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Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:42 pm
by Wigan_Pixie
Hi everyone and thanks for the warm welcome.

As I've always had a man to look after my vehicles, I am pretty useless. Now that I'm on my own with The Boy, I wondered if anyone would be kind enough to let me visit them and run through a few things with me, such as which weekly/monthly/yearly checks need doing and how to do them, how to change a wheel and (dare I say it) how to put oil and water in, etc, etc, etc. I was told some of these things when I bought 'Mad Willie' but due to having an extremely irate ex-husband on the phone, I've forgotten everything.

One quick question, as I'm going camping on Monday, when I'm using the electric hook up could I use it to trickle charge my battery (if I can ever find it again) whilst still using the battery to run the lights, sink, tv, etc?

Sorry to sound like a fool, but I am willing to learn.

cheers
Pixie

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:54 pm
by missfixit70
I'm sure the guys up there will be more than happy to help you out, you couldn't be in a better area for support :D

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:55 pm
by maxheadroom
Wigan_Pixie,

I am assuming you are from Wigan? if so just wait and I'm sure a member of the north west mafia will be along soon. 8) 8)

PS don't tell them but the are a great bunch :D :D

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:59 pm
by cabte
Hi Wigan_Pixie

Why not visit Wheelquick in wigan im sure Mike will be glad to help with any Questions you have.
And he's only round the corner if you need work doing on the Bongo.
Hes a top bloke and got a top reputation on here.

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 1:42 pm
by Dabs
cabte wrote:Hi Wigan_Pixie

Why not visit Wheelquick in wigan im sure Mike will be glad to help with any Questions you have.
Agreed Wheelquick being in Wigan is your best bet Pixie,but you will be astounded how much info and tips you can pick up at Meets its what makes this club great!!

Dabs

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 2:51 pm
by brorabongo
Wigan_Pixie wrote: Sorry to sound like a fool, but I am willing to learn.

cheers
Pixie
Again don't worry about asking anything, even if it seems silly. We've had or bongo just over a year now, and I'm still learning.

AFAIK, you are in, what must be one of the best areas of the country, for helpfull bongo owners and garages. lucky you. :mrgreen:

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:34 pm
by Bongoplod
If you are an early riser,I finish nights 7am tomorrow,Sunday and Monday morning,& can go home via Hindley and could call and show you the basics.

PM me your address if either morning is suitable.

Brian

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:22 pm
by mobilecat
and when you get back from your camping, have a look at the meeting up section and come and meet us all at a meet. You can spend hours looking at peoples bongos and asking stupid questions - the rest of us do :)

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:31 pm
by John the sparky
I'm not really in a position to help,

but I think there are 'bongo masterclasses' being run at the bongo bash this year,

on you tube there are some videos of checking oil.... because it's under the passenger seat

and I'd say checking coolant would be quite high up the list :shock:

but really you'd be better off with someone showing you...


so good luck, and have a good camping trip, the weekends nice weather is due to show up monday now I think..... so hopefully it'll be cracking the flagstones for you :lol:


John

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:56 pm
by daveblueozzie
go to downham ,pendle tomorrow Sunday for the meet, you will get all the info you want plus more.take a pen and paper,unless you have a good memory.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 25&t=21544

Re: Thanks for the kind welcome & a request for help

Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 10:04 pm
by Wigan_Pixie
I wish I could make the Pendle meet tomorrow, but we're going to stay with a friend for a couple of days. I hope you all have a good time and that the weather is better than today.

take care
Pixie