New blackbird

[2087]

Hi folks,

Just bought a blackbird for next season. 99 plate 46k miles in red. Lovely machine with a big grin factor. Big step from the RC24 but im sure ill cope.

One wee electrical gremlin to sort out and ill be as happy as larry .

Thought I'd say hi

 

[Tinytim]

Nice one mate. @tu* Welcome.

Get ready for the deluge of humourless, tiresome shite about the colour of ya bike from the children on here.

Get out there and get it ridden mate :yo:

 

[2087]

Any advice re an electrical issue.

Ignition on, hit start and occasionally im just getting a relay click, a couple more presses and into life.

Possible loose wire / dodgy connection in starter Relay?

Ta
Gary

 

[Saffie]

Think riding a pink bike is making a statement.......not saying its a good statement.....

Re starter sure someone will offer some advice, only time i experienced similar issues was with a bad alarm/immobiliser set up and when battery was dying.

 

[Vinterceptor]

Any advice re an electrical issue.

Ignition on, hit start and occasionally im just getting a relay click, a couple more presses and into life.

Possible loose wire / dodgy connection in starter Relay?

Ta
Gary

Welcome aboard Gaz@tu*

I had summat similar on my 1999 BB at about 50,000 miles and it turned out to be a corroded wire on the bottom of the ignition/key switch but my fault affected the entire electrical system.
If you haven't already done it. Ya should re-post this message into the 'Help' section and you will get loads of answers (and some will prob be correct)

 

[2087]

Think riding a pink bike is making a statement.......not saying its a good statement.....

Re starter sure someone will offer some advice, only time i experienced similar issues was with a bad alarm/immobiliser set up and when battery was dying.

I see the colour bashing isnt just specific to the vfr

 

[Jaws]

Welcome..
First question has got to be..

Has the loom fix been done ? If not do it as that may be the issue

Have you checked the battery connections are tight ?

Check the connections on the top of the starter solenoid..

That covers the most common issues :-0)

 

[Boggymarsh]

Hi folks,

Just bought a blackbird for next season.

Has another polisher joined the ranks? :whi5tl:

Welcome, by the way ... @tu*

 

[Rheumatoid]

Has another polisher joined the ranks? :whi5tl:

He'll be in good company then won't he you old helmet polisher you!

Welcome BTW

 

[Rheumatoid]

Shit, just noticed pink discs. WTF

Gayer than a gay thing or even a red bird!

R.

 

[2087]

He'll be in good company then won't he you old helmet polisher you!

Welcome BTW

Not at all. Its my birthday present to myself and im showing remarkable restraint until January. Plus I stil have the vfr to take me up to November.

Yeah, the discs arent a personal choice, custom by a previous owner, but hey, plenty beef on them, not about to take them off

 

[ScubaDiver]

How old is the battery? Sounds like under voltage when it clicks. Also check all output voltages ????

 

[2087]

Sussed it I think.

20a fuse in the relay also. Odd

 

[robsbird]

why ya there give them can's a good twist and put them right.........

even it being pink would not want you being in the wheelbarrow gang as well

@tu*