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Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 06, 2013, 22:25:18 PMI know what you mean, a co worker had hers 8 months ago, she only lost 40 lbs on the liquid diet, since going back on solid food, she does not exercise, and can now eat 1/2 a Big Mac and some fries in 1 sitting..
I keep telling her, if you don't change what is between the ears, she will be right back where she was.Oh, she is 5ft 3, and is stuck at 213lbs.
She realizes how much calories is in McDonald's food, but she don't care, egg mcmuffin in the am, Big Mac at lunch, pizza for supper.
Is her daily routine..
Oh well, that will NOT be me...
45 Bravo
Posted by pcarrell
- January 06, 2013, 22:11:50 PMThe first year after the surgery is the toughest. Some foods you just can't tolerate, but in general you can eat about anything and still lose. The problem is, if you don't get to healthy eating habits in the time, after a year you'll start to gain it back, and you don't want to go through all this to just end up back where you started, right?
Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 06, 2013, 22:04:14 PMYea, I hear ya..
I have a covered carport, open on 3 sides, so, technically, outside, just out of the rain.
I took care of her after her surgery, now she can take care of me...
Just kidding, she had some ongoing pain at 1 of the incision sites and nausea after hers, luckily, I have not had the pain, or nausea.
Just so y'all know, we both had bariatric surgery, she has lost 30 lbs in a month, I started following the diet the dr. Had her on when she started, she is back on regular food now, I am still on sugar free, and mostly liquids for a few more weeks.
Getting by on less than 300 calories a day isn't too bad..
But I so crave Popeyes chicken...
The night before my surgery, my wife and daughter brought Popeyes chicken home...
I had sugar free jello.....
I see how much they love me.....
45 Bravo
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 06, 2013, 21:25:57 PMQuoteWell Sorry but Christ on a crutch, it is like 40*F you should quit your whinning and get it done. Were you working outside, or inside a building out of the wind, as for the surgery it has been a couple days now...you should be up and moving looking after your lovely spouse.Thanks to Ratman for the hard time.
ok glad it worked out for you, hey said nice things in the 800 section about you....later dude.....
Posted by pcarrell
- January 06, 2013, 20:57:09 PMGlad you got it fixed! I had to replace that fuse, but when I did it I had no power at all to anything, so I didn't think that was your issue.
Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 06, 2013, 20:52:39 PMWell, I got it fixed!!!
It warmed up to 40 something today, and less humidity.
After, doing what Troll suggested, I found 0 volts on the wire to the pump.
Unplugged it, and 0 volts coming from the male side of the plug.
As I sat there contemplating the schematic (for the 30th time) something kept nagging at me...
And then it dawned on me..
That little circle with the V in it..
A fuse all by it self, not in the junction box, the DFI main fuse.
I got to searching, and found it tucked away, behind the main junction box, outside of the battery box.
Here is a photo of the fuse block for everyone's reference:
Here is the fuse inside.
I replaced that, it fired right up.
My only concern, is what caused it to blow and melt to that degree?
So, I have a new switch if anyone needs one.I will also be doing a tips thread as to replacing the resistor, or trading the key tumblers to keep your old keys.
(I took apart my old key switch and photographed it and re lubed the mechanism)
Thanks to all who helped.
Thanks to Troll for the photos & expertise, thanks to Chili for the offer of the ecu loaner.
Thanks to Ratman for the hard time.45 Bravo
Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 05, 2013, 22:18:19 PMWeather in the south is deceiving, it shows one thing and feels like another.
A few years ago, we attended a funeral in Louisiana in January, it was colder and blustier there than in Colorado we had left the day before in the snow..
It is a miserable wet cold.
Ask others who live here..
Ian
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 05, 2013, 21:04:42 PM 
at your age and after surgery you should really take it easy and not over do it.....
40*F wow t shirt weather I would be out side suntanning in the all togather...man you have it some nice there.....ok later
Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 05, 2013, 20:47:38 PMNo, it isn't that cold, it got up to 40f, 95% humidity and a wind (not to be confused with a breeze)
I am still a little under the weather.
Thursday and Friday I over did myself some, so today I tried to take it a little easy, I undid the cover, found the plug I needed and called it a day.
My fingers felt like Popsicles.
I spent the next few hours in a chair by the fire at the shooting range, with some friends.
Talking and visiting..
Before we moved here, I had a heated garage to work/tinker in..
While not as comfy as the living room, my wife didn't complain...
Ian
Posted by CDNRatMan
- January 05, 2013, 19:26:53 PMSorry Gentleman, I do not own a 1500 that will not start but I see my name being branded about so I most respond...the following quote was made by Mr. 45....
QuoteYes it is a pleasure to have it parked in the living room, last night I alid on the floor and listen to tunes on the radio and cleaned my whitewalls with Mr. Clean magic eraser, worked wonders and it was so easy, even Troll will be impressed at how nice they came out.....I am going to try this tomorrow. (if it gets warm enough so i don't have to thaw my fingers every few minutes over a heater)
Oh to be like Ratman and have the bike in the living room.
but 45 I would not have to thaw my fingers because it is not cold there yet, what is the temps around your home right now....
Condition:Cloudy Pressure:101.9 kPa Tendency:falling Visibility:24 km
Temperature:-8.0°C Dewpoint:-12.9°C Humidity:68 % Wind:ESE 15 km/h Wind Chill:-14
if you are lower then -14*C oh sorry that would be 7* F then you can wear gloves...lol
Posted by Troll
- January 05, 2013, 09:01:10 AMLet me (us) know what you find. Keep in mind that you could temporarily run a 12v power supply to the pump if you had to just to get the bike running. If it turns out to be the pump (highly unlikely) I have one.
Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 04, 2013, 22:38:57 PMThank you for the Info Troll, i will try it tomorrow.
I bought a service manual shortly after getting the bike, but since this has started I have turned the whole house upside down, and can't find it anywhere.
( I think it migrated with my daughter to kansas city with her stuff, but she says it isn't there..)
thanks again Troll.
Ian
Posted by 45 Bravo
- January 04, 2013, 22:13:01 PMThank you Chili. I will keep it in mind
I am here deciphering the schematic Troll attached.
I am going to try this tomorrow. (if it gets warm enough so i don't have to thaw my fingers every few minutes over a heater)
Oh to be like Ratman and have the bike in the living room.
Ian
Posted by ChilliDrift
- January 04, 2013, 21:54:33 PMQuote from: 45 Bravo on January 04, 2013, 17:31:11 PMHaven't rode in couple of weeks. But your welcome to it if needed.Thats quite an offer Chili, but if it is your primary, i don't want to take you off line from riding while it is in transit both ways.
I found one on ebay for $150, (but it was just listed yesterday and has 5 days left hopefully no one bids too high)
I would prefer to try someones spare.
Ian
Posted by Troll
- January 04, 2013, 19:09:56 PMDon't worry, for now, that the efi light won't flash codes, that's actually a good thing. You are going to have to measure some voltages. take off the speedo cover and find the fuel pump connector. Should be 4 wires...blk/w and rd/w....measure across them by back probing the connectors with a sewing needle inserted in the connector between the insulation and the seal. Turn on the key, and you should get 12.5V or more, for 3 seconds, then 0V. If the voltage is correct then the ecm and relay are doing their job. If the voltage is not correct, disconnect the plug and measure the voltage at key on on the red wire and ground your meter to the engine. should be 12.5V. If the voltage is correct now, then the pump is open or the ground circuit to the computer is incomplete. Look at this diagram and follow the circuit...