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Post by ckizer on Aug 16, 2013 13:58:07 GMT -5
[replyingto=millsc]millsc[/replyingto]Well muffler is secure, no longer loud and forks fixed. Here's my small list of things that need attention:
* Put back on panel below right footrest (I have it, popped out when fork was bad)
* Seat lock is crap and doesn't work, so I have seat bolt off right now, Replace all the locks in the vehicle seems like my only fix :-( (What's the right ones for my taotao 150cc)
*Figure out how to adjust headlight position.
* Install all LED lighting
* Install light battery + upgraded electrical system so I can put a USB charging station and speakers in the seat area.
* Paint it a creaming white color, and build side panels to make the ride look custom :-)
* Take apart speedo and either put new graphics inside, or figure out if I can just buy a better looking one.
But right now it runs fantastic.
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Post by jeepsteve92xj on Aug 16, 2013 14:00:46 GMT -5
probably be able to buy just that part of the case. I never got as far as looking to buy one. I tired a bolt and nut with washers, but it didn't hold. Then the JB weld epoxy- held for a week or so.
I think the brazing will be good for a long time.
I also thought I could take the motor with the stator and flywheel removed to a welding shop and pay for it to be done. Chances are, it would have taken maybe less time, and not cost much different. More quality, better welds... but I had to try it for myself.
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Post by ckizer on Aug 16, 2013 14:00:53 GMT -5
[replyingto=jeepsteve92xj]jeepsteve92xj[/replyingto]Wait please explain. By head you mean where the end of my exhaust pipe connects to the head and hot air comes out?
It's connected to the two brackets that you called the broken ear on your engine. That ear, and the one below it. The only thing that's not connected is the muffle to the back part of the rear wheel and I'm not sure how to do it with those new brackets…
Please tell me about the spacers! I just security it TIGHT to that plate, i did NOT put any spacers in there, and not sure I understand what spacers I should do. It didn't feel like it bent the muffler brackets or anything. Let me know if I should take it off and do this.
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Post by sailracer on Aug 16, 2013 14:42:03 GMT -5
[replyingto=jeepsteve92xj]jeepsteve92xj[/replyingto]did you use those alumaweld bars i've seen?
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Post by ckizer on Aug 16, 2013 21:10:39 GMT -5
It comes with two little aluminum weld bars but they are not under the muffler where they could mount on this one. They are above on top like shown in the picture.
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Post by ckizer on Aug 16, 2013 21:28:00 GMT -5
The old muffler had something like this underneath it.  (not my photo) The new muffler doesn't have that little U welded underneath, do I need to make sure it has something welded underneath? It's very stable and not pulling on the exhaust studs or anything, but still I'm wondering what my options are for the back part of the exhaust. It has those two new bolts on top of the muffler that I've never seen for any scooter like mine. |
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