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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 13:49:40 GMT -5
It's definitely only at half way full. I bought new oil and brake fluid today. Will replace the oil ASAP, but I don't think I can do the brake fluid. The resovoir cap screws are on too tight and they are starting to strip with my attempts to remove them. They come off easily on another scooter, same model. Any tips?
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Post by ericcruz on Jul 31, 2013 13:53:04 GMT -5
I'd be inclined to assume there were no PDI's performed and the assembly team's only concern is slapping it together & making sure it starts & rides away. These guys were most likely trying to scratch out a living & only source of feeding their families.
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Post by sanmar on Jul 31, 2013 13:58:24 GMT -5
I had to us an "easy out" to get the master cyl screws out. didn't take long. Was able to use a cordless screwdriver/drill to drill the whole, used the easy out and backed it out, went to Ace got a replacement. Voila!
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Post by ericcruz on Jul 31, 2013 13:59:53 GMT -5
Try tapping lightly on the side of the reservoir as you attempt to unscrew the reservoir cap making sure the tool is the proper size & fully seated. If that doesn't work try using a Craftsman Easy-out.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 31, 2013 14:09:44 GMT -5
You really need to be careful when taking those screws out,,the Phillips head needs to be a tight fit(right size)or you will certainly strip them,,then its drill/easy out time.Replace them with some good quality screws,,they do need to be countersink head I believe...
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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 14:43:22 GMT -5
Definitely stripped. Going to buy an Easy Out and replacement screws...  |
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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 17:10:45 GMT -5
Worked like a charm, screws replaced. Thanks guys! Oil and gear oil replaced too. Will do the brake fluid later, just glad I got it open.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 31, 2013 17:25:34 GMT -5
[replyingto=paulgendek]paulgendek[/replyingto]I used synthetic Valvoline for the brake fluid,,man my lever feels really nice and solid compared to the old junk,,the synthetic is rated far beyond DOT 3 or 4 but compatible with both  |
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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 17:32:24 GMT -5
I have Prestone Synthetic DOT4. Any good tutorials? I have a cheap syphon/plastic tubing from Autozone, that's all they had.
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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 18:49:02 GMT -5
It is done! Woooooooooo
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 31, 2013 19:54:39 GMT -5
[replyingto=paulgendek]paulgendek[/replyingto]Cool,,I just watched a vid today where a guy used a huge syringe and bleed and changed the fluid all in one shot,,he went from the bleeder in and flushed/pushed all the old stuff out into the reservoir,,you just have to keep sopping it up as the reservoir fills,,then when it runs clear your good to go,,no bleeding required ;D
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Post by paulgendek on Jul 31, 2013 20:09:44 GMT -5
It wasn't that hard at all with someone helping on the brake lever. No air bubbles at all.
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Post by jerseyboy on Jul 31, 2013 20:11:22 GMT -5
[replyingto=paulgendek]paulgendek[/replyingto]Awesome,,
When I did mine I had to pump and crack bleeder for 20 min,,it was a real pain in butt...lol...synthetic in there now,,so don't have to worry about it for a LONG time!
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Post by rockynv on Jul 31, 2013 21:39:52 GMT -5
Sorry, that was a typo. It should have said "the people who originally assembled it WEREN'T the most qualified dealers." It was some Brazilian guys working out of a storage unit. And they now know exaclty where you live?  |
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Post by rockynv on Jul 31, 2013 21:44:04 GMT -5
In storage the synthetic may allow a longer interval before it needs changing however for a bike in active use it should still be done every two years.
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