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Post by skunkhome on Jun 7, 2015 20:00:25 GMT -6
That is exactly what I think or either the yellow and green wire has a break in it somewhere between the switch and the light. I'm assuming the switch has power on the brake circuit since the engine cranks.
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 7, 2015 19:40:31 GMT -6
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 7, 2015 16:05:01 GMT -6
According to the helix manual it is set up just like a motorcycle, not like an auto. I guess I just need to take off the belly skin. This dang bike is a wiring nightmare. Only 1400 miles but what a mess.
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 7, 2015 9:10:05 GMT -6
The turn signal stalks on the Piaggio bv250 are just horrible! I noticed that the left side was loose after o hung my helmet on the helmet rack a day or so after getting the bike. When I tried to adjust it came off in my hand. The plastic in the base is soft enough to cut with a knife and crumbles like week old bread. I glued it together with Gorilla glue and it held but I have been very careful moving around them. Yesterday I found the right side dangling. I too was just crumbling. I tried gluing it in place last night and it didn't work because the substrate just crumbled. I took the base of the stalk off the bike this morning and tried cleaning it up but list a lot of material. I glued it back together again but at best it will be a little odd looking. The European Beverlys have internal turn signals and apparently came up with this garbage to meet US DOT requirements but they they are no better than having no turn signal at all if thay are hanging down around the rear wheel. Any suggestions other then buying the same old OEM crap to replace them?
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 6, 2015 21:24:33 GMT -6
I don't want to play with it. I want to fix what doesn't work and unload this thing. I've already stripped a good bit of plastic off before and have it back together. I shouldn't have to strip everything off just to trace the line from the brake line to the switch. If only someone who owns a helix or clone who knows where the switch is could tell me, I might be able to get to it by removing 1-2 panels. Looks like I'm beating a dead horse here if the only answer I can get is take all the plastic off.
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 6, 2015 9:28:30 GMT -6
"wiggle my index finger"?? The way you say that makes it sound so.... dirty.  .Well, you're supposed to wash your hands afterwards. |
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 6, 2015 9:17:51 GMT -6
Since it has a foot brake it should have a Brake switch similar to that found on a motorcycle . Just can't seem to locate. Trying to shortcut stripping all the plastic off. Where are our Helix/Helix clone experts?
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 6, 2015 8:58:03 GMT -6
Ground is good. Taillight works but not brake light. No power on the lead.
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 5, 2015 22:15:58 GMT -6
For "Comfort Stop" I put out my left arm out and down at 45° angle and wiggle my index finger.  |
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by: skunkhome - Jun 5, 2015 15:28:23 GMT -6
Post by skunkhome on Jun 5, 2015 15:28:23 GMT -6
The only security system that's worth having is the one that scans you and kills anyone not you trying to steal it. Those systems are pretty expensive and will cost you 25 to life. Well, piaggio/vespa owners don't get a choice. |
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 5, 2015 15:20:28 GMT -6
Don't see them. That is the problem first put forth in my first post.
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 3, 2015 20:11:58 GMT -6
Already did that twice. The bulb is good. There is a break somewhere. I know there is power to the switch, wherever it is, cause the bike starts.
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by: skunkhome - Jun 3, 2015 20:02:35 GMT -6
Post by skunkhome on Jun 3, 2015 20:02:35 GMT -6
Check around town and see if any of your locksmiths can cut the key. If you find someone capable just buy the blank from the Piaggio dealer. If you have the brick red key you can program it in your bike after you get someone to cut.
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by: skunkhome - Jun 3, 2015 19:56:07 GMT -6
Post by skunkhome on Jun 3, 2015 19:56:07 GMT -6
Finally got my new cloned key today.  Now I can breath easier knowing I have a spare. |
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Post by skunkhome on Jun 3, 2015 19:44:35 GMT -6
I certainly think it's somewhere in the line going to the light as the scooter starts as it should when you apply the brakes. I had the plastic off the handle bars and saw nothing going . There should be a cylindrical switch somewhere along the brake cable to the rear (that's how it is on motorcycles with mechanical rear brakes) but I don't want to have to tear all the plastic off if I can help it.
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