Houston: We've got a Problem!

[retread]

That looks like the trip arm for a switch, Bob, you might check the switches to see if something got broke.

john

 

[Bob Denman]

I'd like to blame the bike... but it's three years old with almost 16,000 miles on it, and I did take it on a rough unpaved road and driveway last weekend... this one's on me! pps:

 

[Bob Denman]

That looks like the trip arm for a switch, Bob, you might check the switches to see if something got broke.

john

Yeah.. that switch is getting replaced!

 

[Jeriatric]

Hey!!! On the bright side of things.........you found the problem. You're but a little time before the fix.

:thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: It was definitely a good news/bad news deal...
"Honey... I found the problem; it's gonna cost us money! :shocked:"

 

[Jeriatric]

:agree: It was definitely a good news/bad news deal...
"Honey... I found the problem; it's gonna cost us money! :shocked:"

Move over 'Bouser'

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[bzbaeren]

We've got a problem

I am so glad I visit this site I learn soooo much about so many things, good luck Bob:doorag: this could cost as much as 2 dozen roses plus 2 dozen roses for the wife.pps:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm thinking the two dozen roses for the Missus, AND two dozen donuts for the Tech at the dealership! :thumbup:
He's ordering the stinkin' $32 dollar switch (that'll need a couple of hours of shoptime added to it), and I've got a Thursday appointment!

 

[Jeriatric]

Smart move. I'm all about taking care of those who take care of me. nojoke

 

[arntufun]

I'm thinking the two dozen roses for the Missus, AND two dozen donuts for the Tech at the dealership! :thumbup:
He's ordering the stinkin' $32 dollar switch (that'll need a couple of hours of shoptime added to it), and I've got a Thursday appointment!

Bob, I have replaced the switch on my RS (also because of my own fault) and if the RT micro switch is anything like the RS, than it's very easy to replace it yourself.

Grind of the head off of the two rivets and unplug it (plug located approx a foot behind switch) and replace the switch with rivets or two vey small bolts. Piece of cake on a RS but I'm not sure how difficult it would be on a RT !!!!!! :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Randy! :thumbup:
The switch is pretty much buried in the bowels of the RTs... :yikes:
You really can't easliy get at it from the bottom; the catalytic converter is right there for toasting your knuckles...
If you pull Tupperware for top and outside access; you're still reaching down into the mechanicals from about where the passenger footrest is...
This is one that I'm going to let the professionals handle; I've done all of the damage that I'm capable of already! :roflblack:

 

[lookerjdc]

:agree: It was definitely a good news/bad news deal...
"Honey... I found the problem; it's gonna cost us money! :shocked:"

lo.... too funny Bob

but at least now you know..... still weird that it would just drop out like that.... I mean, alll the vibration the bike goes thru, how/what/where/when was that item doing?

and I am going to pull the catalytic converter out sometime... not so I can get to the switch, just to remove it and the heat that comes from it (plus give some added growl to the sound of the exhaust system.....)

 

[Bob Denman]

Have you crawled up under these bikes much?
It sure makes "de-convertizing" look like a worthwhile task... :shocked: