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help? bike isn't working. Help is on the way...

Started by KnightofNi, May 26, 2014, 05:21:41 PM

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KnightofNi

May 26, 2014, 05:21:41 PM Last Edit: May 26, 2014, 10:49:56 PM by KnightofNi
i thought the bike was working but now i'm stuck in L.A.
i'm at a buddy's place, but he has to take off and i need to get 3 hours north.

i don't really have the tools I need to work on it. It might be the battery and it might be the charging system.

Bike is an 02 KTM 640 adventure.

I realize this is a bit late in the day, but any help would be appreciated.
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

Speeddog

#1
May 26, 2014, 05:29:34 PM
Where are you at specifically?

Or just give me a call..... # below...
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

KnightofNi

#2
May 26, 2014, 06:49:41 PM
Current status...I need to get the bike to Reseda. And me back to studio city afterwards.


I'll buy you a beer or 2 and buy you a tank of gas.
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

Grampa

#3
May 26, 2014, 08:03:34 PM
dang...i  no longer havea truck
Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar kicked me out of the band..... they said I didnt fit the image they were trying to project. 

So I went solo.  -Me

Some people call 911..... some people are 911
-Marcus Luttrell

Speeddog

#5
May 26, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Bike transport to Valley Desmo arranged.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

Curmudgeon

#6
May 26, 2014, 09:58:26 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 26, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Bike transport to Valley Desmo arranged.

You're a prince!  [thumbsup]
2011 796 ABS "Pantah" - Rizoma Bar, 14T, Tech Spec, Ohlins DU-737, Evaps removed, Sargent Seat, Pantah skins

hbliam

#7
May 26, 2014, 09:58:58 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 26, 2014, 09:40:14 PM
Bike transport to Valley Desmo arranged.

Cool. I didn't see this until late. Was preparing the Tacoma to delve into that shithole we call LA County.  [puke]

KnightofNi

#8
May 26, 2014, 10:48:53 PM
I was just coming here to say I got the transport arranged.


as a bonus I will get to meet Speeddog!

Quote from: hbliam on May 26, 2014, 09:58:58 PM
Cool. I didn't see this until late. Was preparing the Tacoma to delve into that shithole we call LA County.  [puke]

Thanks for thinking of me!
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

Speeddog

#9
May 26, 2014, 11:13:27 PM
Quote from: Curmudgeon on May 26, 2014, 09:58:26 PM
You're a prince!  [thumbsup]

And I was coming here to say not so fast, Knight arranged it.  :P
My go-to Towing Guy is suffering truck malfunction, and #2 was way too far away.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

KnightofNi

#10
May 27, 2014, 04:12:22 PM
Thanks, Nick!

I'm on my way home in a few minutes
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

Speeddog

#11
May 27, 2014, 06:05:24 PM
Some sprucing up of dodgy wiring and a new battery appears to have done the trick.
Charging system seems a bit lazy, so fingers crossed.

If he makes it home, then I'll count it as battle won.

We'll see if the war is won as well....
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

KnightofNi

#12
May 29, 2014, 01:03:42 PM
The new ground wire is frying. Bike starts to run but then doesn't catch.

Going over the wires again.  [bang]
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)

Speeddog

#13
May 29, 2014, 10:46:11 PM
Mmmm... all is not well in KTM land.

Let me know what your weekend plan is.
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

KnightofNi

#14
May 30, 2014, 09:06:59 AM
Quote from: Speeddog on May 29, 2014, 10:46:11 PM
Mmmm... all is not well in KTM land.

Let me know what your weekend plan is.

I'm driving down.

More than an electrical issue surfaced. Something internal seems to have died a horrid death.
Life, alas is very drear. Up with the glass and down with the beer!
Quote from: RB on September 09, 2009, 05:31:47 AM
Seriously, when i am 800years old i want to rock like Lemmy! it is a religion that requires lots of determination, drugs, and Marshall stacks.

now with clavicle of steel (stainless) wrist o' steel (11/2011)
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