Just started using the bike again putting on the miles, just had a new set of tyres fitted and the guy pointed out a deep scratch on the engine casing!!!, I hadn't noticed this before but got no reason to think they did it, besides its there so now have to deal with it before it gets worse, anyone had this and how can I treat it, assume whatever I use it has to be heat resistant, anyone go a solution which blends in nicely, will be getting in touch with the dealers but not holding out any hope there. Also after a bit more advice, last year I rode 660 miles in a day from Nice to Le Mans, great ride and holiday, later the same year I did a 500 miles weekend in the UK and developed a pain in my left hand, its on the top of the hand moving down beyond my wrist and also my wrist on the palm side which travels up my arm, basically every time I change gear its like having a needle stuck in my hand!!!. I though it might get better over the winter although to be on the safe side I visited a physio. Used my bike for the first time a couple of weeks ago and within 2 miles it reappeared Grrrrrr. Anyone had this ?? off the France, Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal this year so more than a bit concerned, I will go to the quacks, another trip to physio but if anyone has had the same or knows the problem let me know, PS I'm right handed lol
With regard to the scratch, just touch it in with some bronze and don't worry about it, as the costs for new ones are as Andy quotes "eye watering". In time, have it removed and recoated as nothing is ever gonna blend in something that deep. With regard to the arm issue (possibly carpal tunnel?), what about one of those Oberon clutch slaves that folk talk about on here ? Some say they lighten the clutch pull load ?? Failing that, its probably a heart attack, and I'd be surprised if you're still alive to read this ??
Regarding the scratch see the thread on Sidi boots marking engine casing and follow it through for options. With regard to the left arm believe it or not I had same problem on another bike and it was due to posture affecting a nerve in my lower neck. I had to learn to keep shoulders back and kneck more upright, which bar risers could actually help with. Vibration can add to the problem and bar end weights on the MTS stopped that dead for me. Hope this helps and good luck mate.
Not wantingnto be alarmist or anything, but it can be signs of a bulging disk around C7 which if trapping or touching the nerves, will affect the left arm. Is the arm hurting off the bike at all?
No, it’s been fine all over winter, only kicked off again once I got on the bike again after the winters break, knew I had a problem after the first mile. Fine when not on the bike after a hour or so
No shit!, got a lot planned this year, first multistrada I’ve had that’s been 100% reliable despite it having a hard life last year, now it’s me letting it down!!!!
Regarding the scratch, I had a R&G Clutch Cover Hydro Printed and put it on, then carbon patches to stop that getting scratched (I know, I know) as the printed R&G cover looks good and doesn't get as hot so the patches stay on ...
Regarding your sore left wrist, the most likely source of the problem is the angle of the clutch lever. If it is too “horizontal” you will have your hand tilted slightly upwards, so every time you pull the lever your tendons to your fingers are having to slide around the hinge your wrist is making. If you drop the angle of the clutch lever downwards a bit, you’ll have a straight line from your forearm down to your wrist down to your hand. So when you pull the lever, your tendons don’t have to navigate an angle in your wrist, greatly alleviating the pain you get after a long ride. So, try swivelling the clutch lever downward around the bar a bit so you get a straighter angle down your forearm to your hand.
Good advice tobers I think there will be a few people adjusting the lever. Quick shifter would also reduce the amount of hand work too
I do this every time I get a new bike. I spend a bit of time making sure that the angle of my forearm down to the back of my hand is as flat as I can make it. From the factory the levers are always too high for me.
