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  1. Marcarl
    Agreed 100%.
  2. Marcarl
    There's two bolts and the wire holding the starter on, but it's in behind the front exhaust system, you'll have to lay down to get at it and maybe remove the chin faring in the front for easier access. Getting it back in is more fun. If you take it apart, make very sure that you mark up the outside of the case so that it goes back together identical to the way it came apart. That will save a lot of frustration when you go to install the wire again. Before you do all that though, check your battery terminals to make sure they are clean (so you clean them) and tight. Also check the main ground at the lower, front, right side of the engine, close to the waterpump, clean and tighten it, and while you're at it, add a ground wire from the engine to the frame. You might find that the starter is no longer an issue, and can leave it there until you have to do 2nd gear.
  3. Marcarl
    You guys don't have anything better to do??????,,, you could chase the girls around for me if you like,,,,,, just make sure you put on your ugly face first. Dumb question I know, but are you sure the switch is working, is it getting power, what happens if you power it directly from the battery?
  4. Marcarl
    So why did it fall off? and did you figure out wy the kights didn't work? Can't help you on the spoiler though, wish I could, but somebody will jump in to help out.
  5. Marcarl
    Going by the picture, I'd say we allow the bike on this site,,,, now about the rider,?,?,? you might as well get used to it, it's going come your way sooner or later,,, and right now I have the time. So welcome.
  6. Marcarl
    You might check to make sure the wire coming from the sending unit is attached. The sending unit is behind the right hand faring, just to the front of and above the front valve cover. Looks to be attached to the termostat housing. You can probably reach it if you take off the radiator side cover. I would check that connection first. Then I would check to see if the guage actually works before I get involved in solder joints in the dash panel. You could ground out the wire at the sending unit and if the guage responds then either that connection is bad, or you need a new sending unit. That's my take on it anyways. Some one may have more technical ideas, or prove me out to lunch,,, but hey, that's food and I going.
  7. Marcarl
    I think it's time we have a rally, or some get together for those who can get together, let's see there's 1rooster, yammer dan, marcarl, jgorome, jopster,,,,,maybe more, but I can't think of any right at the moment. Best to do, Rooster, is let the missus take good care of you. Don't make any sudden moves, like getting up to get the beer, or coffee yourself, or let her think that maybe you can do the dishes or the cooking. Keep a low profile, moan heavily once in a while,,,, start to get up and the sink back down,,,, fall asleep when you're eating,,,,, ask for extra pillows, doesn't matter where you put them. In good time you'll get good at this typing thing and we'll have everybody else convinced that we're having a great time. For now, heal fast, the scoot is aging. Glad to hear it went so well, and I'll bet it don't hurt as much as yesterday.
  8. Marcarl
    That's our GaryN and Merry,,,,,,,, Too bad you couldn't talk him into fixing you a meal,, he cooks real good:happy65:,,,,,oopps, did Mary know that yet??????
  9. Marcarl
    It's the only way,,,yep!
  10. Marcarl
    Thanks for sharing what you guys are up to. Now we'll know to make plans for next time around, and who to stay away from. What a great group of idiots. Do we get more tomorrow???????
  11. Marcarl
    Just when things seem to be lined up for you James, and then this. We will pray for you. This is going to be a long haul. Rest in your Saviour my friend, He'll not give more than you can bear. You'll be on our daily prayer list. Carl
  12. Marcarl
    Ok, so it looks like even though I was screwed up on front and back etc, (I was going by memory, not actuality) you got things lined up to carry on. And it sounds like you're on the right track. Now what I would check is the amount of play in the throttle cable. To work as per spec's there should be about a 1\16" play in the throttle, measured at the handle. At this point I would lossen that a bit, just to make sure that the cable is not the culprit. Twist your throttle and at the same time look to where it is hooked to the carb. Once you get the feel of where is activates the carb you can look to see how much play there is, or you can do this by feel, one hand on the throttle and one on the carb linkage. Once you have determined that it's not the cable, it could also be the linkage and springs that are holdinng things up, so give them a washdown with wd40 or carb cleaner. maybe that will help lossen things enough for all of it to work as it should.
  13. Marcarl
    Click on the following link, then click on 'slide show' top right corner, it takes aminute to get started, and nothing seems to happen in the meantime. See if that works. http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/venturerider/Hub%20day%201%20and%202/
  14. Marcarl
    I see your not old yet, nor are you any wiser. The older you get, the more time is taken,,,,,,,,the sweeter the reunion, the longer the pause,,,,,,,,, the more friends you have coming, the longer they're gonna hav'ta wait.
  15. Marcarl
    Yep, sure can, and often if yo can't find the exact right brushes you can get something close ans shave it down to fit. I don't think your brushes would be worn that bad though, probably a good cleaning and lube, and you'd be back to having fun. I'm sitting here all day doing nothing, so if you want some help, it's a 2 hour run and a 1 hr fix if you don't need brushes.519.753.six eight five six.
  16. Marcarl
    Can't think of anything helpful to add right now, but I've got all day,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  17. Marcarl
    Now where was that?????? Maybe should visit some time.
  18. Marcarl
    Ditto on that
  19. Marcarl
    Engine ground makes good sense now that you mention it, move the peddle and the ground becomes better, and so you have found your problem. I don't think there is a designated ground from the engine to the frame, at least I have not found one yet, except on my own scoot, and that's the one I added.
  20. Marcarl
    Well it's good to hear from him ain't it. How soon before he's home?
  21. Marcarl
    Nope, didn't make third,,,, but I did get two runners home and we won the game 17 - 4. Guess it wasn't all that important to get those runs home, but hey, I did it for the team. I hit a good ball,,,i'm not really known for such things,,,, I tagged it well, it went over the pitcher, over short and as I was round 1st I noticed the fielder chasing it to the fence. In my head, I was heading for third, that became a little doubtful as I rounded second but I thought, what the heck, the ball was rolling back to the short stop, I might make it. By the way, I can outrun fellas much younger than myself, I'm no slouch when it comes to running. When I was half way I was looking at third and the glove was up, and I thought, ohoh, stopped looked back to second, decided on third and wondered, slide, dive or pickle. I think it was slidedivepickle, but there I was on the ground. I stood up, check my knee, seen a small, I mean small raspberriy, walked off the field, grabbed my glove and pitched 3 palyers before I realized the knee was not doing what it should, so then the fun started.
  22. Marcarl
    It's a bummer when that happens, but you have a great family around you, and you can enjoy their presence while you're there. Enjoy what you can, and leave the rest to someone else, what can happen, will happen, and there's not any happiness crying over what has been, it only gets in the way of what might be. Wishing you a speedy healing, but it will take time, patience. Carl
  23. Marcarl
    Got to thank Hal and Gayle for that, what a great couple, I think they just live to help others out. Hoping you all have a great, save time together.
  24. Marcarl
    If this takes much longer, I might have to show you how,,,, but actually it's coming along great so far.
  25. Marcarl
    Want to use mine, it hasn't been ringing much anyways, so you might as well have it.
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