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Post by captaincrunnk on Aug 25, 2014 10:11:23 GMT -5
So I expect to have the scooter on Wednesday, which fits right in to the time estimate given to me when I ordered. That makes me a happy camper. Today I purchased my first round of upgrades to some essential parts with more to come in the next few weeks and a few tools I needed that I didn't have. This order should arrive on Thursday and includes:
Black & Decker BM3B 6V and 12V Battery Charger / Maintainer
Grizzly G9616 Feeler-Gauge Set, 32-Piece
8 Oz. Rubber Mallet
A 200-piece set of TEKTON cable ties in assorted colors
Raider 716B-5 3/16" 5' Roll of Fuel/Vacuum Line
NGK (7544) CR7HIX Iridium IX Spark Plug
A "High Performance Racing Ignition Coil"
Briggs & Stratton 698183 In-Line Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Permatex 80050 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant (for electrical connections)
Future plans include a new CDI, a higher quality stator, new CVT belt, upgraded tires & stems, and a new carb.
I'm open to any other suggestions some of you vets can provide. I'm a sponge and I love to read all of you guys' different theories and sciences on scooter maintenance and tuning.
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Post by seamus26 on Aug 25, 2014 10:44:28 GMT -5
Get some "Cat Crap" for your goggles / visor for cold weather fogging.
You'll need a decent set of gloves, preferably armored. I'll borrow a mental image from another forum where it was said that gloves will keep your fingers from becoming "human crayons".
See what hand tools come with it and replace it with better tools to keep on you all the time.
Look into a windshield. I really like mine.
A decent bottle of whiskey for the first time you tip it and have to ride trembling all the way home. Hopefully this never happens to you, but in all likelihood it will and you'll be glad you kept the whiskey on hand.
Happy riding!
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Post by captaincrunnk on Aug 25, 2014 17:10:05 GMT -5
seamus26 thanks for the suggestions! I do plan on getting a full set of gear before I'm street legal, helmet & gloves are on the way and I'll be ordering my armored jacket and boots in a couple days as well. This will all come in handy since I plan to bump up to a either a bigger scooter or motorcycle next season anyway. Is there anything special to look for in windshields? Do you have a particular one that you like?
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Post by seamus26 on Aug 25, 2014 18:30:50 GMT -5
seamus26 thanks for the suggestions! I do plan on getting a full set of gear before I'm street legal, helmet & gloves are on the way and I'll be ordering my armored jacket and boots in a couple days as well. This will all come in handy since I plan to bump up to a either a bigger scooter or motorcycle next season anyway. Is there anything special to look for in windshields? Do you have a particular one that you like? Nope. I went with the one the dealer recommended. I didn't shop around. It's a big piece of plastic that clamps to the handlebars. I dropped a couple of mpgs, but it was well worth the addition. Here's what mine looks like :  |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Aug 26, 2014 9:05:11 GMT -5
Thanks again my brotha. I will definitely look in to some type of windshield at some point. Just spoke to the shipper and delivery is scheduled to my door between 1pm and 5pm tomorrow afternoon/evening. May the scooter gods be looking down upon me favorably and the box not be a disaster inside.  |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Aug 27, 2014 7:04:09 GMT -5
You might need a different tire gauge...I needed a tiny one for my Burgman.
Get part numbers for ALL bulbs, and WRITE THEM DOWN! That avoids confusion when you need one.
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Post by captaincrunnk on Aug 27, 2014 7:16:44 GMT -5
Will do, Jarlaxle! I'd hate to have to be THAT guy every time something blows on me. I'll be posting an unboxing video at some point later on today or earlyish tomorrow. It's like Christmas morning for me. |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 7, 2014 15:46:12 GMT -5
It's more that some scooter owners' manuals can have...err...CASUAL proofreading, especially about part numbers!
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