Houston: We've got a Problem!

[wyliec]

I've worked out a plausible tale of woe for the Missus... I might survive this yet! :thumbup:
In the meantime; I've hooked my Battery Tender up so as to try and preserve the Battery's innards...
Anybody else have any ideas?

Blame it on BRP and then start a thread blaming it on BRP and then go out and buy a GW.

Of course we couldn't call you wing nut; we'd have to call you nut job.

Just think, this would never have happened if BRP had just offered those heat shields as factory installed. I just don't know where BRPs' heads are at.

 

[Jeriatric]

Blame it on BRP and then start a thread blaming it on BRP and then go out and buy a GW.

Too funny!! :thumbup:

 

[Jeriatric]

Mine didn't/doesn't have a cotter pin. It has a clip that snaps around the rod and then a zip tie making sure it doesn't come out.

But yours isn't a Denman SPECIAL :roflblack:

 

[Jeriatric]

how do I get to that???? :shocked:

If all else fails. Disconnect the battery.

 

[stevedfive]

Call me. I sent u PM. I think I know what the problem is.

 

[stevedfive]

Is this the problem? The red arrow shows what is on the outside of the panel and the yellow shows what is on the inside of the panel. That is why there is a cutout there. You loosen the lower allen screw and tuck the front piece under the panel and behind the screw and tighten it up. If the shield that the red arrow is pointing to is under the lower bike panel it will push against the brake rod, not allowing it to release. The first pic shows the shield with the red arrow on the inside. The third pic shows the shield on the outside. See the space between the rod?

 

[SpyderRx]

Who will take over as the new post leader after bob's wifevtakesbhim out??

 

[Jeriatric]

Trailer it to the nearest Gold Wing Dealer.

Hey Dave.

Harassing people will get you booted from here. Pronto like. It's your nickel. Spend it as you wish.

 

[SpyRyd]

Had exactly same brake lights staying on problem after installing floorboards that replaced the OEM pegs.

Per the maintenance manual (green manual page 689) anytime the connecting rod (rod that connects brake pedal to master cylinder rod) is removed or replaced, the master cylinder rod must be adjusted. This adjustment requires a special tool called the master cylinder rod adjuster as well as removing the master cylinder which requires draining the brake fluid, etc, etc.

I didn't technically 'remove' the connecting rod but did disconnect it from the brake pedal by removing the pin. I left the connecting rod hang from the end connected to the master cylinder rod. When I tried to reinstall the connecting rod I could not get the pin inserted into the brake pedal. Applied some pressure using a wrench as a lever to move the master cylinder rod so the pin would line up with the hole on the brake pedal. Result...brake lights stayed on when brake pedal was fully released and up against the brake pedal rubber stopper. The brake lights would turn off with just a slight upper pressure on the brake pedal.

My fix, and I don't recommend this but offer it as info only, was to remove the brake pedal rubber stopper and trim off enough of it to allow the brake pedal to come up further. I estimate I cut off maybe 1/16 inch but definitely less than 1/8 inch. Reinstalled the rubber stopper and the brake lights turned off when the pedal was released. Did this work on Tuesday, 4 Jun, and have ridden the Spyder every day since (probably close to 75 miles) with no apparent ill effects (especially no limp mode nor any other indications of brake/brake light problems).

The proper fix, master cylinder rod adjustment, which I don't think the average DIY wrench bender can do. If attempted, one would need to order the master cylinder rod adjuster (P/N 529 036 119) per the green manual.

Good luck, Bob.

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm still here guys!
The brakelights are stilal glowing; the Battery Tender is happily pumping juice into the bike for the lightshow...
Now...
Dave, I appreciate your attempt at humor, but I'm looking for solutions; not whining... :gaah:
Wylie... :roflblack: Blaming BRP does seem to be a popular pasttime in here; this has got my fingerprints all over it though... :shocked:
I'll have a chance today to check the clearances around the brake rod, brake pedal, and brake everything today...
Steve, I've got your pictures; Thanks! They're my new guidebook to the underpinnings of the bike! :thumbup:

 

[dave01]

Blame it on BRP and then start a thread blaming it on BRP and then go out and buy a GW.

Of course we couldn't call you wing nut; we'd have to call you nut job.

Just think, this would never have happened if BRP had just offered those heat shields as factory installed. I just don't know where BRPs' heads are at.

Common sense prevails. Come on over to the darkside Bob. Wingnut.

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[dave01]

Bob, if you can, run it around in the driveway, braking a lot. It may just be a case of the rod not being aligned just right. Reverse, brakes, fwd, brakes. Let us know.

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[Bob Denman]

Common sense prevails. Come on over to the darkside Bob. Wingnut.

Hi (other) Dave! I'm standing by my assessment that the fault is most likely sitting at my keyboard...
Besides; I had a 'Wing and loved it... but I can't hold them up anymore! pps:

 

[dave01]

View attachment 69500 Hi (other) Dave! I'm standing by my assessment that the fault is most likely sitting at my keyboard...
Besides; I had a 'Wing and loved it... but I can't hold them up anymore! pps:

I had a similiar issue when putting aftermarket rearsets on the busa. The actuator rod did not seat all the way in the boot on the master cyl. And a little use, all was back to normal.

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[Bob Denman]

I'm planning on checking all of that out today...
We've got a real "Toad-Strangler" going on right now, so the plan is to crawl up under it to re-check clearances before soaking everything down with a shakedown cruise...

 

[dave01]

I'm planning on checking all of that out today...
We've got a real "Toad-Strangler" going on right now, so the plan is to crawl up under it to re-check clearances before soaking everything down with a shakedown cruise...

We had all of that stuff yestersay, 4.5 inches of rain here.

 

[Bob Denman]

Oh... I DO love what you've done to your hair... :thumbup: :roflblack:
But since it's a GoldWing... perhaps a splash of color!

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Bob:

Solution ............... Call Harvey at Spyderpops and ask him what he thinks you may have done wrong/different ......... he will help.

Cruzr Joe

 

[bullant12]

Bob:

Solution ............... Call Harvey at Spyderpops and ask him what he thinks you may have done wrong/different ......... he will help.

Cruzr Joe

:agree:

 

[Bob Denman]

Just as soon as The Missus leaves the office today... :thumbup: