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Post by SylvreKat on Aug 4, 2014 6:55:12 GMT -5
Well, I don't have the big humungous top case, and I don't have a flat floorboard. Plus I have a car-centric mindset. Probably comes from having six feet of length behind my front seat that I can fill up. Last week I brought home a pallet from work. It isn't the usual, it has a solid top. I plan to slide it underneath the wood rack holding my paintings, just in case it floods again in there. Hey rocky, can you bungee-strap that to your scoot?  >'Kat |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Aug 4, 2014 7:21:41 GMT -5
Only to make a Laurel & Hardy-esque YouTube video!  I...looked at mine & wished I could ride to work. (Thunderstorms in the forecast for afternoon.) Though I did install my new Bearcat backrest Saturday...what a difference! |
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Post by retrobrian on Aug 4, 2014 12:52:23 GMT -5
I just spent the day yesterday doing all the service for my 2013 BMS myself. It just turned 600 miles so it was time for an oil and gear oil change. On top of that I decided to check the valves, change the gas and vacuum lines, and drill out the cap for the air/fuel. I used online videos on you tube and instructions here and another forum. I am only a driveway mechanic with the basic tools.
The only issue I found was in reference to the valve adjustment. I looked through the view window and lined up the marks as instructed. These were off. It was easier to use the holes on the timing gear. My valves were too tight. Adjusted them to .005...
I took the whole carb out and did a good cleaning and inspection. Followed the instructions found on line. Only issue.... drill slipped and went into my hand...oops.
Gas and Vacuum lines...just switched one at a time so I didn't screw them up.
Started right up. a few adjustments to the idle/fuel/air mixtures and she runs better than ever. I learned a lot.
Next project is variator weights to move my fat better.
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Post by rockynv on Aug 4, 2014 12:56:43 GMT -5
I carried 5 gallons of water 5 miles on my scooter from wally world the other day 2x2.5 gallon plastic jugs,,right between my feet on the floor boards,,she handled a little funny in the front but i made it home..40-45 mph no strain no pain..lol I almost forgot that once when at a State Park I picked up a Waste Transfer Tank to minimize how many times I would have to break camp and drive to the dump station. Almost as big as a pallet but in a nice clean box with no nails or splinters. |
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Post by jerseyboy on Dec 26, 2014 22:17:59 GMT -5
Walked by it and shook the dust off the cover,,smelled the fuel,,still smells fresh,,and made sure the battery was tending like it should,,gonna be a few months but I cant wait!!!! A few weeks ago I filled up the tank,added stabilizer,removed battery,changed oil,ran the carb dry then shot some marvel into the intake while cranking it over..she will fire right up in a few months no worries for year number three of rip roarin fun |
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Post by zhan on Dec 27, 2014 3:43:18 GMT -5
I live in Phoenix, so earlier this morning I took my scoot out on about a 20 mile round trip to run errands. It was 42 degrees, so it was pretty cold. I have a heavy leather jacket and a full face shield helmet, but my gloves just cover my hands and part of my fingers. My fingers got so cold that I could barely hold the throttle after a few miles. Tomorrow I'm heading to the store to get some full size gloves. LOL
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 27, 2014 9:16:41 GMT -5
I installed headsets in our helmets for our hand held radios. They work well inside the house but I haven't tested them out on the road yet.
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Post by BadCattitude on Dec 27, 2014 17:18:11 GMT -5
I live in Phoenix, so earlier this morning I took my scoot out on about a 20 mile round trip to run errands. It was 42 degrees, so it was pretty cold. I have a heavy leather jacket and a full face shield helmet, but my gloves just cover my hands and part of my fingers. My fingers got so cold that I could barely hold the throttle after a few miles. Tomorrow I'm heading to the store to get some full size gloves. LOL These are nice... www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-49-17-0142-Weather-Gloves-Large/dp/B000RWF0O2 |
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Post by rdhood on Dec 27, 2014 17:28:03 GMT -5
I rode it! Grabbed it last Sun, changed plug/belt/engine oil and trans oil. tightened steerer bearing. ... and rode it today (for about a mile).
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Post by zhan on Dec 27, 2014 18:23:59 GMT -5
I live in Phoenix, so earlier this morning I took my scoot out on about a 20 mile round trip to run errands. It was 42 degrees, so it was pretty cold. I have a heavy leather jacket and a full face shield helmet, but my gloves just cover my hands and part of my fingers. My fingers got so cold that I could barely hold the throttle after a few miles. Tomorrow I'm heading to the store to get some full size gloves. LOL These are nice... www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-49-17-0142-Weather-Gloves-Large/dp/B000RWF0O2Those are some nice looking gloves. Nice price too. At the motorcycle shop I go to, they want upwards of $50 and $75 for their leather gloves. |
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Post by jerseyboy on Dec 27, 2014 22:56:23 GMT -5
Those are some nice looking gloves. Nice price too. At the motorcycle shop I go to, they want upwards of $50 and $75 for their leather gloves. I might have to pull the trigger on a pair of those..thanks guys! |
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Post by scoot08 on Dec 28, 2014 18:42:22 GMT -5
@to SylvreKat, Jarlaxle, retrobrian, rockynv, jerseyboy, zhan, wheelbender6, BadCattitude, rdhood lvrekat, Jarlaxle, retrobrian, rockynv, jerseyboy, zhan, wheelbender6, BadCattitude, rdhood |
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Post by scoot08 on Dec 28, 2014 18:52:10 GMT -5
SylvreKat, Jarlaxle, retrobrian, rockynv, jerseyboy, zhan, wheelbender6, BadCattitude, rdhood, scoot08 today I extended the air cleaner out away from the frame (it was hitting the frame and destroying my new air cleaner)adjusted the carb. added a crankcase filter and washed the scoot,then went for a ride to see if all was working well.all and all a great day.Happy New Year every one.
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Post by scooter on Dec 28, 2014 19:08:06 GMT -5
I snugged up the exhaust silencer, scooted to buy smokes and put some gas in it Is that your own picture of a Titan? I had one just like it. Wonderful scooter. |
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Post by scooter on Dec 28, 2014 19:13:55 GMT -5
  All finished. The color matches a lot closer to factory paint than the original color. Just a couple areas on the front that are bunched up, but I can live with that. Very happy with the results and learned how to sew.  Got to give that dawg a bone! Great job, Man! (Just realized this was from August but it's still a great job. Sewing can be difficult but rewarding, especially doing upholstery.) |
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