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18014
For political candidates during election season. Great for parking in front of rallys, outside of fundraisers, or near high traffic areas (both pedestrian and...
Ruben Arevalo
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Jan 5, 2005
2:42 am
18015
The driver behind me got out of his SUV to tell me that my brake light was not working, and what is that, didn't Harley come out with something like that once?...
Chris Worthington
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Jan 5, 2005
2:49 am
18016
Much easier to check the bulb, and even replace it even if it doesn't "look" bad, than to start sleuthing the wiring. If you insist, I guess you could always...
Randles, Rex
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Jan 5, 2005
2:59 am
18017
Chris, We are seeing this problem more and more often now. It is caused by a failed brake pressure sensor switch. Take a look at the parts database. The part...
Edward Ang
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Jan 5, 2005
5:02 am
18018
Chris, Check the two wires that go to the master brake cylinder reservoir. The have a tendency to slip off. Gregg In a message dated 1/4/05 9:51:14 PM,...
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Jan 5, 2005
5:08 am
18019
... the lights ... Chris, I had the same brake light problem when I first got my Sparrow a few months ago after it took several weeks to have it shipped across...
snoped001
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Jan 5, 2005
1:41 pm
18020
C- Defiantly try the multi-meter before you start on any of the brakes. I found that the wire coming from the "bunch" where it splits, was rubbing against the...
wellis66
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Jan 5, 2005
2:37 pm
18021
I replaced three of my failing YT with new ones this summer. One has failed because I did not know what I was doing (did not top off the charge before I...
wellis66
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Jan 5, 2005
3:46 pm
18022
... Once more a reminder that your local regulations may prohibit you from doing this: check before you spend hundred of dollars on turning your Sparrow into a...
Davide Andrea
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Jan 5, 2005
6:04 pm
18023
Thanks for your post, Ruben. Very interesting. I'm glad it worked so well for you! I found a really wonderful sign company in my city. They can wrap an entire...
Phil Seyer
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Jan 5, 2005
6:20 pm
18024
Thanks everyone for the tips on checking my brake lights....... we're expecting our first real snow of the winter in the next 24 hours, so it won't be an issue...
chrisdw@...
frejnar
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Jan 5, 2005
8:26 pm
18025
Since you don't mention it, I assume you don't have battery regulators. In which case it's a really bad plan to replace just some of the batteries in your...
Jamie Marshall (GAMES)
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Jan 6, 2005
12:33 am
18026
Phil, While a Sparrow dealer and having a small business selling electric transportation, I had my business name put on both sides of the Sparrow. Plus I put...
alternativemotors
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Jan 6, 2005
4:11 am
18027
Much to my disappointment, I am putting my Sparrow up for sale. I have moved to an area that does allow me to properly use the sparrow and I feel it should be...
alternativemotors
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Jan 6, 2005
4:21 am
18028
Todd I,am looking for Wheels [3] but at my elv.4500ft will I have prob. w/batt freeze?JIM ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/EpW3eD/3MnJAA/cosFAA/j2LplB/TM ... ...
James Boyer
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Jan 6, 2005
4:28 pm
18029
... The *minimum* elevation in which I use my Zark is a mile high. The max must be about 8000 ft. No problem. One nice thing about EVs is that they work better...
Davide Andrea
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Jan 6, 2005
6:07 pm
18030
<< ... One nice thing about EVs is that they work better at high altitude (less friction)... >> Davide, I haven't heard this before. Is the difference...
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Jan 6, 2005
7:09 pm
18031
As far as my Sparrow is concerned, it's just theory. Like most Sparrows out there, Zark has so much mechanical drag, that I doubt you could see any difference...
Davide Andrea
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Jan 6, 2005
8:17 pm
18032
I should have mentioned it, I do have regs(Ed's) on my pack. I would not even have thought to replace one or two without some kind of "protection." I called...
wellis66
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Jan 7, 2005
1:22 pm
18033
Hi, can somebody tell me, what kind of sparrow is the 'sparrow II'? Does exist a picture anywhere? Best wishes from the Sauerland, Klaus...
Klaus
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Jan 7, 2005
3:21 pm
18034
... Sparrow II was a revised version of the Sparrow developed by Corbin in perhaps 2001. A few were built. I don't know if any were sold. A search of the Web...
tomshay
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Jan 7, 2005
5:38 pm
18035
My sparrow has been languishing in my garage due to thermal runaway. The temperature in the "desert" here in Rosevile, CA gets above 100, especially in the...
Phil Seyer
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Jan 7, 2005
7:44 pm
18036
There were never any Sparrow IIs built. They were purely a concept. What Corbin did build were a few Merlin Coupes which had a Harley Davidson ICE motor. I...
anbausa
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Jan 7, 2005
8:38 pm
18037
just to have a look at part of the body check out merlinmotors.com i realize this is going a bit off-topic a bit but the sparrow II was supposed to look like...
curt collinsworth
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Jan 7, 2005
10:16 pm
18038
And lets not forget the "alfa" ...I still think it had the best interior.... http://tinyurl.com/3rsnw...
wellis66
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Jan 7, 2005
10:45 pm
18039
Based here in Western WA, http://www.merlinmotorsusa.com/merlinmotors/ The videos on the site appear to use Corbins prototypes. Nice scenes of Sturgis though! ...
Craig Schwandt
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Jan 8, 2005
1:34 am
18040
I will offer 5000$and come to roseville to eyeball. JIM ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/EpW3eD/3MnJAA/cosFAA/j2LplB/TM ... ===== JIM ~^~ ...
James Boyer
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Jan 8, 2005
4:56 pm
18041
... Corbin built part of a prototype. I don't know if it ever moved. It had an upward opening door, sleek design, it was meant to be more manufacturable, it...
Davide Andrea
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Jan 8, 2005
5:09 pm
18042
Thanks for your email Jim. What are your goals related to owning a Sparrow? What issues do you have in mind? Keep in mind the batteries are dead and it has...
Phil Seyer
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Jan 8, 2005
6:51 pm
18043
Many are probably unaware, but Corbin actually produced several -jellybean- sparrows with hatchbacks (yes - hatchbacks). I know of at least four that were made...
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