URGENT PLEA FOR HELP: THANKYOU - Now safely on way home

[indigoj]

HI, my other half has broken down in Preston, Lancs on his Honda Shadow 125. Does anyone live locally that could help him out? Please pm/email asap.

Thanks

indigoj@yahoo.com

[indigoj]

anyone? please?

[lllN30lll]

can't he ring the AA and sign up? or greenflag
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[indigoj]

will they help straightaway? if they will then yes we can do that. I was looking at that IC ad on this site will they help right away? Thanks

[indigoj]

will they help straightaway? if they will then yes we can do that. I was looking at that IC ad on this site will they help right away? Thanks

[R4nger]

Usually, breakdown companies charge for a recovery within the first 24 hours. I believe the RAC charge is £60.

[Ariel Badger]

What has broken?
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[indigoj]

Unsure. Were having battery problems (discharging over night) but was charged before he set off. Bike cut out and now nothing, won't even try to start.

[Itchy]

bump start? tis a shadow 125 should be fairily easy to bump,

ie put in 2nd , hold in clutch push it to a run , clutch out jump on clutch back in rev the balls off it for a minute to keep it going ride off keeping highish revs to prevent it dying
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[Sparks!]

Jump start it... ignition on, stick it in 2nd, pull clutch in, run with bike, jump on then dump clutch and give it some throttle.. it'll more than likely bump start if its just battery problems.... don't waste £60 ++ on breakdown recovery when ya can just bump it.
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[indigoj]

I hope he has tried that, he didn't say, I got the impression he was at wits end!

[R4nger]

Check the obvious things first.

Is the killswitch on (if any)?
Is there enough petrol?
Set the petrol tap to reserve or prime (prime is better)
Check to see if any of the lights work to see if the battery is charged.
If there is no charge then bump start it.

[indigoj]

AAArrrgh.... his mobile has cut out now, I can't even get in touch with him..

[Ariel Badger]

If he has been in the rain check for water in the carb.
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[Charlie]

I'd come and help except I have just sold my bike! I will give truslac a ring see if he can help. Where is he/she??

[indigoj]

Preston off Clayton Brook Road Thanks! Only trouble is, now not heard from him for over an hour and his phone is dead. Really at a loss what to do.

[Charlie]

gawh Mark didn't answer his phone. just sent him a text will see if he replies... fingers crossed eh?

I am sure he will be alright.

Do you mean this road?

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=PR5+8HZ&ie=UTF8&z=16&om=1

[indigoj]

Phew, just got in touch with him, he reckons a cylinder seems to be 'missing' when he tries to bump start. BUT a nice couple have offered to keep the bike chained to their house and give him a lift home. How nice is that!

Anyway, at least I know he is safe and sound, thanks for offers of help, he may still need help tomorrow to try and get it working again. I'll let you know!

Thankyou all so much for quick suggestions and trying to help, it is really appreciated.

[indigoj]

[Charlie]

I am busy all of tomorrow sorry. I got to go to college then straight from college to work till 10. Also I'd need to get a few buses just to get there... and I am not that great a wiz with bikes, I am still learning at 17. Sorry.

[truslack]