Why my day at college was well good and carp at same time!!

Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

Ok today was my second day on the road with my RS125, i wake up at about 8 have 4/6 lessons free but have to go do photography coursework so ride in and basically i forgot some photos and had to be in today so had to drive back! it 22 miles each way so today i did 88miles, im killing and feel really drained as never done that much!! The CDI restriction really pissed me off aswell but was easier to ride today, however i have just taken my bike apart and derestrcted the CDI and hope it works!! i going to get bus in tomorrow as today took a lot of my petrol money!!

The point is it was really cool driving today when all my friends in lessons (well most werent) but sucks as not used to that much driving and aching from it! well guess it will help in the long run!
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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

doesn't sound that carp Laughing

sucks about the lack of petrol money!
what MPG are you finding it to be?
WN
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

thats the thing i have no idea, i fueled up twice today but dont know how much its got left, i put it £9ish of 98 and be running it in so revs were quite low, on my ped £9 was x2 the journey so was think this would be simular to RS? any idea on how to check? i tryed shaking it but have no clue what it sounds like full and empty so a bit clueless!lol, had it on reserve after 2 out of the 4 length on journey and fill up at start of 3/4, if that make sence!

any idea how to check how much is left WN?
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Shaun · Likes 'em bent Joined: 17 May 2003 Karma :

You will get around 100 miles to a tank of petrol before you have to go onto reserve, maybe a little more when you have to keep it at low revs.

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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

cool yea i think that its quite low now!lol, i got the CDI out drying as filled the opening with silicone sealent as derestrected it and too tired to go put it back in, bike looks somwhat different!! well a little bit anyway!i have a photo actully...
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I am not so sure that using silicone sealant in contact with wiring is such a good idea. Confused

Silicone sealant is usually made up with ethanoic acid (vinegar) which would corrode wiring and electrical connections Neutral

Did the stuff you used smell of vinegar?

Epoxy resin would be better for that kind of job.
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

really?!? i used bathroom sealent and it smells of...*snifs* well a little of vinigar but only because im thinking of it now. i dont know but i think i may buy another of ebay as a backup and maybe redo some time, is it a really big problem? ill check the bottle thing tomorrow.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

If you used bathroom sealant, it almost certainly has ethanoic acid in it. If you have got the stuff on any bare metal connections or printed circuits it is very likely to corrode them, possibly quite quickly (think what would happen if you left a copper coin in a glass of vinegar overnight).

I would try and get the stuff off if I were you. Not sure how best to do it as the stuff is sticky as hell.

Off the top of my head, I would probably use some paper towel to remove as much as you can then maybe flush it out with a weak solution of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to neutralise the acid. Follow this by a flush out with clean water then allow it to dry fully. As long as there is no power going through it until it is dry, water shouldn't damage anything.

I would then seal the hole properly with epoxy.

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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

where i buy exoxy ie brands. man i feel like a twat now!! lol i thought it would be fine but you def have a point, i will correct it ASAP
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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

epoxy resin, can buy it from most DIY places, homebase, B&Q et al
WN
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ApriliaRs125 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Feb 2005 Karma :

andy your bike looks very clean for 88mile today Very Happy

, i suspect you cleaned it before taking the picture

scott
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Andy C · Tree Seeking Missile Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

no didnt clean it!! it was a very sunny day yestaday and havnt taken it out in the rain yet and cleaned it sunday.lol it is quite clean tho!
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