Tag Archives: yamaha

(Not so) Mysterious Cutting Out

I got on Marlene yesterday to run some errands. She started up nicely, but every time I tried to engage 1st gear, she cut out instantly. Given that it was instant I had an idea of what it might be. There is a safety cut-out on the side-stand, that prevents you from going into gear… Read More »

Fuel leak

The morning after the MOT, I noticed a dark patch under the bike, and assumed it was oil. It was towards the back of the bike, so I thought maybe it was the drive shaft leaking. I didn’t have time to look at it, as I was working. During my lunch break, I took a… Read More »