Italian Electrics
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Well my first venture in to the biking world and I must just be a sucker for punishment, TVR and an Italian motorbike 
So the problem on the bike is the electrics seem to have a mind of there own, the neutral/2 stoke oil light rarely work, but can be persuded to light up if you kick it in the right place
and the right hand indicators only work when they feel like it it must be a loose connection somewhere but I just can't find it, anyone got any ideas what or where the fault may be? 
The bike in question is a Cagiva SuperCity 125 which most people never even heard of yet alone seen one, but mechanically it's about the same as a Mito, or a Planet
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So the problem on the bike is the electrics seem to have a mind of there own, the neutral/2 stoke oil light rarely work, but can be persuded to light up if you kick it in the right place
and the right hand indicators only work when they feel like it it must be a loose connection somewhere but I just can't find it, anyone got any ideas what or where the fault may be? The bike in question is a Cagiva SuperCity 125 which most people never even heard of yet alone seen one, but mechanically it's about the same as a Mito, or a Planet
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Italian bikes have a bed rep for electrics, but I'm on my third now and have only ever had one that gave me any bother - it was dreadful, but it was made in 1969 with 6v(ish) electrics.
I have owned my current one (Ducati 916) for nearly 5 years now and have only ever had a blown number-plate bulb (probably due to the vibrations!).
The indicator problem should be easy to fix - have you checked the connectors for fit and corrosion, does the "dash-light" flash?.. the Neutral light however might be a more deep seated problem and not worth the hassle of fixing. Incidentally 'they' say Ducati neutral lights have a mind of their own but mine has always been spot-on, anyway I have had bikes without a neutral light and bikes with a 'dodgy' one so would never trust one 100% anyway - personally I would not worry too much about it.
Stick with the Italian "she-might-be-a-bitch-but-you-love-her"...... you know it makes sense
I have owned my current one (Ducati 916) for nearly 5 years now and have only ever had a blown number-plate bulb (probably due to the vibrations!).
The indicator problem should be easy to fix - have you checked the connectors for fit and corrosion, does the "dash-light" flash?.. the Neutral light however might be a more deep seated problem and not worth the hassle of fixing. Incidentally 'they' say Ducati neutral lights have a mind of their own but mine has always been spot-on, anyway I have had bikes without a neutral light and bikes with a 'dodgy' one so would never trust one 100% anyway - personally I would not worry too much about it.
Stick with the Italian "she-might-be-a-bitch-but-you-love-her"...... you know it makes sense
They all do that sir, at least you haven't got an Italian engine to worry about 
. A quick smear of vaseline on the bulb bases when you put them in helps avoid corrosion. I had to have my indicator switch packed with grease to stop it working/not working utterly randomly. It's been fine ever since. Neutral lights are a waste of time, trust your brain not the light. If you can trace a dodgy connection to the indicators it might be worth replacing the connector, ideally with a soldered joint. I think Three Cross are the UK importers for Cagiva, might be worth giving them a ring.
. A quick smear of vaseline on the bulb bases when you put them in helps avoid corrosion. I had to have my indicator switch packed with grease to stop it working/not working utterly randomly. It's been fine ever since. Neutral lights are a waste of time, trust your brain not the light. If you can trace a dodgy connection to the indicators it might be worth replacing the connector, ideally with a soldered joint. I think Three Cross are the UK importers for Cagiva, might be worth giving them a ring.Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff