The Official "Say Anything" Thread

[DesmoDiva]

that isn't exactly a day at work.

I'm just relieved I didn't make the beast with two backs up the hash browns...

Some work is better than no work.

Small steps.

[the_Journeyman]

I've decided to move forward with the TS185 project.  I've cleaned & reconfigured the garage and am ready to start working on it.  The electrics are the biggest problem.  It's a 2-stroke, so the engine is really simple and I did a top end a few years ago.  There's something appealing about running around town in a 36 year old bike followed by a cloud of blue smoke! 

JM

[DesmoDiva]

Have fun, JM!

[the_Journeyman]

Thanks DD!  There is sentimental value in it, I'm restoring it to ride and enjoy rather than resale.  I did start a thread about it and I'll try to keep it updated!

JM

[DarkMonster620]

well, I'm on my way outta here

[teddy037.3]

too many freakouts on the bike today.

sucks 

[Needle99]

Teddy at least none resulted in no longer having a bike :-)

[teddy037.3]

yeah, but it's pretty freakin' spooky:


http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=68208.0

[GK]

So the revs just drop as you pull in the clutch?
What's the bike idle like? Strong/weak otherwise?

In any case, I can see why it's a freak out. Not cool to suddenly lose power.

[teddy037.3]

So the revs just drop as you pull in the clutch?
What's the bike idle like? Strong/weak otherwise?

In any case, I can see why it's a freak out. Not cool to suddenly lose power.

no, I can blip the throttle and it'd still stall. idle sounds/looks normal otherwise.

it's not just losing power, the engine shuts itself OFF when I click down on the shift lever

[GK]

Ok, that's a little more than freaky, but downright scary.

Could it possibly have something to do with a dodgy shift lever cutout switch?

[teddy037.3]

Ok, that's a little more than freaky, but downright scary.

Could it possibly have something to do with a dodgy shift lever cutout switch?

could be?  I was hoping for a quick fix, but I guess I can take it down to the shop

[Scoober1103]

Morning.......late start but my eyes are open.

[DarkMonster620]

Evening/morning from home . . .

Went to supermarket, purchased food, had dinner, linguinne with liver steak . . . Yeah, I know, weird

Teddy, answering and questioning on the other thread

[teddy037.3]

hey carlos, scoobs