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I kow that this is a bit late but has the pannier bags been sold yet.
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Glen

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I have been reading up on how to take my front wheel out, and watching the video's it shows a 17mm axle spindle nut, but on mine a 2011 model i have found out that it is a 22mm. Also wathing the video it looks as though you undo everything from the right hand side of the bike and not touching anything on the left hand side. Is this correct? Because when i last put it through its MOT it was suggested that i replace my front wheel bearings. I have lso ordered a stepkey of the internet and it is a solid piece with the step through sizes, but won't seperate for me to use the differnt sizes. Any advice wouldbe appeciated.

As it is due a service maybe i will let Autorama do it for me as they will have the correct tackle even though it will cost me quite a bit extra, but at least i will have piece of mind that it will be done correctly, because if i try and take itout myself and if something goes wrong i will be stuffed.

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Glen

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Doe's anybody have any suggestions on how i can strap a tent, sleeping bag etc onto the GTR without scratching the rack using bungee straps as there is no hook provision to secure to.

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Glen

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Upon rereading all your advice, the last post mentioned the crank shaft sensor, who said it was easy to get to, but Brian at Autorama said it was difficult as it took them 2.5 hours to do, as they had to take of the side fairings drop the radiator forward then replaced the sensor. As i don't habe all the appropriate tools and a decent garage and not mechanically minded to start taking things to pieces. For me it was easier for Autorama to do, even if it was more money, but for peace of mind in being done properly it was worth it.

Glen

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At last i have had my bike relayed to Autorama and it didn't take them long to find the problem of not starting with the F1 error. It turned out to be a cam shaft sensor. They promptly ordered 1 whilst it was being serviced and upon fitting, hey presto it fired up straight away.

Thanks for all your advice in trying to sort it out, but you can put this in your repertoire  for future reference.

Glen

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I am having the same F1 error and the bike won't start, have been on the forum to try and solve the problem, but to no avail. I haven't dropped it, just been laid up through winter and when reconnected the battery the fault occurred. I had it booked it for a 20,000 service and the garage cancelled due to the covid 19. Waiting for the garage to reopen and i will have to have the bike relayed there.

If you find out what your problem is/was, please let me know.

Glen

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I am going to another local garage on Monday and ask if he has a diagnostic machine and if he will be prepared to come out and try it.

If not, i will have to wait until Autorama re-opens when it is safe to do so and get the RAC to transport it over.

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Glen

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Thanks for all your help.

No i can't smell petrol.

I had it booked it for a 20,000 mile service but Autorama cancelled due to whats going on.

I contacted the breakdown service and i was covered for a home visit and the RAC didn't have a motorcycle diagnostic machine with them to plug in. As my MOT is due on the 2nd April and will be taxed i am covered for transport to Autorama when they reopen.

Where is the diagnostic plug on the bike? as i thought it was under the seat by the tool kit area but couldn't find it.

I am going to ask a local garage which have a motorcycle diagnostic machine to see if they will come out to plug in the diagnostic machine to see if it will pick up the fault.  Once i know where the plug in is.

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Glen

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Yes i can hear the fuel pump priming, and when turning on the ignition everything sounds normal.

Where is the air intake to try the brake cleaner?

Glen

Hi All

Thank you for your help and patience in this.

I have reconnected the battery as the garage said it was fine and still no joy.

From your advice, i have compression out of my exhaust, all electrics work including the screen raiser, tried putting it in gear and starting the bike just tries moving forward a little. Tried swishing the petrol round and leaving the fuel cap open. So that tells me the battery is connected properly.

Could it be a fuse? if so which one do i look at? as i can only think of this last option.

When talking to Brian at Autorama before they closed down due to the coronovirus he said he didn't know after talking to the mechanic.

It has got be something simple as you can guess i am at my wits end in trying to solve it with all your help and advice.

So please any more ideas.

If anybody lives in the Halifax, West Yorkshire area maybe you can come and have a look.

Thanks

Glen
 

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I have had my battery checked at a garage and is fine.

Just in case i am not wiring it up properly.

There is only 1 positive lead to attach to the positive and 2 leads attached to the negative.

I usually put all cables back into their positions with the screw  loosely fitted, so that i don't forget and  I can't see any other wires dangling that should be connected.

Could it be the spark plugs as i had them fitted 2 years ago and if so it is a difficult job getting to them, so i am led to believe. When talking to Autorama they said that the plugs should be fine when booking in for a service, before all this started.

Glen

About the fuel pump priming, i don't know what i am listening for?

The battery has run down due to trying to start it. I have put it back on charge and getting the battery checked at a garage.

I don't know if it was turning over as i think it was just the starter motor whiring round.

Glen

How do i check the feed to the fuel pump

Glen

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Yes the kill switch is of, that was one  of the first things i checked and i don't think i have home start, as i have cover through my insurance which was included, but i will check.

Glen

Hi All

Thanks for all your replies.

I have tried to jump start it, but no joy.

I have tried opening my petrol cap to see if it is an airlock, still no joy.

All my lights are bright.

It just keeps on trying to start with plenty of turnover.

My petrol gauge is up on 1 bar and not flashing low fuel.

The battery is the original one and will be at least 8 years old, could it be that.

All the terminals are on securely. 1 lead to the positive and 2 to the negative. As i took it off and reconnected a couple of times. But still no joy.

Petrol in the tank will be about 6 months old so should be okay. When fitted last year (April 2019) the same applied and started up first time. 

I don't know what else to do?

Hope somebody else does.

Thanks

Glen