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Offline Scott S

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Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« on: October 01, 2014, 05:22:57 AM »
 I sold a bike to a guy out there and he seems to be having some (very simple) issues. Things like front brake not activating the light, RPM rising when bars turned full lock, etc. I think something may have gotten jostled around during shipping.
 All this stuff was working prior to shipping and I'm trying to coach him through it via text, but I don't think he's owned or worked on a vintage bike before and I'm not sure he understands what I'm trying to get across.

 If anyone out there is willing to stop by and give the bike a once over, it would be greatly appreciated. Or, recommend a reputable shop in the area that knows vintage stuff and won't take him for a ride.

 I'm under no obligation to fix anything, but I know this stuff was right when it left my house and I want the guy to be happy with the deal.
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2014, 05:46:06 AM »
I think the shipper may have 'pulled at' something on the right side of the bars while unhooking it?
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2014, 05:47:51 AM »
 Very possible. It all sounds like simple stuff, but I'm not so sure this guy is a "mechanic", so to speak.
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2014, 05:53:42 AM »
I guess he's not as 'user friendly' as most of us here then...  ::)  :)  too bad he wouldn't be able to put a wide angle cam on the seat while you tell him what to do.
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2014, 04:54:15 PM »
 Anyone? Please?
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2014, 09:35:09 PM »
I live in SF in the 94102 zip code.  PM me his info if you want and I'll check in with him.

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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2014, 11:09:16 PM »
What city is he in?
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2014, 09:46:20 AM »
 Says he's in "San Francisco, Bay Area". That was the reply I got when I asked what part of CA he's in.
 Camelman, check your PM's.
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2014, 03:57:53 AM »
 Camelman, did you get my PM?
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Re: Anyone in the San Francisco Bay area?
« Reply #9 on: October 04, 2014, 01:05:35 PM »
Hey Scott, I technically live in the Bay Area. In Santa Cruz actually. Did you find out where he lives? I can help if he is close by