Jump to content

Marcarl

Life Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    11,499

  • Joined

  • Days Won

    178

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Marcarl

  1. Marcarl
    They're just fed up traveling the normal way on a scoot,,,,they're thinking that flying might be more interesting,,,,,,,'course the flight will be intense and short,,,but then they will have had the experience.
  2. Marcarl

    Rain Question

    Marcarl replied to BradT's topic in Watering Hole

    Stay away from them,,gets the bike all dirty. Better yet, stay off the majors in heavy rain. If you back of from one truck, the next one will get ya, you just can't get away from them.
  3. Marcarl
    When you get it, be sure to put it in a save place so that you'll know where to find it when you go to install it, 'course then you'll have 2 to install.......
  4. Marcarl
    Don't really want to confuse things anymore,,,,,,,,but the 85 is a stand-alone, it's improved over the 83's and 84's and has all that the younger set (86 to 93) has to offer , but is faster, has good color, the wobble, the waddle, and a host more of things that really don't need to stir the pot. YAH,,,,,, 85 is the best of all worlds.
  5. Marcarl
    The big reason I bought a Venture, was the seat as oppossed to a GW, and you liked the GW better? I find it always seems to be pushing me forward, and I liked to stay put. So it's Venture for me, but to each his own, and if you like the Venture and the GW seat,,try it,, you might like it and make a better ride for you.
  6. Marcarl
    So nobody else wants to make this statement, but almost everyone who has asked your question in the past has been told, so now I give you the previledge to hear the answer,,,,,the real answer. The differences between the 1st and 2nd gens is that the 1st gen was built 1st and the 2nd came after that, the first gens looked like a Venture and the 2nd gens 'looked different somehow'. the first gens are faster, have gauges, are nicer to ride, can be fixed more often ('course the time will come for that for the 2nd gens as well), are harder to find, are less expensive to purchase, give you something to do, even in the 'off' season. I suppose more folks will chime in and give their opinions, but this will do for a starter. Now boys,,,,,keep it civil:happy65:
  7. Marcarl
    My first bike was an '84 black Night Hawk,,,,'bout the same bike,,,,,my son none tooo happy when I sold it in favour of the Venture,,,t'was his first you see and I only had it for one year,,,,,but it was easier to lift the front on it than it is on the Venture,,,,,,that thing had guts,,,,,,but BROWN is faster.
  8. Marcarl
    NOPE,,,, mind you, that's only a pennies worth so I had to type some more. As far the radio is concerned,,,there are 2 inline fuses that can be accessed behind the left front signal light,,,check for these first to make sure they are good, and connected properly. In my opinion, if the radio is the culprit, trash it,,,,,,Squidley is some-what right, but I get good sound from mine,,,,but the real issue here is that the unit is as old as the scoot,,that makes it about 24 years and electronics are only good for about 20 to 25 years,,, so once they get that old you would be throwing good money after bad. I wouldn't even buy one off of ebay today unless it was out of a '93 guaranteed!
  9. Marcarl
    I think Marca's birthday is coming up soon, thanks for the idea(s). PS still haven't been to Brad's but plan on it soon, was going to go today, but Ike had different ideas, so maybe we'll see for next week.
  10. Marcarl
    If she idles fine,,,,,,,,don't worry ourself too much. The screws onlt ajust the idle mixture and have nothing to do with the actual running,,,,,,,,but then a nice idle is very important.
  11. Marcarl

    Freebird?

    Marcarl replied to star4772's topic in Watering Hole

    It had it's pro's and con's,,,,,I liked it for some reasons, but then for others it may just as well be not there.
  12. Marcarl
    We're with you in this, praying for you and listening to you. Keep posting and keep us up to date. Just a thought: If the man is home now, he may be involved in this, by putting things in the young boys head,,,,,,,and so take some of the heat off of himself,,,by showing that it's a two way street here and it's not his fault alone but that Haley may be instigating it somewhat. That's probably what the dectictives were searching out.
  13. Marcarl
    So now an update: Changed the Avons to Dunlop Elite II, no differnce Changed the steering head bearings and adjusted 2X, no change Thought to replace the front wheel bearings next, haven't done that yet. Lowered the rear shock to less than 4 and went for a ride, got up to 130 with little difficulty, the adjusted the shock damper to #1 from #4 and all seems to be pretty smooth so far. I am now the proud possessor of 3 Avon tires, 2 rear and one front with very litte to no wear. I also have not been served well by Avon and am not even a little bit impressed with their Canadian rep, who doesn't seem to be able to use a phone or email. Their American rep was most helpful but had to pass me on to the Canadian rep, so I'm not a happy camper with their service.
  14. Marcarl
    Good wright up and good story, should have followed the route through the center of the Peninsula though, the rain may not have been any better although it usually is, but the ride might have been bearable at worst. We did have a good dinner on you two at Green Acres, talked about you some and then just went ahead and enjoyed our food. Next time through you could stop in at our place to put on your rain gear and fine out what a pepperette really is, after all, that's what we like to do here, welcome folks, get them lost, give them a reason for a good shower and feed them peperettes and ICE CREAM.
  15. Marcarl
    Now that's what I call a real leader at heart, maybe I could put in for the job of secretary and so read and open all your mail for you Mr. Don.
  16. Marcarl
    I think it's best to rub the butt for some time before the ride(s), say the evening before, during and after. Be sure to use some deep rub gel or oil and to rub in a continuous circil motion. I think with that type of treatment, she will not be complaining as much and you might even get to enjoy it some after getting used to it. Don't take this to be gospel truth or anything like that, but if it works for you, let us know.
  17. Marcarl
    Might do some good if we sent a letter to Yamaha and to Honda, otherwise we probably won't hear from the Yammi people.
  18. Marcarl
    yep for sure,,,,,,,,,and I'll bet you have a rule that states that you'll never be in a hurry either,,,,,,,,right? is that why you passed???????? yep, thanks for the reminder and the arm's length experience you just gave. Now I can remember this rule without having the 'fun' of learning it again.
  19. Marcarl
    I can'r believe all you guys,,,,,,,,as long as Cindy was in the hospital you said how much you were rooting for her,,,,,and now that she back home you all start to pick on her right away by ranting on her husband,,,,,,,,,who is now supposed to be taking time to help her get better Glad to see you've made it home Cindy,,,,,,and if there is some work left that didn't get done,,,,,,,,well at least you know you can't be missed that easy and there is a reason for your existance.
  20. Marcarl
    Don, and other moderators if you decide to delete a thread,,,,,,,,I guess it was not important enough to leave it,,,,,,,and I really didn't need to take the time to read it,,,,,,,,so keep up the good work,,,,just sorry it has to take so much of your time.
  21. Marcarl
    Did you know that the files are convertable with a program available from the Lowrance web site?
  22. Marcarl
    Streets and Trips would be nice,,,other than that,,,,Yep,,, send me the file.
  23. Marcarl
    Bancroft Motor Inn is just on the north end of town,,,,,,,,we stayed at both this summer and for the difference in cost I would pick the Sword, Best Western,,,,,,,no real problems with the Motor Inn,,,,we slept well but Marca was able to swim at the B.W. and if you're early enough (8pm) there is ice cream across the road at the B.W.
  24. Marcarl
    Agreed, carb cleaner and a weee bit of air to help out,,,,,careful with the air as there is still another diaphram in the carb that you really don't want to blow apart. The other thing is to get yourself some new plugs,,,, the old ones may look good but chances are that if they are of year previous to this one, there may be an issue with them. I replace mine every spring, whether I need to or not, that way I know if I have a problem it's not likely the plugs.
  25. Marcarl
    Biggest issue is power for take off, if she idles too slow, sometime she will stall on you just when it is most inconvinent, like with another rider next to you or a Grey Hound bus coming up from the back side with all horns blaring.
×
×
  • Create New...