|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Sept 12, 2014 23:28:32 GMT -5
Every now and then I think about that---- adjusting the valves before any symptoms start of the gap(s) being too tight. If my scoot is running fine, I'll change the oil and that's pretty much it. I guess I'm curious as to what we'd benefit from by adjusting the valves before symptoms start, besides just avoiding poor/hard starting, lack of power...etc...etc.
I think Rockynv posted something about that at one time, not too long ago.
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Sept 10, 2014 23:46:29 GMT -5
The new law is actually better than the old law, for those that don't have a license (for whatever reason), and don't want to pay whatever insurance costs on these things and whatever else all the other stricter states have. It was 25mph max a few years ago, then it was changed to 30mph max. Now it'll be 35mph. Nearly all these 139qmb chinese scooters go well past 25-30 mph, unless you are just way too heavy for those.
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 21, 2014 22:35:23 GMT -5
You mean .05mm.
Definitely on the tighter side of things.
Have any of you ever checked compression with overly tight valves?
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 5, 2014 1:42:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the vid . Its funny how I get so use to getting on here that I don't even think to search for a video . LOL I ran into that video when I was looking into what tranny gears I wanted to get, and I needed a refresher on the inside of the gearbox so I didn't do something idiotic. |
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 4, 2014 23:55:10 GMT -5
This should give you an idea, hopefully, courtesy of Brent (aka 90gtvert):
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 29, 2014 1:40:29 GMT -5
I've been using 10w30 Castrol dino oil this time around. It's what I put in my first engine, and that engine lasted the longest--- although it was a stock engine without a BBK, and I got around 15,000 on the crank before it went out. It wasn't always Castrol though. I also used 5w30 Honda brand a few times, too.
I know most people on here seem to use 10w40 dino or syn, and that's what I used on my other 3 or so engines(plus rebuilds), but I'm taking my own route this time around.
I've also been changing my oil very frequently. Obviously I changed it before I even started the engine at 0 miles(for the engine not my odometer--it was around 40,160). Then again at 40,360 (200 miles later), 40,673 (313 miles later), 41,211 (538 miles later), 41,817 (606 miles later), 42,508 (691 miles later).
I also ride my scooter at full throttle constantly, probably 100 miles a week on a good week--- and that's true miles, not chinometers like the numbers in my post above this paragraph. I beat it up, for a little 72cc engine.
|
|
|
|
Beer!
by: onewheeldrive - Jul 17, 2014 23:27:26 GMT -5
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 17, 2014 23:27:26 GMT -5
Original Miller High Life - The Champagne of Bottled Beer! Not to mention it's from my home state of Wisconsin. Nothing better than a hot off the grill bratwurst and an ice cold beer. Wisconsin is one the most beer friendly states I have been to, lol. I've had a few beers from New Glarus Brewing in Wisconsin. Fat Squirrel, Spotted Cow, and Moon Man. Not too bad. I also went to Milwaukee and toured the Miller Brewery there. Went to the state fair too, and there was beer EVERYWHERE...lol! EDIT: We ate at TGIF located just over the fence at Brewers stadium. To bad we didn't stay for the game later that day! |
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 17, 2014 23:14:22 GMT -5
My boss made some Habanero Bison Chili in the springtime and it was pretty good. Any hotter and it would've been a bit too much for me-- I was good for about a decent bowl of it. A couple of bowls and you'll pay for it later..hahaha. He actually entered it into a chili contest and one 1st place. Only 4-5 other people entered the contest, surprisingly.
My other boss back in the day won the South Bend Indiana chili cook-off several times. It was a Texas style no-bean chili. Pretty tasty. I have the recipe somewhere, I can't remember what peppers he used, but it was hot... and tasty too.
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 17, 2014 4:15:40 GMT -5
I really like grilled stuffed fresh jalapenos-- with cream cheese, sausage, bacon wrapped...etc. Yummy! Plus you can control the heat factor (no secret here), since you can take out the seeds and the membrane inside, making it MUCH milder.
|
|
|
|
Beer!
by: onewheeldrive - Jul 9, 2014 0:50:31 GMT -5
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 9, 2014 0:50:31 GMT -5
1 shot of whiskey is all I've had in the last 4 months.
I also haven't had a cigarette in 4 months--- that's why I haven't drank anything. Whenever I drink (or when I did drink), I'd smoke waaayyy too many cigarettes. The past 3 years my chest and throat would hurt off and on. I got tired of it--I've been using an e-cig ever since (smoked for about 17 years). Quitting smoking was my #1 priority, so I didn't want to risk smoking again so I didn't take the chance drinking--ANYTHING.
Usually I'd smoke about a pack a day (Marlboro Lights). If I drank-- even just a couple beers, I'd smoke a pack-and-a-half to 2 packs of cigs, sometimes more. I'd smoke a pack of cigs between 11pm and 4AM.
So after the first week of using the e-cig, my chest and throat has stopped hurting. I've saved almost $700, too.
My favorite breweries are Bells and Three Floyds. I went to Three Floyd's brewpub on my birthday 3 years ago. If any of you craft beer lovers have heard of Three Floyds, you'll know what I mean. They have some world class IPA's if that's your thing.
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 6, 2014 1:04:13 GMT -5
I like peppers---I enjoy the heat, but I like the flavor more. I love HOT chili (with more crackers than chili..hahaha), but with me if the food is waaaay too hot I have a harder time enjoying it. You'll never see me in any hot wing eating contests, that's for sure!
I tried Habanero cheesecake before at a restaurant located on a local golf course, and it was AWESOME! It wasn't hot at all, so obviously they used very little. Just a hint they used, and I tell you...if you like cheesecake you'd like it. It's amazing what you can do with food.
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 4, 2014 3:59:07 GMT -5
I think what I will do is use my GPS and mark my speedo lens at every 10mph increment. Once marked, I will then remove the speedo cluster and speedo clear lens. The new MPH marks will be on the speedo clear lens and I will use that to transfer, repaint and re-mark the MPH indications on the speedometers face. Re-assemble everything and clean off the speedo clear lens leaving a fresh and clean, proper MPH speedo that should be accurate by GPS standards. Maybe I will do some custom paint to the speedo face like flames or something while I'm at it. That sounds like a good (and neat!) idea. If you decide to do all that, post a pic of it--- I'd love to see how it looks. |
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 4, 2014 3:04:33 GMT -5
Officer: "Excuse me sir, but do you know how fast you were going back there?"
Me: "Not really officer--- I have one of those Chinese speedometers."
Officer:"Oh OK, I'll just give you a warning then, have a good day!"
I usually have a pretty good idea as to how fast I'm going.
I'm just curious as to how much more it'd be for the factories to make a better one, or how much it'd cost to just swap out the old one with a new one--- say someone like scrappy or PFS sold an aftermarket speedo. It'd be something I'd think about buying that's for sure.
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 3, 2014 20:16:22 GMT -5
There are a ton of people on these forums that have that problem, including me. I find it absolutely ridiculous that it's gone on as long as it has. I wonder if the newer scoots still have this problem, both of ours are 2005, so I'm not too surprised. Do they not drive these things at all?
|
|
|
|
Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 2, 2014 0:35:51 GMT -5
I've decided to leave it as is. I actually like the setup now (49/17 and stock cvt), it's grown on me a bit. Maybe I'll try and rig up a camera or something and post a short ride sometime.
|
|
