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NEW2elec

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2013 DS issues.
« on: November 22, 2016, 09:16:21 AM »

So I heard my full charge click clak was a bit different.  Instead of one steady pattern I heard like three different click claks with different timing.  It seems to have charged it up but not normal sounds bother me.

Then the real fun.  I bent down to see how my front brake pads were doing.  Ok about time to change out.  Lets look at the fluid reservoir.  I can't see a bubble.  I can't take out the screws.
I look at the caliper, covered in oil.
Is it from the brake line or the bottom of the fork.  Maybe both.

I found this old thread which makes me think fork.  I'll try to get a better screw driver to take off the brake cover tomorrow. 

http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=3790.0
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Re: 2013 DS issues.
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2016, 07:18:25 AM »

Well it's not the brake line so it's fork oil leaking.
It's leaking from the very bottom at the wheel bracket not the upper O seal.
I'll try to play with it a little but will go in after the holiday maybe.
The off rhythm multi click clacks are still a bit concerning, I hope one of the four charges isn't going out.
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Re: 2013 DS issues.
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2016, 09:01:44 PM »

Well the click clack has fixed itself and with the help of a cheap strap wrench I twisted the fork back up tight so no more leak.

Thanks to myself and all my help.
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Re: 2013 DS issues.
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2016, 02:39:06 AM »

I'm glad you got that sorted! Sometimes it feels tricky to pitch advice over the internet for a problem that could be critical.
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Re: 2013 DS issues.
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2016, 06:01:27 AM »

Well the click clack has fixed itself and with the help of a cheap strap wrench I twisted the fork back up tight so no more leak.

Thanks to myself and all my help.

As soon as I get my XU I'll be more interactive...I promise!!
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