Problems already

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  1. Crotchedchaos33

    Crotchedchaos33 New Member

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    just bought a fire blade off my buddy. Needed a bunch of things. My taillight isn’t working at all see a wire dangling by the taillight. Checked fuses they are good. Lost key bought a new ignition and gas cap set can’t get the cap to stay in the tank now I noticed a gas leak that puddles by my kickstand. I looked up in through the back and see a small drip from a screw. What do I need to buy for the gas leak also my horn don’t work. Does that have something to do with taillight it’s a 06
     
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    Hi and welcome. I think first of all ask your 'buddy' if he had done any recent works to the bike. From there, you might be able to isolate a specific problem and resolution.

    If there's a wire dangling from the tail light that suggests a problem. Look at the connector. If it's clean without road grime, that suggests it has recently become disconnected. Look for its connection nearby. It can only be in range of the length of the wire.

    Gas cap and lock mechanism hasn't been installed correctly. Because of that I suspect fuel is leaking from the breather hence the puddle at the kickstand. The screw won't leak fuel - look above it!

    Re the horn you need a multimeter or someone with one to check current to the horn itself. That is the first point of reference.
     
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  3. bradt

    bradt Elite Member

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    Sure someone on here will be able to help. Welcome to the forum
     
  4. Spygoat

    Spygoat Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum. Where are you located? I agree with @nigelrb and his assessment.
     
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  5. Kentblade

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    Take it with a buddy like that, you ain't spending much time looking for enemies then....................
     
  6. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    Yes, was my initial thought. But then Crotchy might have got it at a bargain basement Walmart sorta price!:D
     
  7. Crotchedchaos33

    Crotchedchaos33 New Member

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    $1,000 USD that’s a dollar a cc
     
  8. Crotchedchaos33

    Crotchedchaos33 New Member

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    Located in Trenton new jersey
     
  9. hitch

    hitch Elite Member

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    Not suprised, sound slike he wanted well rid of it :rolleyes:;)
     
  10. Crotchedchaos33

    Crotchedchaos33 New Member

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    So I shouldn’t attempt to fix it is what I’m gathering from this thread and it’s a lost cause even at 11,000 miles
     
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  11. Spygoat

    Spygoat Well-Known Member

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    Long Island, NY here. I was in AC this past weekend.
     
  12. Spygoat

    Spygoat Well-Known Member

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    Defo fix it, well worth it.
     
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  13. PauloHRC

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    Hi and welcome, sounds like an easy fix and worth the effort!
     
  14. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    That sounds a good deal in any money language, especially if it's truly an 11,000 mile bike. Even if you lack confidence to explore the probs yourself, investing a couple of hundred (assuming you can spare it) with a reasonable technician (not a dealer because they charge too much) you'd still be miles ahead and have a great bike!!
     
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  15. Boothman

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    Hi and welcome - it’s got to be worth fixing at them miles and that money
     
  16. exuptoy

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    +1. I'd snap that up! Over here in Blighty, even mid nineties low mileage Blades are fetching £2-£3k. Sounds like a steal.
     
  17. hitch

    hitch Elite Member

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    Don’t mistake the facetious comments and sarcasm as anything other than banter. ;)

    You have a mighty bike there that needs a little TLC to return it to a fantastic weapon.

    To echo Nigel’s comments, if you know a good mechanic get them to assist, sounds like you may not be the most confident around bike mechanics/repairs (don’t be afraid to admit that - I am only fit to go as far as basic servicing) so ask around where you live for recommendations on good bike shops and go get some advice.

    Don’t forget to keep us updated on your progress :)
     
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  18. BlackDevil

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    Hi and welcome!
     

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