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Hi,
We often get members with problems and advise somewhat rather varied at times, but often don’t know if the advice and tips worked for them which could be interesting to know.A typical example was Nick Goodwin having strife trying to restart a hot engine. Did the tip to switch off the petrol before stopping help?
Regards,
Bob Mather.
Yes, it only seems like good manners to reply with a follow-up (for others’ info) and a quick note of thanks. Sometimes posters must be spend some time considering and then composing a reply, only to never know if it helped or not.
I have always generally subscribed to that view, if someone has taken the time and trouble to respond to a query, a reply would be regarded as good manners.
If the advise was sound, then that too should be noted, then we will all know just a little bit more next time.
Mike.
If only !! On March 17th, under the topic “Excessive fuel consumption” I posted quite a lengthy reply on the subject, that I hoped would help a few people, and what did I get ? A response of “Yawn !” from Barrie. Why do we bother trying to help people, only to get that sort of very bad mannered and offensive
reply ?
I appreciate the information that is shared by the different members, although the problems they are related to are not mine, but I log the information as very useful up in my grey matter. A thank you goes a long way to making people feel that they have contributed even if they didn’t solve the problem for the other member. These days we rarely use torque wrenches but more of torque turns. We don’t set points or even use a timing lights because the computer adjusts all that to suit and gives us codes to tell us vehicle faults. As happens to all – we live and die, but what a loss it is when the knowledge that has been acquired over a lifetime goes to the grave with its owner. I sat down with my father one afternoon and he filled me in on everything you need to know about a T- Ford and what is required to service it and maintain it. Antiquated information, but it was his passion and I enjoyed hearing his stories of his younger days and what vehicles he built out of scrap during the depression. Although it seems that you might be giving information to deaf ears take heart, there is always someone listening who will appreciate it. Regards Kevin. Age 57.
The youngster is myself pictured with my father.
A more recent shot
@BRIAN MARSHALL wrote:
If only !! On March 17th, under the topic “Excessive fuel consumption” I posted quite a lengthy reply on the subject, that I hoped would help a few people, and what did I get ? A response of “Yawn !” from Barrie. Why do we bother trying to help people, only to get that sort of very bad mannered and offensive
reply ?
Because it’s boring subject,” like what’s the best oil to use?”
It’s a matter of opinion,
Fuel consumption figures do not help anybody, if the engine tuned correctly then the figure is what it is , it’s not a competition.
Barrie.
Things that are boring to you may not be to others.
What oil to use? Hey that is sooooo boring!!
Oils change yearly, properties change yearly, fuels change yearly, because there was a treatise written 5 years ago does not mean that is gospel.
If you find posts boring and/or repetitive, fine, leave it at that, try not to post how bored you are, not everyone is as clued up as you (obviously) are, it doesn’t help, it is frankly, boring!
Mike.
Forums are a place to discuss and put forward your own opinion , if you don’t like my opinion, tough , just ignore it and move on.
I can only agree to Oldguy. The question for Excessive Fuel Consumption came from me. I myself have had several Laverda motorcycles and experience with this brand for over 20 years. For this Bikes I would never ask for fuelconsumption or the wright Oil.
But new is for me my Scott I bought last year. Of course I have respect for this old lady and would not want to go wrong. Therefore, for a Scott newcomer like me, recommendations for the right oil and fuel consumption are valuable hints that help me familiarize myself with my Scott.
Apologies to Barry but your attitude I feel as not very attracted to other club members to animate novices like me to help.
Excuse me, too, to all those who share their knowledge with me. I should have answered, as was addressed at the beginning by Bob and Tman that belongs to a good manners.
Fortunately I found in the Scottsworld a lot of people who answer to my questions
Especially I want to thank to Roger Moss who answerd very quick and very very very helpfull to any (for someone booring) question I wrote to him!
Thomas
@hammersteffi wrote:
I can only agree to Oldguy. The question for Excessive Fuel Consumption came from me. I myself have had several Laverda motorcycles and experience with this brand for over 20 years. For this Bikes I would never ask for fuel consumption or the wright Oil.
But new is for me my Scott I bought last year. Of course I have respect for this old lady and would not want to go wrong. Therefore, for a Scott newcomer like me, recommendations for the right oil and fuel consumption are valuable hints that help me familiarize myself with my Scott.Apologies to Barry but your attitude I feel as not very attracted to other club members to animate novices like me to help.
Excuse me, too, to all those who share their knowledge with me. I should have answered, as was addressed at the beginning by Bob and Tman that belongs to a good manners.
Fortunately I found in the Scottsworld a lot of people who answer to my questions
Especially I want to thank to Roger Moss who answerd very quick and very very very helpfull to any (for someone booring) question I wrote to him!
Thomas
No worries mate, the Scott is new to me also, I need all the assistance from those that know more than me, and let’s face it, most people do know more than me about Scotts!
Mike.
Hi,
Re. Barrie “fuel consumption figures do not help anybody” Fuel consumption figures do help. If your Scott drinks a hell of a lot more fuel than everybody else’s, you need to know. If that’s the case it obviously isn’t tuned correctly and not every one knows how to set up a two stroke to get the mixture and ignition spot on. It involves a lot of trial and error to get it right. A correctly set up Scott is a joy to ride, a badly set up one is horrible.
Regards,
Bob Mather.
oldguy and Hammersteffi; if its any consolation i’ve had my Scott for 18 years I think, and most people still know more than me about them! 😳
It must be off-putting to anyone who asks a question if they think others are going to post “boring…”
After all, where does that particular principle end?
There’s little enough traffic on here as it is..I wouldn’t want to see it reduced even further!
A chap that I knew was at a show in Kent and he noticed a Scott owner stuffing washers around the mag sprocket of his flyer to try to stop it slipping , may be if Barri spots him at sometime he would offer some advice based on his knowledge of the Scott machine.
@Dripfeed wrote:
A chap that I knew was at a show in Kent and he noticed a Scott owner stuffing washers around the mag sprocket of his flyer to try to stop it slipping , may be if Barri spots him at sometime he would offer some advice based on his knowledge of the Scott machine.
I’ve never seen another Scott from the Kent area ,are there any on the road?