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by: rollbar57 - Aug 31, 2013 7:00:49 GMT -5
Post by rollbar57 on Aug 31, 2013 7:00:49 GMT -5
hi guys and gals just picked up a 2008 cf moto fashion with 1500 miles for 16oo mint condition got 1 little problem when I take off I get a vibration toward the back end only goes for bout 20 ft then stops and smooths out im thinking that since it sat for a bit belt might be slipping a little otherwise runs smooth and pickup is great any other ideas b4 I start taking stuff apart or just ride it already pit 100 miles on it with my wife and she luvs the ride its so smooth thanks  |
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by: shalomrider - Aug 31, 2013 19:51:13 GMT -5
Post by shalomrider on Aug 31, 2013 19:51:13 GMT -5
howdy, i hope that works out well for y'all.
it sounds like you are describing the clutch as it engages. it is possible that with it sitting so long, rust or oil has gotten in the works and just needs to be ridden regularly to get shiny clean again. you could also try a little more throttle or a little less to minimize the vibration and in a couple thousand miles do a regular service replacing the rollers and belt and sprucing up the clutch.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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by: skuttadawg - Aug 31, 2013 21:02:55 GMT -5
Post by skuttadawg on Aug 31, 2013 21:02:55 GMT -5
Get the wheels balanced as it did wonders for my Echarm . Scooters come with unbalanced and often crappy tires . When it comes time to get new tires try using premium tires like Michelin , Pirrelli or Dunlop . I was going to get Pirrelis but only had enough for Shinkos and they are far better than the Cheng Shin tires that came on it .
There is balance beads that you put in the tire after removing the valve stem . I have not tried them but some have said they worked for them . I have stick on weights and it is beyond day and night dif than it was with out em
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by: rockynv - Sept 1, 2013 5:04:52 GMT -5
Post by rockynv on Sept 1, 2013 5:04:52 GMT -5
You can get mixed results with the beads depending on the roads you travel on. A few chatter bumps can set the beads out of balance so badly that you will have to stop to let them settle and then start off again to get them evenly distributed and rebalanced. It can get really tiresome on a road with railroad crossings and rough bridge transitions that keep throwing the beads out of balance making it so you are constantly stopping to and restarting to cope. Ride with the beads out of balance and they can self destruct leaving you with a tire full of glass wool fibers that can be very hazerdos to then next person to change the tire.
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by: rollbar57 - Sept 1, 2013 8:00:53 GMT -5
Post by rollbar57 on Sept 1, 2013 8:00:53 GMT -5
thanks guys my neighbor has a 92 helix and does the same thing he took it to dealer replaced belt and rollers still does it dealer said it was normal for a few feet till the belt gets caught up with all that power lol ill just ride it till fall then take belt off and check it |
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by: Jarlaxle - Sept 1, 2013 9:02:19 GMT -5
Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 1, 2013 9:02:19 GMT -5
Note: from Helix owners, the consensus on the BEST tires for them (in the oddball 110/100-12 and 120/  -10 sizes) seems to be Bridgestone. Be careful: some of them are only rated for 62MPH (speed rating J), you want L (75MPH) or better. Many shops have a very hard time balancing the little 10" rear tire, unfortunately. An unbalanced tire will not be felt much at low speed. |
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by: spandi - Sept 1, 2013 9:09:19 GMT -5
Post by spandi on Sept 1, 2013 9:09:19 GMT -5
Check the clutch pads for glazing, and if they are nice and shiny, use a little emery paper to rough up the surface.
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by: rollbar57 - Sept 6, 2013 20:30:16 GMT -5
Post by rollbar57 on Sept 6, 2013 20:30:16 GMT -5
i found the problem when I took the side cover off the belt was rubbing on the bottom of cover in 1 spot so I ground it down very little and wow very little vibration now this fall will grind it a bit more since there is almost 1/2 inch of metal in that 1 spot thanks for all the advise  |
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by: skuttadawg - Sept 7, 2013 1:03:16 GMT -5
Post by skuttadawg on Sept 7, 2013 1:03:16 GMT -5
My stock belt was very smooth but a Kevlar Bando it has a vibration on both of my scooters since they both have a Kevlar Bando and both have a surge vibration that they did not with stock belts
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-10 sizes) seems to be Bridgestone. Be careful: some of them are only rated for 62MPH (speed rating J), you want L (75MPH) or better. Many shops have a very hard time balancing the little 10" rear tire, unfortunately.