Sir Fallsalot Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 36 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: yep it’s totally flat. connecting it went straight into save mode Can you not swap the batteries over from one bike to the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 minutes ago, XTreme said: You really need to visit a Honda dealer you know! @Saul.......tell her what the Honda lifestyle is like after enduring all that Indian crap! @yen_powell will jump at that shit! Oh bog off bike basher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, Sir Fallsalot said: Can you not swap the batteries over from one bike to the other Hmm maybe they’re not the same size though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Might just find a cheap n cheerful hotel. Try again tomoz! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Hmm maybe they’re not the same size though. If it fits in the gap and the terminals are the right way it wont matter for you to get out for the day 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Might just find a cheap n cheerful hotel. Try again tomoz! you been riding it and its gone flat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Sir Fallsalot said: Exactly Bob a photo of a smelly boot which i'm not convinced is smelly because of the damp and not a single bike photo even Six will provide a photo of his bike in the van 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 2 hours ago, XTreme said: You really need to visit a Honda dealer you know! @Saul.......tell her what the Honda lifestyle is like after enduring all that Indian crap My Indian crap dealer was also my Honda dealer. I actually quite liked my Indian crap, but I do prefer the Honda 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Six30 said: you been riding it and its gone flat ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Update (unlikely to be able to reply cos I got no phone charger). Wasn’t looking forward to swapping the batteries cos while Mr Slowlys bike battery is easily removed the Himalayans is a right royal pain in the wotnot requiring seat removal and a very long screwdriver to lever it out from above whilst wriggling it back n forth from the side. I do not carry a long screwdriver around so had to make do with the too short spanner I had. Cue much frustrated fecking about.. and then I eventually discover… his battery is also flat After some confused conversations it transpires because electricity now costs so much they won’t charge anything unless you specifically ask and pay €10! FFS a heads up would have been nice. Am in hotel 10 mins down the road while it charges overnight. If I return tomorrow and it’s still crapped out I’ll hire a car, go home and start the annoying business of buying yet another battery. The only English speaking channel on the TV is constant real life murder documentaries, it’s highly educational, at this rate I’ll be able to give Buck a run for his money I’ve had a delightful dinner from an expensive vending machine because there’s no room service, pah! Who books two doubles?! Bog standard hotel bathroom but at least they supply a toothbrush and toothpaste. Nice view from the balcony. To the right you look out to sea but that was too dark for the camera to photograph. Any suggestions for a supplier in Spain who would have a high turnover of quality batteries? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Any suggestions for a supplier in Spain who would have a high turnover of quality batteries? EuroBikes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fallsalot Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 8 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Update (unlikely to be able to reply cos I got no phone charger). Wasn’t looking forward to swapping the batteries cos while Mr Slowlys bike battery is easily removed the Himalayans is a right royal pain in the wotnot requiring seat removal and a very long screwdriver to lever it out from above whilst wriggling it back n forth from the side. I do not carry a long screwdriver around so had to make do with the too short spanner I had. Cue much frustrated fecking about.. and then I eventually discover… his battery is also flat After some confused conversations it transpires because electricity now costs so much they won’t charge anything unless you specifically ask and pay €10! FFS a heads up would have been nice. Am in hotel 10 mins down the road while it charges overnight. If I return tomorrow and it’s still crapped out I’ll hire a car, go home and start the annoying business of buying yet another battery. The only English speaking channel on the TV is constant real life murder documentaries, it’s highly educational, at this rate I’ll be able to give Buck a run for his money I’ve had a delightful dinner from an expensive vending machine because there’s no room service, pah! Who books two doubles?! Bog standard hotel bathroom but at least they supply a toothbrush and toothpaste. Nice view from the balcony. To the right you look out to sea but that was too dark for the camera to photograph. Any suggestions for a supplier in Spain who would have a high turnover of quality batteries? For the future use disconnect one of the battery terminals don't matter which one if the battery is good it will stay charged for months without the parasitic drain on it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, Sir Fallsalot said: For the future use disconnect one of the battery terminals don't matter which one if the battery is good it will stay charged for months without the parasitic drain on it I was just about to say that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, XTreme said: I was just about to say that! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckster Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 11 minutes ago, XTreme said: I was just about to say that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 What a palaver. Knackering. A 2hr ish round trip turning into a 24 hour one. Nevermind, finally got back had a cup of tea, some non vending machine food and the delights of electricity. Before you all kick off there was no way once the bike was going I was going to stop to take pics for you lot to bitch about. But just cos it is you here’s another bad one to add to the rubbish photo file- One staggeringly dusty, crapped out batteried, slighlty illegally parked bike on charge 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted March 19, 2023 Author Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: there was no way once the bike was going I was going to stop to take pics So such concerns for me and @Saul! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 24 minutes ago, XTreme said: So such concerns for me and @Saul! No you’re too busy having a nana nap to ride a bike And you don’t leave your bike unloved for months in airport parking which may have something to do with it.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 20 hours ago, XTreme said: hang on .....she left it at the airport and it was flat ..... i cant keep up with @Slowlycatchymonkey she has more holidays than Judith Chalmers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Six30 said: hang on .....she left it at the airport and it was flat ..... i cant keep up with @Slowlycatchymonkey she has more holidays than Judith Chalmers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Six30 said: hang on .....she left it at the airport and it was flat ..... i cant keep up with @Slowlycatchymonkey she has more holidays than Judith Chalmers Had a hire car for the last week or so, dropped car and friend back at airport. Went to pick up mobike (conveniently it’s next door to car hire place) and the battery was flat. I’m then stranded at bloody airport, cue shenanigans til I end up at nearby hotel while it charges overnight. £120 them not charging it cost me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Had a hire car for the last week or so, dropped car and friend back at airport. Went to pick up mobike (conveniently it’s next door to car hire place) and the battery was flat. I’m then stranded at bloody airport, cue shenanigans til I end up at nearby hotel while it charges overnight. £120 them not charging it cost me! Was that part of the parking deal to keep it charged ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Six30 said: Was that part of the parking deal to keep it charged ? Yep. I get that electricity prices will be effecting their bottom line but €10 for one nights charge is a bit much and to leave the bikes to go flat with no warning is a bit shit. I was in the middle of stressing about finding a hotel nearby cos everything close was booked when she came over and said I’d have to pay 10 euros to charge it. A ‘discussion’ ensued about that being part of the agreement and and she scoffed and said “SHOW ME” Eventually (it took forever) I found the email. Her face dropped and and she said “we don’t do that anymore, you want it charged you have to email 24hrs ahead and you will have to pay €10 tomorrow” I kept it together in-spite of wanting to let rip about how much their lack of professionalism was costing me in hotel, taxi fares and probably new batteries because when it came down to it I needed their help.. plus it took me 6 months to find airport parking that accepted motorcycles over 125cc. Think the one last night is a bit of a psycho she was enjoying making my life difficult but she kept flipping between being a total cowbag and offering help. Felt like a mouse being played with in cats claws. Unfortunately I’m sure she’s in charge. Went back this morning, different staff, went to give them the €10 and they said no way, they didn’t want to be paid and next time just leave it on charge! It would be great if loons could have training to keep their crazy out of work time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Yep. I get that electricity prices will be effecting their bottom line but €10 for one nights charge is a bit much and to leave the bikes to go flat with no warning is a bit shit. I was in the middle of stressing about finding a hotel nearby cos everything close was booked when she came over and said I’d have to pay 10 euros to charge it. A ‘discussion’ ensued about that being part of the agreement and and she scoffed and said “SHOW ME” Eventually (it took forever) I found the email. Her face dropped and and she said “we don’t do that anymore, you want it charged you have to email 24hrs ahead and you will have to pay €10 tomorrow” I kept it together in-spite of wanting to let rip about how much their lack of professionalism was costing me in hotel, taxi fares and probably new batteries because when it came down to it I needed their help.. plus it took me 6 months to find airport parking that accepted motorcycles over 125cc. Think the one last night is a bit of a psycho she was enjoying making my life difficult but she kept flipping between being a total cowbag and offering help. Felt like a mouse being played with in cats claws. Unfortunately I’m sure she’s in charge. Went back this morning, different staff, went to give them the €10 and they said no way, they didn’t want to be paid and next time just leave it on charge! It would be great if loons could have training to keep their crazy out of work time good customer service then .,. Send em a bill for the hotel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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