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Post by cat0020 on Aug 13, 2013 20:33:30 GMT -5
Over 700 mi. ridden now. Changed the front sprocket from 14t to 16t, stock chain is just long enough. Now the engine cruises easily/happily at 45 mph, with enough torque to accelerate up to 50+ mph. Been re-fueling about every 70-75 miles, about 0.45 gal. to fill the tank, averaging over 100 mpg.   |
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Post by cat0020 on Aug 4, 2013 22:34:45 GMT -5
Hit 500 mi. today, I noticed the headset seemed to have come loose, maybe because the sustained higher speeds. The suspension really can be improved for sustained high speed, lack of any damping is really rough when higher speed combined with bumps.
Tightening the headset was a easy job, even without the proper tools, nothing a flat head screwdriver and a hammer can't fix. ;p
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Post by cat0020 on Aug 2, 2013 14:30:17 GMT -5
Took a long ride about 64 mile, I thought I ran the fuel tank to near empty, but only took .49 gal to fill-up, which calculated to 103.6 mpg ;D. 400 mile in 3 weeks, oil change, valve check, chain tension check, all is good.  |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 31, 2013 20:21:30 GMT -5
Progress on the Chinese SuperCub clone: Re-jet carb, removed airbox to use a cone air filter, ceramic wrap the header portion of exhaust:  Surging issues mostly gone, some back firing with OEM airbox, but none with cone air filter. Spark plug gotta good tan. I removed about 8-10 lb. of stuff from OEM scoot, about 4-5% of weight loss on vehicle. About 300 miles put on the SuperCub clone since July 16th.. so far so good. |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 26, 2013 23:38:26 GMT -5
[replyingto=shalomrider]shalomrider[/replyingto]300 mi. logged, oil change, carb re-jet, remove EVAC canister, valve clearance check.   If there is some way of hiding all the wiring, I would leave the leg shield off the scooter, but I think the leg shield does a good job of directing airflow to cool the engine. |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 23, 2013 10:35:20 GMT -5
Put about 100 miles on the SuperCub clone.
Refuel for the first time, put in about .75 gal.
Seems to bog after refuel in mid RPM range.
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 19, 2013 10:49:58 GMT -5
Put about 37 miles on the Super cub clone, I grounded the left foot peg in corners, twice. It's plenty of get up and go to leave cars behind from a stoplight. It cruises nicely between 35-42 mph without feel of labored. 45-50 mph seems pretty easy, but the suspension really is the limiting factor to sustain that speed. In efforts to reduce the exhaust heat and removing all the nuts and bolts to make sure they are greased properly; I removed the exhaust from the SuperCub clone, sanded down the faux-chrome that is already peeling and gave it a coat of BBQ paint :lol3:   Maybe I will dig up some old ceramic wrap for the header later on. I'd assume that this thing gets carb-icing pretty bad in the cold, maybe the header wrap would need to be removed. :lol3 Oh, I ditched the sidestand safety switch for another 1/4 lb. of weight saving. |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 17, 2013 18:08:00 GMT -5
New ride in garage:   |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 17, 2013 7:43:22 GMT -5
How much did you pay for it? Yea, they don't look like they are very popular. The Z50 Clone Monkey Bikes seem to be more popular than that ... It was marked down to $799, I talked it down to $750 cash. Seems that there are not popular due to the retro look and the odd 110cc engine size. Those who have moto license they just go with 150cc scoot for bigger engine that may seem to offer more speed/torque. Those without moto license just stick with the 50cc and below. I like that style. How fast is it. Have you explored the top speed at all? I don't plan on exploring the top speed on this scoot, I've got other bikes for that. The combination of 4-speed and 17" spoked wheels makes usage of the available torque from the 110cc engine quite well. I'd bet this scoot has some great off-road manner if suspension was sorted a bit. |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 16, 2013 18:34:34 GMT -5
Instead of the mail order scoot, I picked up a leftover special from local scooter shop today. A 2011 model BMS 110cc Chinese SuperCub clone:   Rode it for about 12 mi. and took it all apart to change oil, check valves, took off misc. items that are just dead weight like the steering lock, helmet hooks, metal rak in the step-thru, re-toorque every nut and bolt..  Still not used to the clutch-less 4-speed GP style shifting... The tires will get changed out soon, if I keep missing shifts that make the rear wheel skid like crazy. The leading link fork need some getting used to also, instead of fork dive when you come to a stop, the front end actually rises upward.... |
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 9, 2013 20:08:47 GMT -5
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Post by cat0020 on Jul 1, 2013 18:04:04 GMT -5
Well, I went ahead and ordered myself one of these, w/my Discover card reward, it cost me less than $300
Once received will give more details.
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Post by cat0020 on Jun 28, 2013 21:08:05 GMT -5
Symba seems over priced.
I'm a cheap bastard, that's why I own Chinese scoot since 2008.
My 250 CFMoto 250 has over 14k mi., still runs like a champ.
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Post by cat0020 on Jun 25, 2013 10:55:31 GMT -5
Anyone in this forum has experience with the Honda Cub clone, BMS BI-METRO XLT 110   Looks like a great economical alternative to the SYM SYMBA. I've always wanted a Honda SuperCub . |
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