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Post by wheezy on Dec 5, 2012 15:22:24 GMT -6
For the most part, it's for real.
The 'Plus' in MagicjackPlus is the new ability to plug the magicjack directly into your router connection, whereas before you could only plug it into a computer's usb port.
It's relatively cheap, but not free. You do pay for the box itself and then annually for the service. I think the box is around 70 bucks and the service runs in the neighborhood of 15 bucks a year.
While international calling is free from other countries to the states, outbound international is not. I've seen folks setup a magicjack here, then take it overseas to call home while they're away. Again the only stipulation is you must have an internet connection.
Some have had bad things to say about it, mostly setup issues. My cousin has had magicjack for years, and swears by it.
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Post by wheezy on Nov 29, 2012 13:54:45 GMT -6
You were a little low on oil but there was still oil in there it was just a little low. The tranny oil you have a leak and it could be that you may have overfilled it and squirted out of the vent hose or seals. Check the tranny oil drain it and see if there is still oil in there. Alleyoop I agree that oil residue on the gear case looks like blowout from the vent hose. You can see it in the side photo. It is crimped by the shock mount. You need to dig that out and let it hang on the back of the gear case. |
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Post by wheezy on Nov 29, 2012 13:09:19 GMT -6
I am off the line like a bat out of hell with these new Dr Pully Sliders 15 grams. I did hit 60 with them first time newly installed and they smell like rubber ( they kind of wouldnt let me go faster on the throttle maybe new to break in?). I can smell a rubber smell and it gives alittle vibration too. Otherwise major performance increase. Excellent job. That red cover really pops. I was thinking earlier of doing the same to my brake calipers. Do you have any pics of the Xenon install? I was thinking they'd need a ballast. I'll be upgrading all my lights soon as well. I wonder if that rubber you're smelling is in fact the belt slipping from too much low end torque. That would be something to keep an eye on, so you don't end up stranded from a shredded belt. |
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Post by wheezy on Nov 20, 2012 6:57:54 GMT -6
Personally, I don't mind them, but you could change
var hidesnowtime = 0;
from "0" to 10 or 15 seconds, whatever the amount of time would be for the snow to fall down the screen once, then disappear.
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Post by wheezy on Nov 19, 2012 9:42:56 GMT -6
Unfortunately (for some..  ), it is coded into the page, and it's set to not disappear and to run the full page. So, if you are scrolling whilst reading, the leaf will follow you down. Clever, yes. Pesky, yes. Only the person that put the code in can change it back. |
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Post by wheezy on Nov 19, 2012 8:02:34 GMT -6
White smoke is generally caused by water. If it was parked outside, condensation could have built up. It usually clears as the water is dissipated.
If it gets worse, it could also be the sign of coolant leaking into the motor. No need to panic just yet.
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Post by wheezy on Nov 16, 2012 9:59:40 GMT -6
robert1c, as I watch that video, I notice that the belt in the clutch is in the wrong position, at idle belt should be be fully extended to the end of clutch pulley, the clutch looks like its already open at idle. Not just that, but the variator looks to be fully extended at idle. With the variator extended, it's like trying to takeoff in 2nd or 3rd gear, which explains the sluggishness. |
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Post by wheezy on Nov 16, 2012 9:49:31 GMT -6
Silly question, but at idle, the speed shows 0mph correct? If it shows 15-20mph, it's just a matter of alignment. I know that's reaching, but the rest is supposed to be foolproof, a couple of gears and a cable.
Edit: Nevermind, I just went back and looked again at your pic. Well, worth a guess anyway. Maybe it needs a couple drops of oil.
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Post by wheezy on Nov 16, 2012 9:42:34 GMT -6
I was in an accident as a teen that, had I not worn a belt, would have been fatal. I was driving, and was t-boned by a station wagon doing about 45, which crushed the passenger door to within 6 inches of me. I walked away without a scratch.
Having said that, I have always had a problem with government thinking they are a better parent. From seat belts to helmets, they come up with some laws that protect me from myself. I don't think that's what government is for. Of course, it's all about $afety. These click-it-or-ticket campaigns are merely a ruse to create an otherwise illegal roadblock, which then gives them license to stop any driver and check their papers.
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Post by wheezy on Nov 15, 2012 14:44:49 GMT -6
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Post by wheezy on Nov 15, 2012 14:36:48 GMT -6
I don't see the temp being an issue for the charger itself, but batteries are best charged over 50 degrees.
What I do see an issue with, unless you have a weatherproof charger, is moisture. The last thing you would want to do is electrify your cat run.
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Post by wheezy on Nov 15, 2012 11:15:37 GMT -6
I agree with JLee on Contestant #1. It shows the signs of a dead short in the starter motor windings. The giveaway is it runs when kickstarted, but still drains the battery, even when sitting.
It's dangerous to simply change to a heavier guage wire without knowing what the current measurement is, or if it is overcurrenting. Doing so would invite MORE current flow, thus frying the battery or starter relay.
I can't find the wire diagram, but I assume it's fused? That's the only thing that doesn't make sense. If it is, why no fuse blown?
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Post by wheezy on Nov 15, 2012 10:48:11 GMT -6
...Scooter not used for 3 years... If the scoot has indeed been sitting that long, I would begin with a full inspection. Change all of the fluids. Drain and refill your fuel. Check and clean the spark plug. Clean the carb with a good quality cleaner. Replace the battery with a fully charged quality new battery. Pull off the clutch and inspect it for rust and sticky springs/pads. And, check for loose/broken connectors and frayed wires. |
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Post by wheezy on Nov 14, 2012 14:13:19 GMT -6
A guy I've been following on Youtube has an interesting video that may also possibly be the cause of a shudder on takeoff. He's got a Burgman 400 with a loose belt. The belt itself oscillates at takeoff, then settles in:
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Post by wheezy on Nov 13, 2012 19:22:31 GMT -6
Hi Alleyoop, Ok i found the nut at a local Bike shop and came home and put it on. Same issue. i did lower the idle as well. it seems to start fine but once started the variator engages and moves out pushing the belt up and engaging the clutch. im lost at what to look for. the variator is the original one with new sliders. My concern is that when I apply the rear break the engine dies. OK. Combined with your original problem of the wheel not wanting to turn, it sounds as if your clutch is constantly engaged. At idle, it is normal for the variator to turn, in turn spinning the clutch. But at that engine speed, the clutch bell should not be moving. if it is, your clutch pads and springs need to be checked and cleaned. |
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