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Post by fototakersf on Oct 6, 2015 14:39:28 GMT -5
I understand completely. i can't work on my bike not only because am lacking tools but a decent well-lit spot too. thanks for the offer and will keep you in mind if i find someone with a truck. too far to ride scoot plus people drive crazy fast on the bridges!!! winds don't help also!! thanks again!!!
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 1, 2015 4:17:51 GMT -5
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 1, 2015 3:56:02 GMT -5
I am STILL looking for anyone who has tools and the space required to work on a scooter. in a few months I'll have this 150cc chinese scooter three years and it desperately needs a tune up, oil change, spark plug, etc. The speed/odometer still doesn't work, nor do the turn signals. if there is ANYONE in the San Francisco area who can work on a chinese scoot and just able to do these actions listed above, please contact me! I am not always on here, so just email me fototaker at gmail thanks and stay safe riding!!!
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 9, 2014 11:00:54 GMT -5
SylvreKat richardv thanks everyone. in previous similar events i have had LOUSY luck and this time wasnt different at all. to make matters worst, i arrived bored four hours EARLY. all foggy and cloudy BUT moon could be seen. forecast clearing at 1am was VERY accurate and could see eclipse very well. was cold and windy all the time i was out - should've taken my 500mm so i could at least get some decent pixs. oh well. only happy to get the word out!!
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 9, 2014 10:58:07 GMT -5
thank you jc for your comment. i dont have the tools to take off the front wheel. did you by chance snap a pix of it? thanks again! |
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 7, 2014 10:29:01 GMT -5
thanks. thats what i did. while riding around did notice it continuing to move. stuck on 206.3 for many months, now at 207.5!!! but no speedometer. oh well. thanks alleyoop |
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 7, 2014 10:27:10 GMT -5
Skunk Shampoo good luck!! i remember while living in Eugene many moons ago, I tried many times and the problem is same as in SF: clouds! right now it's slightly overcast. but think i MIGHT have a chance. the time lapse has a chance of being MUCH better than pixs, though the battery will die after 3 hrs
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 6, 2014 15:16:40 GMT -5
you all know about this? if you like this sort of thing, it's going to be GREAT provided you can stay up all night, even to watch it is a lifetime event. I've seen a few, never any real success in getting a decent pix. this time i'm taking TWO tripods, one for stills and another for time-lapse  now the question is will it be a clear, cloudy and/or foggy night? there's FOG today in SF Bay just type in your city/location to see if you'll see a partial or total eclipse; also works for international locations too. if your city is so small it doesnt display, just type in the nearest big city. www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/san-franciscoGOOD LUCK y'all  |
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 6, 2014 14:54:51 GMT -5
Odometer is NOW moving (slowly) but speedometer still doesnt work
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 4, 2014 2:00:09 GMT -5
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 3, 2014 15:58:59 GMT -5
DAMN.the new flasher relay isn't working. Rats.
verified that speedometer cable spins so isnt broken. reconnected and see how it doesn't react when i go scootering to a place near the water to cool off
checked all cables to/from the turn signals and all are okay. checked the front bulbs and seem okay. sigh
well, i got the idle done!! THANKS again. now hav two screws extra and all screws are in except for fron lower cowl. wont align with the hole grrrrr
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 3, 2014 15:39:17 GMT -5
I THINK I FOUND IT. it's in the lower cowling in front just above the front fender. ran up for the part to replace it!! THANKS!!!
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 3, 2014 15:18:59 GMT -5
I HAVE WIFI DOWNSTAIRS! Haaaaa. Idle done (thanks much). Now I know where idle screw is. Now the cover to look for flash relay. That's harder. Dam cover takes forever to get even slightly off to see. Thanks again
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 3, 2014 14:57:37 GMT -5
thanks again alleyoop!! just went down to check scoot looking for the idle screw adjustment. your two pixs (seen before but in LESS res - TINY so i couldnt see anything) and I need a pix looking DOWN so i figure out which is the adjusting screw!! hahahaa will also take off the cover to see if i can find that flasher relay. thanks again for giving me the incentive!! oh, i hAVE taken off the seat bucket before, and still years later dont have ALL the screws back in!!   came up for a flashlight. will be up again in a few minutes (or hours) |
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Post by fototakersf on Oct 3, 2014 11:10:45 GMT -5
i noticed that red gas can too. but it doesnt appear in other pixs. good idea but you weren't stopped by police with that red can strapped onto the bag? i saw a sleeping bag - you just bagged down by the side of the road!?! wow!! great pixs too!! what a great trip!!
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