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  1. Marcarl
    It's always worth the $500.00, even if it's just parts. To fix the tranny could be as simple as repairing or replacing the cog thingie by the clutch, to taking out the engine to replace the thrust washer and straight cutting the gear. Most you'll probably 'spend' will be in labour, but your out of pocket could be in the area of $500.00 max.
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    Best keep Bubba in the business, last I understood he was\is the cause of needing a maintainance day at Freebirds. If he's now fully employed there maybe a need for two or three such time during the year.
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    Neat O. Thought you had more to stick in that bra than just one tank,,, but if that's all you got,,,,that's all you get.
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    Posted it for you, hopefully someone will jump in soon. Maybe post a phone# so they can call you. Carl
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    I hate to hijack Freebirds post but I cannot post a new thread. I am in Carlsbad nm and bike will not start. How do I find out if we have any members here without going through all the list? also can bike be boosted? I am on the 2000 mm. When I prwess on starter button it just clicks and speedometer guage goes from right to left each time switch is pressed. any help is appreciated. thanks bossman
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    Marca and I will on occasion go out at 10 pm or so when it's full moon. An awesome time to ride for the passenger, but the rider needs to have extra eyes for deadkill as well as those wannabetobekill.
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    It's easy, but I have not done it personally: Get a propane torch, run some propane into the tire after it's on the wheel, stand back a little and light the propane, pronto, it's beaded. Better to use less propane than too much, you can always do it the second time if need be if you used too little. If you used too much, you may have more issues.
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    Agreed,or mounted backwards,,,,,,, don't shake your head, it has happened and will separate the tire,,,at least so I'm told.
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    YEP
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    Wayne & Carl will be there. Maybe supper together after?
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    In Canada we may be a bit different and use different language. I was taught to: 1) Srub off some speed 2) Judge the curve, and setup to the outside of the curve, not to be confused with the outside of the lane. 3) If it's a right hand curve, your head is up, you look right, you push on the right handle bar,,,, and then you'll automatically lean right and go right. 4) If you get in trouble,,,remember,,the throttle is your friend, so use it and push harder. 5) At the apex,, the center of the curve, you need to be cutting the corner off and rolling on some throttle in order to stay in your lane at the end of the process. Make sense???? it works, if you use it and train yourself for it.
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    I generally shift at 3000 or there abouts, unless I have another 1st gen on my tail, then I might shift at 6500. No other scoot would cause me to shift that high, unless a real noisy biker were getting too close behind me, or I was catching up. About the brakes,,, it's a thought, check the temp after you been riding a while. They will be hot, but should not be flaming hot. Or let the scoot warm right up to operating temp and then take it for a ride. If it's got guts at the start but looses it later, brakes maybe an issue,,, and if it's brakes, fix now, don't fool with brakes.
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    You lucky sock,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, But then you deserve it, if any body does,,,,,,ride easy, ride safe brother.
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    Mobile Garage

    Marcarl replied to Rocket's topic in Trailer Talk

    I'm thinking that it needs some VentureRider decals on it,,,, then we could all claim it and you could run around the country meeting with folks and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, do a little maintainance in the process. So when will you be in Onatrio????????? There's a couple of second gens here that could use a little upgrade, so as to be able to keep up.
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    I would start thinking about a restriction in the fuel system, plugged screen, filter, maybe a pinched line. When you did the carbs, did you take them off, open them up and clean everything in sight, were all the diaphragms good and were the little diaphragms good, were all the air passages and fuel passages clean and open?
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    And I thought this was a motorcycle site, and now I got to read about taking pictures????? Oh ya, taking pictures is part of belonging here eh? So maybe Charlie is trying to become efficient and doing some practising.
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    Thanks Don.
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    Somebody once said that this was a nice site to belong to,,,,,,so when are you all going to start proving that,,, so far,, oh never mind, you all will take it the wrong way anyways.
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    Good to go, it seems. Glad you got it fixed Carl
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    Thanks for posting. Carl
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    3\4 inch for the drain plug and a 12 mil for the oil filter. Filter can be accessed behind the chin without chin removal. Use either grease or silicone on the gasket, I don't change the gasket everytime, doesn't need it.
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    Thanks Brad,,,,I noticed that Lonna is the same height as Sherry,,,now how is that possible,,,,,,must be photoshopped,,,,,,,,I also notice that Hal has a bad habit,,, tut tut. The things you learn when your not present.
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    Actually, I'm doing pretty good. The crutches have been parked, but I don't make a big issue of walking just yet. I don't think Marca has noticed that I'm somewhat mobile, so I'm just letting her nurse me for a little while longer,,,, just so that she'll have it down pat,,,,you never know who else may need some nursing in the future. Sat on the scoot yesterday, and almost went for a ride,,,,,but thought the better of that, after all it was Sunday and we had company coming,,,, didn't want anybody getting the 'wrong' impression. As it worked out,,,,,food was real good, company was super and the pictures from the rally were much appreciated. Carl
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    It's going to take a while for this news to sink in. I really thought God had some plans for him here, after all the education he went through. Now I see he was training to be in heaven, and be a servant there. We just never know when that time comes. Guess we should all be more ready. Our prayers for Alice and the rest of the family, We'll pray for comfort and peace, and that the days ahead will, in the end, be a blessing to all. The Shepherds arms are always there to surround those who ask in the time of need. Please let us know about funeral arrangements. Carl & Marca
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    Wow. Now you can ride, ride, and ride some more. You look really good on that there scooter, just need to update your driving habits a little, mostly I notice that you're on the wrong side of the road,,,, now if everybody else does the same, I guess it's ok, but watch out for any Americans, we think we own that side.
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