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Post by hulk24 on Jan 17, 2012 2:58:14 GMT -5
Phillip, I believe most here like helping others, that's not what the main complaint is.. The main complain i believe is that all the scooter mechanics here are volunteers. We are not paid, this is free help, not that we want paid, but we also have jobs and lives like every one else, and not every person here knows every answer to every question.. Many here are not mechanics at all, they contribute what they can when they can. and since scootdawg is more than just a help forum theirs something for every one to contribute if they want. Those that aren't mechanics may tell someone to use the search in an effort to get help to the person asking the question, They aren't mechanics but have seen that problem before being asked knew the answer to the question is in the knowledge base.. So really posters should not be upset when asked to use the search function.. It's all an effort to get timely help to those in need. Even if they themselves don't know the answer. I like helping others when I can, you should know that, but experienced mechanics can't be here 24/7 we have lives and need to make a living.... I understand people need answers to their problems, for I was one of them once... And even now i have problems that need answers, but I have learned to use the search function, it and it was a great benefit learning how to structure keywords to make efficient use of it... Learning how to use the search function opened up all the knowledge on this forum 24/7 to me. Yes I can ask a question, and i know people here will do their best to answer them when they can, but if they are not on line and I don't have time to wait for an answer, their knowledge is still here and knowing how to use the search function opens it up to me.. No downside there... Hi Larry, must not be too busy if took the time to type a long reply... LOL
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Post by TERRA NUVO on Jan 17, 2012 9:39:45 GMT -5
I often go in and try to help the folks who have no reply's but i know very little about a lot of problems
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Post by larry001964 on Jan 17, 2012 11:28:43 GMT -5
Phillip, I believe most here like helping others, that's not what the main complaint is.. The main complain i believe is that all the scooter mechanics here are volunteers. We are not paid, this is free help, not that we want paid, but we also have jobs and lives like every one else, and not every person here knows every answer to every question.. Many here are not mechanics at all, they contribute what they can when they can. and since scootdawg is more than just a help forum theirs something for every one to contribute if they want. Those that aren't mechanics may tell someone to use the search in an effort to get help to the person asking the question, They aren't mechanics but have seen that problem before being asked knew the answer to the question is in the knowledge base.. So really posters should not be upset when asked to use the search function.. It's all an effort to get timely help to those in need. Even if they themselves don't know the answer. I like helping others when I can, you should know that, but experienced mechanics can't be here 24/7 we have lives and need to make a living.... I understand people need answers to their problems, for I was one of them once... And even now i have problems that need answers, but I have learned to use the search function, it and it was a great benefit learning how to structure keywords to make efficient use of it... Learning how to use the search function opened up all the knowledge on this forum 24/7 to me. Yes I can ask a question, and i know people here will do their best to answer them when they can, but if they are not on line and I don't have time to wait for an answer, their knowledge is still here and knowing how to use the search function opens it up to me.. No downside there... Hi Larry, must not be too busy if took the time to type a long reply... LOL LOL Phillip, Not as long as you may think, spent 6 years working for an internet service as system admin, all the servers used a command line, no GUI "Graphical User Interface".. After 6 years of that you get to be a pretty fast typist.. Trust me it took you longer to read this than me to type it hehehehehehe.. BTW Love your scooter in your video...
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Post by hulk24 on Jan 17, 2012 11:55:16 GMT -5
I often go in and try to help the folks who have no reply's but i know very little about a lot of problems
wow thats one handsome fellow. haha
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Post by hulk24 on Jan 17, 2012 11:56:58 GMT -5
Just pulling your leg Larry, hehe. Check out my new thread. I just posting a question.
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Post by Scootless Wonder on Jan 17, 2012 12:25:13 GMT -5
Larrball, I guess the youtube tags on the forum won't post the short link videos I just didn't know it. I fixed my original now.
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Post by qwertydude on Jan 18, 2012 18:27:53 GMT -5
Let me just post the best advice that 99% of the time people just refuse to believe is causing their problems. #1 adjust the valves. #2 clean the carb, even on a new scooter, clean the carb. #3 if the above two don't get it running then post a question.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jan 19, 2012 0:50:49 GMT -5
Since it's been mentioned here, the forum search will actually work for words below 4 letters. You have to use a wildcard (*) though. For example, searching for "air" will give you an error message. Add in 1 wild card to total 4 characters, "air*", and you'll get results.
That said, the Google search at the bottom still works better IMO.
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