Raptor8

I Did Not Say That ! Raptor8

Let's here your story, SunLrider! you must have more than just 'ouch' yeah!

OOOWWW! that's why I will NOT ride street again! I got smacked by a UPS truck years ago and that was the last time I went on pavement with 2 wheels. In this state 4 wheels are illegal so we won't talk about that except to say I need to calibrate my GPS on occasion hahaha. The cops out here don't care anyway, they know they can't catch you.

I was about 18 before a dummy on a bike broke several bones for me, on me. Not very happy. He actually came out the worst, and deserved it! He was riding on the inside of a blind LH turn [my side] downhill, drunk, wearing gym shorts and flipflops, let's see, did I leave anything STUPID out? I dont think so haha I'm coming up the turn at speed, leaned into the inside. All I had time to do was lay it down on the RH footpeg. cost him a broken ankle and several foot bones, plus lh wrist. cost me all the top knuckles on my left hand and sprained my left ankle. Actually broke the sole of my boot in half, length wise- I've never seen it before or since... heads of knuckle tend to appear when you least expect them! that was at my beloved Saddleback Park, long since gone now I am told, like my second favorite place. Indian Dunes. those were the days. :dammit:

as for the fitting, hopefully it is just a screw in zerk, put it could be a push-in as well, does it have threads or barbs on it? you might put a piece of tape over the hole until it gets reinstalled just to keep the dust out... Raptorman224, do you have any other ideas? I'm quite sure it's just a zerk, but don't rem if it is screw-in or push-in. Thanks for the help 224!

usually when they cough and die under load it indicates a lean condition, like a vacuum leak between the carb and the engine. perhaps a little vacuum nipple missing? On those little buggers there is also a restrictor in ther intake [sounds like you found it] and not sure, but many had a restrictor in the exhaust as well, but these should not keep it from running... hmmm. Look at the 'safety swith' on the back of the bike where the lanyard is supposed to be. If there isn't a key in the switch it won't run over idle. I'll bet that is it. The switch has to be plugged into the harness and there must be a key in the switch [the key with the lanyard on it]. Sounds like you are very thorough, let me know what happens OK? happy to help. What color was the working end of the sparkplug you removed? hopefully brown or tan.

I can think of about a dozen jokes... imagine what Jay Leno could do

yeah that tailbone I wouldn't miss at all! That and my little toe after dark, man that hurts on doorjambs, bedframes, computer chairs, in fact that's often the reason I'm on here late at night---I slammed a toe and can't go back to sleep!!!

SunLRider if you can make it we have plenty of food to keep even a 13 year old full/////been there, done that hahaha if they would just make pizza come out of eggs and cook in one minute the divorce rate would drop......:rolleyes:

it would be GREAT to see you and the bot! se if you csn make it work, sept is still way too hot for snow here, even at 6000 feet.

:aargh:come on dude we have room for ya ! the pacific is only 300 miles away- how many chances do you expect to get? I'll even loan you a quad, atc185 cool enuf? cmon man! BOT you are on all I have to do is buy an extra dozen eggs and a box of beer a day LOL. Now if 'honey'; is coming, we'll get nicer stuff LOL let me know. brown eggs OK? hahaha:huh:

Welcome to COHVOPS this is the riding area we created.....check it out, you guys can do it too. Welcome to COHVOPS Welcome to COHVOPS just to make sure. let me tell you about the USFS experiment: this is[was?] the largest riding area in the USA operated, maintained and policed by the USFS and a local MC/ATV club. COMAC. it is currently 320 miles of trails, 110,000 acres of groomed, marked and mapped trails with 4 campgrounds with potties plus you can ' primitive camp' if you want within reason. Since a large amount of the lumber still comes from ORYGUN we are still a bit touchy about fire [like drilling oil wells right?] we REQUIRE SPARK ARRESTERS and also honor other states' off road stickers but if you are without ours are only $11.00 for 2 years and you'll have this cool sticker when you get home. check out the site/link for more info. questions just email me. we all know the gumment dont we? ;p I have room for ya and am looking forward to it!!!!yer gonna love it

since they were swapping around, now everyone wants my massaged 660r raptor... I've spent years on it hahaha 'the cadillac of forest quads'

got the atc185 running today! it was the CDI box. $158 from Honda, 34.98 w/ 3 yr wty on ebay. started on the first pull! needs a little carb work but I can handle that. It SAVED my grandkids vacation! I need one more ride- they had 4 out of 5 on the trail today! IT WAS COOL If anyone knows of a friend in need of a pulse generator or electronic advance, I have both which I don't need. tested good. very reasonable. ;p

WOW that wasnt that big a bike! 450 at most, I would guess a 250. and the locals weren't trying to kill you for parts??? I don't go near that country anymore. that's one of the reasons haha. and no, the other did not involve tequila..... that looks like here in september, the damm dust is like talcum powder and LOVES goggles! being an old fart I wear bifocals under the goggles and it can make for a frustrating day.... at the end of the day we all smell like goats, look like phantoms, after shave smells kinda like budweiser and we swap stories! this is what living is all about my friend!

damm septic just backed up after 11 years- now I cant concentrate, sorry! yeah when we were young[this will include your Dad] we did some really stupid things with crappy tires and 3 inches of suspension. I'll bet your Dad has some cool stories....I do and I'm a little older than he is but not enuf to matter in dirt bike terms. We are the reason you guys now enjoy 12"+ of suspension! the jeremy mcgraths of the world can thank our kidneys and bladders just for starters LOL. I bot rear shox for my DKW from Charlie Curnutt out of his garage in the late 60's. charlie who? those days are gone..... ;p

the old farts will surprise you........ we are the ones who designed and built what you are riding right now.... we know a couple things about fast hahahaha nobody likes being spanked by a bald guy LOL:laugh: I have seen it

hopefully this is the same schmuck we have already discussed. Either that or you should carry a pistol, a shovel, and a few 'little white crosses'....

can't be too hot.....see the snowplow leaning against the wall in the background? Now we know where he gets HIS spare time hahaha:wink:

EXCELLENT! you want to be prepared for anything in court. You got it. Good thing there are no hospital bills cuz if there were, in Oregon at least, you could have him arrested and the hospital would gladly help.

seems that's how people are nowadays. He's likely getting a different story from his son and who's he gonna believe? With any luck you have a witness... just don't let go! Oftimes a letter from a lawyer will make a person drag out their homeowner's policy....

get a good bite and hang on, just like a gila monster.

that parting out is probably happening when Dad got that estimate... hey the kid did it to himself...

Hey this just might work out OK! I hope so. He'd better have deep pockets or good insurance!

Mikey that was HILARIOUS! If only I could catch one of my friends doing that....I never have a c amera when I need one.