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Post by jc53 on Sept 2, 2014 16:43:21 GMT -5
Hi. I just joined this forum. I have a question about a 2009 QLink commuter 250 my husband just bought. I didn't come with the owners manual of course. We are looking for the coolant filler. Can't even see the radiator to follow the hoses. He doesn't want to remove any body parts if he doesn't have too. Does anyone know how to get to the filler so we can check the coolant and add if necessary. It runs beautifully!  |
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Post by DaveC on Sept 2, 2014 17:27:42 GMT -5
I'm guessing access panel on upper right front
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Post by spandi on Sept 2, 2014 23:11:59 GMT -5
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Post by jc53 on Sept 3, 2014 11:13:45 GMT -5
Thanks DaveC and Spandi! This will definitely help! I'm glad I joined.  |
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Post by spandi on Sept 3, 2014 17:18:39 GMT -5
You're quite welcome, hope you get the scoot running and enjoy the ride!  |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Sept 7, 2014 15:43:54 GMT -5
Had one of those...mine was a 2007, electric yellow.  For a pre-ride check, the overflow tank is directly in front of the rider: above the floor hump is a narrow rectangular panel. Remove it (there is a tab at the bottom, it simply snaps in and out of place), the coolant overflow is behind it. Small but important things to check before riding... One, tires. The tiny sizes a Helix uses (110/100-12 front, 120/  -10 rear) are the same size used on some little (50cc) scoots. Some are low-speed tires, rated for only ~50-60MPH. Make sure yours are the right size and rated for the speeds you will be riding! (Original tires were speed rating of J.) Two, throttle cable: oil it. (Motorcycle and some bicycle shops sell cable oilers for ~$5.) Takes 2 minutes, requires removing the seat (one screw). Battery is also under the seat, so are the fuses. Three: valve stems. If original, they may leak air. Note that the small tires are VERY sensitive to low pressure...even 5psi low will cause it to handle funny. I ran max pressure (41psi, IIRC) front and rear. Four: if stored outside, the sight on the rear brake master cylinder may have become brittle...give it a close look. If you end up needing parts, a Honda CN250 Helix and a CF Moto Fashion 250 are the same as a Qlink Commuter. |
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Post by oldchopperguy on Sept 23, 2014 21:39:38 GMT -5
Jaraxle,
GOOD advice! My old Kymco 250 also uses smallish tires (120/70/12 front, and 140/70/12 rear) and they DO indeed need to be kept good and hard... and... They need to be P-rated (92mph). My Grandvista had new J-rated tires, and they were very "wonky" above 60mph. Still, factories use them. Improved handling and safety at highway speeds were greatly increased when I replaced them with P-rated tires.
That new scoot should be a VERY nice ride, and lots of fun! The very small 10" rear wheel should not be a problem either. Vespas use them and they run well at highway speed.
Ride safe!
Leo in Texas
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-10 rear) are the same size used on some little (50cc) scoots. Some are low-speed tires, rated for only ~50-60MPH. Make sure yours are the right size and rated for the speeds you will be riding! (Original tires were speed rating of J.)
