Michael Bray
Just got it firing!
Faulty start-up button issues. I would like to hear back about the ways various folks dealt with this problem. In my case, the spring is no longer engaged. I can depress the button manually, and pull it back by hand because it won't spring back. Thankfully it does not stay engaged in the starting process, grinding away on the starter. However, lately, I simply pull in the clutch, and it starts. I have used contact cleaner and that helps. Unfortunately I only have a rainproof cover, but no indoor storage. This wet Pacific climate is penetrating and it can effect my electric contacts fer sure. The point is though, I have not replaced the starter button system because, ...well, heck. It just keeps on ticking. The barber where I get my haircut told a joke about Moto Guzzi's that all the other barbers laughed hysterically at. The barber said, "two fishermen found a moto-guzzi at the bottom of the pond recently. Old one. From the fifty's.". He fills in a bunch of the details to the joke and delivers the punch line, "one fisherman said: what's that flashing I see? The other fisherman shouted: it's the indicator!" Now, all the barbers working there (5 in row), all laughed so hard, they seemed to love it. I don't understand it, but feel free to discuss.