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Post by geh3333 on Mar 14, 2015 10:26:14 GMT -5
I bought the cdi and cable off ebay. The hoses from Autozone. Tuning the carb was instructions from Alleyoop How is she running ? |
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 14, 2015 10:31:34 GMT -5
From what I know lithium batteries are great,,but will give not much warning when going dead,,they are either on or off,,so it could just fall on its face one day with little to no warning. I heard the lithium batteries for power drills are affected by the cold , but I haven heard anything about the scoot batteries. It would be nice to run into someone here that has used them or knows someone who has . |
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Post by ccarmac1 on Mar 14, 2015 11:22:22 GMT -5
how often do i have to charge the battery?
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Post by william42 on Mar 14, 2015 11:32:42 GMT -5
Just once. The Scooter keeps it charged.
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Post by lain on Mar 14, 2015 14:25:31 GMT -5
Just once. The Scooter keeps it charged. If you don't ride it for a bit you will want to keep the battery topped off by using a battery maintainer/charger to top it off every week to month it isn't in service. I bring my battery in at night when it is around or below 32 degrees to prevent damage by the cold. I charge my battery on the maintainer every week or so just to make sure the battery STAYS in great condition. In the summer I only do it ever couple weeks to a month, but during the colder times it is better to make sure it is always topped off. |
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Post by ccarmac1 on Mar 14, 2015 15:29:41 GMT -5
great! thanks for that will this work? link |
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Post by jerseyboy on Mar 14, 2015 21:37:58 GMT -5
great! thanks for that will this work? linkYup,,that will work... Harbor Freight has a float charger for alot less money than that and it works pretty good from what I read..i have a Schumaker,,I only use it in the Winter,,my stock battery is on its 3rd season and its still going strong,,dont think I ever heard of one going more than 2 years so Im on borrowed time...lol |
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Post by ccarmac1 on Mar 15, 2015 15:48:16 GMT -5
stock belt?
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Post by william42 on Mar 15, 2015 16:06:09 GMT -5
Yessir! Everything is as it came in the box. 2,490 miles. How's it look?
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 15, 2015 16:58:25 GMT -5
A few years ago I bought a battery tender. Its a shumacher 1.5 amp charger that says speed charge on it. I recently found that it is a terrible charger for these scoot batteries . I had my new battery sitting for over a week after charging it so I decided to throw it on the charger for a little while . after a couple hr's I noticed the battery built up enough pressure inside to bubble up the top of the seal " at each opening of the cells " the pressure subsided after having it off the charger for awhile . I bought it at Walmart for $19 , again it is a Schumacher battery tender . I figured it was OK but I guess not.
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 15, 2015 17:00:57 GMT -5
A few years ago I bought a battery tender. Its a shumacher 1.5 amp charger that says speed charge on it. I recently found that it is a terrible charger for these scoot batteries . I had my new battery sitting for over a week after charging it so I decided to throw it on the charger for a little while . after a couple hr's I noticed the battery built up enough pressure inside to bubble up the top of the seal " at each opening of the cells " the pressure subsided after having it off the charger for awhile . I bought it at Walmart for $19 , again it is a Schumacher battery tender . I figured it was OK but I guess not. Actually it says "maintainer " not tender. But it is not a good maintainer for these batteries. I figured it would stop charging once charged then pick back up as the battery looses its charge , but it seems to constantly hit it with the 1.5 amps even after charged. |
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Post by ccarmac1 on Mar 22, 2015 9:43:54 GMT -5
ok guys, just got my bike..... they sent me the wrong color  anyways they most likely send me a body kit so im about to change the oil, what brand do you guys use? |
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Post by ccarmac1 on Mar 22, 2015 12:01:23 GMT -5
one more thing, should i change the oil immediately? before i turn it on?
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Post by lain on Mar 22, 2015 22:54:07 GMT -5
one more thing, should i change the oil immediately? before i turn it on? Some say to change it before riding it, some say to change it after a couple miles just to REALLY get it nice and warm, but most agree to do it ASAP. I use mobil1 full synthetic 0w-40 for the winter (using it now since still about 10 to 30 degrees most days), and conventional castrol 10w-40 for the warmer times, like 50+ degrees. I like the way the engine sounds when using conventional oil, it's deeper sounding. Full synthetic 0w-40 sounds lighter, even makes my scoot super quiet even with a broken muffler when I am idling. |
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