Post by fireflyfarm on Aug 21, 2013 21:50:11 GMT -5
So I've had my 2 scooters for several weeks now, and I haven't been able to ride them, other than around the country roads, because I didn't have plates. The Shanghai had a non-Notarized title that the previous seller had signed, but he printed his name on the seller's AND the buyer's lines. My Notary said they probably wouldn't reject it, since it's a cheap little scooter, but if it were a 2008 CAR, it would get kicked back. The Kingring (Ruckus Clone) that I bought new took an extra 2 weeks for the MCO to arrive, then AAA couldn't give me a plate, since it was not an actual title- I had to wait for the plate to be mailed from Harrisburg.
On Monday, the Shanghai's new title arrived! It went through, no problem. I immediately jumped back in the car, headed to AAA, and came home with a registered plate. I needed to use the work van yesterday, so today was my first chance to ride the scooter to work!
This morning, I geared up, pulled the scoot out of the barn, and headed off. It's a little over 20 miles to the shop, with 3 long, steep uphill runs. I hit the first at speed, and made it to the top at 42 MPH. Not bad. The second had a slowpoke waiting for me- she went 22 until halfway up, blowing my momentum, but I made it. The third I avoided, and went up a shorter hill. The Shanghai seemed to run pretty well! I got to the shop to discover I'd left my keys in my van, at home.
On the way home, the scoot didn't do as well. I put my GPS on it, and discovered it was lying about its speed- reading 61 MPH it was only going 49! It got louder and louder, and the slight shaking when pulling out got much worse. The tail cowling fell off about 5 miles from home, so I stuck it under the seat. Coming back down the first uphill, it suddenly lost all power. I coasted to a BP station, expecting to have to push the scoot the last 1.8 miles. Turns out, the spark plug cable had popped off. Put it on, and rode home.
I don't think I'll be riding the Shanghai very far, at least until I figure out the shaking. Could be a worn belt or sticking sliders- I haven't pulled the cover yet. I'm going to try the Rucklone tomorrow.
On Monday, the Shanghai's new title arrived! It went through, no problem. I immediately jumped back in the car, headed to AAA, and came home with a registered plate. I needed to use the work van yesterday, so today was my first chance to ride the scooter to work!
This morning, I geared up, pulled the scoot out of the barn, and headed off. It's a little over 20 miles to the shop, with 3 long, steep uphill runs. I hit the first at speed, and made it to the top at 42 MPH. Not bad. The second had a slowpoke waiting for me- she went 22 until halfway up, blowing my momentum, but I made it. The third I avoided, and went up a shorter hill. The Shanghai seemed to run pretty well! I got to the shop to discover I'd left my keys in my van, at home.
On the way home, the scoot didn't do as well. I put my GPS on it, and discovered it was lying about its speed- reading 61 MPH it was only going 49! It got louder and louder, and the slight shaking when pulling out got much worse. The tail cowling fell off about 5 miles from home, so I stuck it under the seat. Coming back down the first uphill, it suddenly lost all power. I coasted to a BP station, expecting to have to push the scoot the last 1.8 miles. Turns out, the spark plug cable had popped off. Put it on, and rode home.
I don't think I'll be riding the Shanghai very far, at least until I figure out the shaking. Could be a worn belt or sticking sliders- I haven't pulled the cover yet. I'm going to try the Rucklone tomorrow.
Glad you made it there and back without breaking a sweat.