rossi46

nice tip, just replaced front brake light switch so checked them too, quite loose!

try reps in rogiet-they have a dyno, speak to royston great bloke, a short walk to severn tunnel junction aswell

Docc have you got a link to those guards, just up the road from me!

yes new filter, old one looked fine

the only thing that i did differently was slowly filling he filter, put some in let it settle, put some more in and repeat

Big thanks to all who helped, managed to tackle it today, went back over my work, managed to save the oil-carefully filled new filter(lucky I had one) re-filled and fired her up- light out almost instantly- haven't ridden her but she idles nice in the garage- no light -no leaks! did my first valve check yesterday too having a celebratory beer I need one cheers

thanks guys for your input, I didn't change the gasket, I have one ready but came off in good condition so did not bother.work today, going to drop sump tomorrow and go through it again!

bike was running great before the oil change, I used a ufi filter, i checked that the rubber seal came off with the old filter, cleaned the screen and filled to the full mark on the dipstick, I know that the light would stay on a little longer- usually goes out straight away- but after 5-8 seconds i was worried!!

Hi, I dropped the sump for the first time today, replaced the filter(put some oil in it first)- hand tightened and installed a hose clamp for good measure, re filled with oil but the oil light won't go out! I only ran the bike for a few seconds turned it of then tried again but still no joy! it sounds normal but don't want to risk it, I guess I'm dropping the sump again tomorrow any ideas?? thanks

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/LED-Brake-light-bulbs/

was wondering that too , just how do you do it??

I think its only for Breva and onwards

from the handbook 'the oil level check should be carried out after the engine has run for a few minutes:the dipstick plug should be screwed up completely' I always took that to mean screwed all the way in

from the front-start-lights-neutral-ecu-fuel injection get yer relays from this guy http://www.dpguzzi.com/

Docc you must be doing something right, trailered home once in all that mileage, amazing,off out to garage later to whip off my cover!!! scud no plans to go to Germany this time, across France then a few days playing in the stunning Swiss mountains,crossing some big passes ,love to do Stelvio in to Italy, pop to museum at Mandello then on to Lake Garda to meet rest of family for our 2 week holidays☺

there really is too much of a good thing!

so now we know the best stuff to take how about some knowledgeable persons put together a 'what to do' type list if a breakdown happens? imagine there I am taking in a lovely Swiss vista, I return to the bike and he presto no start, what to do/check? is there a quick and dirty way to say bypass the side stand in an emergency? etc..For riding further afield, say a Euro trip would it be useful to take a timing sensor? I understand that if it fails the bike won't run, did I mention a Euro trip is on the cards

www.gutsibits.co.uk/pr/TheShop/index.php?q=sump+baffle&f=d&Model=0&search=SEARCH

I also have a couple of cyalume light sticks under the seat

leatherman/swiss army type multi tool, hip flask...just in case

finally got my all singing ctek charger, battery went down to 12.55, started no problems and went to 12.65 after an hour of riding, just charged her and now reading 13v!! is this ok??

thanks for all your input, was a big job for me, haven't ridden her but all back together! soaked bearings with ACf-50 and had no problems removing, I used some cycling tools to remove the cups and refit the new ones(lower one was the worst) having a celebratory Italian cider, cheers

thanks guys all back together, kiwi_roy mentions torquing the bearing nut, is this the upper most one, number 13? http://www.stein-dinse.biz//eliste/index.php

Hi guys I've managed to strip the front end down this morning, how do I remove the races, I think that's there name, from the frame and how do I fit the new ones? Also do I need a tool or press to fit the lower bearing? assuming I can get the old one off!! thanks

Yes would love to visit sometime, was only joking, my only experience of US is Florida, but would love to explore the west coast someday