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Post by mftic on Nov 23, 2015 10:19:30 GMT -5
Thank you very much for thinking of me. My tires are 7 years (or more) old so I've been taking corners VERY gingerly. (Especially with the de-icer on the roads. HOLY heck that stuff is slick!!) I'm sure anything will be better than these..LOL. I just noticed that for the most part there are stock tires and then the Kendra's for a little extra. Wondering if the small price is worth it.
*also ice on the roads here and the kendra's look like better traction for that.
Went out to start the scoot at 0400hours to go to work in 27degree weather. Wouldn't start. I've been to busy to rip into it to take pictures of the ignition to replace. Hopefully tonight. Will replace tires after Christmas.
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Post by ricardoguitars on Nov 27, 2015 21:24:55 GMT -5
Broke the exhaust on my commute back home, holy cow is that thing LOUD!! lol. Luckily I had a spare exhaust from another scooter, it is fixed now.   |
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Post by jerseyboy on Dec 2, 2015 13:23:03 GMT -5
I cant believe your scooter is still alive after all you put it through on those bad roads down there...lol Good thing for the forum and cheap parts  |
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Post by ricardoguitars on Dec 2, 2015 17:17:56 GMT -5
I cant believe your scooter is still alive after all you put it through on those bad roads down there...lol Good thing for the forum and cheap parts I'm making a compilation of videos from my helmet cam, not only roads are bad here, cagers and riders as well, lol. I'll post a link when it's ready. |
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Post by mftic on Dec 3, 2015 8:47:52 GMT -5
Since I been having problems with the ignition...and it's finally rain season, I started taking the scoot apart to take pictures of the ignition. I asked for help and they wanted detailed pictures to make sure i got the right one since I have no clue what model and all that i have.  After a couple of pictures I decided to take the damn thing apart. Maybe keep it as a spare. Here it is all cleaned up.  Was really worried putting it back together as I had no idea the exact placement. Weird thing is i tested it with ohm meter and there where 3 separate outcomes. Shouldn't there have only been 2?  One on and one off? Anyway after starting to reassemble the whole thing found out it was idiot proof. Everything only lined up one way.. All back together again and works like a charm. Probably should have put some dielectric grease on it. |
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Post by haulinwiener on Dec 4, 2015 18:50:23 GMT -5
howdy all  new here and couldnt find the intro forum so I started here
got my scooter bout 3 months ago and done put about 1300 km on it
im fixing to start the mod dance so wish me luck
btw I have a TaoTao speed 50 I think was what its called it has the 1P39QMB I believe
went and got a 7544 NGK IridiumiX, gates powerlink, and a bottle of Lucas stabilizer for motorcycles today
got the orange CDI with coil and plug, cone breather, high flow fuel filter, led headlight and taillight in the mail
I also think I should explain my handle
I have a front mount dog carrier for my dachshund and we go everywhere hence haulinweiner
well I hope to get this project going soon and sure would like to touch base with a few of the guys here that may have done scooted down the road im fixin to turn down
I think im probly missing a few points on some of these mods im fixing to do like probly havin to rejet the carb after the breather omit also have a bill to burn on other stuff
and I cant get pics to upload if some one could help with that
and also the plug I got today didn't have the nipple on top like all the others ive got (cars) yada yada yada
hope to log this project so as to have something to contribute here anyways hello all and hope to here from yuns |
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Post by flyangler on Dec 4, 2015 19:04:01 GMT -5
Howdy Haulin, welcome to the insanity.
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Post by haulinwiener on Dec 4, 2015 20:00:26 GMT -5
thank ya thank ya
whatcha think so far
does it sound that same old sad song starting again |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 5, 2015 1:33:58 GMT -5
Hey, I actually RODE mine today!
After nearly a month of 36 degrees and heavy rain, it got up to 50 and bright sunshine! So I took "Minnie Mouse" out for a romp down the freeway, and then to Wally World for groceries.
Sure did feel good to get "in the wind" again!
Ride safe,
Leo in Texas
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Post by haulinwiener on Dec 5, 2015 8:27:19 GMT -5
I hear that
was raining like crazy for about a week here too
suns been out a few days tho and I went out scootering too
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Post by haulinwiener on Dec 5, 2015 12:40:27 GMT -5
well..... just put the NGK Iridium plug in and fired it up im pleased cranked easier and came back to idle smoother
im pondering putting on this Powerlink belt how hard is it do I really have to get a spanner or use an impact? is there an easier way? |
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Post by ricardoguitars on Dec 5, 2015 15:43:55 GMT -5
well..... just put the NGK Iridium plug in and fired it up im pleased cranked easier and came back to idle smoother
im pondering putting on this Powerlink belt how hard is it do I really have to get a spanner or use an impact? is there an easier way? You can replace it without tools, but it is far from being easy, you have to hand press the clutch to allow the belt to be as far in the clutch as possible, then play with the variator to slide the belt in. I have done this on the side of the road after a belt shredded, but I don't recommend it if you can source the tools to make it properly. |
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Post by haulinwiener on Dec 5, 2015 16:28:46 GMT -5
yeah I seen both methods on youtube the toolless method looks like a most excellent way for a fella to mash the piss out his finger  thing is id like to put some of the slider weights while im there probly use the same weight or a tad heavier I can get an impact tho I hate borrowing other folks tools but so be it
on another note I got a few items in my ebay cart two of which is a magnetic drain plug set and the sigma6 carb kit
any opinions on that particular product? (carb kit) iknow yall have seen it if not I may can make a link sounds pretty straight in the description? |
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Post by crawford on Dec 6, 2015 15:16:28 GMT -5
Just finished with exhaust system bolts now have double jam nuts hope this solves the problem of coming loose time to ride weather to good to be true.
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Post by wheelbender6 on Dec 6, 2015 17:26:15 GMT -5
The wife and I rode to our local ice cream shop for some unneeded calories. We had planned on a longer ride, but there was much to be done.
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