New member in scotland

NSR500 · 21-09-2023, 08:05 PM

Hi guys just thought i would say hello, picked up a 1200s 2 weeks ago and its been back ot the bike shop after the 1st day, BBS unit packed in on 1st day, so hopefully all is good when i eventually get it back

Bitza · 22-09-2023, 08:16 AM

Well welcome to the forum, always good to be getting somebody new drop in. Sorry to hear of your problem with the BBS unit (no idea what that is), but hope is all well now. Here's to many trouble free Monster miles in the future.

Mr Gazza · 22-09-2023, 09:53 AM

Hello and welcome Alan.
There's a handful of like minded folks your end of the country who get together every now and then for a jolly ride around.

I think you may mean the ABS? Should be an easy fix and you'll soon be eating miles..

Nickj · 22-09-2023, 09:55 AM

The Scottish McCati clan has grown a little more, welcome to the madness

I had heard of occasional water problems with these on a few models but it mostly seemed to just be condensation on the connecter block rather than a full failure.

Is the NSR500 wish list or have you actually got one?

mickj · 22-09-2023, 10:36 AM

Welcome to the forum NSR500.

Good choice of bike.

slob · 22-09-2023, 11:09 AM

welcome aboard.

From what I could tell troubleshooting JP’s 821 indicators a while ago, BBS
is crypticly ‘black box system’, so essentially the chassis ‘brain’ like the ECU is the engine ‘brain’

crawsue · 22-09-2023, 04:42 PM

Welcome aboard NSR500, there are indeed a few of us about in the Central Belt, our “Head Honcho” is from West Lothian….I expect he’ll be along soon !
A favourite run for some of us is Biggar (The Coffee Spot) ,Moffat , Dumfries then back via Thornhill…..hopefully see at some stage…..and not pushing it up the road !

Mr Gazza · 22-09-2023, 04:58 PM

Thanks Rob, I never knew bikes had black boxes.
Ironic how shortening something to initials, presumably to save time and ink, simply takes more time and words to explain.

NSR500 · 22-09-2023, 07:54 PM

Cheers Guys, yeah, BBS unit is FUBAR. I didnt know so many from around here existed, i am 20 mins from Biggar so maybe one day, when the bike comes back of course.

NSR500 · 22-09-2023, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickj

The Scottish McCati clan has grown a little more, welcome to the madness

I had heard of occasional water problems with these on a few models but it mostly seemed to just be condensation on the connecter block rather than a full failure.

Is the NSR500 wish list or have you actually got one?

OH i wish i had one, maybe if the elusive lottery win arrives i will have a word with Honda and see if they have a spare lying bout they dont need

NSR500 · 22-09-2023, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

welcome aboard.

From what I could tell troubleshooting JP’s 821 indicators a while ago, BBS
is crypticly ‘black box system’, so essentially the chassis ‘brain’ like the ECU is the engine ‘brain’

Yup, thats pretty much it, the modules all need to talk to each other and mine isnt talking to anyone else, hence limp mode.

slob · 22-09-2023, 07:59 PM

I lived in Biggar very briefly in the late ‘80s, was a lovely place.

NSR500 · 22-09-2023, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slob

I lived in Biggar very briefly in the late ‘80s, was a lovely place.

Its gone touristy now, ok for coffee and ice cream

crawsue · 23-09-2023, 04:27 PM

And the road to Moffat is a blast…..what’s not to like ?

NSR500 · 23-09-2023, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by crawsue

And the road to Moffat is a blast…..what’s not to like ?

Oh the road to moffat is epic,.round by St Mary's loch it pretty epic too👍

21-09-2023, 08:05 PM	#1
NSR500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Lanark Bike: M1200s Posts: 18	New member in scotland Hi guys just thought i would say hello, picked up a 1200s 2 weeks ago and its been back ot the bike shop after the 1st day, BBS unit packed in on 1st day, so hopefully all is good when i eventually get it back

22-09-2023, 08:16 AM	#2
Bitza Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poole Bike: M900ie Posts: 513	Well welcome to the forum, always good to be getting somebody new drop in. Sorry to hear of your problem with the BBS unit (no idea what that is), but hope is all well now. Here's to many trouble free Monster miles in the future. __________________ Bitza

22-09-2023, 09:53 AM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,978	Hello and welcome Alan. There's a handful of like minded folks your end of the country who get together every now and then for a jolly ride around. I think you may mean the ABS? Should be an easy fix and you'll soon be eating miles.. __________________

22-09-2023, 09:55 AM	#4
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,208	The Scottish McCati clan has grown a little more, welcome to the madness I had heard of occasional water problems with these on a few models but it mostly seemed to just be condensation on the connecter block rather than a full failure. Is the NSR500 wish list or have you actually got one? __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

22-09-2023, 10:36 AM	#5
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 565	Welcome to the forum NSR500. Good choice of bike. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

22-09-2023, 11:09 AM	#6
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,736	welcome aboard. From what I could tell troubleshooting JP’s 821 indicators a while ago, BBS is crypticly ‘black box system’, so essentially the chassis ‘brain’ like the ECU is the engine ‘brain’

22-09-2023, 04:42 PM	#7
crawsue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Glasgow Bike: M1100evo Posts: 278	Welcome. Welcome aboard NSR500, there are indeed a few of us about in the Central Belt, our “Head Honcho” is from West Lothian….I expect he’ll be along soon ! A favourite run for some of us is Biggar (The Coffee Spot) ,Moffat , Dumfries then back via Thornhill…..hopefully see at some stage…..and not pushing it up the road !

22-09-2023, 04:58 PM	#8
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,978	Thanks Rob, I never knew bikes had black boxes. Ironic how shortening something to initials, presumably to save time and ink, simply takes more time and words to explain. __________________

22-09-2023, 07:54 PM	#9
NSR500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Lanark Bike: M1200s Posts: 18	Cheers Guys, yeah, BBS unit is FUBAR. I didnt know so many from around here existed, i am 20 mins from Biggar so maybe one day, when the bike comes back of course.

22-09-2023, 07:59 PM	#12
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,736	I lived in Biggar very briefly in the late ‘80s, was a lovely place.

23-09-2023, 04:27 PM	#14
crawsue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Glasgow Bike: M1100evo Posts: 278	And the road to Moffat is a blast…..what’s not to like ?