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If you crash or break down, & need help getting your bike home...

Good work Solomon. Sounds like something's gone bad in the charging system.
 
Flying Pig said:
I was already in my truck bad was at my bank a block from 101, so it was easy. :)

Just dropped Daniel off at home since the bike wouldn't stay running in the parking lot after two jumps.
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Thank you for saving the day again! :)
 
Last Update: Bike is in the garage at the end of a very adventurous 18 hours. Thanks everybody.



I'm home safe but my bike is broken down. :(

Hi, at about 11:45pm this Friday night my SV650 stalled out at the intersection of 3rd and King in San Francisco as I was coming home from a late night ride. I have been bump starting the bike all week because it usually won't start on it's own. I spent an hour trying to bump start it with no luck. Right now the bike is parked in a motorcycle space and the meter is broken so I probably won't get ticketed. I am hoping another rider could help me Saturday morning either bump start, jump start (I don't have cables), or as a last resort transport my bike back to my place in the outer Sunset. I am planning to take Muni back out to where the bike is at tomorrow around 8:00am and see if I can get it started. If I get it started I will let everyone know. Thanks in advance. Nya
 
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Nya, I live just 3 blocks from 3rd and King. I don't own a truck but have a place you can store your bike until somebody can give you a tow. Let me know.

Marc.
 
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Nya, sounds like there is nothing left in your battery to keep the bike running. Maybe PM Cootz baby? I can be in the CITY early to help load the bike but have to be back at work by 8:30 AM.
 
Nya, I was going to go on a group ride today, I'm free in the afternoon, I have a battery charger, which can jump start, and a trailer if you need it. we can check your battery to see what type of charge it's holding, and I run you over to go buy a new battery. I might have a used one somewhere.

I'm in the east bay but PM me if you want me to come out this afternoon.
 
Nya, another thought/idea: KC Engineering is on Harrison just off 3rd and it's open on Saturdays. Food for thought.
 
InNoHurry said:
Nya, another thought/idea: KC Engineering is on Harrison just off 3rd and it's open on Saturdays. Food for thought.
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If the bike won't start on it's own I'll pull the battery and take it over there for testing ... I'll post another update at around 10:00 am.
 
We can always push the SV. It's mostly flat in this part of town. I can pick you up too. Just text your address. Let me know.
 
Called Nya, left a message asking for a status update. If I hear back, I'll get some help to her. No shortage of awesome peeps with trucks and trailers in the City now!! :love
 
Update: battery completely dead, am on my way home to get my trickle charger and extension cord to see if it will start if I plug it into an open electrical outlet in the Beacon parking garage ... will take me another 2-3 hours till I know for sure. Thanks.
 
Nya, I live on Brannan off 2nd. That's 2 1/2 blocks away. Feel free to bring the bike and battery here for re-charging. Put your feet up, drink a beer, make yourself some nachos and relax for a while. Wifey and I don't bite. ;)
 
Just got off the phone with Nya. Dead battery is dead... trickle charging a stone-dead battery isn't going to fix this. Text messages have gone out to my volunteers in and around the City- if any of you are available, let's get this bike loaded and home.

If I don't hear back from anyone, or no one's available, I'll head out myself to get you home, OK?
 
Options:

1. Mi casa is still su casa.
2. Just called KC. A new battery, with tax and charging would cost just about $100. KC closes at 5pm and it takes about 1 hour to charge. I can buy one now, have it charged and ready for you, and you pay me later.

Keep me posted.
 
Update: Greg/Kingmoochr will be heading to SF shortly to rescue Miss Nya.
Official hero status awarded! :love
 
Update: Talked to Gixxergirl1000, a plan is in motion to get my bike home, I'll buy a new battery on pay day. Thanks again to all.
 
glad to have been of assistance. just too bad my ratchet strap bit me...we'll see if i use HIM again :x
 
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