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Downtown 300 / Re: Getting Downtown 300 going after 4 years!
« on: April 17, 2020, 12:54:02 PM »
That sounds like a fair amount of work.......
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Downtown 300 / Re: Getting Downtown 300 going after 4 years!
« on: April 16, 2020, 12:55:02 PM »
I actually have no idea how much fuel was in the bike (or what it was). When I fit the battery I'm hoping that the petrol gauge will work.
What was the driver for the question?
What was the driver for the question?
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Downtown 300 / Re: Getting Downtown 300 going after 4 years!
« on: April 14, 2020, 06:37:35 PM »
Thanks for the advice. I definitely want to sell it and want to sell it "running" to get the best price that I can. The bike was running fine when I last left it other than an old battery. Let's hope it starts!
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Downtown 300 / Getting Downtown 300 going after 4 years!
« on: April 14, 2020, 03:55:23 PM »
So, my bike has been sitting in my parking space for over 4 years without moving (I've been using a car).
I want to get the bike going and then sell it, maybe after a few weeks of spinning around on it.
There are a few things I know I need to fix
- replacement battery (I have a Yuasa ready to go)
- replace windscreen as it fell over and cracked
- replace the wing mirror holder as this broke when the bike fell over
- general wash and clean!
Any thoughts on what else I should do? I'm optimistically hoping that the bike will start straight off with the new battery but also very aware that this may not happen.
All thoughts welcome!
I want to get the bike going and then sell it, maybe after a few weeks of spinning around on it.
There are a few things I know I need to fix
- replacement battery (I have a Yuasa ready to go)
- replace windscreen as it fell over and cracked
- replace the wing mirror holder as this broke when the bike fell over
- general wash and clean!
Any thoughts on what else I should do? I'm optimistically hoping that the bike will start straight off with the new battery but also very aware that this may not happen.
All thoughts welcome!
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Downtown 300 / Re: KEY LATCH ISSUE HELP PLEASE............SOLVED PITA BUT SOLVED
« on: August 22, 2016, 06:42:14 AM »
Thanks. I managed to open the seat by taking the rear off. Stones the problem for the moment and I will get it properly fixed at the upcoming service.
Bike is low mileage but lives outside in the wet UK without a cover. Will be interesting to see what the issue was. I couldn't get things to work better using the seat cable adjusters.
Bike is low mileage but lives outside in the wet UK without a cover. Will be interesting to see what the issue was. I couldn't get things to work better using the seat cable adjusters.
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Downtown 300 / Re: KEY LATCH ISSUE HELP PLEASE............SOLVED PITA BUT SOLVED
« on: August 21, 2016, 11:30:40 AM »taken the back plate off above the tail lights and try to open it that way you can see both latches .my was jammed or warped or something because when i finally got a screw driver in there i twisted the latch and it popped open i even adjusted the cable and it still does it.so either the seat is warped .or the latch it's self is out of position when i have time ill take it all apart and run me a emergency wire to open it
I have the back plate off but can't figure out how to free the latches? Is it easy to describe how you did this?
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Downtown 300 / Re: Seat stuck locked
« on: December 27, 2015, 12:41:03 AM »
Will give all these ideas a try and report back! Thanks 
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Downtown 300 / Seat stuck locked
« on: December 26, 2015, 06:17:04 PM »
Haven't used the bike in ages and found that the seat is locked in place and I can't get it to open. I don't want to twist the key too much in case it bends. Any ideas on how to get this open?
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Downtown 300 / Re: seat problem on the Downtown 300i
« on: September 18, 2011, 10:28:11 PM »
I'm 6" 1' and found the seat relatively uncomfortable when I first got the bike. Either the seat has "given" a bit or I have just got used to the riding position but after about 500 miles I find it far more comfortable. Having said that, I wouldn't mind being able to sit a little further back if the seat could be adjusted without losing any of the under seat storage.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Puig Smoked Windshield
« on: September 03, 2011, 05:13:58 PM »Fitted the new windshield a lot smaller than anticipated but gives the scoot a sportier look. The wind hits you on the chest now not around your head. It is definitely a summer shield and I will be re-fitting the standard one for winter. I will post a pic as soon as I can.
Would love to see a photo. I hate the standard screen as I am 6'1" but think the Givi one looks massive.
I keep meaning to try taking the standard screen off and seeing how that looks and feels but haven't tackled that yet. Not sure it would look good!
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Downtown 300 / Re: UK Members
« on: August 21, 2011, 10:36:57 AM »
Frank, how much are you paying for the alarm and fitting if you don't mind me asking?
Roger
Roger
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Downtown 300 / Re: 2 helmets ??? False advertisement!
« on: August 01, 2011, 12:01:20 PM »
I can get my Shoei Raid II into the front or back places for helmets so I presume I could also fit two of them under the seat.
I'm pretty happy with the underseat storage; I had a helmet, shoes riding jacket adn jeans under the seat when I went to the park yesterday which meant that I didn't have to carry anything around with me. Perfect!
I'm pretty happy with the underseat storage; I had a helmet, shoes riding jacket adn jeans under the seat when I went to the park yesterday which meant that I didn't have to carry anything around with me. Perfect!
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Downtown 300 / Re: Flat battery - help!!!
« on: July 23, 2011, 08:48:44 PM »
I think it was the seat - at least I hope it was. I'm going to make sure the seat is shut all time and see how it goes.
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Downtown 300 / Re: Flat battery - help!!!
« on: July 23, 2011, 06:57:45 PM »
The local scooter shop charged the battery for me and charged 25 quid including getting to it an putting everything back in place.
Not a bad price and a lot less than my old Honda dealer would have charged me for anything.
Not a bad price and a lot less than my old Honda dealer would have charged me for anything.
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