Hello all.
I have been riding for just under a year. Got a piaggio x8 with a few problems but more on that later! Have tried a few different bikes but always end up back on my x8!
I'm from Oxfordshire and feel free to call me Dave.
Hello
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michaelphillips
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- Current Ride: Daelim S250 Advance
- Location: orpington kent
Re: Hello
hi dave plenty of x8 owners on here so fire away mate, just post an issue and someone may have come across it, welcome aboard 
I cant seem to remember.. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.
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sirsquiffalot
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- Current Ride: piaggio X8 125
Re: Hello
Thanks for the welcome guys!
Problem started the other day when started spluttering. Had a look and the air filter was filthy. Replaced it all and cleaned carb. Went to go fire her up and for some reason the electric starter done nothing. Tried the stupid stuff I have fell for before (Kill Switch!) then had a little listen. When its pressed I get no turn from the starter motor just a loudish click from the rear right side of the bike. Have tried with a different bikes battery to rule out that but still no luck.
Any suggestions would be grateful as I am not really great on the electrical side of things!
Thanks
Problem started the other day when started spluttering. Had a look and the air filter was filthy. Replaced it all and cleaned carb. Went to go fire her up and for some reason the electric starter done nothing. Tried the stupid stuff I have fell for before (Kill Switch!) then had a little listen. When its pressed I get no turn from the starter motor just a loudish click from the rear right side of the bike. Have tried with a different bikes battery to rule out that but still no luck.
Any suggestions would be grateful as I am not really great on the electrical side of things!
Thanks
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sirsquiffalot
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- Current Ride: piaggio X8 125
Re: Hello
Posted problem in other section of forum (http://www.maxi-muppets.co.uk/forum/vie ... 10&t=13845" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) incase anyone can help.
Cheers
Cheers
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michaelphillips
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Re: Hello
the click could be the relay, i would check that the live cable to the starter has not come loose, they generally have two lock nuts on it, on the side of the starter firstsirsquiffalot wrote:Thanks for the welcome guys!
Problem started the other day when started spluttering. Had a look and the air filter was filthy. Replaced it all and cleaned carb. Went to go fire her up and for some reason the electric starter done nothing. Tried the stupid stuff I have fell for before (Kill Switch!) then had a little listen. When its pressed I get no turn from the starter motor just a loudish click from the rear right side of the bike. Have tried with a different bikes battery to rule out that but still no luck.
Any suggestions would be grateful as I am not really great on the electrical side of things!
Thanks
I cant seem to remember.. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way.
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NorfolkChris
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Re: Hello
Hello and welcome. I'm still fairly new to the site as well but so far they all seem to be a nice bunch of Muppets
