June 22nd, 2017, 08:53 AM | #1 |
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June 22nd, 2017, 09:23 AM | #2 |
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ive been in the same boat with a car, it seams the friendship pushes the car to the back burner , they will stretch the friendship a little so they can keep other customers happy.
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June 22nd, 2017, 09:30 AM | #3 |
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Sorry it's taking so long. I hope your friends get your bike done so you can go riding.
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June 22nd, 2017, 10:01 AM | #4 |
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Maybe it's time to learn how to adjust your valves. If you were near me I'd be glad to lend you a hand, but it's not awfully difficult. Maybe there's a member nearby who can help.
As far as timing, my guess it that it will be exactly where it was set at the factory if you check it. |
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June 22nd, 2017, 11:07 AM | #5 |
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Most "aftermarket" ignitions aren't going to work.
Not sure exactly why, but it's a common problem when replacing the original with another that's supposed to be correct. You should really talk to them and let them know you are getting anxious to ride it, and ask what the hold-up is. |
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June 22nd, 2017, 05:44 PM | #6 |
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This is all part of the bike owning experience. The correct solution to your problem is: n+1 where n= the number of bikes you own that are currently in the shop and the plus one is the bike you ride while the rest get fixed!
But seriously; the ninjas are great bikes to start learning DYI wrenching; tons of great peeps and help here on this forum to walk you successfully through any maintenance or rebuild project you wish to tackle and you don't need a huge toolbox either! Virtually all bike shops are now busy beyond their capacity as everyone starts to haul out their rides but need simple or complex repairs. Your friends may be chasing deeper pockets than yours but more likely they are busy with too many fires to put out including yours! Rule number 1 for shop repairs: do it in winter or have two bikes and be prepared to wait weeks for both parts and service depending on the problem! Many shops will not want to take on a rebuild in spring/summer as it ties up a bench too long! My 2 cents. Good luck and I hope you get out riding soon!
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June 22nd, 2017, 06:39 PM | #7 |
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Aftermarket ignitions need a 100ohm 1watt resistor wired into the gray wire otherwise you will never see spark.
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June 22nd, 2017, 07:17 PM | #8 |
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June 22nd, 2017, 08:17 PM | #9 |
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This is exactly the reason why i do not send my vehicles to my friends' workshop. It will be either i am taking advantage over them or they are testing my patience.
Anyways, good luck with the bike. Hope could see pictures of it before the work is being done.
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June 22nd, 2017, 11:02 PM | #10 |
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When I got my Ninja, I decided that I would do all the maintenance myself (except for mounting tires on the wheels). I'd never done any vehicle with before, and let me tell you, it's been very satisfying to do it all myself and not have to depend on someone else to do it.
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June 23rd, 2017, 06:30 AM | #11 |
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Ignition switch. Sorry. Any aftermarket switch needs the resistor even for pregens. You can disassemble the ignition and check if there is a resistor already wired in, normally there isnt.
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June 23rd, 2017, 06:57 AM | #12 | |
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Edit: I've checked all the wiring diagrams I can find in the pregen base manual and supplement, and don't see a grey wire at the ignition switch except in the Australian model, and in that case it goes to a dash light, not a resistor. The pregen wiring diagram shows only Brown, White, Yellow, Red/Black, and Red. The newgen diagram shows Brown, White, Red/Black, White/Black, White/Green, and Grey |
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June 23rd, 2017, 08:28 AM | #13 |
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I stand corrected. Thank you for pointing that out! Learn something new everyday.
I feel as though the reasoning behind him not having spark may be the same though. He plugged his old ignition back in and had spark. OP maybe refer to a pre gen wiring diagram and see which wire feeds the coils power and start working your way backwards. Confirm you have voltage at the coils (my apologies if the are refered to as something else) and compare it against what the manual says. Although, if your friends own a bike shop I'm sure they have tried that route already? Idk |
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June 23rd, 2017, 01:29 PM | #14 |
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June 23rd, 2017, 05:49 PM | #15 |
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The weekend doesn't have to be a total two wheeled loss; hop on a pedal bike and enjoy the days! Plus; it's great practice for when you do get the motorcycle back! Virtually all pro riders train on bicycles so if it's good enough for them...
Beats sitting around fretting! Enjoy!
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June 23rd, 2017, 06:38 PM | #16 |
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Visit, bring a 6-pack, and ask if you can help work on it after hours to learn. It'll get done.
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June 24th, 2017, 10:34 AM | #17 |
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It usually takes a while for them to train their entry level guys things like metric vs SAE, torque specs, sequence, which side the brake caliper goes on, etc....
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June 24th, 2017, 12:18 PM | #18 |
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Yeah definitely spent my share of time at the shop. Watched them pull a motor out of an old '78 Honda a couple weeks ago. Definitely cool and have gotten a chance to learn some things watching them work on my bike and just motorcycles in general. And yes I have a Giant mountain bike and I love it. Always been really good on bikes. Was really into BMX as a kid and even young adult. Had a few GT's and my beautiful PK Ripper. I thank my great balance on a motorcycle from all the experience on a bycycle.
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June 28th, 2017, 05:43 AM | #19 |
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June 28th, 2017, 05:48 AM | #20 |
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I'd stop by the shop and see what condition it's in.
If it's all together you could pay the bill and make arrangements to take it. If not, it would be a bit more complicated. |
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June 28th, 2017, 06:01 AM | #21 |
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Means he is working on working on it.
My brother is a master technician for Ford and he says the same things. I find that if I just start doing my own things he will then become interested in letting me know that he can lend a hand. Usually they take on too many projects, via other family members or friends of a friend and will put priority on customer cars. My brother also does side work for other dealers in the area and those cars come in and out all the time. The only times I need to push him is when I need to use the dealers shop, lifts and a lot more tools to get job done. However, I always help him do his jobs and mine so we are always working on something.
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June 28th, 2017, 06:36 AM | #22 | |
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It's been a month. I can totally understand and empathize with the guy. But when a month is approaching that's when it is starting to get into the realm of ridiculous. Or damn close. |
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June 28th, 2017, 10:17 AM | #23 | |
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June 29th, 2017, 07:51 PM | #24 |
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The reality is that the work on your bike is small dollars to them in what is the busiest bike season of the year. They keep pushing your bike back as bigger money projects come into the shop.
Go get your bike. In all likelihood, they haven't even touched it yet. This kind of thing is unfortunately quite common. I'd go pay them a visit. |
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June 29th, 2017, 10:56 PM | #25 |
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Paying them ahead of time may not have been good idea. Usually shops get paid when the job is done. Gives them incentive since just having the bike sitting is costing them money.
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June 30th, 2017, 05:11 PM | #26 |
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Yeah it was basically a live and learn type of thing. I pretty much gave it to him straight yesterday about the ridiculousness of it all. He is going into the shop tomorrow to work on my bike only. Doesn't even matter at this point because she's coming home tomorrow whether problem solved or not. I've obtained a service manual and the help of a fellow forumer so no doubt in my mind I'm armed with everything I need to do it myself. Actually pretty excited about it. Tomorrow afternoon if she's fixed then I'll gladly pay him and move on. But either way it'll be nice to have her home.
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June 30th, 2017, 07:06 PM | #27 |
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just want to throw in the idea that sometimes OEM parts are on back-order or take forever but if this is the case they should let you know
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June 30th, 2017, 07:06 PM | #28 |
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also, a decent shop isn't going to push your bike to the side just because it's not earning them as much money as other bikes. with that kind of attitude, you're going to stop earning money at all pretty quick... everyone's bike should be the same priority
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July 2nd, 2017, 04:13 PM | #29 |
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July 2nd, 2017, 04:14 PM | #30 |
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