Lady In Need of Advice

[TyDow]

Hi Friends!

I am in a very difficult situation. My boyfriend and I decided to try and sell motor bikes, maybe one or two a month for some extra spending cash. We ordered an engine from China and he put it together. Everyone seems to love it. My problem is I can't seem to get my boyfriend to want to research or ask questions or take any part in learning what it takes to keep these engines running. I guess I am an old school gal. I like to research and learn all I can about a product. My boyfriend on the other hand is still relying on the methods he used to build go-carts from when he was 8 years old. He is now 44!!! I guess with him being an auto mechanic for almost 25 years has something to do with it also. I just can't get him to want to learn anything until something goes wrong. My question is, should I leave him alone and let him do his thing? I really want to sell these bikes but I don't want anything to go wrong or put anyone in danger. I have been thinking of hiring a semi retired person or student to put the engines together for me but I don't want to cause any problems within our relationship. Oh what is a girl to do??? Am I over reacting? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I hope I did not offend anyone by asking this question, but I am stomped!

Thanks in Advance

:-)

[sisdavid]

There really is a lot to these bikes even if you are mechanicallly inclined. You should keep on him to learn. If it wasn't for my wife I would be all messed up.

[NEAT TIMES]

TyDow, WELCOME TO THE FORUM, I AM FROM WI. 80 MI EAST OF TWIN CITIES. HAVE BEEN IN FL. FOR NEAR 20 YRS. AM IN THE PROCESS OF ASSEMBLING AND SELLING ALSO. I STRONGLEY BELIEVE THIS FORUM IS THE BEST THING , ESPECIALLY IN YOUR CASE. SO MUCH INFO, PICTURES AND HELP IS HERE. A GREAT AND FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR ALL. IF HE COULD GET INTERESTED IN READING THE POSTS AND VIDEOS ETC . I WOULD SAY THIS FORUM IS A NECESSITY IF YOU OWN OR SELL MOTOR BICYLES. IT WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF HEADACHES IN THE LONG RUN. IN JANUARY 2008 THERE WAS AROUND 100 MEMBERS TO THIS FORUM, NOW OVER 2000, FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. KEEP POSTING, THANKS FOR SHARING. RON

[lilius]

hi!
im a newbie here. just wanna say this site would help me alot. thanks...

[Dave31]

Originally Posted by lilius

hi!
im a newbie here. just wanna say this site would help me alot. thanks...

Welcome lilius to the forum

[lilius]

hi!
fairracing 31,
i would like to post a topic to the forum, i just dont know how to post it. Can you help me?

[Dave31]

Originally Posted by lilius

hi!
fairracing 31,
i would like to post a topic to the forum, i just dont know how to post it. Can you help me?

Absolutely... Once you have decided which forum you would like to start a new thread in lets say this forum ...Welcome to the World of Motorized Bicycles - Motorized Bicycle Welcome Forum at Motorized Bicycle Forum.... On the left top corner you will see a bronze or gold sprocket that says "New Thread"

Click on new thread type the title of your thread and then type away.

If you need any more help feel free to ask

[TwoWalks]

Let the poor guy alone and let him do his thing without the learning!!!

When you see he is having a problem, slip quietly away to the computer, find the answer here and print it out.

Now return to the shop, smile, hand the answer to him and silently walk away.

He will get it.

[Saddletramp1200]

You can lead a mechanic to water but you can't make him drink! You be the smart one! after you show him how to fix it, he might figure it out he and I are not as smart as we think we are. This forum is your overwelming resourse for knowlege Show him up
When you know it all , you win a dirt nap.

[Bikeguy Joe]

Originally Posted by TwoWalks

Let the poor guy alone and let him do his thing without the learning!!!

When you see he is having a problem, slip quietly away to the computer, find the answer here and print it out.

Now return to the shop, smile, hand the answer to him and silently walk away.

He will get it.

Great advice!