tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post6399055227977150168..comments2024-03-20T13:35:46.089-04:00Comments on Life on two wheels: A lesson in MVDavid Massehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-55076919771325203522014-08-17T12:52:25.804-04:002014-08-17T12:52:25.804-04:00Many of the scooter forums are also helpful in tha...Many of the scooter forums are also helpful in that way. With so many similar engines in any given group there will always be somebody who has had the same thing happen to them. Good thinking on your part to be a member and going to MV for help.kz1000sthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10322913253825488007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-5916954750880308782014-08-16T06:26:31.640-04:002014-08-16T06:26:31.640-04:00Karen, women who ride are a tiny minority. It'...Karen, women who ride are a tiny minority. It's risky business, that's true, but the risk is manageable. Older riders tend to manage the risk well. To do that means paying very close attention to the road, the ride, the bike, and tradfic. That virtually eliminates the differences between men and women who ride. Or so it seems. <br /><br />Women who tour are in a class by themselves. Women who tour solo are truly, truly special. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-34014347612726197192014-08-16T06:16:18.821-04:002014-08-16T06:16:18.821-04:00Doug when you blog it's the blog that get'...Doug when you blog it's the blog that get's the lion's share of attention. Forums are social media outlets that demand less and are easier to tend to. If you only have one bike, and it's a Vespa, MV is indispensable. It's also a fun place to gather and share a mutual obsession. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-28864449977476113922014-08-16T06:10:05.996-04:002014-08-16T06:10:05.996-04:00Very lucky, I know.
You'll soon be re-united...Very lucky, I know. <br /><br />You'll soon be re-united with your Corvette and joining an epic parade. I can't imagine what that's going to be like. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-47335760109989715032014-08-16T06:06:24.228-04:002014-08-16T06:06:24.228-04:00Richard there is no doubt that doing your own repa...Richard there is no doubt that doing your own repair work is preferable. If you are competent that is. I know it isn't that complicated to master a single machine, but I'm just not there yet. <br /><br />MV is a special place. It's moderated by very dedicated volunteers, the members are unusually knowledgeable and smart, and inappropriate behaviour meets with swift and effective resolution. It just works. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-85731776875561563532014-08-14T20:34:21.425-04:002014-08-14T20:34:21.425-04:00David, I have to say the men in my family are the ...David, I have to say the men in my family are the most likely to miss subtle changes (in a vehicle's sounds, in their mother's voice and life in general) that being said, there is nothing better than having a good mechanic nearby. I have one for the four wheels and two for the two wheels (two because I like them both and tend to like to split my business - and they appreciate it.) And I've been lucky on the road finding good Yamaha dealers. (I tend to near panic if I notice something even slightly askew and rush to the mechanic to have it checked out, sometimes I even have an opinion on what it might be; much better at guessing for the four wheels though.) VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-36478317132607085852014-08-14T13:55:47.338-04:002014-08-14T13:55:47.338-04:00David,
I'm right with Robert's response. ...David,<br />I'm right with Robert's response. It's warm enough around here right now so like you, I'll refrain from entering ''Hot water" but will congratulate you on perceiving and recognizing that something was different. We all tune in to different things; it was a really good time for you to be aware of what you were.<br /><br />We all need help from service people at one point or another, trust with competent people is necessary.<br /><br />Glad that you're back on the road.<br /><br />P.S. I'm a member of MV, just haven't visited lately.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-66831991483196426172014-08-14T12:57:20.679-04:002014-08-14T12:57:20.679-04:00David:
so glad it was, more or less, a painless r...David:<br /><br />so glad it was, more or less, a painless repair. Could have been worse. You are also lucky to have competent service near you. Others may not be so lucky<br /><br />bob: riding the wet coastAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776318709416054670.post-38540378757090784712014-08-14T12:39:31.135-04:002014-08-14T12:39:31.135-04:00Now my question is why did the nut loosen? Didn...Now my question is why did the nut loosen? Didn't get torqued properly during the service? No lock-tite or mechanical lock used? Whatever the base cause was, it does highlight why I prefer to work on things myself. Having worked in the auto repair business myself, I would not trust anyone getting paid by the job (as opposed to by the hour). <br /><br />Nice that you found an online community that works for you. Most are filled with opinions rather than useful information. RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.com