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Post by richardv on Jan 29, 2015 21:27:46 GMT -5
Get one with 16" tires.
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Post by scooter on Jan 30, 2015 0:43:23 GMT -5
I'm sure most forum members have seen this video, it shows just how dangerous it is to allow anything other than the wheels to touch the ground while in a turn, even your feet. Notice that he doesn't loose traction until the moment his foot touches the ground (about 36 second mark in the video), taking just enough weight off the wheel to make it loose traction. Man that hurts just to watch it. |
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Post by xyshannen on Jan 30, 2015 12:36:24 GMT -5
While the temptation is to take the stand off it is best practice to see how close you are to the limits of the tires first as most will really need to learn correct cornering technique. Too many are ready to blame the bike as the problem when they wipe out when its in reality the nut holding onto the handlebars as the expression goes. Most here are riding 52 mph scooters and not 200 mph sport bikes so there is no need to lean them like a race bike going into a turn at 150+ mph. On the street unless you are exceeding the speed limit to a large degree, you should not be anywhere close to hitting the stand if you are riding correctly. Couldn't have said it better. i mean no disrespect but seriously I think you either need to work on how you ride or get a sport bike. Most 50cc-150cc scooters are not meant to be ridden like that. Even on the highway turns shouldn't be sharp enough that you have to lean into the turn enough to scrape. Not to mention you tires are something you really really need to consider. Most 10-13" tires are not designed to handle the forces put on the sidewall leaning like that puts on the tire. You also need to take into consideration the speed rating Of most small rim scooter tires, usually they are only rated up to 65 mph. Running a bias ply tire close to or at it's max speed rating for extended periods is just asking for trouble. Just an FYI, the do make 150-250cc scooter style motor/cvt sport bikes. You can find the 150c new for under 2k and the 250s new for under 3k. |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Feb 1, 2015 16:04:32 GMT -5
Take the center stand OFF! That is usually the offending piece. It is completely useless unless you want to work on your bike. In that case just put it back on. Only 2 bolts to deal with. Then you can take corners as hard as you want. I need my stand. Offhand, I can't check my oil without it! |
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Post by scootdude on Feb 1, 2015 17:13:27 GMT -5
Take the center stand OFF! That is usually the offending piece. It is completely useless unless you want to work on your bike. In that case just put it back on. Only 2 bolts to deal with. Then you can take corners as hard as you want. I need my stand. Offhand, I can't check my oil without it! |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Feb 1, 2015 22:51:17 GMT -5
I don't HAVE a dipstick...just a sight glass.  |
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Post by JoeyBee on Feb 1, 2015 23:07:16 GMT -5
I don't HAVE a dipstick...just a sight glass. Don't worry, you are not missing much without a dipstick. The fill lines are notorious for being inaccurate. I use a measuring cup with mililiters when changing oil. |
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Post by rockynv on Feb 2, 2015 4:57:55 GMT -5
Mine requires the use of a wheel chock to do a clean oil change as with the center stand down there is no way to place a drain pan however a side stand is not standard and the center stand is considered more secure so the center stand stays.
As mentioned earlier I just learned to be a better rider and now practice correct cornering technique.
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