dinga

On 1/29/2022 at 10:28 AM, Kwasaki said:

R/R's are easily tested on a simple multimeter can't see what the shop you take your bike to has much of a problem.

There's many aftermarket Reg/Rec available to order that are far superior to OEM ones.

On my old Honda R/R's were weak I replaced my buying from a RR shop in UK. 

 

Looks like RE Rayong now agree the R/R needs to be replaced - that will take 2 months under warranty.  Better I buy a new one myself.  Appreciate contact details for me to buy the aftermarket superior R/Rs you refer to

Tks 

1 hour ago, Kwasaki said:

Well hope he listens to you, its hard to get through to some non-mechanical DIY people.

I'm self-confessed clueless when it comes to electrics, so I certainly do listen to all helpful posters [not to imbeciles who don't need to pretend to be so].

RE Rayong said the problem is down to dirt/dust as suggested - however, RE Hat Yai said earlier the Rectifier/Regulator (which my wife translated as 'battery charging plate'...) was faulty and needed to be replaced.  MartinL very helpfully provided a UK forum where 2 folks said they had experienced similar problems to me which were fixed by replacement of the Rectifier/Regulator.     The bike is currently back with RE Rayong so lets see what they come back with (the good news is that RE Pattaya has a spare R/R on hand so hopefully there won't be a long delay if that is replaced [which is the outcome I expect].

Thanks to all - will post any conclusions....  

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7 hours ago, Neeranam said:

It's gone up 5% since I sold my ingots in 2012. It can't even keep up with inflation, dying asset.

Timing is often a fluke (I 1st bought at 12,600 - I think around that time)

19 hours ago, MartinL said:

I've got an RE 650 too. Completely trouble free.

 

On the RE Forum I hang out in occasionally, it seems to be a common opinion that the OEM Exide battery is rubbish and should be changed. Must say that mine's fine though.

 

If you've got a battery charger and multimeter, top your battery up until 'full', leave it overnight and check voltage at the terminals again. A good battery should have about 12.8 volts after that time. Less than about 12.4 volts, think about changing it.

 

 

 

Have tried a couple of FB sites - but my inquiry hasn't been approved by the Admins (presumably RE folks).

Appreciate if you could either stick my circumstances on the website you use, or PM me with the address so I can ask directly.

Tks & BRs 

Genius..... we're already there

9 minutes ago, papa al said:

"You're welcome"

So the bike has been checked by competent mechanics.

So surely it has been fixed.?

No ?

... papa so confused.

 

Not surprised

5 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

As said check and clean any electronic connections in vunable positions to outside weathering.

 

If you get the bike jet washed then I strongly recommend you don't.

Yep - tks again (agree pressure washers are No-Nos)

3 hours ago, DILLIGAD said:

Ask the same question on one of the many Interceptor specific FB pages.

Good Luck!

Thanks - have done so!

3 hours ago, seedy said:

Most electrical problems are caused by a faulty ground.

This can cause all kinds of problems.

Start by looking in the service manual for all the ground points - remove, clean, reattach.

 

Thanks - seems the Manual ain't much help.  I'll don the specs and follow your advice

1 hour ago, VocalNeal said:

Voltage regulator? Honda make good ones? Yamaha not so much.

Yep - agree they are probably referring to the Regulator

Am hoping some knowledgeable folks here can shed some light on an electrical issue I'm having with my Enfield.

The battery light comes on intermittently - often dimly.  On a recent 4 hour spin, the light was off for the 1st 3 hours but then came on for the last.

After the battery was recently replaced (it is a 2019 model - purchased in May of that year), I had the bike examined by a RE Dealer down south who advised the "battery charging plate" needed to be replaced.  I had the bike re-examined by the RE Dealer near my home and they said the problem was due to dirt & grit - with the charger plate being fine. 

So I don't know who to believe - but more importantly I'm planning another trip down south for a week - and don't much like the possibility of being stranded in the back of nowhere.

Any suggestions????? 

5 hours ago, 007 RED said:

No problem....  My small scale solar system was a DIY job from beginning to end, with a lot of support from various forum members.

 

Location:  Approximately 25K west of Bangkok.

 

Panels = 4 off x Sunpal 415W mono half-cut panels.  Cost at time of purchase was 4K THB each (inc delivery), but better half managed to negotiate a discount which brought price down to 3.8K THB each.  Purchased from local shop.  FYI... according to recent reports on this forum the cost of solar panels has gone up quite considerably for some unknown reason.

 

Inverter = 1 off x Sofar 2200TL-G3 (Note: this is a GTI).  Cost 10K THB (inc delivery).  Purchased online directly with shop who included a CT (FOC) as it's not supplied with the inverter.

 

Mounting brackets:  20 off, 1.2mm thick stainless steel made by local 'tinsmith' from off cuts @ 50 THB each.

 

Ancillaries:  Isolator boxes (appropriate circuit breaker + surge arrestor), cable, MC4 plugs all ordered online via Shoppe.

 

Total cost = approximately 28K THB.

 

Based upon the past 3 months, the system is producing approximately 7 units per day and is achieving my original 'goal' of reducing my electricity bill by 75%.  All being well at this rate it should 'pay back' in about 3 years.

 

Hope this helps.

Great - thanks RED - certainly does help.  My aims are likewise modest - a similar setup will be the go for me.

Thanks again!

On 12/1/2021 at 2:13 PM, 007 RED said:

 

My 4 panel system has now been running on our car port roof for just over a month and has managed to produce 157kWh during November, despite rain and clouds most days during the month.   Nice to see the disc going clockwise occasionally, so I'm happy with this and looking forward to seeing a reduction in our bill on or about the 16th.

 

G'day Red  -  very interesting indeed.  Appreciate details of:

*  what is the output/wattage of each panel?

*  what was the total cost for your system - and the individual costs for (a) each of the solar panels; (b) each inverter (how many and what size each); (c) sundries?

*  was it a DIY job or did you have it installed?  If the latter, what was the cost?

*  did you buy the major items locally, or via the likes of Lazada?

*  where are you located

Thanks!

4 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

Charged with negligent driving? What does that even mean here?

A slap on the wrist and then told to not do it again?

 

R.I.P the the deceased.

Nah - Ordination here he comes (1 week'll do it)

On 11/1/2021 at 11:05 AM, dinga said:

Thanks so much Sheryl.  I have had quite a few of them at those earlier intervals, but sounds like I'd better move the next one forward pronto (in fact the last one was done 6 years ago).

 

 

Thanks again Sheryl - done & dusted; results in = piece of mind for another 5 years

On 12/3/2021 at 7:02 PM, Kiwithl said:

Get around don't you...

Maybe not.....(no ferry schedule yet for January...)

14 hours ago, malathione said:

Sounds like a great trip and I hope you'll post whatever information you find here, as well. I'll certainly follow it. The ferry might be touch and go, hard to tell for now. 

Indeed - figure it's better to go early on the ferry lest it has a limited lifespan....

As threatened, I'm now planning my next trip on the Mighty Enfield for a week or so in early January - this time to the South on a one-way ride, and return on the Songkla---Sattahip Ferry.

All suggestions / recommendations on routes, sights, accommodation, places to eat (etc) greatfully received.

Thanks!

Thanks again all for the great suggestions.  I arrived back home yesterday after 6 days and +2,200 Kms.  Great trip with the highlights being:

*. the ride along the Mekong from Sangkhom and passed Chiang Khan (and catching up with Kiwithi for a couple of beers)

* Khao Khao and Phu That Buek (simply stunning)

* winding roads through forests and National Parks

*. Being cold for the first couple of hours in the morning

Couple of perplexing things:

*. Wanted to see the Wat that was recommended (with photo) - Wat Pa Phu Are.  My GPS took me to a tiny and isolated Wat by that name.  Appreciate confirmation of the name for next time (not Wat Pa Phu Kon????)

* At various times the GPS indicated I was riding in the middle of the Mighty Kong...,.(thankfully not so)

Now looking to plan the next trip - no doubt I'll be seeking more advice from you guys.

best regards

Thanks so much for all the suggestions & comments (I've been somewhat silenced due to a still karked PC).

Anyhow, am off on Sunday on this pencilled-in itinerary:

*  Day 1:  Rayong Home --> Si Khio O/N  (bypassing Korat)  -  400 Kms

*  Day 2:  Si Khio -->  Chaiyaphum/Nam Nho NP/Tat Kloi/Phu Luang O/N  -  375 Kms

*  Day 3:  Phu Luang -->  Wat Pa Phu Ae/Tha Bo/ Sangkhom  O/N  -  300 Kms

*  Days 4 & 5:  Sangkhom -->  Chiang Khan/Huai Tio/ Khao Kho/Phu Thap Buek  -  420 Kms

*  Day 6:  Phu Thap Buek -->  Petchabun/Korat  -  360 Kms

*  Day 7:  Korat -->  Rayong Home  -  340 Kms

Some 2,200 Kms (but it's always longer than planned),  Should be great - starting to feel a bit excited

On 11/3/2021 at 11:48 PM, Ashokan said:

I also received quotes from AA for ACS and April, April also being a French company with a presence in Thailand. Looking at Cigna as well as they are similarly priced. The ACS experiences above from Mark and phetphet are quite helpful. 

 

Anyone have experiences to share with April or Cigna, good or bad?

Don't think it's a concern about being French (in relation to Allianz, I had a bad experience with it and it's partner David Shield/Passport Card when they decided to close down an affiliate named Hautevlle -  under UK rules - and "invited" existing customers to move to an EU-governed  policy.  Premiums skyrocketed a year or two thereafter.....).  I said adieu and have coverage now with April International

17 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

 

Not really. I am quite surprised by the 5-10 year recommendation for colonoscopy.

 

"Any patient who has had curative surgery for a polyp or colorectal cancer has approximately double the risk for developing new polyps. These patients need to have their first colonoscopies 1 year after surgery, a follow-up colonoscopy 3 years later, and subsequent colonoscopies at no less than 5-year intervals. If any new polyps or lesions are found, patient surveillance should be modified appropriately."

https://fascrs.org/patients/diseases-and-conditions/a-z/colon-and-rectal-cancer-follow-up-care-expanded-ve

Thanks so much Sheryl.  I have had quite a few of them at those earlier intervals, but sounds like I'd better move the next one forward pronto (in fact the last one was done 6 years ago).

On 10/29/2021 at 5:46 PM, Sheryl said:

 

Except for  PSA, absolutely not worthwhile - none of these tests are suitable for cancer screening. Many false negatives and also positives due to conditions other than cancer. Private hospitals love these tests as they lead to a lot of other, expensive (and often unnecessray) tests.Not a single public health authority in the world recommends AFP, CEA and CA-199 for mass screening.

Thanks Sheryl.  Appreciate some more general advice.  In 2005, I had bowel cancer which was excised, and I underwent radiation & chemo treatment - thus far as is good with no re-occurance.

Colonoscopies were recommended every 5-10 years (I'm now working on 7 years since the last one), and I check CEA levels every 6 months (I've dispensed with the annual specialist's visit to Bkk and finger up the coit).  Does that approach sound half reasonable?