Well the unthinkable has happened. Last night on a test ride after getting the bike out of the shop something went wrong. There is a banging/thumping and vibration coming from either the transmission or engine that caused me to pull the bike off the road and get it hauled back to the dealer in a trailer. Jim and I were out for a nice easy ride to the countryside when it happened. At first I thought I ran over something in the road but that turned out not to be the case. Something broke or something got dropped into the oil pan or transmission during the fluid changes. Or, something wasn't tightened up properly and gave way after a few miles on the road. Now the agonizing wait begins while the dealer figures out what went wrong and determines if they can get it fixed in time. The only good news I can get out of this is that it's better it happened before we started out than somewhere up in North Dakota or Montana. There's still time to get it fixed and I just hope it's nothing major.
More later as the saga unfolds.
Damn!
UPDATE:Good news on the bike. Turns out I did run over something and it was a large bolt that punctured the tire but did not flatten it; I guess it formed a good seal. That explains why the engine didn't make any odd noises at idle and the vibration was only felt upon acceleration. It also explainst the loud bang when I went through the intersection as the bolt went in and then was firmly seated as the tire went around a few more times before I could get stopped. Good thing I bought the extra coverage for tires and wheels because I now have a brand new tire and won't have to worry about replacing it somewhere during the trip; unless I hit something else. I'll pick it back up after work today and take another ride; carefully avoiding areas where there are lots of construction vehicles. That means I have to get out of this area because virtually every road has some type of construction project on it.
I'm back being a happy rider.
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is the noise rhythmic or random?
ReplyDeleteDidn't let it go on long enough to know. When it first occurred it was a bang followed by thumping. When we got it back to the shop it was more of a vibration and surging according to the mechanic. But, he was only going about 5 mph in the parking lot whereas I had gotten up to about 20 mph and was shifting into second gear. I hope to have a diagnosis by noon today; then we can develop whatever contingency is required. Still hoping for a quick and easy fix
ReplyDeleteouch!!! The bike is still under warranty which should be a plus. Sounds like maybe a valve. Good thing you weren't make high RPMs.
ReplyDeleteHey Fred, I hope all is OK with your bike mate!!
ReplyDeleteas an aside, for the past week or so, I have had to re log into your website every time I come here, were previously I would be 'transferred' back into the website after a few moments. Is this a setting you have changed, or, is it my computer? What do I need to do to sort this out, and where is it? I am guessing something to do with 'cookies', is that correct?
I thought cookies were something you ate!
Best,
Blue *_*
Not sure why you're having a problem. I haven't made any changes. Are you using the same computer you use at home? I have to log in each time but only because I don't use the "remember my password" function.
ReplyDeleteMe, too. Irksome.
ReplyDelete>>for the past week or so, I have had to re log into your website every time I come here, <<
Bob: Mary is an administrator for the blog also maybe she knows a way around this.
ReplyDelete>>for the past week or so, I have had to re log into your website every time I come here, <<
ReplyDeleteI tried checking the "Remember Me" Box on my desktop computer and you guys are right it doesn't remember me; have to log in. Oh well, small price to pay for such priceless gems as we post here.