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Post by JerryScript on Oct 3, 2015 19:58:23 GMT -5
My 16" wheeled scooter hit 4000 miles this week, time for a tear down and inspection. I basically treat this maintenance as another PDI.
- take off all body panels
- inspect frame, all good with no rust yet
- inspect wiring, wires look good, connections solid, starter solenoid positive cable shows a bit of overheating, will keep an eye on it
- check bolts and nuts, all good none loose
- pull air filter, dang design requires pulling carb, air filter only discolored at entry, rotate 180 should be good for another 2k miles
- check valves, amazingly they are good, my first chinese scooter that didn't require frequent valve adjustments
- inspect plug, tan but not coffee colored, will try richening the mix a bit
- check tires and stems, plenty of wear left, stems still look good
- inspect CVT, belt looks good but will check every 1k, weights have some wear but plan on switching to sliders soon, deglazed clutch pads
I've been riding on the freeway for a few months now, still cruises fine 60-65, and can push 70 when needed, hit 83 downhill with strong back wind the other day, I still haven't red lined the RPMs!
I think I'm in love with this ride!
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Post by spandi on Oct 3, 2015 20:44:04 GMT -5
Based on personal observation, it would seem that SSR orders their scoots with better parts and eliminates nonessential junk like remote starting etc. (I did notice that my brakes did NOT come with the "ABS" diverter valves)  |
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Post by JerryScript on Oct 3, 2015 21:23:41 GMT -5
Based on personal observation, it would seem that SSR orders their scoots with better parts and eliminates nonessential junk like remote starting etc. (I did notice that my brakes did NOT come with the "ABS" diverter valves) Mine doesn't have "ABS" either. I'm glad because I have had to lock up the brakes twice when idiot cagers pulled out in front if me, did a front stand one time, with fake ABS, I might have hit him! I really think I got a great deal on this scooter, $1400 and recently they cut it to $1329 (I assume clearing inventory for new models). The quality is just below Aprilla or Sym, had to hunt down some rattling in the body panels, a touch of silicone fixed that, otherwise it's been nothing but a joy to ride. Best money I've spent in years! |
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Post by tvnacman on Oct 3, 2015 21:33:20 GMT -5
did you open the cvt?
John
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Post by JerryScript on Oct 3, 2015 22:08:28 GMT -5
did you open the cvt? John Yep, mentioned it near the end of the OP above. Belt looks good, a couple of weights have slight wear, deglazed the clutch pads out of habit. I plan on switching to sliders soon, loved the difference they made on my 50cc. Otherwise I'm following your advice and keeping the internals stock (at least a while longer, though I'm beginning to feel the modding itch). |
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Post by tvnacman on Oct 4, 2015 7:38:34 GMT -5
did you open the cvt? John Yep, mentioned it near the end of the OP above. Belt looks good, a couple of weights have slight wear, deglazed the clutch pads out of habit. I plan on switching to sliders soon, loved the difference they made on my 50cc. Otherwise I'm following your advice and keeping the internals stock (at least a while longer, though I'm beginning to feel the modding itch). to scratch the itch, open your cvt again. Take the clutch apart remove the pads, pulleys a complete breakdown clean all surfaces. Use some high temp bearing grease and grease all pivot points. Get the old grease from the needle bearing, but repack with fresh clean grease. This is an amazing trick, not only will it save the life of the clutch, it will smooth the movement all around. When your done you would have wished you did it in the first PDI. John |
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Post by gy6er on Oct 4, 2015 8:05:12 GMT -5
yes sir, I got a gy6 stock clutch and didn't look,just installed,few miles later I noticed a snag when pushing on grass, didden't think anything of it.Turns out after putting on brand new dr pulley (front variator)the needle bearing in clutch froze up locked up (briefly) front variator outer fan shredded on the splines. For a stock gy6 clutch I highly recommend what he said. The needle bearing was bone dry.Even a new bike,use good quality....MAKE SURE there is NO sling off possible. When you put together,slide it a bunch in hand cause any globs will make you have to take it apart, sand pads and drum from slippage. Just did mine for the year so that's why I brought it up,not to insult ones intelligence. Love the forum,don't know who's learning what,but it's good to gather. New members could learn a lot in a week of searching/reading. Love,Peace&Bearing Grease!!
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Post by JerryScript on Oct 4, 2015 10:11:15 GMT -5
Sounds like a good plan, thanks guys!
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Post by JerryScript on Oct 5, 2015 13:58:33 GMT -5
BTW dmartin95, I know you're busy in your own forum these days, but I remember you asking about the head bolt spacing on the Znen BM157QMJ-3, it is 54mm, here's a pic (sorry, couldn't find my metric ruler, but just about 2 1/8" = 54mm):  |
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Post by floridagull on Oct 5, 2015 15:41:26 GMT -5
Based on personal observation, it would seem that SSR orders their scoots with better parts and eliminates nonessential junk like remote starting etc. (I did notice that my brakes did NOT come with the "ABS" diverter valves) The SSR Pacifica, BMS Kerrigan, and Motorino Cassini are, essentially, the same scooter - all made by Znen - love the 16" wheels! I think I may soon purchase one of these 3...  |
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Post by spandi on Oct 5, 2015 19:52:37 GMT -5
Based on personal observation, it would seem that SSR orders their scoots with better parts and eliminates nonessential junk like remote starting etc. (I did notice that my brakes did NOT come with the "ABS" diverter valves) The SSR Pacifica, BMS Kerrigan, and Motorino Cassini are, essentially, the same scooter - all made by Znen - love the 16" wheels! I think I may soon purchase one of these 3... True, but I still like SSR for what you DON'T get, mainly the fake ABS that is on the BMS and Motorino.  |
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Post by pistonguy on Oct 6, 2015 10:54:00 GMT -5
The SSR Pacifica, BMS Kerrigan, and Motorino Cassini are, essentially, the same scooter - all made by Znen - love the 16" wheels! I think I may soon purchase one of these 3... True, but I still like SSR for what you DON'T get, mainly the fake ABS that is on the BMS and Motorino. Is that Not he same Fake ABS I have on a Sunny 150? Its just a Check Valve to prevent a Hydraulic spike i.e. fake abs. Just remove and replace with a regular Banjo bolt with copper washer on each side? ey? Thats what I did anyhow |
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Post by spandi on Oct 6, 2015 23:13:35 GMT -5
True, but I still like SSR for what you DON'T get, mainly the fake ABS that is on the BMS and Motorino. Is that Not he same Fake ABS I have on a Sunny 150? Its just a Check Valve to prevent a Hydraulic spike i.e. fake abs. Just remove and replace with a regular Banjo bolt with copper washer on each side? ey? Thats what I did anyhow Oh I can understand your point of view........but, SSR tends to order THEIR scoots with less "Junk" and put in things like an NGK spark plug and Gates belt in the CVT. I have the 250cc Titan (Znen Roar) they used to sell, but have since discontinued. I did a ground up rebuild. but even so I was surprised after taking off the "Tupperware" how nice it already was.  |
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