HDTenEightyP/NetNews huggingface dataset:
From: egreen@East.Sun.COM (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Kill a Biker, Go to Jail. NOT!!!
Date: 6 Apr 92 17:33:23 GMT
Reply-To: egreen@East.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article 13404@unocal.com, stgprao@xing.unocal.com (Richard Ottolini) writes:
>
>I heard in mainland China if a driver hits a pedestrian, they sometimes go
>back and run over the person again until they are dead.  If the victim dies
>they just have to pay funeral expenses, whereas they live, they have to pay
>medical bills and compensation which is more costly.

They stole that procedure from the DoD Operations Manual,
Chapter 13:  Tennis Ball Clean-Up

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Ed Green, former Ninjaite |I was drinking last night with a biker,
  Ed.Green@East.Sun.COM   |and I showed him a picture of you.  I said,
DoD #0111  (919)460-8302  |"Go on, get to know her, you'll like her!"
 (The Grateful Dead) -->  |It seemed like the least I could do...
From: Dale.James@cs.cmu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Suzuki Charging Problems.
Date: 12 Apr 92 17:55:08 GMT
Organization: Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA

Greetings, fellow netters.  I know this sould be on the FAQ list, and I
know I should have paid attention the last time it came up, but there it
is.

I have a 1983 Suzuki GS1100E whose lights are starting to flicker, and I'm
afraid the regulator is going away.  I had the same problem twice with an
old GS450 that I had.  I've seen several alternatives to replacing it with
the stock Suzuki regulator, but in my wisdom I ignored the posts, assuming
I'd never own another Suzuki.

What are the alternatives?  Can I use an automotive regulator of some kind?
Something I can build?  Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks muchly!

peace,
--dale
Dale James, DoD #0229

`This is Pennsylvania.  Love it or....oh, hell.  Wait for me!'
From: shz@garage.att.com (Seth Zirin)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: HD Rear Footrest Hex Bolts
Date: 17 Apr 92 16:48:36 GMT
Organization: DoD Treasurer

In article <1992Apr17.141957.28968@cbnewsm.cb.att.com>, shz@garage.att.com (Seth Zirin) writes:

> The hex bolts
> that attach the rear footrests to the frame are *very* difficult to remove.

Someone mentioned that my terminology is incorrect.  The bolts should have
been called "allen head bolts" or "cap screws" instead of "hex bolts."

Slipping a pipe or wrench over a shallow hex key won't work because there
isn't enough clearance to get more than about 10 degrees of rotation.

Seth
From: jjd1@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (james.j.dutton)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: engine slugishness
Date: 15 Apr 92 14:37:04 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: AT&T

In article <1992Apr15.050425.12214@ccu.umanitoba.ca> umfehr06@ccu.umanitoba.ca (John Fehr) writes:
>Why is it that bikes (or maybe all vehicles) are more sluggish when its cold
>outside?  (Even when the engine isn't?)  Is it the cold air intake (that
>combines with the gas) absorbs so much of the heat that the explosion isn't
>as 'explosive'?  Or is it because the gas doesn't spread out enough in the
>cylinder when its cold? (It being closer to the gas's boiling point.)  
>  Thanx
>
>     John

 
My ZX-10 seem's to run better, the colder. Go figure.
From: jearls@luke.eecs.wsu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Flame war invitations: Sport touring choice? FJ, Of Course!
Date: 13 Apr 92 15:22:01 GMT
Distribution: world,local
Organization: Washington State University

In article <QduFsgu00iV1A68616@andrew.cmu.edu> jn1h+@andrew.cmu.edu (John Robert Nadzam) writes:
>>>>that's not an oxymoron :-) on the subject. In other words, about 200K of
>>>>collected net postings on the FJ1100 & 12000.
>>>                                        ^^^^^^
>>>
>>>Sign me up that sounds like a manly sized bike, How many cylinders?
>>>
>>>NADZ
>>>DoD#528
> 
>>One.  One very BIG cylinder.
>> 
>and let me guess it's a two stroke right????
>
>NADZ

Yes, unfortunately it has a redline of 1.5K.  

Can you say "WHUMP ........... WHUMP ........... WHUMP ........... "

It's also got a counterbalance weight the size of a small dog.


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|Jeff Earls  jearls@yoda.eecs.wsu.edu | DoD #0530  KotTG  WMTC #0002  SF3.17 |  
|'89 FJ1200 - Millennium Falcon ------+ "Hit the button Chewie!"... Han Solo |
|'86 VF500F - Anti-Christ             |                                      |
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: rxm8@po.CWRU.Edu (Ron Moritz)
Subject: Re: good price?
Reply-To: rxm8@po.CWRU.Edu (Ron Moritz)
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 92 01:20:55 GMT


In a previous article, ps3p+@andrew.cmu.edu ("Peter A. Simon") says:

>
>A friend is looking at a 1983 Honda CB750, 9000 miles.  Very good
>condition, at least on the outside.  Is $1,500 a good price?  Any
>opinions/knowledge appreciated.

Sounds like a reasonable price (perhaps $200-$300 high) but if
the bike has been taken care of, it may be worthwhile.  I've
got an '86 Honda Magna (VF700C) with 9,500 miles -- a dealer
offered me $1,650 (a couple of hundred over wholesale blue book
in Cleveland, Ohio).  I could probably get $2,000 (minimum) on
the open market.  Possibly more but I haven't been reading the
paper lately.
 
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: fischer@netmbx.netmbx.de (Axel Fischer)
Subject: Re: Suzuki RG500 - Anyone know anything?
Organization: netmbx, Berlin, Germany
Distribution: ba
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 12:54:38 GMT
Keywords: Its a SQUARE 4, Dummy!

In article <4fdn02bz0fUc01@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com> czw70@JUTS.ccc.amdahl.com (CA Whitfield) writes:
>In article <NJZ1XSL@netmbx.netmbx.de> fischer@netmbx.netmbx.de (Axel Fischer) writes:
>>I would say it's a typo. He means a RG500 that was last sold here in germany
>>in 1990.
>No typo here!  The RG400 is the Jap-spec RG (they often have 400 versions
>of bikes we get, or should that be the other way around?).  You can get
>hold of low-mileage grey imports of this model quite easily in the UK.
>Performance Bikes magazine ran a test on one and loved it.  Stan Stevens,
>who was mentioned by another contributor, is a 2-stroke guru who does a
>pretty radical 485cc bore job on the 400.
>As for RG400 availability elsewhere, well I can't really comment.  Do you
>get grey imports in Germany, or does Type Approval knock that one on the
>head?  :-(

No, we get grey-market bikes here too. The '92 NSR250 or YZR250 are 
available for instance here in germany.

Your desc. makes sense, because the 400ccm class is the most popular
in Japan (see CBR400RR, VFR400R, FZR400, GSXR400, ...) because of some
kind of insurance limit. Bikes over 400ccm are very expensive if I 
remember correctly. That may be a reason why the Honda NS400R is a
400ccm and not a NS500R. 

I was wondering a bit, because we get usually good information about
two-strokes here and I have never heard of a RG400.

I have also search my Japan catalogs and in '89 and '90 there is no
RG400 listed. Maybe they are all older?

Do you know any other differences between the RG400 and RG500 than 100ccm
less?

-Axel
-- 
fischer@netmbx.de                                                   DoD #0228
CBR600F2 (street) - NS400R (track)
From: mel@derringer.EBay.Sun.COM (Melvin Cagle)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Jump start with car? DONT DO IT !!!!!!
Date: 14 Apr 92 21:49:31 GMT
Reply-To: mel@derringer.EBay.Sun.COM
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
NNTP-Posting-Host: derringer.ebay.sun.com

The difference is your Ford is expecting 70-90 amps. and your poor bike is not.......

Mel  AMA 553782                                        ;To live without living
     SRRA 8205                                         :Is to die without dieing 
     ABATE L15                                         :Ride to live
     DoD 0497
From: paulb@harley.tti.com (Paul Blumstein)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Traded My Harley
Date: 9 Apr 92 03:01:56 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Acme Flamethrowers

In article <92098.212626IA80024@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> IA80024@MAINE.MAINE.EDU (Nicholas C. Hester) writes:
+
+In article <1992Apr3.204721.22161@cbnewsm.cb.att.com>, shz@garage.att.com (Seth
+Zirin) says:
+>
+>Ps: I'm still not sure if the ZX-11 is made by Kawasaki or Suzuki...
+
+That's ok.  Some of us aren't sure if a Harley is a motorcycle or an
+underpowered rocking chair. ;)

What a stupid comment.  It is a paint mixer.

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From: scw54193@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Nsane)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Jump start with car? DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 13 Apr 92 23:52:11 GMT
Article-I.D.: ux1.1992Apr13.235211.13986
Distribution: usa
Organization: University of Illinois at Urbana

I too have also jump started my bike from my car.  Nothing seemed
to go wrong.  Just don't leave it hooked up for too long, the cables can 
get hot.

good luck

################################
##  Shawn (Nsane) Williams    ##
##    Kawasaki KZ650SR        ##
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##  My Life Is Piss!!         ##
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From: kevin@varian.com (Kevin D. Myers)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Help, it wouln't start!
Date: 6 Apr 92 18:21:58 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Varian Chromotography Systems

>>440 LTD is hard to start.  I have press the start button for at least 3-4 
>>seconds before it will start.  I just had my carb cleaned in Feb and the 
>>battery is new.  I just can't figure what's wrong with the thing.  It starts 
>>normaly(press the start button and it cranks up) after a short ride.  It's just
>>the first time of the day that's difficult.  any ideas?
	i have the same problem on my LTD440. You need to develop some 
procedures for it.
Usually i would give it a couple of crank, w/o choke. Then i turn the choke 
full on and crank for about 3 sec, if not starting i give it a couple 
minutes break, to cool the starter and crank again. Usually it will take 
before the 3rd try. Also in the winter, i set the choke to 1/2 full only.
Of course, your LTD might need different procedures.
From: mtiberio@bbn.com (Mike Tiberio)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Lester Wheels/tubeless tires
Date: 9 Apr 1992 16:25:43 GMT
Organization: Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc., Cambridge MA
Distribution: usa
Reply-To: mtiberio@BBN.COM (Mike Tiberio)
NNTP-Posting-Host: wash-sunc.bbn.com
Keywords: tires, wheels, bmw


I have converted lots of tube type cast wheels to tubeless operation.
On a Guzzi, one doesn't even have to drill the hole that the tube stem
normally goes through, just run a 1/8 pipe tap into the hole and install
a tank valve. I have raced plenty of races and have 1000's of street miles
with these wheels. some folks say that if i get a flat the tube will have a
greater tendency to jump off than if I had a made for tubeless rim. 
Hogwash, Its tougher getting the tubeless tire on a tube rim, damn near
impossible to break the bead, and that simulates the feared condition.
once you go to tubeless rims, you'll never go back. advantages:

lighter -> less unsprung weight, better handling, less rotating mass, faster acceleration.
no more pinched tubes
flats fixed while tire and rim still mounted.
cooler running, longer life.

if you are worried about seating the bead, radials with their softer
sidewalls seat faster, sometimes you have to wrap a cord around the
circumference of a bias ply (or any old hard tire) and twist a 
screw driver to tighten the cord and force the side walls (and
the important part the bead) out so that when you put air in it has
a
chance to seal. I have seated beads on tubeless rims with a mini-
hand pump. Now I have a compressor in the garage and its no sweat.
a little windex on the bead helps alot.

To break beads in the old days I used to jump on the tire. A couple
of years ago either when I switched to tubeless or when manufactures
started worrying about law suits and decreased the id of the beads
slightly, i found that no longer worked. Now I have a 8' 2x4 bolted
with a single pivot bolt through the stud in garage wall. I put a 4x4
underneath it about 2' from the wall. I put the tire under the 4x4 and
press down on the end of the 2x4. this will break even the toughest beads!

REMEMBER ALL THIS IS PROVEN BY THOUSANDS OF STREET MILES AND MANY RACES.
NAYSAYERS NEED NOT RESPOND.

good luck.


t
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: rescorla@rtnmr.chem.yale.edu (Eric Rescorla)
Subject: Re: "Shaft Effect?"
Organization: Rescorla for himself.
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 05:16:03 GMT

In article <sel17INN1vb@sixgun.East.Sun.COM> egreen@East.Sun.COM writes:
>Get a clue, folks!  Some people are interested enough in performance
>and innovation to pay for it.
Hmmmm....Would you call making me pay extra bux for a
decent C compiler innovation or performance?

Had to try out that DoD Zippo, after all.

-Ekr






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From: bdhepler@phoenix.Princeton.EDU (Brad D. Hepler)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: I Saw One!!!!
Date: 16 Apr 92 16:50:14 GMT
Organization: Princeton University
Originator: news@ernie.Princeton.EDU

I saw it today!! I couldn't believe it!! Right on the road in front of
me!!

It was Red!  It had radical bodywork!!  It was --  it was --



um, it was a Pacific Coast.


Well, it was a first for me, anyway.

Brad
___________
Brad Hepler     class of 92 Mech. Eng.       bdhepler@phoenix.princeton.edu 
cbr600 (non-PC insertion of bike brand)        "What else floats in water?"
From: carlp@frigg.isc-br.com (Carl Paukstis,LL2-2B,5439,)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: 78 Kawasaki 1000 for $600
Date: 9 Apr 92 21:52:54 GMT
Organization: ISC-Bunker Ramo, An Olivetti Company

In article <1992Apr6.051126.23431@ccu.umanitoba.ca> umpankr3@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Pankratz) writes:
>I'm looking fairly seriously at buying this bike, 78 Kawasaki 1000, (sorry,
>don't know model), as my first bike. He's asking $600 canadian (~$500 US).
>Apparently it has some accesories like saddle bags and a rack on back. I

My first bike was a 1977 KZ1000 which I bought new.  I loved it, but
it wasn't exactly feather-light.  Well over 500 pounds, if I remember
correctly.  Very fast, reliable, not exactly nimble.

>I have two questions. First, if this bike is decent shape, is it a good deal?
>Second, I'm worried, it might be a bit heavy for a first bike. Although with
>this bike, I wouldn't be too concerned about laying it down, I just want to 
>make sure I can put it through the paces of my driving test.

How big are you?  I'd not recommend using this to take your test if
you can avoid it, if the test is at all worthy of that designation.

Also - these bikes were popular for hot-rodding in the mid-to-late
80s; make sure the motor is mechanically sound.  If so, and the frame,
ancillary parts, etc. look decent, $500US isn't too bad.  Plenty of
performance parts available for the engine, might be a problem getting
other parts (expensive and scarce are possible, I'm guessing).
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 Phone: +1 509 927-5439            | Be polite! I own a Harley 80 and a Colt .45
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From: sai@formula1.Corp.Sun.COM (S.Fielding-Isaacs [WWFO Eng Wordsmith])
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Master link clips
Date: 9 Apr 92 18:49:57 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Mt. View, Ca.
NNTP-Posting-Host: formula1.corp.sun.com

In article <1992Apr8.140324.19324@javelin.sim.es.com> blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com (Dances With Bikers) writes:
>32550.13250@serval.net.wsu.edu>
>Reply-To: blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com
>Organization: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
>Lines: 31
>
>jearls@luke.eecs.wsu.edu () writes:
>>In article <ku4h3nINN5rv@jethro.Corp.Sun.COM> sai@formula1.Corp.Sun.COM (S.Fielding-Isaacs [WWFO Eng Wordsmith]) writes:
>>>In article <1992Apr8.002431.15586@javelin.sim.es.com> blgardne@javelin.sim.es.com writes:
>>>>While we're on the subject, what's the "proper" way to nail down a rivet
>>>
>>> Contact Sudco Mikuni at (213) 747-5173. Ask for Mike or Robby.
>>> Ask them to ship you a rivetable masterlink tool. Cost unknown -
>>> less than $75. It has an assortment of plates that allow you
>
>Naturally, a $75 tool to install a $60 chain! :-)
>
>Sounds like a more affordable alternative (depending on how close to $75
>the Mikuni tool is). Next time I'll be ready, thanks guys.

 Just spoke with Debbie at Sudco Mikuni. Retail pricing is
 as follows:

       630 rivet tool - $39.50
       520/530        - $37.00
       chain breaker  - $78.00

 The chain breaker is brand new and will apparently break any chain
 under the sun. Comes with a racheting drive..

 Stefan
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: What do we call Harleys?
From: Stafford@vax2.winona.msus.edu (J Stafford)
Date: 9 Apr 92 08:50:29 -0600
Distribution: worls
Organization: msus

In article <1992Apr8.222615.18592@solbourne.com>, markb@solbourne.com (Mark W. Bradley) writes:
> 
> In article <1992Apr8.220654.28814@usenet.ins.cwru.edu> rxm8@po.CWRU.Edu (Ron Moritz) writes:
> >
> >In a previous article, space@bwdlh522.bnr.ca (Scott Pace) says:
> >>Japanese bikes are called "rice burners", Italian bikes are called "pasta
> >>burners", so what do we call American bikes (Harleys)?
> >How about:
> >
> Pigs (Hogs, whatever)
> sled (Slow, Loud, Engine's a Dog)
> 'roid generators
> slut (Slow, Loud, Underpowered Tank)

SLUT!  Now we are getting somewhere!  I like SLUT.  Recognition, that's what we need!

--------------------------------
j stafford '56 CHOPed SLUT
From: jmalloy@geordi.acs.calpoly.edu (James Malloy)
Subject: Wanted! CBR600 or EX500
Keywords: vroom!
Organization: Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 1992 22:45:59 GMT

Hello.
I'm looking for a CBR600 or Ex 500, '88 or newer, 20k miles or less.   
Color? I'm open...(pearl white with the CBR preferred).  Price?   
Reasonable...  Have a 1967 volkswagen bug that I might consider trading  
(it's very nice).  Cash, trade, or some combination--let's talk!  Thank  
you much!

E-mail to jmalloy@calpoly.edu.  
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: mikel@pdx165.intel.com (Mike Lee)
Subject: Re: Jump start with car? DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply-To: mikel@ichips.intel.com
Organization: Workgroup Computing Division, PDX, Intel
Distribution: usa
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1992 15:48:34 GMT

In article <1992Apr13.235211.13986@ux1.cso.uiuc.edu>, scw54193@uxa.cso.uiuc.edu (Nsane) writes:
|> I too have also jump started my bike from my car.  Nothing seemed
|> to go wrong.  Just don't leave it hooked up for too long, the cables can 
|> get hot.
|> 
|> good luck
|> 

I've jump-started my old ninja and a GSXR750 off my car with no problems.
Practically had to just-start the 750 ecery time because of the compression
and stuff it had.  The BIG key is to make sure the car is OFF.  If the car
is off, jumping-starting off a car is just like putting a big battery in
your bike; 12V, and the bike will only draw a much current as it needs
(batteries are passive...).  If the car is running, the car alternator
really will send enough juice through to fry your bike's brain box, so
leave the car off!
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Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: declan@seas.gwu.edu (Declan McCullagh)
Subject: Extended Warranties [Was: Question on Harley Extended Warranty]
Summary: Usually a rip-off...
Organization: George Washington University
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1992 16:44:43 GMT

Ed Green writes:

> An *extended* warranty is not a safety net for the manufacturer, it is
> a chance to make money, by making a wager with the customer concerning
> the performance of the product... *his* product.  He knows it better
> than you.

There's one other aspect of the extended warranty well worth
mentioning.  I purchased an extended warranty on my 1987 300ZX when I
bought it two years ago, and I've had no mechanical problems with the
cage since I've had it

So far, I've been screwed out of the not insubstantial cost of the
warranty.  *But* I'm planning to sell the car in the next few months,
and by offering an "official" extended warranty to a buyer, I should
recoup a good percentage of the cost of the warranty.

When purchasing a used vehicle, having a warranty may do much to
assuage future fears of unreliability...  Oh, BTW, my warranty company
is Chrysler, not Nissan.  Go figure.

-Declan

declan@seas.gwu.edu / DoD #599 / 1992 CBR600F2 (with 250 miles)
From: dboyd@informix.com (Diana Boyd)
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Extended Offer
Date: 13 Apr 92 16:50:53 GMT
Reply-To: dboyd@informix.com
Organization: Informix Software, Inc.

Bruce (Tanner) tells me there have been numerous requests for the gif file of  
me standing by my bike.

My agent has agreed to indulge my hobby, the DoD, and release the sequel; Diana  
actually SITTING on her bike!! Amazing.

PR/Press blurb:

"This memorable photo of Diana was taken during her initiation into the  
Harley-Fucking Mailing List. A limited edition, each 8 1/2" x 11" photo is  
numbered and autographed by the subject and is suitable for framing."

Proceeds to benefit the AMA Heritage Museum will be dispersed by the United  
Way. Send check or M.O. to:

	Bikerbait Enterprises
	
Diana

DIANA BOYD	"Walking with the spirit, talking with the spine
Evo Woman	 Mama sing, open up yourself when worlds align."
                                                     -C. Whitley
Date: Wednesday, 15 Apr 1992 15:05:23 EDT
From: <U2EF5@wvnvm.wvnet.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
Subject: Re: Jump start with car? DONT DO IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Distribution: usa


I have jump started my bike many times from automobiles with no problems.
The point is that all you need is a 12V source, a car battery works just
fine.  If you insist on using the car generator (i.e., by starting the
car engine) then you are asking for trouble.  The generator puts out about
14V and has the capability of supplying high currents.
                                        Gary
Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles
From: scott@stsci.edu (Jim Scott)
Subject: Yamaha Virago
Organization: Space Telescope Science Institute
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 02:43:17 GMT

Hi folks -

Has anyone had experience with the Yamaha Virago 750?  
I know someone selling a 1983.
Question:  is this a good first bike?  Is it a good bike?

Also, he says that the choke circuit on one carb is clogged
but can be rectified by soaking it in carb cleaner overnight.
The starter button is also broken off.
Should fixing all this be a big ordeal?  What is agood
price for the bike?

Any help is appreciated!
Jim

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