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Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 4:15 pm
by michaelphillips
Hi, just been out to pick my son up from school, ten mile trip, then did the same again, had a listen, the nexus was fully up to temp
when turn key on: just a slight click only
when turn key off: just a slight click only
so there is a difference from cold engine to hot engine
yep eveything points to it, are you getting bens? as that would be a straight switch

Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 4:49 pm
by Taipan
Yes I'm getting Ben's one on Saturday. Interesting about the noise as Dave/Tmax9 says (see below) there shouldn't be any noise. Also it doesn't sound like its ideal to swap them over, but as the stepper motor isn't removable I really dont have much choice. Might be able to pull the old one about a bit more once I have Bens TB fitted. I guess it can always go into Scootech to get set up. I hate not fixing things myself though.
[quote author=Dave Milnes link=topic=22892.msg257303#msg257303 date=1368009652]
Neither of mine make any sound when turning the ignition on.
Unless all the sensors are properly connected and the ECU receiving accurate signals the behaviour 'on the bench' will not be accurate.
Just clean it up and fit it but do not adjust the idle stop screw and if the tickover speed is wrong you will have to go to a dealer for adjustment.
Best never changing throttle bodies really as each is different and the ECU is set up when new for the original one. If a brand new one is fitted a TPS reset is done but this should never be done on a used throttle body.
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Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:27 pm
by michaelphillips
uummm, when you sat on scoot you dont tend to hear it, when the engine is cold, you would expect the stepper to actuate, then when engine warm it does not need to adjust or compensate..
yes he`s right, it will probably have to have a reset, the manual states below;
CAUTION
THE THROTTLE BODY COMES PRE-CALIBRATED. TAMPERING WITH THE THROTTLE STOP
REGISTER IS TO BE ABSOLUTELY AVOIDED THIS REGISTER HAS BEEN SEALED FOR THIS
PURPOSE. FOR PROBLEMS WITH IDLING SEE THE "INJECTION" CHAPTER
just if you are cleaning again, it states below regarding the air chanel for the stepper!!!
Make sure the supplementary air channel managed
by the stepper motor is clean.
Make sure the seal rims on the coupling surfaces
between the manifold-throttle body and manifold head
are in good condition.
CAUTION
IF AIR GETS IN IT CAN JEOPARDISE THE OPERATION
OF THE INJECTION SYSTEM, ESPECIALLY
WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING.
IF THE THROTTLE BODY IS REPLACED RESET THE T.P.S. AND ADJUST THE CO%.
ONCE THE ENGINE IS REPAIRED CHECK THE CO% VALUE WHILE IDLING TO MAKE SURE IT
IS WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED VALUES.
IF THE CO% IS NOT IN CONFORMITY, PROCEED WITH CALIBRATION AS DESCRIBED IN THE
ADJUSTING IDLE CARBURETION CHAPTER.
Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:40 pm
by michaelphillips
Alarm reminder, fork seals and a used variator tool, one day left???
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Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 6:55 pm
by Taipan
Oh I'm on it!

Once I get this stalling and backfiring thing sorted out, I'm going to fit Dr Pulleys etc so I'll need this. Just really hope the new TB sorts it out without the need for more money to being spent.
Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 7:45 pm
by michaelphillips
Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 8:03 pm
by Taipan
I dont mind really. You get more attached to bikes you get involved with by fixing them!

Funny but I was never that keen on my last Nexus and i never did anything to that, other than ride it. Speaking of riding it, guess where I went on it...

Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:29 am
by michaelphillips
Normandy American Cemetery sits on a cliff overlooking Omaha Beach and the English Channel
Ha Ha I cheated, good this google.... i looks an amazing place covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. On the Walls of the Missing, in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial, are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.
very down to earth and puts you in perspective of why my grandad always said, never forget the wars..
i fancied the red edged seat on my nexus 500, cant remember if the seat from the 250 or the 300 fits as they seem to have different order numbers? got a spare seat in the shed that mine came with when i got it, small plaster size repair to front bum area, i was thinking to do something with that one, but never seem to get past this point, money always being tight etc.. good luck for sat

Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 10:52 am
by Taipan
We was there a week after the D-Day commemorations. Pretty mind boggling to see row after row of war graves. When you look down at the beach from the top where the German gunners were its hard to believe anyone made it up there. Sitting ducks just doesnt cover it.
My first Nexus was a MK2 and I think that is the standard seat on a MK2?
Yes I'm looking forward to the weekend to see if that TB cures it. Think i'll treat it to a new air intake sensor but only afterwards so I know what was at fault.
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Re: Mk1 Nexus buyers guide?
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 6:07 pm
by BenR
Taipan wrote:
Dave Milnes wrote:
Neither of mine make any sound when turning the ignition on.
Unless all the sensors are properly connected and the ECU receiving accurate signals the behaviour 'on the bench' will not be accurate.
Just clean it up and fit it but do not adjust the idle stop screw and if the tickover speed is wrong you will have to go to a dealer for adjustment.
Best never changing throttle bodies really as each is different and the ECU is set up when new for the original one. If a brand new one is fitted a TPS reset is done but this should never be done on a used throttle body.
Sorry but this is complete bullshit. As I've stated before the ECUs on these aren't that clever & will have the same plug connector.