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Had to fix a gas leak today. A crack appeared in the gas line just below the petcock. Of course, not until after I had gas all over my pant leg on the way to work. Thankfully, there was enough hose to trim it off.
Also, got a new seat from Seth Laam motorcycle seats yesterday. He actually modified a used one I sent him. So far I am pleased. Will know more after the traveling picnic this weekend.Current Bikes:
2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)
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Originally posted by themess View PostNo wrenching, but some preparation. I'm trying to get the window motors to work on a '96 Astro. The new motor didn't work in the van, so I want to test externally. I need to stick wires in connectors, attach to a battery, and use a fuse. So I went to find a fuse holder. Radio Shack used to be the easy source for such thing. In Lafayette, IN, there was a nice small store for radio/electronics/alarms/computer parts. In Albuquerque, there seemed to be no stores for such things. In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, I went to Iowa Radio Supply, which used to be big and carried almost everything. Now it is tiny, and carries very little. I was able to find what I need for this task.
So it now appears that internet purchases are about all that is available for such items. Sad.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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I had a trying day at work. Yesterday and today I've been trying to figure out an intermittent starting issue on an 07 gsxr 750. I get a code 42 (immobilizer)which is the ignition not speaking to the ECM. This causes the fuel pump and spark to fail. I tested and replaced the TO sensor, fuel pump relay, ignition switch(with one from the parts room), turn signal relay/ diode, stop kill switch and ECM, with known good components from a running bike. Nothing made a difference and every component when put on the donor bike worked flawlessly. I tested continuity of all the wires involved with every component and even tested the fuel pump. That's what I was told was the problem to start with. I even switched to a brand new battery. I thought I might have gotten it fixed when I disconnected the battery once and the code went away. It finally started, so I shut it off and the code came back. I figured maybe the ECM was resetting like the Honda's do, but it doesn't. After inspecting everything that came to mind, I put it back together with it's original parts and decided just to mess with the ignition. I found that I could turned it off just enough for the power to go off, but not enough to pull out the key it would start more often than not, so it has to be the key switch, but when I change the switch from the good bike it still gave me the C42 code. I'm beginning to think the bike is possessed and I need to call for an exorcism.:cool:GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
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Originally posted by gsrick View PostI had a trying day at work. Yesterday and today I've been trying to figure out an intermittent starting issue on an 07 gsxr 750. I get a code 42 (immobilizer)which is the ignition not speaking to the ECM. This causes the fuel pump and spark to fail. I tested and replaced the TO sensor, fuel pump relay, ignition switch(with one from the parts room), turn signal relay/ diode, stop kill switch and ECM, with known good components from a running bike. Nothing made a difference and every component when put on the donor bike worked flawlessly. I tested continuity of all the wires involved with every component and even tested the fuel pump. That's what I was told was the problem to start with. I even switched to a brand new battery. I thought I might have gotten it fixed when I disconnected the battery once and the code went away. It finally started, so I shut it off and the code came back. I figured maybe the ECM was resetting like the Honda's do, but it doesn't. After inspecting everything that came to mind, I put it back together with it's original parts and decided just to mess with the ignition. I found that I could turned it off just enough for the power to go off, but not enough to pull out the key it would start more often than not, so it has to be the key switch, but when I change the switch from the good bike it still gave me the C42 code. I'm beginning to think the bike is possessed and I need to call for an exorcism.
Today I sanded 6 lbs of bondo, rust and house paint off of an otherwise rasonably sound GS550E tank... I'll never figure why somone would use so much bondo without any damage to fix? they even bondo'd over the old pinstiping! I marked it up as a teenage-first-time-using-filler-sculpture, chuckeled and reminded myself that heaps of bondo is better than heaps of dents.
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Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View PostTom, did you talk to Border States Electric over off of Jefferson? They look to have what you'll need based on their site and from what I remember when I lived there, the folks are real good
Oh, well, I don't live there any more. But thanks for the information.
Tomsigpic[Tom]
“The greatest service this country could render the rest of the world would be to put its own house in order and to make of American civilization an example of decency, humanity, and societal success from which others could derive whatever they might find useful to their own purposes.” George Kennan
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Originally posted by scratch View PostI'm pulling out my hair just reading that... Perhaps pull the battery again with the known good switch installed so it resets the fault? Note: I'm outa my depth on that one.
Today I sanded 6 lbs of bondo, rust and house paint off of an otherwise rasonably sound GS550E tank... I'll never figure why somone would use so much bondo without any damage to fix? they even bondo'd over the old pinstiping! I marked it up as a teenage-first-time-using-filler-sculpture, chuckeled and reminded myself that heaps of bondo is better than heaps of dents.:cool:GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
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Originally posted by gsrick View Post..........replacement switch................ ...... .... doesn't have the antenna to receive and send the signal back to the ECM. ..................
Sounds like you were quite determined to troubleshoot this down... and you did. I was wondering what you might learn along the way.http://webpages.charter.net/ddvrnr/GS850_1100_Emblems.jpg
Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
GK at IndyMotoGP Suzuki Display... ... GK on GSResources Page ... ... Euro Trash Ego Machine .. ..3 mo'cykls.... update 2 mocykl
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Tires came off the Bandit this morning and taken to Iron Pony in Columbus OH for a swap but I ran out of time to put them back on tonight due to other commitments so I'll finish it tomorrow night.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View PostTires came off the Bandit this morning and taken to Iron Pony in Columbus OH for a swap but I ran out of time to put them back on tonight due to other commitments so I'll finish it tomorrow night.My Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)
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Originally posted by Redman View PostOh, Man. I didnt know there were such things.
Sounds like you were quite determined to troubleshoot this down... and you did.
Originally posted by Redman View PostI was wondering what you might learn along the way.:cool:GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
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Originally posted by Buffalo Bill View PostI changed the front tire on my 1100G, but …Doh!!! Put it on backwards! So, did it again the right way.:cool:GSRick
No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.
Eric Bang RIP 9/5/2018
Have some bikes ready for us when we meet up.
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