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Post by peaceful on Oct 3, 2014 14:04:12 GMT -5
Chip sealed roads as mentioned above might explain the huge difference. No chip sealed roads near me but a search of the Internet says chip seal can wear out your tires twice as fast or even faster. Just think about skin on chip seal. Very rough. We have a lot of that in our neck of the woods |
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Post by peaceful on Aug 29, 2014 11:52:13 GMT -5
Up our way, which is rural) we now have some very large farms where their manure is collected as LIQUID. SO FAR THE FARMERS KNOW THEY ARE BEING SCRUTINIZED have been very careful especially on the St Routes BUT a little careless on the county roads. Some of it does not have much odor at all and of course some you warned well in advance. Be aware because the old adage "poop happens" is quick and some of the two wheelers found out that it is slick and a lot like oil after it dries and then rains a little bit.
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Post by peaceful on Aug 29, 2014 11:51:23 GMT -5
Up our way, which is rural) we now have some very large farms where their manure is collected as LIQUID. SO FAR THE FARMERS KNOW THEY ARE BEING SCRUTINIZED have been very careful especially on the St Routes BUT a little careless on the county roads. Some of it does not have much odor at all and of course some you warned well in advance. Be aware because the old adage "poop happens" is quick and some of the two wheelers found out that it is slick and a lot like oil after it dries and then rains a little bit.
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Post by peaceful on Aug 29, 2014 11:50:50 GMT -5
Up our way, which is rural) we now have some very large farms where their manure is collected as LIQUID. SO FAR THE FARMERS KNOW THEY ARE BEING SCRUTINIZED have been very careful especially on the St Routes BUT a little careless on the county roads. Some of it does not have much odor at all and of course some you warned well in advance. Be aware because the old adage "poop happens" is quick and some of the two wheelers found out that it is slick and a lot like oil after it dries and then rains a little bit.
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Post by peaceful on Jul 8, 2014 15:05:58 GMT -5
Great engine and all kinds of parts are still available if needed. VERY well said at UNDERSTRESSED
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Post by peaceful on Jul 8, 2014 14:58:59 GMT -5
 Sounds to me like you got a pretty good deal, for sure. 2yrs ago I was riding a Chinese 150 and got talking to a man in the restaurant and he said he had a scooter, would I like to see it. He'd put it in the shed almost 20 yrs ago. I went and looked at it and it was a Honda Helix 1986. It was very dusty and of course being here in MI had seen a little climate. Long story Short he said Take it if you want it.
It took a battery, of course, a rear tire, brake light switch and arguing with State over why it had not been liscened (He never did) and I found a crack in the frame. Come to find out the motor was a newer one an d the state insisted (demanded) that it be titled as assembled (&^%$##$%^&) So I now have 2000 Helix with low mileage and a lot of scratches from where probably some youngn's played with it before it went in the shed.. So since then I've bought one headlight bulb, replaced the front tire, added an accessory plug and 4 or 5000 miles. Caint hardly get rid of the smile. Sold the Chinese scooter and have really enjoyed the Honda 250 as it is almost bullet proof engine
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Post by peaceful on Jul 8, 2014 14:31:06 GMT -5
Just added now to figure out what I added, ha-ha
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Post by peaceful on Jul 4, 2014 12:16:31 GMT -5
My 86 Helix is "LIL DAHLIN" Even when she occasionally gets stubborn! 
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Post by peaceful on Sept 20, 2013 17:35:29 GMT -5
;D Color TOUR Rally ;D FLUFFYBUTT style, Sat. Sept 28th @ 10:30 AM Some of the greatest weather that we have in Michigan is upon us. We will start at 10:30 AM from the Hesperia High School parking lot and it'll last about 4 to 4 1/2 hours. The school is on the south side of town right (Maple Island Division in town) on M-120. Turn between Hesperia Hardware and Fat Boy's Pizza(EAST). The exciting course inviting scenes and views at just about every corner and/or hill. Beautiful Color, farms with Orchards, vegetables, Christmas Tree growers and photography opportunities, galore. Bring your scooter, helmet, and appropriate clothing (MI weather you know). You all will be welcomed with open arms. There will be no charge for all of this enjoyment. There will be no prizes, just beautiful memories and new friends. Of course it will all be on paved (asphalt) roads that have a minimum amount of traffic. KEEP ON "SCOOTIN" Its more fun when you smile!  I have just run the course and it figures out to 49 miles. So it will take 4 to 4-1/2 hours to run so it can be enjoyed by the mopeds also. That's an average of about 11 miles per hour, includes all of the stops. You can pack a lunch and eat down at the Hesperia Dam on the White River or one of the 3 great restaurants in town |
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Post by peaceful on Sept 18, 2013 18:39:29 GMT -5
YOU might want to check out the fuses, real good. If it is trying to run with the starter that means it might be picking up elec through the starter system. Also like the old Chrysler prod it could be the cdi.
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Post by peaceful on Sept 16, 2013 11:07:37 GMT -5
Don't worry to much about the looks. I need a place for helmet, light and/or heavy jacket, rain suit and sometimes a lunch, oil and a few hand tools. Scootin,to me, is an all day adventure . I'm thankful I don't carry a female along then I'd need a trailer. Keep on SCOOTIN Smile its more FUN |
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Post by peaceful on Aug 15, 2013 19:33:01 GMT -5
[size=5I agree on the clothing protection. I've found some fantastic bargains at
upperleather.com. Especially some of their closeouts. Read the reviews and believe them.
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Post by peaceful on Aug 10, 2013 17:36:42 GMT -5
I ran across this on a forum and found it very interesting.
WOOD BURNING CYCLE. see it at
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Post by peaceful on Aug 4, 2013 19:24:21 GMT -5
James I live E of Hart a few miles. Let me know when you're in the area, maybe we can meet up, somehow.
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Post by peaceful on Aug 4, 2013 19:21:08 GMT -5
[replyingto=admin]Doug[/replyingto]Hesperia, Newaygo County
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