My trip just got worse , bike trashed , keys stolen and I have been attacked

[jerryz]

Its all got worse and im feeling completely broken

All was going well got to Bordeaux , traffic awful ,,
Booked a site on the Dunes at Biscarosse , but before that a detour directed me into Biganos a tiny little place with some unpaved roads ,I was directed under a low bridge by the cops and a warning sign damaged my solar panel and then the trailer hit a bump ,? and 2 of the cargo straps broke , and the ducati fell off . now im blocking the road , The police are shouting , but then 2 nice locals come and help me move the bike and van to a safe place .. But a car full of young arabs appears and they chuck a rock and I get hit , one of them grabs my keys and hits me again as he tries to get in the van ,I hit him with a spanner . and then they drive of laughing ..but with my keys

Im in a bad state , advised to go to hospital , but im not leaving the van , police have now disspeared, ? the 2 locals help me resecure the bike to the trailer , and it now has 4 heavy duty 50mm straps instead of the30mm ones , but the trailer is not good , I have worries about it now I think its bent and the securing points are sharp and can damage the cargo straps ,even the metal hooks have been damaged one snapped , The bike is a sorry state ,, the lost keys a re a bigger problem , , now I have no keys for the bike ,, I do have spares for the van ..I got to the site last night in the forest by the dunes ,, I have applied a bandage to the head wound ...and will head to local hospital

went to the gendarmarie 20 mins ago, police know about the incident ,,but I dont think anything will happen

I really have come to the end of the line,, I just trying to summon up some energy to start returning home ,, this holiday has been a disaster , no bike , no faith in the trailer , i feel crushed ...may be I should go home and give up on Motorhoming

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

Just to say we hope you are resting, have you had a look at the motorbike trailer in the classified add in motorhomefun.

 

[jerryz]

Im now at Daves near limogues Im not really feeling to well my diabetes is out of control,, the trailer can be sorted here , have has exactly same make but larger for his industrial equipment ,,
Cant get key for bike Ducati UK no longer have access to the Ducati EU key database , due to Brexit so i have to get the codes from Italy ,, I give up Local Bike shop and also Limogue locksmith told me That if the vehicle is EU registered that can get the cutting code .. But not for UK anymore .

im tired but feeling crummy ,, Going home is really only option , i need to see my GP and Diabetes specialist as ita all gone crazy ...

 

[Wildbill]

Im now at Daves near limogues Im not really feeling to well my diabetes is out of control,, the trailer can be sorted here , have has exactly same make but larger for his industrial equipment ,,
Cant get key for bike Ducati UK no longer have access to the Ducati EU key database , due to Brexit so i have to get the codes from Italy ,, I give up Local Bike shop and also Limogue locksmith told me That if the vehicle is EU registered that can get the cutting code .. But not for UK anymore .

im tired but feeling crummy ,, Going home is really only option , i need to see my GP and Diabetes specialist as ita all gone crazy ...

Get yourself home get sorted out there’s other times to go away with the van good luck on your journey home just take it easy on the way back
Wildbill

 

[Dutch 68]

Im now at Daves near limogues Im not really feeling to well my diabetes is out of control,, the trailer can be sorted here , have has exactly same make but larger for his industrial equipment ,,
Cant get key for bike Ducati UK no longer have access to the Ducati EU key database , due to Brexit so i have to get the codes from Italy ,, I give up Local Bike shop and also Limogue locksmith told me That if the vehicle is EU registered that can get the cutting code .. But not for UK anymore .

im tired but feeling crummy ,, Going home is really only option , i need to see my GP and Diabetes specialist as ita all gone crazy ...em

Ducati Italy is very helpful, in fact much more helpful then Ducati Uk , they also speak excellent English, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help, at the various Ducati forums I am a member of, most people deal directly with Ducati Italy

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[Littlewheels]

Have you thought of leaving your outfit at your friend Dave’s and flying home to get your health sorted along with the key and your personal problems and the coming back to Limoges for a fresh start.

 

[jerryz]

Should be back in UK tommorow morning ,, just want to get this trip over , and see the Diabetes clinic as the meds are not working and get checked over , and start fixing things ,, after that I dont know my confidence is low , my resiliance is poor , its not a time for making big plans or changes but i have some thoughts about Motorhomes,, may be that i need a smaller one ? and scale back on things in general , just wish i find my place of peace ...

 

[Cliffyboy16]

Should be back in UK tommorow morning ,, just want to get this trip over , and see the Diabetes clinic as the meds are not working and get checked over , and start fixing things ,, after that I dont know my confidence is low , my resiliance is poor , its not a time for making big plans or changes but i have some thoughts about Motorhomes,, may be that i need a smaller one ? and scale back on things in general , just wish i find my place of peace ...

Get yourself checked out and take time to relax before you do anything hasty . Wishing you all the best x

 

[jerryz]

UPDATE

OK so as soon as I got off the ferry at Newhaven I called NHS 111 and they directed me to Worthing Hospital , They were very concerned , and after a lot od tests and a 2 day stay they put me back on my original diabetic meds Metformin and Glimeperide , and they made coments that however had been experimenting on me in Wiltshire was wrong to change my meds for whatever reason 4 times when the new ones had clearly failed twice,, even though they may have had good intentions , to long term protect my kidneys , the fact that for nearly 2 months my diabetes had gone from excellent control to complete uncontrolled with tests off the scale , was not at all good ,,It has caused me a lot of damage and stress apparently it could have led to serious problems even death. There will be repercussions ,,

I have been home 4 days and already my old meds seem to be slowly bringing my diabetes under control....I saw my GP who was shocked and is also investigating the diabetic nurse.
I am waiting for an appointment with Diabetic specialist ..at Swindon .

Im calmer and have now begun to look at fixing Ducati , The trailer and my van ,, Got the Throttle actuator valve and loom etc from coastal motorhomes ,, have already removed scuttle etc fro engine bay but the 4 bolts holding the old valve are rusted solid ,, so far got one bolt out using loads of penetrating oil , heat and a torque hammer , have soaked the others with penetrating oil but they are not yet moving ???? This is worrying

Some bike bits to the painter for repairing and repainting the rest I can sort myself
trailer I have ordered a new jockey wheel , new bolt on pro motorcycle front wheel chock , new tie down points , and some 6mm aluminium chequer plate as reinforcement and easier loading / unloading . so that will get sorted Oh and I will only use 38-40mm ratchet straps in future .

Im still not out of the woods medically and Im miffed about all the problems , but have to move on

Receiving a Diagnosis of ADHD for my lifetime issues had somehow comforted me even though at 66 it may not help , Its good to be able to finally understand why I am like I am for good and bad ...

What I cant understand is having seen Doctors, Psychiatrists , Psychologists etc since I was 8 years old none has metioned or tested for ADHD until recently and that has miffed me , could have made huge differences to me if I had known when Younger??? .

Thats it for now just trying to get on with jobs, rest and take care of myself wont be able to go on any long trips until doctors have sorted me stable

 

[EuroTrotters]

awful thing to read, pity there wasn't a group of us to help.

That and the scum crash, burn and die

WWW

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[Landy Andy]

Got the Throttle actuator valve and loom etc from coastal motorhomes ,, have already removed scuttle etc fro engine bay but the 4 bolts holding the old valve are rusted solid ,, so far got one bolt out using loads of penetrating oil , heat and a torque hammer , have soaked the others with penetrating oil but they are not yet moving ???? This is worrying

Yes, as I mentioned before. These are always rusted in, hence my advice to leave well alone whilst you were travelling. The bottom one is the worst, and will probably snap. But you know the score, drill out, tap, replace. Whilst you have old one off, blow through EGR cooler and see if it is operating or not (mine was stuck open) also clean MAP sensor. Mine was so coked up that it snapped, and I had to replace it, but at least I could get broken bit out as had throttle body off.

 

[Carpmart]

UPDATE

OK so as soon as I got off the ferry at Newhaven I called NHS 111 and they directed me to Worthing Hospital , They were very concerned , and after a lot od tests and a 2 day stay they put me back on my original diabetic meds Metformin and Glimeperide , and they made coments that however had been experimenting on me in Wiltshire was wrong to change my meds for whatever reason 4 times when the new ones had clearly failed twice,, even though they may have had good intentions , to long term protect my kidneys , the fact that for nearly 2 months my diabetes had gone from excellent control to complete uncontrolled with tests off the scale , was not at all good ,,It has caused me a lot of damage and stress apparently it could have led to serious problems even death. There will be repercussions ,,

I have been home 4 days and already my old meds seem to be slowly bringing my diabetes under control....I saw my GP who was shocked and is also investigating the diabetic nurse.
I am waiting for an appointment with Diabetic specialist ..at Swindon .

Im calmer and have now begun to look at fixing Ducati , The trailer and my van ,, Got the Throttle actuator valve and loom etc from coastal motorhomes ,, have already removed scuttle etc fro engine bay but the 4 bolts holding the old valve are rusted solid ,, so far got one bolt out using loads of penetrating oil , heat and a torque hammer , have soaked the others with penetrating oil but they are not yet moving ???? This is worrying

Some bike bits to the painter for repairing and repainting the rest I can sort myself
trailer I have ordered a new jockey wheel , new bolt on pro motorcycle front wheel chock , new tie down points , and some 6mm aluminium chequer plate as reinforcement and easier loading / unloading . so that will get sorted Oh and I will only use 38-40mm ratchet straps in future .

Im still not out of the woods medically and Im miffed about all the problems , but have to move on

Receiving a Diagnosis of ADHD for my lifetime issues had somehow comforted me even though at 66 it may not help , Its good to be able to finally understand why I am like I am for good and bad ...

What I cant understand is having seen Doctors, Psychiatrists , Psychologists etc since I was 8 years old none has metioned or tested for ADHD until recently and that has miffed me , could have made huge differences to me if I had known when Younger??? .

Thats it for now just trying to get on with jobs, rest and take care of myself wont be able to go on any long trips until doctors have sorted me stable

Rusty bolts you say and you have used heat! But have you used enough heat! It always (90%) works, just often people don’t use enough…

 

[Gellyneck]

UPDATE

OK so as soon as I got off the ferry at Newhaven I called NHS 111 and they directed me to Worthing Hospital , They were very concerned , and after a lot od tests and a 2 day stay they put me back on my original diabetic meds Metformin and Glimeperide , and they made coments that however had been experimenting on me in Wiltshire was wrong to change my meds for whatever reason 4 times when the new ones had clearly failed twice,, even though they may have had good intentions , to long term protect my kidneys , the fact that for nearly 2 months my diabetes had gone from excellent control to complete uncontrolled with tests off the scale , was not at all good ,,It has caused me a lot of damage and stress apparently it could have led to serious problems even death. There will be repercussions ,,

I have been home 4 days and already my old meds seem to be slowly bringing my diabetes under control....I saw my GP who was shocked and is also investigating the diabetic nurse.
I am waiting for an appointment with Diabetic specialist ..at Swindon .

Im calmer and have now begun to look at fixing Ducati , The trailer and my van ,, Got the Throttle actuator valve and loom etc from coastal motorhomes ,, have already removed scuttle etc fro engine bay but the 4 bolts holding the old valve are rusted solid ,, so far got one bolt out using loads of penetrating oil , heat and a torque hammer , have soaked the others with penetrating oil but they are not yet moving ???? This is worrying

Some bike bits to the painter for repairing and repainting the rest I can sort myself
trailer I have ordered a new jockey wheel , new bolt on pro motorcycle front wheel chock , new tie down points , and some 6mm aluminium chequer plate as reinforcement and easier loading / unloading . so that will get sorted Oh and I will only use 38-40mm ratchet straps in future .

Im still not out of the woods medically and Im miffed about all the problems , but have to move on

Receiving a Diagnosis of ADHD for my lifetime issues had somehow comforted me even though at 66 it may not help , Its good to be able to finally understand why I am like I am for good and bad ...

What I cant understand is having seen Doctors, Psychiatrists , Psychologists etc since I was 8 years old none has metioned or tested for ADHD until recently and that has miffed me , could have made huge differences to me if I had known when Younger??? .

Thats it for now just trying to get on with jobs, rest and take care of myself wont be able to go on any long trips until doctors have sorted me stable

Good to hear you're slowly starting to turn the corner albeit after discovering a few things that you should have been told.
When you get around to starting to think about touring again pray how about maybe with a "companion" Funster or two for a day or two to get you back into the swing of things?

Or maybe a Funster rally?

Might not be for you but, hopefully, worth mentioning.

 

[jerryz]

Got 2 of the bolts out with lots of penetrating oil and heat but the other 2 broke off even after all that ,leaving about 8mm of free stud , so im leaving them soaking in penetrating oil , and will look for my stud extractor tool to get them out ,, The trottle actuator is now removed .

 

[Puddleduck]

Receiving a Diagnosis of ADHD for my lifetime issues had somehow comforted me even though at 66 it may not help , Its good to be able to finally understand why I am like I am for good and bad ...

What I cant understand is having seen Doctors, Psychiatrists , Psychologists etc since I was 8 years old none has metioned or tested for ADHD until recently and that has miffed me , could have made huge differences to me if I had known when Younger???

Shocking that your meds were changed and no proper follow up but I am not really surprised. I have found that my GP is the go-to person for anything I was leary about as she knows me and my medical history. Often it's a phone call when she has time and that's fine by me. I only ask for an asap appointment if it is an emergency and am usually seen the same day - we are very lucky.

ADHD - I am not sure how long this has be a diagnosis and especially in adults as even 10 years ago my friend and her sons were told they would "grow out of it". In years gone by it was probably put down to a "naughty child" or "bad parenting".

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[Grianan]

I’m glad your diabetic meds are under control. Reading your posts, I wasn’t sure if it was ASD or ADHD. I’m glad you got your diagnosis as knowledge is power.
I think it is much better understood now than even 10 or 20 years ago.
As a primary teacher I find it frustrating when parents don’t want to know … it’s not something you grow out of!
I understand what it can be hard for parents but understanding the effects of ADHD can help through puberty and teenage years and, as an adult too.

 

[Northernraider]

UPDATE

OK so as soon as I got off the ferry at Newhaven I called NHS 111 and they directed me to Worthing Hospital , They were very concerned , and after a lot od tests and a 2 day stay they put me back on my original diabetic meds Metformin and Glimeperide , and they made coments that however had been experimenting on me in Wiltshire was wrong to change my meds for whatever reason 4 times when the new ones had clearly failed twice,, even though they may have had good intentions , to long term protect my kidneys , the fact that for nearly 2 months my diabetes had gone from excellent control to complete uncontrolled with tests off the scale , was not at all good ,,It has caused me a lot of damage and stress apparently it could have led to serious problems even death. There will be repercussions ,,

I have been home 4 days and already my old meds seem to be slowly bringing my diabetes under control....I saw my GP who was shocked and is also investigating the diabetic nurse.
I am waiting for an appointment with Diabetic specialist ..at Swindon .

Im calmer and have now begun to look at fixing Ducati , The trailer and my van ,, Got the Throttle actuator valve and loom etc from coastal motorhomes ,, have already removed scuttle etc fro engine bay but the 4 bolts holding the old valve are rusted solid ,, so far got one bolt out using loads of penetrating oil , heat and a torque hammer , have soaked the others with penetrating oil but they are not yet moving ???? This is worrying

Some bike bits to the painter for repairing and repainting the rest I can sort myself
trailer I have ordered a new jockey wheel , new bolt on pro motorcycle front wheel chock , new tie down points , and some 6mm aluminium chequer plate as reinforcement and easier loading / unloading . so that will get sorted Oh and I will only use 38-40mm ratchet straps in future .

Im still not out of the woods medically and Im miffed about all the problems , but have to move on

Receiving a Diagnosis of ADHD for my lifetime issues had somehow comforted me even though at 66 it may not help , Its good to be able to finally understand why I am like I am for good and bad ...

What I cant understand is having seen Doctors, Psychiatrists , Psychologists etc since I was 8 years old none has metioned or tested for ADHD until recently and that has miffed me , could have made huge differences to me if I had known when Younger??? .

Thats it for now just trying to get on with jobs, rest and take care of myself wont be able to go on any long trips until doctors have sorted me stable

I only got my ADHD diagnosis aged 38 .

Wasn't really heard about when I was at school etc .

 

[Gina M]

I know of a few older people in 30's and 40's being diagnosed as well after having miserable lives at school and at work.

 

[Sue and Rick]

JerryZ - you spin up some great stories fella!

I’ve had a look back on all your posts. There are some unlucky people in this world, but if all of your tales are true, you’d definately win the world wide award for bad luck!

I'm looking forward to the next instalment. Riveting stories.

 

[Landy Andy]

Got 2 of the bolts out with lots of penetrating oil and heat but the other 2 broke off even after all that ,leaving about 8mm of free stud , so im leaving them soaking in penetrating oil , and will look for my stud extractor tool to get them out ,, The trottle actuator is now removed .

If you’ve got a bit sticking out welding a nut on them would be a nice option (if you have a welder). Gives you something to get hold off, and the shock from the heat works wonders.

Keep us informed how it goes.

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[Carpmart]

If you’ve got a bit sticking out welding a nut on them would be a nice option (if you have a welder). Gives you something to get hold off, and the shock from the heat works wonders.

Keep us informed how it goes.

This^^

Also don’t try and work the stud out in one go! Tightening and loosening alternately after the heat cycle from the welder is what you’re trying to achieve. A bit like how you back out a tap when running a thread.

 

[jerryz]

This^^

Also don’t try and work the stud out in one go! Tightening and loosening alternately after the heat cycle from the welder is what you’re trying to achieve. A bit like how you back out a tap when running a thread.

i dont have a welding machine and I am a crap welder anyway ,,, I will use a stud extractor after 3 days of pentrating oil and then heat

This^^

Also don’t try and work the stud out in one go! Tightening and loosening alternately after the heat cycle from the welder is what you’re trying to achieve. A bit like how you back out a tap when running a thread.

Been heating one of the busted rusted bolts up with Butane blow torch i have used for years on bikes and cars for 10-15 mins , then dousing in Penetrating oil and trying the stud extractor but the bolt is not budging at all, very frustrating , Its solidly rusted in even the penetrating oil is not penetrating , last time I had a problem like this it needed spark erosion ...that was 40 years ago on a Harley engine ..

I have tried 6 times today there is about 6 - 8mm clearance for the stud extractor to grab ..

Im worried about damage by fire to cables and sensors not far from where I am heating not much space in there

 

[Landy Andy]

You will get there. Just take your time. I drilled the centre out of the bolt. Hammered in a torx bit wound bolt back and forth till it came out.

 

[Red Sonja]

I only got my ADHD diagnosis aged 38 .

Wasn't really heard about when I was at school etc .

My Son who is 40:was diagnosed aged 2 with Hyperactivity Disorder. This is now referred to as ADHD. They have a tendency to change the name of things.

Now days it's neurodiverse.

 

[jerryz]

tried already this morning for 40 minutes to get the bolt out , soaked in pentrating oil all night again thats now 3 days ,then heat , more heat etc then extractor , but its not budging, I can clearly see that the penetrating oil is still not getting down into the threads . and there is 2 of the blighters to get out . They are totally rusted in , need to break the bond between the old bolt and the engine case.

Need a rethink before the remaining bit of bolt shears and then its game over ,

I am of opinion that my trusty blow torch is not hot enough , may have to look for a better one , using MAPP gas for much more heat , not butane ,,, and better nozzle as I am fearing damage to cables wires and other components due to the heat .....

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[chesterfield hooligan]

Yes not getting hot enough, get hot than a spray with wd watch out for fire.

 

[Northernraider]

tried already this morning for 40 minutes to get the bolt out , soaked in pentrating oil all night again thats now 3 days ,then heat , more heat etc then extractor , but its not budging, I can clearly see that the penetrating oil is still not getting down into the threads . and there is 2 of the blighters to get out . They are totally rusted in , need to break the bond between the old bolt and the engine case.

Need a rethink before the remaining bit of bolt shears and then its game over ,

I am of opinion that my trusty blow torch is not hot enough , may have to look for a better one , using MAPP gas for much more heat , not butane ,,, and better nozzle as I am fearing damage to cables wires and other components due to the heat .....

Another option is to cut the stub flush ...drill a hole in the centre then use an easy out stud extractor.

I've had to do that many times on old vw engine casings when the exhaust studs broke.

 

[MaidinDevon]

I finally got my ADHD diagnosis last week, at the age of 62.
It is such a relief, so many things make sense now.
Next decision is whether to try medication or not.

 

[Red Sonja]

I finally got my ADHD diagnosis last week, at the age of 62.
It is such a relief, so many things make sense now.
Next decision is whether to try medication or not.

Unless you think you really need it I wouldn't. Try cognitive therapy if offered it before resorting to the medication.

 

[Northernraider]

I finally got my ADHD diagnosis last week, at the age of 62.
It is such a relief, so many things make sense now.
Next decision is whether to try medication or not.

I never bothered ...well I tried it for 6 months and it was hell .

As a child it might have helped but if you've got to 62 without meds I'd not bother now

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[Landy Andy]

tried already this morning for 40 minutes to get the bolt out , soaked in pentrating oil all night again thats now 3 days ,then heat , more heat etc then extractor , but its not budging, I can clearly see that the penetrating oil is still not getting down into the threads . and there is 2 of the blighters to get out . They are totally rusted in , need to break the bond between the old bolt and the engine case.

Need a rethink before the remaining bit of bolt shears and then its game over ,

I am of opinion that my trusty blow torch is not hot enough , may have to look for a better one , using MAPP gas for much more heat , not butane ,,, and better nozzle as I am fearing damage to cables wires and other components due to the heat .....

I don’t think heat is going to be the answer as you are trying to heat up such a mass of metal. Possibly work if you had oxy ac bottles. Or the weld a nut on trick. I just went for the drill through the middle and keep increasing size to just keep the threads. Then tap extracted the final part. Could have used a tap if that hadn’t worked.