A picture a day....biker banter (Vol 4)
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Deranged Granny said:
It's from the front wheel apparently. It's a common problem when the wheel is fitted roughly... 
Will have to see if I can fix it or buy a new one.
Is the wheel fitted the right way round? If it's like the Hayabusa, the spokes are perpendicular to the axle so not immediately obvious if not fitted right.Will have to see if I can fix it or buy a new one.
Assuming what you're saying the sensor is on the front wheel (bit surprised as most Suzukis read from the sprocket - then chain lube & dirt can do silly things).
Deranged Granny said:
Well I got my SV to 186 the other day.
Then 12, then 78, 147, 8, 156 ...... no idea what was wrong with it but the speedo was having a total hissy fit, changing the speed every second from 0-186, regardless of how fast I was going. It would work lucidly for a bit, and then do it again.
I had new tyres the other day and thought the speedo reader thing could have been put back on wrongly, but as I'd ridden 200 miles before the problem occurred, it doesn't make sense.
It's not the end of the world, but I have now lost the excuse of trying to see how high the speedo will go.
This happened to my SV650 mid way through a week riding round the Alps. Turned out some plastic thing had become mis-aligned on the front wheel, which confused the sensor. Didn't cost a lot to get put right (don't think it even needed parts).Then 12, then 78, 147, 8, 156 ...... no idea what was wrong with it but the speedo was having a total hissy fit, changing the speed every second from 0-186, regardless of how fast I was going. It would work lucidly for a bit, and then do it again.
I had new tyres the other day and thought the speedo reader thing could have been put back on wrongly, but as I'd ridden 200 miles before the problem occurred, it doesn't make sense.
It's not the end of the world, but I have now lost the excuse of trying to see how high the speedo will go.
Reardy Mister said:
gwm said:
The 899s replacement, with 955cc. Surely Ducati are taking the piss now calling this a sportsbike still and not a superbike.
I smell another famous WSB rule change imminent...gwm said:
The 899s replacement, with 955cc. Surely Ducati are taking the piss now calling this a sportsbike still and not a superbike.
It's taking the piss now, when their smaller engined bike is within 45cc of the bikes that their other larger capacity bike is racing. They're going to have to launch a new 748, which in 10 years will also be 1000cc, the original 748 will be a 1400cc and the 916 will eclipse the Triumph Rocket for cubic capacity. I love speculation over the future of motorcyles based on motorcycle spy shots.
I reckon this will evolve into a friendly charismatic litre superbike, and then the they'll make the 1599 styled like a bent over supermodel with an ivory trellis frame, whale foreskin seats, and more precious metals than were buried with Sir Jimmy Saville. All so they can tap into the emerging market of rich blokes spending s
t loads on bikes to keep in their garages. Who of course, then sell in ten years for even more money to even richer blokes to sit in their garages.
Realising it has created it's own gap in the market however, Ducati will release another 750cc bike. This will be powered entirely by "thinking you look cool", as such it will easily exceed 200mph topspeed. The, "I like to pretend Ducati is the Ferrari or the bike world, not the Alfa Romeo" powered versions will likely be powered by sufficient delusion to break the sound barrier.
Depending on how much you want you spine shortened on your trip to the nearest half pint of guest Ale, the "R" or "S" variants will be available. The "X" for the inevitable 70% resin track versions with no mirrors. They will be in every way inferior to slightly modified litre bikes, cost five times as much, and be as trustworthy around the track as my dog is carrying sausages from the fridge.
All bikes will have cutlery placed under the seat for that familiar Ducati sound, and the switch gear will be based on the children's game "lights-out", which will randomly deactivate in increasingly devious patterns so as to make the correct operation impossible.
Or they might just continue to stick another 100cc in it and upgrade the electronic aids for as long as it sells.
I reckon this will evolve into a friendly charismatic litre superbike, and then the they'll make the 1599 styled like a bent over supermodel with an ivory trellis frame, whale foreskin seats, and more precious metals than were buried with Sir Jimmy Saville. All so they can tap into the emerging market of rich blokes spending s
t loads on bikes to keep in their garages. Who of course, then sell in ten years for even more money to even richer blokes to sit in their garages. Realising it has created it's own gap in the market however, Ducati will release another 750cc bike. This will be powered entirely by "thinking you look cool", as such it will easily exceed 200mph topspeed. The, "I like to pretend Ducati is the Ferrari or the bike world, not the Alfa Romeo" powered versions will likely be powered by sufficient delusion to break the sound barrier.
Depending on how much you want you spine shortened on your trip to the nearest half pint of guest Ale, the "R" or "S" variants will be available. The "X" for the inevitable 70% resin track versions with no mirrors. They will be in every way inferior to slightly modified litre bikes, cost five times as much, and be as trustworthy around the track as my dog is carrying sausages from the fridge.
All bikes will have cutlery placed under the seat for that familiar Ducati sound, and the switch gear will be based on the children's game "lights-out", which will randomly deactivate in increasingly devious patterns so as to make the correct operation impossible.
Or they might just continue to stick another 100cc in it and upgrade the electronic aids for as long as it sells.
Biker's Nemesis said:
Have you got your conformation of provisional allocation then.
Yes mate - was super quick.... Emailed within a few hours. Number 2016R1M-00352 doubt that translates directly into any kind of frame number. I was quite late in the day ordering it - so doesnt look like they sold out within minutes or anything. graham22 said:
Is the wheel fitted the right way round? If it's like the Hayabusa, the spokes are perpendicular to the axle so not immediately obvious if not fitted right.
Assuming what you're saying the sensor is on the front wheel (bit surprised as most Suzukis read from the sprocket - then chain lube & dirt can do silly things).
Assuming what you're saying the sensor is on the front wheel (bit surprised as most Suzukis read from the sprocket - then chain lube & dirt can do silly things).
John D. said:
This happened to my SV650 mid way through a week riding round the Alps. Turned out some plastic thing had become mis-aligned on the front wheel, which confused the sensor. Didn't cost a lot to get put right (don't think it even needed parts).
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I will investigate.Biker's Nemesis said:
Is that far from Byker Bridge, I used to work from Elizabeth Street (just off Byker Bridge) as a Gas fitter before I had my accident.
It's just off Byker Bridge, at the bottom of Shields Road, right next to the roundabout at the bottom of the Byker Bypass. I used to work just off Shields Road, so perhaps the fact that it was a bit iffy was good for my waistline. 
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