A Non Starting Transalp

[@stevetaylor8698]

Someone might have mentioned it before - there are a lot of comments now. But a cheap and useful tool is one of those telescopic, magnetic retrievers for impossible to reach, wayward fasteners etc.

[@zach-rides]

To add on top of this, a nice magnetic wristband is a huge help too!

[@black8art]

@@zach-rides especially when handling a mobile phone or laptop! ...lol

[@maximXX]

Haha, i was shouting this at the screen. A must for every toolbox, especially if you're over 40 and a bit creaky👍🏻

[@M4rky71]

Unless you’ve upgraded to stainless fasterers😢 I had to upgrade to a stick with a ball of duct tape on the end 🤪👍

[@volt8684]

I get a rag and plug all around the battery cavity so if dropped caught by the rag. About time the terminals were made twist fit

[@budekins7779]

So Freddie even manages to break a Honda😂...

[@FreddieDobbs]

I know!!😆

[@banzobeans]

lol

[@marksimpson5218]

Yes, no bike is safe with Freddie 😂

[@BobJJ9999]

Jeeez! What do you do to these bikes?

[@RoyalEnfieldfahrer]

they should give him a medal. "Hondas always work". Not with Freddie, lmao 😂

[@chrishalmshaw3582]

Hands up who’s also dropped their battery nut or bolt down into the depths ? Cheers Freddie . Made me smile , we ride amongst you !!

[@mickleblade]

And left it there and just hunted down a replacement in the box of bits...

[@stevebolton8471]

I made a bolt retriever with stiff gardening wire and a Geomag magnet taped to the wire......

[@nigelfisher6896]

We have all done it, Freddie. Welcome to the club. I've also found plenty of bits including tools that other people have misplaced on their vehicles.

[@greyriddance64]

Save them from old batteries!

[@TornadoCAN99]

That's why the god-thingie gave us magnetic pickup on bendy wire tools at all automotive stores....

[@grahambrown3718]

Just a wee tip. Your better jumping it in 3rd gear. The big twins have too much torque to do it in 2nd. They just lock the back wheel and as a result the engine doesn’t turn much 😁

[@alpye]

Good to know cheers 👍

[@travis79109]

Good to know. Thank you

[@williamrae9954]

2nd...and hit the starter switch

[@axoliminator]

Dumb question, but what is the mechanical reason for it being better in 3rd gear? Wouldn't it be harder to turn the engine that way?

[@derrickmurphy9859]

And I always stand on the pegs and when I'm about to release the clutch at the same time I plank my arse hard back down on the seat so the back wheel doesn't skid.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Welcome to my mechanical world Freddie - thanks for making me feel better about my skills (which seem about the same as yours!). All’s well that ends well buddy…..

[@nikoscosmos]

You should do a joint video ...

[@ilovemybmwgs1200]

Yeah good idea,love to watch Freddie see you bike collection and watch his waving arms go into overdrive😂

[@louisgara8754]

You should do a Biker Scran ride with Freddie. You only managed two last year with Geoff and Dan.

[@jamesstanbridge9211]

@@nikoscosmos. Please no.

[@nikoscosmos]

@@jamesstanbridge9211 I recall TMF meeting Delboy...

[@Seasidesurfer]

I find it extraordinary that I am still watching a channel based in the main around motorcycles but where the channel maker barely knows a seat from a solenoid. Also where the words 'coffee shop' seem to be the main feature of every quaint English town, village or city. However despite all this there is a certain magic in your enthusiasm and also in the relationship with Monica that is relaxing so I will probably stay subscribed Freddie. Wishing you both lots of luck and safe travels. BTW am watching your Bonnie progress on 'The Wurks' 😉

[@simoncook7456]

It's what life is about bikes and coffee 😊

[@gustaf3]

This is why we ♥ Freddie. Real world vs. man & machine 😁

[@johncummins3860]

It's a learning curve - you are learning the basics that most bikers learned at sixteen on mopeds. Keep biking keep learning !!

[@ffs5532]

Haha ...I'd forgotten about that....like replacing wrapping a glass fuse with foil from a Kit Kat as a temporary fix!!... 😊

[@macapheeuk]

@FreddieDobbs The halfords charger is showing the charging volts, not the battery resting voltage. Also you need to get you neighbour to check the voltage when the bike is running (around 13-14v) otherwise it could go flat again. Also check it after leaving on the bike overnight, if flat then could be battery or something draining it. I would charge up the jump pack and take it with you until you know it's not going happen again..

[@MrJpb2000]

So funny…you do make me laugh. I thought I was watching a modern Day Mr Bean looking at you attempting to shake the lost screw out of the bike. Very funny 😂

[@robertwormald1865]

Quad lock bro. It will pull a trickle voltage from the batt. You need to fit a switch in the quad lock power line to turn it off fully when not in use.

[@LongPondNH]

Use the Quad Lock USB Smart Adapter. Turn the switch to "auto". Then it won't drain your battery.

[@robertwormald1865]

@@LongPondNH oh I didn’t know they did this! I’ll be getting one as I flattened a brand new battery twice because I didn’t disconnect my quad lock. Cheers

[@racheltaylor6578]

I’m sure he has one of those.I seem to remember him fitting it to the Triumph

[@billedmondson5865]

FYI his Quadlock USB is a dumb socket so isn’t drawing any power if nothing is plugged into it. How could it? Now if he has the wireless charger fitted (he doesn’t) that would draw power.

[@LongPondNH]

@@racheltaylor6578 If it's set to "on", it'll drain the battery.

[@stevezephyr]

Glad you got the Transalp started. You brought back a very old memory to me when you were in the village and filmed a green 1965 Hillman Minx automatic. When I was a kid a neighbour had exactly the same car, possibly even the same year because he only had one leg. The car is long gone as is the neighbour who passed away many years ago.

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

Can't tell you how many times I've had the "I don't know why I bother with DIY maintenance, I'm rubbish at it" rant! I feel your pain......😂😂

[@goku6288]

Itchy boots travels a million miles through the Amazon India and USA with her honda her recent video it got dumped into a river, bike still runs, Freddie spends one week with a transalp and it’s broken 😅

[@peterwachtersaghy2723]

Engine overhaul in Alaska first time, second time in Africa....

[@LuckyTown77]

Don't leave home Freddie

[@daniellane5483]

I usually "like" funny comments on videos to show my support, but I feel your comment is too funny, and it makes me frustrated that I didn't think of making the same comment, so I won't be leaving you a like🤣

[@michalczapski387]

Lol

[@russblakey]

Ahh man, 2:32 I'm test riding a Transalp on the 23rd Feb, but this battery issue is quite concerning. The dealer did mention an Africa Twin he has in stock. What have Honda said about the issue??

[@GarethLa]

The irony of Freddie selling a tool roll 😊 I feel your pain! I spent 30 min trying to screw in a battery terminal screw on my Interceptor after fitting a quad lock charger. Hassle! Looking forward to the review!

[@a.b.m.-adventurebikesmedia2999]

Genuine video, showing real-life situations that happened to each and every one of us. I didn't expect that from a Transalp, honestly... I owned a transalp from 2006. It's been bulletproof despite its age. The new Honda models are still very reliable. I know QuadLock is a sponsor of the channel, but I do think it might have something to do with the battery drainage. These mounts are amazing, don't get me wrong, but I don't think the built-in tools would drain the battery when the ignition is off. Cheers!

[@Anytwowheels2024]

Mate, what a girl you have there! Not only is Monika camera person #1 now she is helping push start your moto. 😂

[@daddystu7046]

Mine wouldve just said "Stupid idea buying a motorbike"!

[@Anytwowheels2024]

@@daddystu7046 For sure, hear it every morning!

[@luddite6239]

As your neighbour has a multimeter, you could quickly and easily check for a parasitic draw on the battery. With the ignition off, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Set the multimeter to read Amps. Then attach the positive probe from the multimeter to the negative battery cable and the negative probe to the negative terminal of the battery itself (so effectively the current is running through the meter). With the ignition still off, check the reading on the meter. Ideally, it should be virtually zero, probably around 2mA. If it's 50mA or more, then that would definitely drain the battery. I know it's not your problem as you're giving the bike back shortly, but it would be interesting to see if there was a problem.

[@nigelbaldwin752]

If the battery is ok/healthy the voltage 'at rest' will be at least 12.7 volts. At rest means after it has settled after riding or being charged. (settling will take a good 30 minutes). When charging a discharged battery you will see the voltage rise as it charges, often to 14 volts or so, that is normal. The voltage isn't the whole story but I won't go into that. Great videos Freddie. life is an ever lasting learning experience I find.

[@jotel7862]

I still can't believe there are people out there running a motorbike channel with less knowledge than me on motorbikes. But still I watch it because there is no other like him. How supportive his Monica is and how he always mentions "Monica" is lovely. And I am stoked watching the British towns and country that's really beautiful. He is like an old fashioned BBC moderator very unlike Itchy Boots. Best wished from Germany! You are entertaining!

[@Backtoreality1873]

We like Paul. Bring him back again sometime Freddie. Good to have a good mate.

[@marchettejw]

Freddie seems to have recurring electrical gremlins on everything... :D 12v led-acid batteries are typically 12.7v ish fully charged and about 11.5v or so fully discharged (but still ok) and you can tell if a charging system is functioning if they're 13v+ when they're running typically around 14.5v with a good fast charge. I'm also following your progress of your bonneville at the wurks channel. I'm glad to see it's getting the attention that it needs!

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

That's why I always use Ultimate chargers / battery maintenance. Don't forget batteries have rest voltage and "in use discharge". A battery could be perfectly "fine" at rest, but completely f...up when discharging. Love the Transalp. Cheers.

[@MOTOUK1]

When you get your Bonny back Freddie get a thunder box so your quad lock is on ignition simple box connects straight to battery and saves battery drain by accessories

[@jamesf8864]

​@@MrG61-u9kYou can chill out a bit with bashing him in the comments like this. It's neither needed nor helpful. Is this how you talk to all bikers?

[@MrG61-u9k]

@@jamesf8864 wow

[@bobberdaddy]

I'm sure FD is big enough and ugly enough to handle a suggestion to get a thunder box! 🤐

[@jezhill5281]

Thunderbox from Healtech Electronics is a power distribution module that allows multiple accessories (heated grips, phone charger etc) to be fitted to the battery whilst preventing battery drainage.

[@papatonys]

Check your phone charger wiring since you had the same issues on the Triumph. No reason for the battery to drain so quickly if the bike is off.

[@FreddieDobbs]

Everything checked and it wasn’t draining the battery (the phone charger has an inbuilt cut off below a certain voltage).

[@martythompson6509]

​@@FreddieDobbs that's normally around 11 volts mate. Probably borderline able to start. You need either an online switch or to disconnect it when sitting overnight. For future reference, that Honda has a USB C power outlet under the seat near the tail light which is wired through the ignition. Alternatively there's an SAE connector under the seat on the RH side.

[@black8art]

@@FreddieDobbs your phone charger should NEVER be connected to the battery without the ignition switched on, and NEVER for more than 1 hour at a time! You are only supposed to charge devices whilst the engine is running! (that actually goes for cars too!) If anyone has wired charging ports otherwise, then they have revealed themselves as MORONS! (and deserve as many flat batteries as they can afford!)

[@DiscoFang]

@@FreddieDobbs Sorry Freddie, when you say "everything checked" it's not very believable. Not al all. The fact that when the you plugged the charger in and it was showing 12.2 volts, you thought it meant the battery was 12.2 volts tells me you know even less than you think you do about batteries and charging. That was showing the charger output not the battery state. Ditto the 14V reading. Tell me when you say "everything checked" what do you actually mean? Did you test parasitic power draw? Either measured as resistance (Ohms) across the fuse supplying the Quadlock USB or current (Amps) at a battery terminal while disconnecting the Quadlock USB. From what everyone is saying that is a KNOWN problem with the Quadlock.

[@peterwillis4239]

Freddie, so pleased you got the Honda to start. I'm sure you would benefit from a basic motorcycle mechanics course, you would really enjoy it too. When I started biking, years ago, it was Villiers two stroke engines, generally easy engines to work on. I had to do a 10 week course on learning to ride ( on my Dad's insistence!). It includes engine mechanics and I loved every minute of it. I'm sure some motorcycle garage could give you a bit of training! Please don't go to 'you know who' though!!! 😅

[@busheyridesharleys3640]

that would be a great idea on a video vlog for freddie, finding one and attending. im sure there are more riders out there that would be interested in that. I would

[@markhazelgrove3964]

Did the same in late 1970s, that course has stood me in good stead ever since. Back in those days, we also had metalwork class at school, and our forward-thinking teacher got us all doing basic maintenance jobs on a Honda C90. As you may remember, most 16 year-olds were desperate to get a moped on the road in those days, and had a reasonable expectation of being able to afford it! Happy days!

[@peterwillis4239]

I forgot to mention my 10 week course was an RAC/ACU course in the late 60s, and was brilliant. The motorcycle instructors followed you round town making sure you followed the course riding instructions. I started the course on one of their BSA Bantams, and finished and passed the course on my very own Francis Barnett 125 Kestrel. Got a badge to prove it !! Happy days!!

[@Narueen]

I just wanted to tell you that you are the most elegant and stylish person i ever saw. You remind me of the times, when gentlemen ruled the world.

[@roadsweride_pt]

Hey Freddie, Just try to unplugged your Quadlock system and you'll see it won't happen again, trust me!! Cheers

[@gdfggggg]

Yeh, mine drains the battery, even with nothing charging.

[@roadsweride_pt]

@@gdfggggg I'm 100% sure that the same thing happened in this case

[@gdfggggg]

@@roadsweride_pt usually takes about a couple of days.

[@laurentvenet2758]

I installed a quad lock a couple of months ago and don’t have this issue. USB should not be powered when engine is off.

[@gdfggggg]

@@laurentvenet2758 they’re usually connected straight to the battery.

[@PDCRed]

Best thing about the USB add-on is your phone will be fully charged to call breakdown services 😅

[@HABERASAFI]

It's always fun to watch your video's, even the ones that go wrong for you. Thank you for sharing❤.

[@iandawson7373]

Tip about the battery bolt i put microfiber clothes in all the crevices so if you do drop the bolt or the nut it stops this problem i know from experience

[@marksimpson5218]

Freddie could give The Wurks a lifetime supply of broken bikes.😊

[@richardjohnson5441]

I feel your pain Freddy, love that video, no editing out ,we have all been there, so frustrating to watch you loose faith 👍👍🫤🫤

[@johnstonstewart9683]

Modern bikes have a "slipper" clutch which makes them difficult to bump start...... and as others have said ,the quadlock has a micro drain on the battery.

[@SMSBJM1981]

Even when shut off? My wireless unit has and on off button.

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Oh dear Freddie if its not one thing its another, mind you i have to say that most of the issues I've ever had on my various bikes revolve around batteries, so much so that my GoldStar is always connected up to my optimizer when in the garage. Result no probs anymore

[@alanduncan3337]

Good to have helpful neighbours 😊

[@stonkerontheroad9609]

Freddie, the voltage on the charger is probably the voltage being applied by the charger not the zero load voltage of the battery. Batteries work differently to a fuel tank 🙂

[@jaminic16]

Freddie, you remind me of my son he can break anything I often sing the Mothers Do Have Them theme when the next event occurs. Joking aside if the battery was down on voltage there might be another problem that is either draining the battery or preventing charge. Your videos are great entertainment and full of mixed content, not just about motorcycles.

[@splodge57]

Look for a nice Kawasaki W650. My battery was dead, had wait a few days to get a new one. No problem, started first time every time on the kick starter.😊

[@bobashton7942]

Same bike, same thing happened after fitting the Tom Tom powered mount. Discharge is due to the DC DC voltage stepper cct. Excellent thing the kick start.😊

[@amitlaxhman1176]

Had the same on my bike I left for a week. Anything below 11v it won’t crank. Now it’s in life support all the time after a new battery

[@ianl4518]

Places that sell any tools should have a picture of you and TMF on their 'DO NOT SERVE' list!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

That would be doing us both a favour!

[@ianl4518]

😅@@TheMissendenFlyer

[@bren106]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Does TMF stand for twenty minutes faffing? 🤣🤣

[@AlienApe.]

When attempting to bump start: if you jump in the seat/bounce in the seat and release the clutch immediately after, then you have a higher chance of success. Your weight will drive the pistons down, helping the engine to turn over. Not suggesting that this would have worked 100%, but it is a more successful way of bumping a bike!

[@delukxy]

When the rear wheel skids you are in too low a gear. 3rd probably OK.

[@marksimpson5218]

New bikes are very hard to jump start. The old bikes with carbs were a lot easier.

[@richardsimpson3792]

Your weight drives the pistons down....oh my! No, your weight momentarily increases the traction on the rear wheel, which might just get one piston up to and over compression without locking the back wheel.

[@AlienApe.]

@@richardsimpson3792 Fair enough, but the outcome is the same - a much improved chance of the engine turning over, which is what really matters here!

[@onecookieboy]

You're having a laugh aye, drive the pistons down by bouncing on the seat, funniest thing I've ever heard.

[@monman8183]

In the good ole days, you could switch the headlight off. Too much red tape complicating things. Would've probably started with the lights off. And the auto cancelling indicators is another farce. They've usually switched off by the time you get to the junction! Well done Mr Dobbs. A nice winter trip had. Hopefully the sun will be shining a bit for the next one. 👍

[@twintech100]

It sounds like one of your add ons has caused a slight drain down of the battery since you've been back from your tours...😊

[@ianrobertson9968]

I had the same problem on a new BMW 1150GS in 2003, it was a dead cell, the warranty replacement lasted until 2008, I then fitted an Odyssey battery which is still on the bike today after 16 years and 50,000 miles, It's no reflection on Honda or the bike it could happen to any make or model. On a positive note it's all usefull experience .

[@arceyes]

Sorry about your battery issues Freddie. Really enjoying seeing all these lovely English towns. Much love from Cape Town 🇿🇦

[@biker_dan]

Fred. I told you not to put a usb direct on to the battery, you should always put it through a relay or it can flatten your battery or even damage it as a usb draws power continually

[@richardblaxley7398]

Freddie We have all been there at sometime or other. Batteries won’t take any kind of drain to lower so they won’t start. (Been there ) Any how Freddie your always entertaining. Keep up the Brilliant work.

[@yvesroy8554]

When you remove the battery on cars or motorcycles, always disconnect the negative cable first. Cheers

[@alanrichardson1672]

And reconnect it last i.e. after the positive.

[@thomasreuter1968]

How often did he have to do it with his Bonnie🤔? Seems to be a slow learner our Freddie... 😉

[@oov55]

stop it😄

[@alanbarnes2920]

Oh Frank what have you done now?! It wasn’t me Betty 😉😂

[@hardy.explore]

Feel for you dude! Glad you got it sorted 🙌😊

[@biker_dale]

Pleased it's just the battery and not the bike. Great video never the less. A long thin magnetized screwdriver is always handy to have when fiddling with bikes 😁 Glad you didn't give up on it Freddie

[@douglasalexander4348]

Dale ‘It’s the battery not the bike’ ? Why did the battery not fully charge or drain down? No one knows this yet. Was it a duff battery, which will just drain down again, or was it that the bike wasn’t charging it, because you’ll need to test that to know. A battery charged off the bike won’t tell you anything. Fingers crossed it is just a duff battery or regulator and not the alternator…Possibly an accessory draining it also ?

[@biker_dale]

@@douglasalexander4348 Yes I agree, I was thinking a charge got the bike running rather than a non starting bike due to a mechanical fault. Always a better scenario

[@douglasalexander4348]

@@biker_dale Yes, like replacing a fuse doesn’t cure the fault that caused the fuse to blow. Good riding fella 👍

[@andrewpatterson5349]

If Freddie can't break it.....then it's truly unbreakable!!! 😂😂😂

[@TNTgamer333]

When bump starting a bike its better to run alongside it and jump on the seat as you let the clutch out. That stops the rear wheel losing traction.

[@lionreza]

Id say combination of your quad lock and the tracker Honda no doubt fitted(All new Honda's come with a tracker for Free) is probably working over time in that concrete parking garage trying to acquire a signal

[@TwoWheeledPotato]

13:18 just a random tip, if you head to a near by motorcycle shop they tend to keep the screws and nuts off old batteries for this exact reason.

[@Catrinus1]

When I replace a battery the old nuts and bolts go in a special jar for future use. Saved me many times since my small motor skills are terrible!

[@brianb.2857]

I feel your pain Freddie. Dropping a screw into the bike is very relatable. I think I’m fairly capable in regard to working on cars. Working on motorcycles seems to be a completely different animal. I pretty much just stick to doing my own oil changes and modifications on my bike.

[@ScottNelson-nk4sx]

Looking forward to seeing Paul's bikes.

[@ticthedog6095]

Westerham is a lovely town, if we are on the bikes we use the A25 rather than the M25 and always stop there for a coffee. When your in Westerham next have a look in a estate agent’s window at the price of houses.

[@richardsmith5249]

A lot of jump box manufacturers recommend leaving the box connected to the battery for like 5 or 10 minutes to let the goodness flow into the vehicle battery before attempting to start.

[@dazfromnz01]

Don’t think so, that’s not how it works 😢

[@johnbuckley5233]

bad luck freddie, glad you got sorted, i think your quadlock will be the problem, most ecu must see about 12.8 volts to work ,

[@tomtom786]

Almost a Basil Fawlty moment Freddie. Well done Paul. Fred, I am a new rider and signed up for a motorcycle maintenance course. So far, learned the basics and a good learning base. Might be an idea ?..

[@probewizard]

Volts under load is different to the measured volts on the charger

[@nigel274]

Had same problem with my VFR800...went flat after days riding. Turns out rectifier had frazzled the battery. Replaced with genuine Honda parts....happened again 13 months later. Replaced again with patent parts....no ptoblen in 8 years.

[@ashpunting]

I want to thank Paul for saving your bacon 😊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@chiefenumclaw7960]

Way to go Paul!

[@daddystu7046]

Recently left my Tracer alone for a week - started first time but my heated grips wouldnt stay on longer than 1 sec. Mustve been borderline enough voltage. Worked just fine after 5 minutes.

[@stephenbethell9176]

I’ve got a Honda NC 750x . I was abroad before and during COVID . Returned after 3,5 years . I couldn’t believe that it started first press of the button , no electrical charging point in my lock up either !

[@dmitrijr7065]

That's how Hondas usually work in my experience in contrast to Suzukis and KTMs 😄 But i must admit the Transalp battery looks to small to me

[@dmitrijr7065]

@flippy5118 They are but all 3 Suzukis that i knew the owners of (GSXR-1000, VS750, SV650S) had too small batteries and never made it through a winter without recharging. 2 months are not a challenge, my KTM 620 stood for 3 months and also started right up

[@garyt123]

I couldn't believe that either! Doubt it's down to being a Honda, must just be a darn good battery, a miracle battery even! Any bike with a simple digital clock (which the NC750X has) will run a battery down over time. Three and a half years is a damn long time (30,660 hours to be exact). At around 10mA (for the clock), that's a total drain of a little over 30Ah over 3.5 years. A typical motorbike battery is between 12Ah and 20Ah, with the NC750X using a YTZ14S battery which is a very decent 20Ah... interesting how you could get 30Ah out of a 20Ah battery 🤔 Some years ago I found a 40 year old Villiers 250 trials bike in my local canal. Rusted to hell and covered in slime and silt, would you believe that the f'ing headlight was _still on!!!_ After 4 decades in the cut!!! 😂 Ok, lets make a deal, you reduce your 3.5 years to between 8 months and 1 year.....and I'll.... _switch the headlight off!_ 👍😂

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Keep the faith Freddie! Those battery connection screws are so small and fiddly i use a magnetic screwdriver.

[@davecaddy513]

Ive got a NC750X and the fairing on that is a Bermuda Triangle for dropped nuts and bolts.

[@roybowden5456]

Freddie, when you put your battery on charge you are looking at the charge rate which will start at 12 volts and slowly rise to 14.5 volts, To test the battery voltage you should use a multimeter not your charger, As for loosing screws, go to a pound shop and get yourself a telescopic magnet a very handy tool to own and helps with stress levels😂 Keep up the good work. Roy Bowden Bridgwater Somerset

[@stevezahn8056]

Wow!! It took a Harley part to fix a Honda. Isn’t that like the old saying, you meet the nicest people on a Harley 😎

[@johnmacdonald1878]

It was still a nice little drive round a pretty town. A cheep analog multi meter is handy thing to have. A circuit must have been live to draw battery down. Worthwhile checking connections in charging and starting system clean dry. If you have been out in a lot of rain. With a new bike something might just not have been tightened up right. Better luck with your next ride.

[@richardbartlett6932]

A joy as always. Currently in Madagascar which is the Renault 4 final resting place apparently.

[@delroyspence638]

Freddie I know u love wot you do so keep the show going...love u man..🤟

[@badshotuk72]

Fred, you should have put that test lead on the battery when the Transalp was finally running to see if it was charging correctly!

[@andrewbleeker4177]

Dropping screws in tight places is a regular occurrence for Me. I purchased a cheap set of long tweezers that the gets used in fish tanks to retrieve the runaway screw

[@KennethSwaby-j9d]

Hi Freddie. Don't know if I missed it, but did the bike have a tracker? Cos they drain batteries like mad.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Ground cable comes off first an gos on last. An I mean ground, not negative. They are usually the same thing, but not always. A positive ground car, you still need to take the ground off first an put it on last even though that is the positive on them. The point is to not have any connection from the battery to the metal body structure any time a wrench is touching opposing side of the battery.

[@IanTed]

It happens….thats how we learn, magnetic retrieval tool and fleece dusters can save a lot of frustration but I still can’t fit my Multistrada upper fairing properly, it’s a known issue, apparently there’s a knack🤣👍

[@EnglishVeteran]

Technically you can only measure the Voltage of a battery accurately if it has been dormant (not charging or discharging) for 24 hrs approx. But in reality you will obtain a reasonably accurate result after 1/2 hours dormant.

[@FoxtrotOscar9]

The chap that helped then let Freedie lose with the tools 😂 Freddie old boy, this was entertaining buddy.

[@78Outlaw]

I recall you had jerry-rigged a charging cable off the battery and I think that is the source of your battery drain Freddie 🤔…worth noting most Efi bikes are incredibly battery ⚡️ sensitive unlike carb bikes, once you dip below 12 volts they really don’t like it and exasperated by the cold, you’ll be surprised how much lights etc drain modern bikes and I keep all my bikes on battery conditioners 💡 I assume the battery is AGM not Litho? ❄️

[@philmoore9326]

Don’t be so hard on yourself , your videos are awesome

[@stuarthull5706]

Freddie all modern bike pull power even when stood, they all need a battery maintainer attached as like my Pan America draws around 0.45Ah so the battery can be below starting power within 2 days easily!

[@jeffsmith3850]

Pauls a natural 👌👌👏

[@yellownev]

Feel for you …. Well done for sharing. Makes me wonder if the battery bolts were done up properly after the powered quad lock was put on, might have been working their way loose? Shame you didn’t check the charging voltage on the bikes lcd after you got it going… would have been a good test to rule that out.

[@thebimblewizard1242]

Sorry freddy, i did chuckle a bit. We've all been there at some point. Drained my battery on my 1200 daytona years ago with a permanent live from the battery to a single switch for heated grips😬🙄

[@PLRMoto]

I had this same issue with my Honda CB650R. I found that putting the bike on charger for an hour and then keep your finger on the starter button and pull the throttle wide open fixed it. Never happened again after that.

[@johntapley2549]

That's very frustrating Freddie. Been there myself. As others have commented it was probably your quadlock usb cable drawing a small current. I fitted a relay to my bike to disconnect my usb cable when the ignition was off. The voltage shown on the dash will reflect that headlights etc are pulling down the voltage.

[@alanc2k1]

the battery voltage off charge will be 12v, in order to charge the battery a voltage above 12v must be applied, typically around 14v. measure the voltage when the bike is running and it should be around that 14v, this proves it should be charging . Either you have a bad battery or when the bike is running something is draining the power from the battery.

[@BikerMatt86]

Freddie the motorbike slayer. ⚔️ 🤣 always love the content. Great stuff.

[@stevesane800]

Ohh Freddie, battery terminal screws are tiny & fly away in moments. However, I would agree you need to do a course in motorcycle maintenance. It wouldn’t hurt you in the long run. I understand you’re a busy man & running a business, however you’d be surprised how much you learn about yourself too. Cheers for all that you do & are together as a team ⭐️

[@neilurquhart8622]

What business does Freddie run?…..not associated with bikes I’m guessing!

[@dreamcrusher112]

@@neilurquhart8622 collects rental income

[@stevesane800]

@@neilurquhart8622 😎 fingers in every pie😉

[@banzobeans]

I'd say you're just about ready for a round the world trip on the Transalp!

[@bren106]

A Healtech Thunderbox is one of the best accessories on any bike. The Bonneville should get one as a priority during it's makeover work. Look into it Freddie, £85 is well worth it for peace of mind about power drains from things left connected to your bikes.

[@brianchapman7484]

I 2nd that the thunderbox is worth every penny

[@alanwooster09]

The first thing is turn the headlight off when you try and start it ,put the jump starter on it and boost the battery for 5 mins or so before you try and start it .good luck with it

[@marksimpson5218]

You can’t turn the headlights off, they automatically come on with the ignition.

[@alanwooster09]

That's bad isn't it , ​@@marksimpson5218

[@martynpearce4754]

Yeah i fitted a in-line relay in the head light unit on my triumph bonnie, £20. Just to avoid this issue😁. Keeps main headlight off until you flash pass button or switch high beam on.

[@mikerinn6187]

Sometimes the simplest answer is the best answer; it could be a bad battery. After several decades in auto service and being a motorcyclist, I’ve seen several bad batteries a year. Most often a short internally that gets vibrated into being. Anything mass produced runs the risk. 12 volts car/bike or a AA, a battery is a battery.

[@adamhoath304]

Had the exact same problem on my 2016 Tiger 800, strange readings from the voltmeter, weird ticking noise after trying to turn the engine over. I had charged the battery off bike the day before this problem started, so the first thing I did was tighten the battery terminals and bingo. Problem gone! has happened at least once since then, again because I didn't tighten the battery terminals enough, and they vibrate loose over time.

[@lake76]

It happened with my Diavel V4, it states in handbook, no use for 30 days, put battery on trickle charge, mine had 10.5 v , no start. I had to spend on a external power bank to use charger, since battery removal is only done by dealer! apparently ! (no power points in garage), my 2002 CBR would start after months not running.

[@SinghDynamite]

I think Freddie’s rock star presence has this affect on the bikes. They start blushing and pass out. More than likely though I suspect they play dead to avoid being dragged in swamps.