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Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« on: September 25, 2009, 07:51:32 PM »
Day 8 of cross country trip from little rock Arkansas to Los Angeles and we're stranded in Indio. Anyone in Indio able to triler a bike to Glendale for cost of gas plus some extra?
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2009, 08:00:04 PM »
You guys might need to double up and get a little snuggly for the rest of the trip.  :D


Hope you find some help.  Is the bike fixable?
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2009, 08:25:03 PM »
That Sucks  :-\

Can't help, as I'm in Indiana. But this'll keep the post at the top of the list.

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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2009, 08:25:17 PM »
Whats the problem with the bike? Which bike?  I know a guy in Pasadena with a trailer...

cheers
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2009, 08:36:38 PM »
Quote from: andy750 on September 25, 2009, 08:25:17 PM
Whats the problem with the bike? Which bike?  I know a guy in Pasadena with a trailer...

cheers
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the 550 is running awesome, it's the 81 cx500 again. Bogging, no power, will start and barely put along. Checked almost everything I can think of, need to get out of this hotel and really tear into it. Thanks guys!
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2009, 08:40:51 PM »
Checked stuff: coils firing, new plugs and caps, all within resistance specs. Clean filter, tested stator/pulser, getting fuel, jets and floats ok, valves adjusted
« Last Edit: September 25, 2009, 08:47:43 PM by B.O.X.N.I.F.E. »
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2009, 08:50:28 PM »
Did I ask if the exhaust is plugged yet?
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2009, 09:17:31 PM »
Wish I'd come-up with plugged exhaust !, especially after how many miles rode on this trip already? Old bike + carbon + rusting-out exhaust innards = very possible cause IMO....
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2009, 09:23:44 PM »
Both pipes seem to be pulsing ehaust out evenly
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2009, 09:35:12 PM »
Don't want this post to get moved, let me know if anyone can trailer that far
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #10 on: September 25, 2009, 09:41:11 PM »
Try revving the bike with your hand over the exhaust, pressure should increase , right ? Does the bike ( exhaust ) sound quieter than usual ? If the owner doesn't care I think I'd get a big screwdriver and bust thru' the end of the baffle in the exhaust anyway, the CX 4 into 2 is real quiet, lots of baffling in there.... IMO.
Also is the battery O.K. ?, holding-up and charging good ? Wish I could help with a trailer, but some ideas to keep it at the top of the page !!
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2009, 10:14:00 PM »
Check battery. Good luck!
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2009, 10:15:03 PM »
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2009, 10:52:28 PM »
Hey Sapnner - the CX is a "V" TWIN.....

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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #14 on: September 25, 2009, 11:00:18 PM »
Tested battery, good!
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2009, 11:42:20 PM »
I know you guys replaced the stator only recently but also sounds like it could be not providing enough output..
I know there is a fix for low/voltage coils on the stator - will find a link and post it here...
soon

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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2009, 12:08:10 AM »
Try these guys the site owner is a member here maybe someone there is close 2 you and can help
http://choppercharles.com/cs/
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2009, 01:09:34 AM »
here is the link - also sounds like your poblem

http://www.elsham.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cx500/stator/

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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2009, 02:34:11 AM »
That's very interesting stuff, so a "white wire" fix is possible but not a "blue wire" fix.
Dang Boxnife I wouldn't want to be doing such drastic surgery so far from home unless it is the only way.
Good luck mate, all the way from New Zealand. :)
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2009, 04:42:47 AM »
if you can get to tempe az i can help you out with a free place for you to stay plus internet access.  Good luck with everything
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #20 on: September 26, 2009, 06:30:10 AM »
PM sent with email of guy in Pasadena - email him and hope for the best ;-) Tell him you know Andy from Scotland.

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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #21 on: September 26, 2009, 07:06:12 AM »
Andy, is there anywhere in the world where you don't "know Someone"?  You have more connections then an international Airport.

I wish you guys the best of luck.

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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #22 on: September 26, 2009, 08:05:03 AM »
I have no real advice to give...just bumping this up. Been there.
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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #23 on: September 26, 2009, 08:28:47 AM »
Quote from: gorms on September 25, 2009, 08:00:04 PM
You guys might need to double up and get a little snuggly for the rest of the trip.  :D


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Re: Stranded in Indio, can anyone trailer to Glendale?
« Reply #24 on: September 26, 2009, 09:39:47 AM »
Any update..?? Yeah, a CX is a V-Twin !!! Duuuuuuh! What did I say, 4 into 2 pipes ?....!
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