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Post by rockynv on May 5, 2016 0:00:47 GMT -5
I am just partial to oil coolers. The suped Fiero loved it, and it's water cooled!!!!!!! But it also had a Honda turbo and high flow manifolds with high comp heads and a custom cam. I have used water wetter for a long long time. Love the results. The oil cooler would be more for my own piece of mind. The added volume of oil would help, as would the addition of a real oil filter. I just figured since I had most of the parts, why not?? Can't hurt anything if I do it right, and every thing we can do to help these Chinese motors is good, right? I know they aren't high performance machines, but figure if it's good for high performance engines, it's got to be food for ours, right??? I have to say I am spoiled with the Piaggio 250 in my Aprilia since it is designed from the ground up for synthetic oil with a full flow oil filter and very tight machining. Performance from the high compression 4 valve fuel injected engine allows it to keep pace with 500cc to 850cc bikes. Even at the 6,500 mile scheduled oil change the oil is never what I would call burnt or smoky and actually looks like it would be good for quite a bit longer. The charging system is pretty over built and can support even heated grips along with plenty of extra lighting without modification. On that bike I still would not consider an oil cooler however on my Fiat 124 Spider with the Turbo Diesel yes I would consider an oil cooler due the the heat load and coking that turbos are prone too. |
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Post by spandi on May 5, 2016 9:50:14 GMT -5
I am just partial to oil coolers. The suped Fiero loved it, and it's water cooled!!!!!!! But it also had a Honda turbo and high flow manifolds with high comp heads and a custom cam. I have used water wetter for a long long time. Love the results. The oil cooler would be more for my own piece of mind. The added volume of oil would help, as would the addition of a real oil filter. I just figured since I had most of the parts, why not?? Can't hurt anything if I do it right, and every thing we can do to help these Chinese motors is good, right? I know they aren't high performance machines, but figure if it's good for high performance engines, it's got to be food for ours, right??? I have to say I am spoiled with the Piaggio 250 in my Aprilia since it is designed from the ground up for synthetic oil with a full flow oil filter and very tight machining. Performance from the high compression 4 valve fuel injected engine allows it to keep pace with 500cc to 850cc bikes. Even at the 6,500 mile scheduled oil change the oil is never what I would call burnt or smoky and actually looks like it would be good for quite a bit longer. The charging system is pretty over built and can support even heated grips along with plenty of extra lighting without modification. On that bike I still would not consider an oil cooler however on my Fiat 124 Spider with the Turbo Diesel yes I would consider an oil cooler due the the heat load and coking that turbos are prone too. Naah, I use Evans (it's what's in my scoot right now) all ya gotta do is run prep fluid through the system until the thermostat opens up (again, as per manufacturers instructions) make sure it thoroughly circulations, drain, blow air throughout the system, and refill with Evans. ( keeps its cool even on the hottest desert days) |
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Post by spandi on May 5, 2016 9:52:00 GMT -5
Sorry, wrong spot.
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Post by rockynv on May 5, 2016 12:06:37 GMT -5
I didn't think I could afford the Aprilia until I walked into the dealership during a factory event and was able to buy it for about $300 more than 250cc Chinese Scooters were selling for locally. Today you can get a Sport City 250 on Craigs List for about $1,500 and end up with a bike thats barely broken in.
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Post by rockynv on May 5, 2016 21:12:00 GMT -5
Sport City just came up on Craigs List for $1,300 and it has low mileage too. Only trouble I have had with mine is from a local dealer selling old stock belt that shredded after 2,500 miles. At 30,000 miles everything is tight and even the clutch still looks like new. Lighting on these things is phenomenal too. My daughter when I follow behind her car refers to them as "Lasers burning into the back of her head".
The temptation though is still there to switch to LED for those nights I find myself out in the deep wilderness areas where one has to watch out for bears, puma, deer, boars and the occasional flock of buzzards. The puma running along side you in the dark are barely perceptible and you don't want to be out there on anything less than a 250 because in a sprint they can catch a 150.
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Post by scootscoot86 on May 18, 2016 13:32:22 GMT -5
wow u have gone through A LOT to get them Installed, Mine came with 1 single LED High beam focus on mine, would have liked 2 but the 1 is amazing!
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Post by seamus26 on May 18, 2016 19:04:43 GMT -5
You know, I haven't upgraded the headlamp in the ZNEN, but one of the first updates I did was to upgrade to LED for all of my marker lights, blinkers and tail light. Auto Zone carries a line of Pilot LEDs that were a direct swap. Visibility is everything.
I plan on updating the headlamp in my P200E. I got a good laugh out of the upgrade description at Scooterwest :
It's like they know me.
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Post by oldchopperguy on May 18, 2016 22:02:28 GMT -5
wow u have gone through A LOT to get them Installed, Mine came with 1 single LED High beam focus on mine, would have liked 2 but the 1 is amazing!
Got 'em done! There's a post with pix and they are great!Yes, even ONE is a MAJOR upgrade... Have a bone on the Old Chopper Guy, and, as always... Ride safe!Leo in Texas |
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Post by scootscoot86 on May 19, 2016 10:02:50 GMT -5
Right on bro!
My scooter Only has 1 Light In the front,but its shaped and Only Holds 1 Light, U may be able to get somewhat of a view of how my front light is in my Pic.
I have never thought about changing the back& right turn signal , their pretty bright, almost a neon color. The side lights in the front are very bright as well.
I've just had to order a New Battery from Amazon, My other Bat that came with it when I got it 2 mnths ago seems to be a dud, It will still crank,but it takes a few turn overs before it fires up, when I first got it soon as I hit the button FIRED RIGHT UP!
I was torn between getting a 'YTX7A-BS GEL 12V 6AH Battery for Scooter KYMCO People 150 150CC 09 - Mighty Max Battery' which had many good reviews. for a great price.
Or the one I ended up buying the ' YTX7A-BS High Performance Power Sports Battery' Hope I made the right choice, this one had non stop great reviews and for the price? U COULDNT BEAT IT!
Decided to go ahead and buy a cheap volt tester while I was at it, just to have on hand.
Sorry bout the rambling. If you get a chance tell me your opinion on if you think I got the best battery out of the 2. Thanks or any1 else can chime in for that matter.
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