Electric Fire

Onecos · Post by **Onecos** » 10 Nov 2008 04:02

Saturday was great. I rode the Morini across the island to check on the Laverda. I came home, ate supper and took her for another ride. Stopped at a liquor store and bought a pint. went to start the bike and it smoked. Smelled like electrics. Called the wife to drive the F250 over and pick me up. What should I check first? I would take it to the Morini mechanic but this is the only Morini in Hawaii. Guess I am the Hawaii Morini mechanic. Please help. Aloha.

hendre · Post by **hendre** » 10 Nov 2008 08:09

have you had a look at any parts yet, guess if there was smoke you must discover a cooked part in there somwhere

3potjohn · Post by **3potjohn** » 10 Nov 2008 08:38

Maybe a frayed wire under the tank, or a short in the switch?I would think it has to be a live wire short once the key was turned to on. I would pull the right hand engine cover off and make sure the generator looks OK too. Any control cables rubbing any wiring? What about the side cover rubbing the loom? I should remove the fuel tank too.
No experience of such unpleasantness (yet!) on my Morini but some on old BSA's. That smell of roasting wiring is terrifying.. Let us know if you do find something obvious.

Onecos · Post by **Onecos** » 10 Nov 2008 16:11

I pulled the tank and side covers. Couldn't find any fried wires. I'm going to remove the spark plugs and see if I have spark. The neutral light still lights on the dash. guess that's a good thing.

Onecos · Post by **Onecos** » 10 Nov 2008 23:09

It only get's worse. While riding the Buell I was broadsided by an SUV. the guy was making a left turn and didn't see me. For you Brits that's the same as a right hand turn across traffic. (Someday you guys will get it right and drive on the correct side of the road!!!!) I was thrown about 50ft, broke my wrist and scraped all over. now in pain typing with one hand. Fortunate thing is that I can buy parts for the Buell. The Morini 2C is difficult. Aloha.

Morinijen · Post by **Morinijen** » 11 Nov 2008 00:13

OMG Onecos!

So sorry to hear about this incident.

Hopefully you will soon be mended.. and the Buell.. and the Morini.

Best Wishes to you.
Jenny.

Onecos · Post by **Onecos** » 11 Nov 2008 01:43

Thanks Bro... You guys need to learn to drive on the correct side of the road. My freakin wrist hurts..... Got my son assessing the damage to the Buell....

hendre · Post by **hendre** » 11 Nov 2008 07:22

guess if you did not spot any fried wires it could be the generator or rectifier

3potjohn · Post by **3potjohn** » 11 Nov 2008 11:26

Na! we have it correct,it allows you to shoot with your right hand.Much better. You can only stand the Dukes of Hazzard for so long.Cant waive at other bikers without taking your hand of the throttle though.
Sorry to hear of the bad luck.

Steve Brown · Post by **Steve Brown** » 29 Jan 2009 22:17

Onecos wrote:Thanks Bro... You guys need to learn to drive on the correct side of the road. ....

Why? Was it a Brit that hit you? Anyway, I think we are switching gradually. It certainly seems more common to drive wherever you feel like and only get out of the other folks way if they are bigger than you.