Thunderbirds Are Go!

[John Armstrong]

Ahh now, that would be telling.

Either you're having a day off and your tracker has been nicked, or DS has learnt how to move under its own steam, or your having another day on the bike

 

[(RIP) Proff]

Ahem John it's not DS but AS
Desert Storm re-arose phoenix like as >>>>

Artic Storm..... now that it's white...........................

 

[Melanie Cheeks]

Actually I think it's just The Storm these days

 

[(RIP) Proff]

Actually I think it's just The Storm these days

Well you should now !! you've had to put up with him working on it all hours for last 8 months
THE STORM it is

 

[Kenny]

Melanie Cheeks must have the patience of a saint - Thunder + Storm !!

 

[John Armstrong]

Actually I think it's just The Storm in a Tea Cup

Fixed, or should that be "in a Vodka bottle"

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Been on the Piste all day today _ this is what I signed up for

Just had grub with Mustafa in his wee house after going to get help for him cos his car had conked out on the piste.

Still no mobile connection but agent Otto is safe and sound at this end _ hope alls going well with the rest of the Calums Rd crew

Andres

 

[Crapaud]

Andres

Glad you are having fun.

Stay safe mate. Sorry you had to beat a slight retreat from the front line old boy.

Sid

 

[Melanie Cheeks]

Enjoy the rest of your trip Andres!

And OMG have you seen where the Thunder-Storm is tonight?

Can't wait for the full rundown

 

[John Armstrong]

Enjoy the rest of your trip Andres!

And OMG have you seen where the Thunder-Storm is tonight?

Not far to walk / stagger to dip his toes into the water

Hope all are having a good time

 

[Thunder]

Oh the pictures and reports will be amazing, trust me

All safely installed in our evening accommodation, had a cracking day and some unbelievable scenery.

TTFN

PS

Glen has a brake problem,, 2003 1150 GS with servo brakes but since a slow speed drop in the sand on the right hand side (may not be connected) after 20 minute ride no sevos and "emergency" braking only.

Any ideas (apart from the duff servo scenario which we have covered) much appreciated.

Johnny if you could link this with an appeal for help to the 1150 section it would be appreciated, poor internet in our current location.

 

[John Armstrong]

Glen has a brake problem,, 2003 1150 GS with servo brakes but since a slow speed drop in the sand on the right hand side (may not be connected) after 20 minute ride no sevos and "emergency" braking only.

Handguard clear of the front lever? Rear brake pedal not bent and always applying the brake?

 

[motoscot]

Glen has a brake problem,, 2003 1150 GS with servo brakes but since a slow speed drop in the sand on the right hand side (may not be connected) after 20 minute ride no sevos and "emergency" braking only.

Any ideas (apart from the duff servo scenario which we have covered) much appreciated.

Johnny if you could link this with an appeal for help to the 1150 section it would be appreciated, poor internet in our current location. [/QUOTE]
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I agree it sounds like front brake lever catching on handguard
quick check - make sure rear brake light works with front lever

good Luck Glen


Steve

 

[sockpuppet]

Could be shite in the switches also.

If the bike can't verifythe switches as open (i.e. no break lever pulled) the servo failes the self check and doesn't work.

Do you get the servo noise when you start the bike if you use the rear brake lever. If it is fecked you can bypass the servo. Use the hose from the rear caliper directly to the master cylinder. You can do the same on the front to the point where the lines split using a new brake hose.

Just hope you robbed the spare brake fluid I was carrying

 

[bakerlonglegs]

Looking forward to the pics and trip reports!



Good luck and safe riding chaps....

 

[sockpuppet]

Mini Trip Report

Here are the photos I took on my trip.

So much crap to pack. At least I did it in a tidy fashion

All packed up with somewhere to go. I ditched the tyres before I left. They were a bridge too far on the stability stakes.

At Portsmouth on the first day heading to the continent. That ramp in the back ground was "interesting" in the ice.

On the ferry. Nice quarters.

Night NUmber 2 in Bordeaux. No outside pictures as it was pishing it down

Night number 3. No time to dry the kit, it rained again so I was slopping by the time I got to Madrid. time for some drastic measures.

The 4th Night. Note to self. Take more photos.

 

[Thunder]

Handguard clear of the front lever? Rear brake pedal not bent and always applying the brake?

Wa Hay!!!!

Sorted, combination of both handguard and bent brake lever bent.

Big thanks for all the fast replies, the collective knowledge and help is astounding!!!

 

[Popeye]

Classic trip report there Richard, short, concise and more pictures than words. I was there with you, brilliant

 

[Deleted acc oony]

Classic trip report there Richard, short, concise and more pictures than words. I was there with you, brilliant

 

[AndyT]

They are making excellent progress and I recon it looks like a fuel stop in the next 30 mins for them, (either that or a Little Chef).

On the satelite it looks like the tarmac road stops not long after the fuel stop for a few miles before becoming tarmac again which if still the case will be interesting

I'm well impressed with these guys

AndyT