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Post by nulldevice on Mar 14, 2014 11:47:42 GMT -5
My experience has been taking tools and parts along has not been helpful. Every time I needed a part or tool I didn't have with me to get going again.  |
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Post by ramblinman on Mar 14, 2014 12:36:32 GMT -5
My experience has been taking tools and parts along has not been helpful. Every time I needed a part or tool I didn't have with me to get going again. what parts/tools? help me avoid that problem, it's going to be a long day if i get stuck 100+ miles from home. |
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Post by jwalz1 on Mar 14, 2014 13:22:04 GMT -5
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Post by nulldevice on Mar 15, 2014 12:55:14 GMT -5
My experience has been taking tools and parts along has not been helpful. Every time I needed a part or tool I didn't have with me to get going again. what parts/tools? help me avoid that problem, it's going to be a long day if i get stuck 100+ miles from home. The point I am trying to make is it is silly to try to predict what is going to kill your scooter while a long way from home. There are simply too many parts and tools needed to cover enough failure points to make it worth while. Instead of buying all the tools and parts and a trailer to tow behind your scooter to carry it all, why not get a towing service for your scooter? If your luck is as good as mine, you have a small utility trailer, a ramp, some tie down straps, and an obliging spouse to come get you. |
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Post by ramblinman on Mar 15, 2014 13:20:22 GMT -5
The point I am trying to make is it is silly to try to predict what is going to kill your scooter while a long way from home. There are simply too many parts and tools needed to cover enough failure points to make it worth while. Instead of buying all the tools and parts and a trailer to tow behind your scooter to carry it all, why not get a towing service for your scooter? If your luck is as good as mine, you have a small utility trailer, a ramp, some tie down straps, and an obliging spouse to come get you. being prepared has saved me many times, not just with a scooter. obviously you can't prepare for every possible problem but you can bring spare parts for anything unreliable like belts and CDI's. i already have all (or most) of the tools i will need and not hauling a trailer. so i don't feel it's silly if it will save you time and a headache later on.  |
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Post by tvnacman on Mar 15, 2014 13:37:55 GMT -5
I like the headband headlight . Duct tape , some extra wire . Do your gas and vac lines and be sure they are good before your trip .
John
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Post by rockinez on Mar 15, 2014 20:47:40 GMT -5
Visa or AMEX..
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Post by nulldevice on Mar 16, 2014 12:30:53 GMT -5
Ah well, to each his own. I spent my money on a trailer, ramp, tie down straps, and a nice wife willing to come rescue me when the scooter dies.  |
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Post by rockinez on Mar 16, 2014 12:34:32 GMT -5
I like what nulldevice said. Nothing like backup and a way to get it home.
I use one of these, and I do loan it out. Too bad we are on different coasts.
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Post by earlylight160 on Mar 16, 2014 12:41:20 GMT -5
If one doesn't already have a wife, it would be a LOT cheaper to just buy a new scoot should you have a breakdown. *LOL*  |
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Post by nulldevice on Mar 20, 2014 11:49:16 GMT -5
If one doesn't already have a wife, it would be a LOT cheaper to just buy a new scoot should you have a breakdown. *LOL* Maybe your wife is expensive for you, but I invested in my wife's education. During the last 10 years before we retired she made twice as much as I did, and did it working half the hours I worked.  |
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