CNW e start conversion, sprag failures

robs ss said:

What were the symptoms? Was it off-and-on or a sudden complete failure?

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Yep. At first I whirs then catches almost instantly you’d hardly notice. Then I whirs and you need a second press. After that it fails to catch at all when cold but after a ride all good. Then, bollox!! Nada. Kickeroo time and for me with all that luggage that’s none too easy.

It occurred to me that Bill only had it fitted in 2021 (bike built in 2013) so it ain’t lasted long. Replacement is a doddle especially as I’m so effin practised at stripping the primary

Solution? Centre stand and loaded that’s a struggle too as I’m not exactly heavy

I’ve had a few minor issues along the way which I’ll detail in a write up but right now I’m on the ferry supping a cool drink