ok so I was riding into work this morning when I was making my exit off the freeway near work, I felt the bike hesitate when I was rolling on through the turn. Thought it was nothing and continued on. Got to a slooow turn and dropped throttle... dead! No lights, nothing! just the temp gauge was working.

On lunch I got a new battery from the shop and put her in. she fired up! But... I revved it cause it was idling low at 1k rpm and what do you know... white smoke comes out of the RR. I touched the RR and it felt cool...

I got a 40 mile trip ahead of me through the most treacherous highways known to man! If she dies I very well may too

I know I will probably need a new RR now... tell me its something stupid like I need grease on the terminal screws or something (I didnt put it on there, should I?)

Other than that... I have AAA and they can tow me home but damn... id rather not have to sit through 2 + hrs of traffic in a cage

advice?

 

That sucks, sorry to hear. As for AAA, I'd be surprised if they'll cover the tow on your bike. Here in FL, I would have to have RV coverage to cover my bikes. Standard or even Plus doesn't cover the bike.

Without a good R/R, you bike will most likely not make it the 40 miles home, even with a good battery. Any friends with trailers ?

 

ok I was messing with it and the bike started when the RR was disconnected... is this safe? It semed to idle just fine. What risks am I running by riding it home like this?


edit: I got the AAA motorcycle coverage for an extra $7 / month... tow me 140 miles they say... looks like ill be riding with ol scruffy tonight.

so what are the thoughts in the crowd? It smells to me like a busted cap but I honestly am not sure... something electrical burning.

 

Well, I'm sure you're home by now... as for the R/R, if you let the smoke out of it, then it's time to replace it.

 

yep I got home ok. Bought a RR from a guy off cragislist $20. Put it in and she runs like new

I posted about a funky smell from the bike the other day, I think that was the RR shorting or something. It didnt seem very well sealed so water may have gotten into it.

 

Did you buy a stock or aftermarket RR from craigslist? If its just another stock RR, you'll have to replace it again. Get an aftermarket one with cooling fins on it. I've experienced the same thing as you but I've upgraded to an aftermarket unit and she runs great now.

 

I bought a stock one for now... Called the dealership before, they wanted $200 for the damn thing

I am going to buy two off ebay on friday (payday)

 

http://www.electrosport.com/products...etail-1832.php

$99 from these guys. I'm gonna replace my F3 with theirs later this year (preemptive strike)