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Post by spandi on Sept 18, 2013 14:42:07 GMT -5
Do me a favor, check the spark plug coil.  (we'll figure it out sooner or later.) |
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Post by theonly1honeybee on Sept 21, 2013 12:02:26 GMT -5
and the winner is.... the valve adjustment.  got the bike home yesterday after getting the valves adjusted (it was due but i guess they went a little earlier than the schedule suggested) well they said she cranked after that. i had them keep the bike for another day to make sure. this morning at home in the open (under cover) she cranked on the 1st try. i will adjust the valves every 1500 instead of 2000 going forward. now i need to find the gear oil so i can change it. the book doesn't tell me where it is, a new back tire and headlight. other than that i THINK i'm good to go. thanks to you all! |
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Post by spandi on Sept 21, 2013 12:41:10 GMT -5
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Post by theonly1honeybee on Sept 27, 2013 11:03:06 GMT -5
Late Breaking News...another development. looks like the battery isn't keeping a good charge so i'm having that looked at. the bike will start but i had to keep my hand on the gas (even at stop lights and signs) so it wouldn't shut off and have a HARD time starting again. but if i wait a while it starts up. i think it's the stater... but am waiting on the mechanic to give me the info....  updates to follow. |
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Post by spandi on Sept 27, 2013 13:59:38 GMT -5
Keep us informed Honeybee. (looks a though the starting issue may have had multiple causes)
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Post by scootnwinn on Sept 27, 2013 16:00:48 GMT -5
That doesn't sound electrical to me...
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Post by theonly1honeybee on Sept 30, 2013 9:47:41 GMT -5
yeah... she's having some starting issues but hopefully i will get them taken care of. i should hear something back this week. i hope tomorrow. i miss my baby....  i'm getting: - the charge issue looked at
- new back tire
- brake light looked at (they won't brighten or dim when brakes are applied)
- new head light
the funny thing is... was as SOON as i bought a car (for the wknds, mind you) the scooter got sooo jealous she wouldn't cooperate. i still (or try to) ride her Mon - Fri... but NOOOO  she's not having any of it. |
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Post by spandi on Sept 30, 2013 10:01:49 GMT -5
Beware the wrath of a scooter scorned! |
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Post by theonly1honeybee on Sept 30, 2013 10:08:20 GMT -5
[replyingto=spandi]spandi[/replyingto]  yeah... worse than a woman! i knew i should have given her a boy's name...  |
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Post by spandi on Sept 30, 2013 10:16:27 GMT -5
Hmmm, (not sure if that would work out either.)
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Post by theonly1honeybee on Oct 4, 2013 15:16:55 GMT -5
Spandi... the verdict is in. the stator was fried... the wires were melted and draining the battery. and the vaccuum hose was loose AGAIN... i hope this is the last issue.. i miss my bike.
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Post by spandi on Oct 4, 2013 16:02:40 GMT -5
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18 (Have patience, this too shall past.)