescribe something. Still think it sounds like a loose connection,probably at the starter motor.
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We get..."ya got allergies" here to mate....I have had this crap on my chest for god knows how long been through meds, nasal sprays and so on.....yep.....they tell me allergies and occupational asthma....
Ride Safe mate
"Changeover relay"? That's a new one to me too. I suspect it may fall into the same category as what doctors call "stress"if they don't know what's wrong with you but feel the need to prescribe something. Still think it sounds like a loose connection,probably at the starter motor.
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We get..."ya got allergies" here to mate....I have had this crap on my chest for god knows how long been through meds, nasal sprays and so on.....yep.....they tell me allergies and occupational asthma....
Ride Safe mate
Occupational allergies - are you allergic to work? :y114:
My blimey bike is finally fixed! :y115: (Like that Steve?)
So she's back in working order, and I'll remain optimistic that things are going to remain good. Thanks everyone for your participation and encouragement!
Brad
(Carl & Steve, looking forward to that meeting over cricket, fish and chips, and a tall frosty glass of :y18
So she's back in working order, and I'll remain optimistic that things are going to remain good. Thanks everyone for your participation and encouragement!
Brad
(Carl & Steve, looking forward to that meeting over cricket, fish and chips, and a tall frosty glass of :y18
Good news Brad :happy:
Now you can start enjoying that bike, which is wot you bought it for in the first place.
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Now you can start enjoying that bike, which is wot you bought it for in the first place.
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stevethelondoner
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My blimey bike is finally fixed! :y115: (Like that Steve?)
So she's back in working order, and I'll remain optimistic that things are going to remain good. Thanks everyone for your participation and encouragement!
Brad
(Carl & Steve, looking forward to that meeting over cricket, fish and chips, and a tall frosty glass of :y18
[/quote]Nice one...glad ya got it fixed mate...by the way its Bloody bike not blimey bike....ya put a big old grin on me face with that one. carl has English blood too mate. Im off to London on the 31st so we will have to hook up when I get back and ride.
Ride Safe mate
My blimey bike is finally fixed! :y115: (Like that Steve?)
So she's back in working order, and I'll remain optimistic that things are going to remain good. Thanks everyone for your participation and encouragement!
Brad
(Carl & Steve, looking forward to that meeting over cricket, fish and chips, and a tall frosty glass of :y18
[/quote]Nice one...glad ya got it fixed mate...by the way its Bloody bike not blimey bike....ya put a big old grin on me face with that one. carl has English blood too mate. Im off to London on the 31st so we will have to hook up when I get back and ride.
Ride Safe mate
Good news, Brad. Now you, Steve, Mae Lyne and I can all ride together!!! Did they replace the relay?
Great news Brad now you can start realy enjoying the bike as it has a lot to offer
