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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 16, 2015 2:08:14 GMT -5
If you go to "normal reply", there is a "preview" option--- hit that to see if your pic shows up before posting.
It definitely looks like the rod busted through the case, that's for sure.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 14, 2015 4:27:42 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about all those family problems. Those are the worst times. Stay strong and keep faith.
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BBK Question
by: onewheeldrive - Feb 12, 2015 21:46:24 GMT -5
Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 12, 2015 21:46:24 GMT -5
With a bbk and a tranny upgear upgrade and 40mph is pretty reasonable for well under $150. The only other thing I have done is I took off the snorkel from the airbox (still stock), with a 78 main jet. Unless you weigh 400lbs, 40+ max speed is easily obtainable for me and I weigh 150. Of course it takes awhile to get there and windy days and going uphill sucks-- I'm talking max cruising speed on flatlands with no headwind.
Yeah a 150 would be better for him. I live in the flatlands of Indiana- not many steep hills here to worry about.
50mph is the magic number, not 40mph.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 11, 2015 14:02:45 GMT -5
Looks nice. It has a stealth fighter look now.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 10, 2015 3:53:00 GMT -5
Sooner or later you're going to have to get the nuts off the variator and clutch anyway. The rollers and the 3 "v" guides that are in the variator need replaced over time. I wouldn't be surprised if they are overdue for replacement. Maybe even your belt, too, especially if that piece of fuzzy belt in the pic is coming from the belt you have on there now.
How many miles does the scoot have anyway?
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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 5, 2015 13:54:44 GMT -5
The way that turns over slow reminds me of the chain tensioner putting way too much pressure on the chain-- which will make it very hard to turn over when improperly installed. Not sure you would've been able to ride it though, like you said you did. Did you take the spring out of the tensioner? Something about that wiring though.... plus that battery seems weak. Maybe check under the taping or maybe some wires are corroded....etc. The spring and the little pin is still in there I mean, did you take the spring out and put it back in when removing the chain tensioner? Or did you remove just the 2 small bolts and not the middle one, and put it back on like that. Maybe it extended out far. |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 5, 2015 3:07:33 GMT -5
The way that turns over slow reminds me of the chain tensioner putting way too much pressure on the chain-- which will make it very hard to turn over when improperly installed. Not sure you would've been able to ride it though, like you said you did. Did you take the spring out of the tensioner?
Something about that wiring though.... plus that battery seems weak. Maybe check under the taping or maybe some wires are corroded....etc.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Feb 4, 2015 13:03:47 GMT -5
Night is always dangerous. In fact, its more dangerous now than 20 years ago... so many people have super bright HID lights. Glad you made it out alive. Do whatever physical therapy they give you. Not only super bright, but poorly adjusted. Then a lot have 4 lights. I can't count how many times I've had to slow down when passing an oncoming car, thinking, if a deer (or anything) ran out in front of me right now--I'm hitting it. Especially on the back roads. |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 29, 2015 23:01:58 GMT -5
The last time it started, was that before or after you took the head and cylinder off?
What are your valves set at? It was asked earlier, but I don't see a reply anywhere.
As for the kickstarting, it's almost always easier to start with electric-- unless it's freezing and your battery has no juice.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 29, 2015 1:23:24 GMT -5
When trying to kickstart it, does it take more force than usual?
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 20, 2015 22:44:50 GMT -5
Not sure if this will help.....but.. My seat broke at the hinge of the seat bucket. I bought some plumbers strap: cut two pieces off the strap, painted it black, stuck a bolt through, and fed the strap through to the other side/under the seat. Screwed it down on both ends. It's a bit beat up and bent out of shape in the pic, but it's been there for 5+ years. There are better ways to get it done, but I don't really care at this point. Cheap and easy though. I'll be redoing it over the winter, and using 3 pieces of strap this time and painting it black so it looks better. There is a bit too much play in the seat right now--- side to side when lifted up. Also will trim it down some. It's not perfect but it works. To replace it for me, it's the actual seat bucket I would need, not the seat.  |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 19, 2015 15:55:14 GMT -5
Replaced the rear turn signal arms a couple weeks ago. One was broken from putting the scoot in the trunk of car when it broke down a few years ago. When I took the scoot out a few weeks ago-- it was no longer there so it fell off somewhere down the road. I've temp fixed it and re-broke it a few times. The beauty of it is, I lost the front turn signal cover awhile back and the old covers fit on the front ones, so good deal!
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 19, 2015 13:38:12 GMT -5
My center stand has been hanging a bit lower the last year or so. I assume it's just the spring wearing out allowing it to hang lower.
It'll scrape every now and then.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 15, 2015 0:59:31 GMT -5
Either way, it wouldn't hurt to clean the carb, if you haven't lately. All that air coming in through that crack is (or was) bypassing the air filter. I bet if you take that tube off the carb and run your finger along the inside of the tube, you'll feel dirt, and possibly even see some dirt along the opening of the carb--- largely depending on the size of the hole where the crack is.
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two word game
by: onewheeldrive - Jan 14, 2015 19:17:08 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by onewheeldrive on Jan 14, 2015 19:17:08 GMT -5
Checked out
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