Marcarl

So far so good and I won't repeat because then I would tend to get more confused, but I do agree. The solenoids will come apart and should be cleaned once in a while, at least in my opinion. Seeing as we don't worry about the class until it gives us issues, very few, if any of us will take the time or initiative to dry the desiccant. Once the desiccant is full of moisture it will no longer pickup moisture anymore and so moisture can then enter the system where it tends to stay and cause issues which it is not supposed to, because it is not supposed to be able to get there in the first place. Got me so far? The solenoids ate really quite simple. 2 small screws holding the coil to the body, inside you'll find a plunger and a small spring. The plunger has a rubber attached to one end that seals the whole in the body. That's it, nothing else!! Problem with these is, that any moisture getting into the system will lodge onto the body where the rubber seal is suppose to do it's thing. In the process of making a home for itself on the seal area it corrodes the tower of the seal, so now you will have a leak, and it depends on which solenoid as to where the leak goes. Carefully take the whole thing off the bike, lay it on the bench with a terry towel under and around it so you don't loose parts so easy. Clean as best you can and then take it all apart and clean as you go. All parts are small and can easily be seen as long as you don't loose them, but once they head for nether territories they can be impossible to find. Like I said before, there are 2 screws, one plunger and a small spring in the solenoid, not hard but be careful. Again, clean all the parts and keep them where they won't go missing. Now you have the body open and can look inside where the business takes place. Look at the seal towers to make sure that they are clean and not corroded. If one is corroded, simple find a drill bit that will nicely fit inside the body with some room to spare, wind some 000-steel wool around the bit making sure you have plenty on the end, insert the drill bit into a drill and then carefully, I said carefully!!!! insert the bit with the steel wool into the body as it turns slowly. Don't press too hard or the bit will work it's way true the steel wool and do damage. Like I said, be careful!!! and so try a little, remove the drill bit and look to see what you have done and then from that lesson proceed to clean and refurbish the tower. Once it's clean, blow it all out with air and reassemble. I coated my parts with super light oil, the kind that is used in electric motors, but I'm not sure it helped, but it worked well. Before re-assembly make sure you dry the desiccant.

Now that is a pretty slippery subject,,, gonna grab a coffee and see how this turns out. My opinion: use what you want, the bike doesn't read.

So now I'm wondering,,, just wondering mind you,,, not really asking I suppose, but just putting down words to my wondering. Is it the idea when you buy a scoot to ride it, or to farkle it? Just wondering mind you. I want to get it right and not screw up with what I'm doing.

Can't help you muchly there Puc, but I do think it would take somewhat longer for them to get the miles on,,,,,, just from what I've heard and read, but not necessarily the truth if you get my drift,,,,, just heard it on site eh!

I booked the ready roof and have an extra bed,,, anybody that doesn't make loud noises?, don't want any competition

YeeEEP!!!

That was good to listen to, I'm glad you shared.

Don't know if we'll be in time for the ride, but last year we was early for dinner, so count me in.

Well at this point I'm guessing you wore a long dress, you kept your mouth shut??? must have been a hard day!!!! you had lots of frills on the top, you combed your hair properly, you had a shower.............. must have been a sight to see,,, glad I wasn't invited.!.!.!. Really,???,, I would have taken the bike and immediately got lost on the way over,,,, you missed a perfect opportunity, what a shame.

First off, welcome to the site, not everybody dares to enter here, but now that you have, you might find it hard to leave. The title had me a little confused, 'rear passenger' so I thought to take a look to see what somebody has done. I do feel your pain though and can understand the issue. A drivers backrest would be good for you and help her situation at the same time. The other thing that comes to mind would be arm rests for her to give her a somewhat of a closed in feeling.

I agree with Carl, but I might also add that from my perspective as I read your post, that you should refresh the clutch fluid and make sure it's bled properly.

I'll echo that!!

Buy the 85, it would be your best investment, then slap the motor into yours if you want, or you can just enjoy the best of them all and ride it as it is.

So I got us a question, and I expect replies. After all, this is your day to meet other VentureRiders and their friends so give me some input. This has to do with the organization of the day, so I need to know. The Ride: Should I scrap the ride and just have a get-together? Should I change the ride to go somewhere different? We done the same ride now I think for 4 years. Should the ride be shorter or longer? The Speech: Should I attempt to speech longer, or maybe a little shorter? Should there be more content in the speech? Should I speech before Saddlebum gets here? Should I Americanize my words? The Food: Who is going to cook this year? Parking: Should the Harleys park elsewhere? Should I get the 1st gens to park on the grass so that's it's softer for them? Just a couple of questions

Well there is no need to guess, I'm a man of few words.

Best get my licks in before Puc has a chance. Sweet lookin scoot,,, now if it were a 1st gen it would be even sweeter, but the looks of yours is pretty hard to beat, better than black even.

Try looking here. http://www.mtdparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ARIPartFinderView?storeId=10101&catalogId=19502&langId=-1#/MTD_Merged_Data/13A747GF062_%281997%29/Frame_Assembly%2c_Drive%2c_Pedal_Assembly%2c_%26_Wheels%2c_Rear/010075500-B/0100755000020

Don't get yourself all in a snit folks,,,, remain calm,,, don't know who might be the 3 mouthketeers, but I'm not leaving for a while just yet and will be ready to keep things under control if deemed necessary. I have it all figured and know where a I can't find any help if a situation arises. I'm already on the lookout, and doing my research, at this point I have identified the leader, and will find the other fore in quick order. So remain clammed up I'm on it!!!!

I hear it's really tough to cross the border lately, but Marca would love to spend a week on that boat. So now it's a toss up. Get her to ride to Oberlin with the border crossing included and spend a week on the boat,,, or stay put and enjoy life. OOOOOOO such decisions!!! And can I put up with Eck for that long. Guess I'd have to bring my own beef as well,,, and beer,,,, nah, don't think so Don, I like my own bed too much! I did think about it though.

Guess the boss must be on his way,,,, hey,,, the day has started and he can't wait. Maybe those WW won't be so white after the first ride eh? Congrats Boss and welcome home.

Wow, that's not a nice thing to deal with, as we well know. You'll have to make a lot of decisions in the near future, just don't let the insurance push you around. Take a bit of time to gather yourselves together, get a place that you can call home for a bit, and then sit down with all involved and consider your future. It's going to be a while, so prepare yourselves for that as well, and it's always good to depend on the guidance of the Great Shepherd,,, He knows everything. Our prayers will support you.

Maybe if you do a search on the engine model # it may give you model numbers of the units it's installed on.?.?

Ask a mod,, all done

Wouldn't that be oogle??

So are you trying to tell us that you've been out riding again,,, you know you should put fresh fuel in it before you come home though eh?