What can three men and a lot of willpower do?

[Milo]

Well they couldn't push-start a r1100s that's for sure!

On my way home from work I pulled in to Tesco for some fuel, so I filled her up and went to start but it wound round very slowly, and on the second revolution wouldn't go any further.
Turned lights off and pushed her out of the way and tried again - still no luck.
Very odd considering I'd ridden her there, she was hot and was stopped for no more than a couple of minutes as I pay at the pump. There were no warning lights on the way there and the battery light was fine with the ignition on.

I came back later on in my Dad's car (with a mate too as my dad's getting on a bit...) and we tried to push start her but no matter how hard my arse landed on the seat when I let out the clutch she still skidded...even in 4th gear! The car park was wet though to our defence.

Ah well, off with the panels I go (for the first time I might add...) and it didn't take too long.
Bugger lifting the tank to get to the negative though - I clipped the jump lead on to a (rubber handled) screw driver and held it on the terminal instead and she started fine.
I've left the panels off and will take up to the dealer tomorrow morning. They've always insisted it was just a slow starter motor and it was fine but I guess they were trying to avoid putting a new battery in there.

I took her home but just as I was about to head off I forgot the side stand was down - doh! Started fine strait away though, which was a relief!

Adam

PS...yeah I could have called my breakdown recovery, but bugger waiting around for them when I can do the job myself!
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[Davo]

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lmao, yea i worked in a motorcycle dealers if they can tell you thats how it is supposed to be they will.........
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[Milo]

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[Davo]