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    Lucky you!!!!!
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    Yah, I enjoy the form letter emails but don't forward them either. Just don 't have the time...
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    Keep in mind that the 450 mis the same basic unit and a couple hundred cheaper...
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    OK, the R/Y wire gets connected up with the Blue wire for the meter lights on the dash after it goes out the connector with 6 wires in it. It comes back into the dash as the blue ire thru the same 6 pin connector. It also is connected to the Blue/Black wire that first comes from the engine "Start" switch where it is normally connected to the Red/Yellow wire unless you are starting the bike. That R/Y wire comes from the 10 amp "Ignition" fuse located on the fuse block. The Blue/Black wire also goes to the reserve lighting unit. The other wire for the high beam indicator, the yellow ire, comes from the reserve lighting unit. The Blue/White lead on the 18 pin computer monitor (of which 15 wires are used) is a sense line coming from the rear brake/tail lights. it comes from a 5 pin connector hich also carries the brake, tail, and turn signal lines. It goes from that 5 pin connector to a 3 pin connector for the tail light. If the "Fender mounted flashing lights" that you are referring to is mounted on a chrome fender protector, this is an aftermarket product that those lights were generally just hooked up to be running lights, although some brave souls hooked each side up as turn signals. They would generally be hooked into the "Blue" running lights line... Hope this gives you an area to look at. Keep in mind that connectors can develop corrosion and need to be inspected and cleaned. I assume you have tried troubleshooting of the high beam indicator via the Service manual and found no 12 volts on the yellow wire, so there was no need to ground the yellow wire to see if the indicator lights. Start by looking for 12 volts on the R/Y line coming to the handlebar start switch and go from there...
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    I'll check into some of the other stuff for you later, but for now, the 4 way flasher has to be hooked up in order for the turn signals to work. The circuitry goes thru it to the turn signals...
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    Although it would be a lot of work, you may consider buying an entire wiring harness from ebay. I really don't know of any pictural diagrams of the wiring harness, but some problems may not be wiring but bad solder joints on the dash, class connector, etc, or bad grounds. If wires were tacked on for accessories, as long as the wires were soldered on and taped up, then just cutting off the added wire should present no problem. Just tell us exactly what each problem is and I'm sure you will get plenty of help here! The wires are color coded by what they do as far as the main harness is concerned.
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    An arm and a leg, Ed! You may want to consider the Zumo 450 which is a little cheaper but basically the same unit. Here's a link to the thread with links to other sites with prices... http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20085
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    Yah!
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    I'm bumping this thread up for Mother who is in the market for a new one...
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    Yes it comes with a handlebar mount kit that either bolts onto the handlebar, or bolts onto the master cylander. Comes with both SAE and Metric bolts to do so as well!! You actually get two mount kits, one for handlebars, and another with a suction cup for the car as well. I don't think the 450 has the mounts...
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    Yes, but it DOES know exactly where you are...
  12. bongobobny
    You guys are lucky, I can't even get Goldie out of thde shed yet as I can't get the door open...
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    I had a '65 Corvair Monza 110 convertable! Fun to drive but POS for oil leaks. Spent twice as much on repairs than I paid in payments so I got rid of it after 4 months. Traded it in on a '66 Ford Galaxy 390 convertable that I kept for years!!
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    Mr Zumo made his first mistake last night, sent us to a restaraunt that doesn't exist any more... Wife wants me to add a passenger on the back with a hot pink riding jacket!!
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    Many variables there! How big are you vs how small is she is one of them. When I bought my '84 it had a cut down shield and mama didn't like the wind, so I switched to a taller shield and bought her a full lace helmet. Problem 1 fixed. Problem 2 was fixed with the addition of pasenger floorboards. Problem 3 was fixed by changing the angle of the backrest by putting spacers under the rear trunk mount. Adding armrests was a bonus for her...
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    awareness

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    Not only did I miss it, my count was off by one as well...
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    ...and I have to admit I'm super impressed!! Real easy to use, love the icon, and all sorts of neat features to it!! Also glad I spent the extra for the 550 instead of the 450. Can't wait to actually use it on the bike!!
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    Sooo, ahhh, disconnect the driveshaft when towing any long distance???
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    So, Tom, are you saying don't waste my money on it?? It may be used by other people as well for their scoots. I would have no issues with lending it out to friends as long as they understand I'm not responsible for any damage...
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    Keith, I especially liked the folding one, but as you stated, a bit pricey compared to the price of the ebay one. Jack, good point, but as I stated, primarily for short "emergency" hauls. I believe the capicity is 500 lbs so it should be OK. Eck, well, either find a buddy or use a winch??? (It does allow for a ramp) So far I'm thinking it may be worthwhile for the price...
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    In the mean time, if he decides to part it out, dibs on the fairings...
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    I'm seriously considering this, but am not sure of how effective they are. I know this was asked in the past, but has anyone had any experience with one of these? I really don't have the room for a flatbed trailer but this would be easy to store. My main concern is what prevents the scoot from going over when towing? I don't plan on towing the scoot for any great distance, but it may be nice to have for tows of a couple hundred miles or so, or for emergencies... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=016&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=260219854774&rd=1 Opinions, please.
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    Great! No you can come down and do my front forks...
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    Thanks, but I got the one that was on ebay for $25 and picked it up myself and saved the $35 shipping. While I was there I looked at the remains of the bike and offered them $200. Hasn't run since 2001 but also only has 17K on the clock. All the plastic is gone. For an extra $5 they threw in a side panel and the tank cover, so I think I did OK. I will know next week if they accept my offer but then I have to figure out how to get it home. I will then have an '84 motor with around 50K on it available real cheap...
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    I gots a spare too...
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