So, the Mistrals sound melodic as her motor rocks gently side to side; the Ohlins welcome any challenge and soak up the bumps without breaking a sweat, however, I was not expecting to be shafted and betrayed by her (V7 III Stone) as I was this morning.
I popped in to the main MG workshop here today to check the following:
1. Engine warning light on more than it's off - bike seemed to be running fine.
2. Awhile ago i found the rear wheel (rim) was coated in oil/grease. I took it to a satellite MG workshop and the mechanic had a look, said it's probably from something i rode though on a recent long trip.
2.2 While already at the main workshop, i figured i'd get them to check the oil levels in the final drive, just to be sure.
This is what they found:
1. Rev/timing sensor was bitching about "inconsistent signal". I was told if the sensor is faulty, the engine will behave erratically as a result. Ok, i'll change it, it's a little (relatively) bit of money. Doable.
2. Driveshaft was almost as dry as a bone in a Death Valley during a heat wave.
2.1 When wheeling the bike back and forth, the DS was grinding, and not in a good way.
2.2 I was told in no uncertain terms, she needs a new driveshaft, and it's very pricey.
She has just under 16000km's/10000mi, is well loved and riden as an Italian dame would want, mostly gentle and loving, sometimes hard and fast.
I'm pretty disappointed with the brand right now, but am still can't consider another brand .
Are these known issues?
Thanks
Shafted
I popped in to the main MG workshop here today to check the following:
1. Engine warning light on more than it's off - bike seemed to be running fine.
2. Awhile ago i found the rear wheel (rim) was coated in oil/grease. I took it to a satellite MG workshop and the mechanic had a look, said it's probably from something i rode though on a recent long trip.
2.2 While already at the main workshop, i figured i'd get them to check the oil levels in the final drive, just to be sure.
This is what they found:
1. Rev/timing sensor was bitching about "inconsistent signal". I was told if the sensor is faulty, the engine will behave erratically as a result. Ok, i'll change it, it's a little (relatively) bit of money. Doable.
2. Driveshaft was almost as dry as a bone in a Death Valley during a heat wave.
2.1 When wheeling the bike back and forth, the DS was grinding, and not in a good way.
2.2 I was told in no uncertain terms, she needs a new driveshaft, and it's very pricey.
She has just under 16000km's/10000mi, is well loved and riden as an Italian dame would want, mostly gentle and loving, sometimes hard and fast.
I'm pretty disappointed with the brand right now, but am still can't consider another brand .
Are these known issues?
Thanks
Shafted