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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 23:02:41 GMT -5
omg im hungry for my fav foods now. These are my favs, but like anything I get sick of it if I eat it a lot.
steak and shrimp or green beans
chicken lau lau
pizza hut/dominoes pizza
shrimp canton/tempura
fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy or lettuce
corn on the cob
taco bell tacos/burritos
zippys world famous chili
kiwi, apple banana, blueberries, mango
short ribs
crab/lobster
i am so sick of burgers, cause I always eat them cause they are cheap at fast food joints. Mcdonalds use to be good when I was a kid. Somewhere along the years they start to taste like . i still like a good big mac though. Rather
eat at other burger places or of course homemade.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 22:44:06 GMT -5
I know your post says you want to build a trike for less than 700. I was searching CL a while ago and saw 2 auto moto trikes for $900 honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/4041648649.html , one working, one not. Realize that deals like that don't exist in every state, but maybe worth a search. Hope u get better soon. |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 21:58:09 GMT -5
this one isnt mines, but is pretty much exactly the same and gives a better view of decals  |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 21:41:34 GMT -5
Yes, thank you for the quick replies and suggestions. I want to get this fixed as soon as I get some money to pay a shop. I don't know anything about the workings of a scooter atm. I don't know why it wouldn't turn over before. As soon as I went back to try again later she fired up first try no problem.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 21:37:07 GMT -5
I first saw this model all modded in a craigslist ad with all the decals gone. Thought it looked cool, so I looked for a used cheap for for about 2 months before I made my second wanted ad and got a hit, bought this one. I am on the fence about removing the SKY50 decals on the fender. it looks ok, but in a way I don't like it. i decided to leave the decals on the nose alone, cause i already saw what it can look like without it and I didnt really like it. Got a bottle of goo gone and took off the jonway model number stickers on the fender, and the made in china sticker on the back. what do you guys think? this is mines; ![]() img43.imageshack.us/img43/2193/a5ng.jpg[/img]this is what one guy did to his; |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 20:52:23 GMT -5
After I made this post I sat for a few min then started her up took her to the gas station pop the cap and gas was clearly visible. Decided to put $2 in cause I know I went at least 30miles as soon as I pumped it spat out and would nt take more gas all over my fender. I went to get my chsnge and the lady had it ready for me already. What
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 24, 2013 19:51:14 GMT -5
Since I bought it the fuel gauge wasn't working. Went to warm it up just now and I turned over but sounded like and was struggling to idle. Now I cant turn it over. I dont think but I cant be positive ive went 60 miles since the last time I put in gas.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 23, 2013 2:58:18 GMT -5
I'm around 5'5 and im riding a fairly small scoot, but both feet can't touch the ground without tip toeing a little in my boots and my feet barely lays flat when I lean on one leg at a stop, and I know that it's potentially dangerous. I was thinking about using height elevated insoles like these; www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=height%20insoleThink it's safe to ride with or worth the cost/trouble? I was thinking it may put some fatigue on my feet if it's not a good cushion insole. I don't think/know if the suspension on my scoot can be lowered. I know there might be a possible lowering kit, but is that safe also? When I was looking at some new scoots at a dealership before I bought my used one I had some height issues also, and asked the man who was not so fluent in english if it could be lowered, and he said; "no, we tried that already." |
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by: jdmsoldier - Sept 23, 2013 2:40:28 GMT -5
Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 23, 2013 2:40:28 GMT -5
Rocky's post, is a horrible story what happen to his buddy. The xelement jacket says it's a level-3 armor and that it's the highest level of protection, so I should be looking for one with a level 3? Actually that xelement jacket is not all bad and
is cheap, I wonder if they have one in black, cause white gets dirty fast.
Since this post I been wearing a hoody jacket, cause I can't afford a jacket at the moment, not maybe till next month.
Currently I am wearing a bell revolver evo modular flip helmet and ride with it full face, regular generic boots, and fox racing polarpaw gloves. I actually only own 1 pair of pants, and a whole lot of baggy jeans shorts, because of the
weather conditions here, but will be buying some more jeans pants when I can. I think the gloves I am wearing are
more for grip and maybe some skin protection but maybe won't do much for bones.
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by: jdmsoldier - Sept 21, 2013 22:44:16 GMT -5
Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 21, 2013 22:44:16 GMT -5
If I were to get a jacket I think i'd probably get something along the lines of that. It's not flashy, but not ugly. I think it's somewhere along the middle for my 50cc. Still I am set on trying to find a good armor that I can wear underneath my
clothing and it not be visible. Also, I don't think that one is for bicyclists I think its for motor cross, but I youtubed it
yesterday and the guy was talking about how its used for motorcyclists, snow mobiles, atv, and etc. If It can be worn
underneath unnoticeable, it would be good to soften a blow from a punch too. It's suppose to have a soft foam
interior and a hard shell on the front, so a dude would go like "?" after he bashes his knuckles into it.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 21, 2013 20:49:21 GMT -5
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by: jdmsoldier - Sept 21, 2013 20:01:33 GMT -5
Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 21, 2013 20:01:33 GMT -5
So after reading this yesterday i looked online for something that I might be able to feel comfortable in and is also in a sort of affordable price range and thought maybe I could wear something like this, UNDER a baggy t-shirt; www.revzilla.com/motocross/troy-lee-bp-7850-hot-weather-armored-shirtAlthough it does not protect elbow down, they have a long sleeve version too for the same price. I wonder though if it will look odd at all, or fit the shape of my upper body under a shirt. Does anyone own one of these? |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 21, 2013 19:52:43 GMT -5
thanks for the replies, and sorry i couldn't give more info. to be honest I don't know anything about scoots. I know a little about fixing up my old honda cars, but that's about it. I'ts not that i'm not willing to learn, just I don't wanna end up stripping it down and I mess with something, then have to get it to a shop.
I took your advice pmatulew, but I couldn't it to turn over kick or electric without a twist of the throttle. I tried about 5 times 2-3 seconds on e-start.
Today however, i put my bike on stand and started her then revved it up just a little and let her idle for about less than 3 minutes. After that I took it out for about an hour and didn't have a single idle issue.
The fuel gauge hand moves around but returns to the same position when the key is in, and that's about all it does.
I guess this is something that a shop should handle and not myself for the time being.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Sept 21, 2013 0:51:23 GMT -5
that poncho vest is hella expensive. I've been riding with just gloves, helmet, t-shirt, shorts. Understandable since you got into an accident that you'd want to protect your body more. I've seen a few different types of armor and padded jackets,I'm on Oahu and its pretty hot or warm all year long, so I've been trying to avoid wearing more clothing than I need to, although it is suppose to be safer when you wear long everything.
I know we are talking about safety, which is important, however, I have also been focused on my comfort level and also
appearance. Granted I won't care about that if I'm laying on the ground with broken bones, but it cant be helped.
That jacket you bought looks nice, and it is a little on the expensive side regardless that it has the advantage of added
protection. I would feel odd wearing it though on my little powerless moped. I feel as though the big boy bikes should wear. Insecurity issues I know, maybe I just need to google a bit more and find some under armor type stuff or a
jacket that suits me better.
This thread made me re-think the extra protection though, since you also felt as though you didn't need it, until you got
into a scrape. I'd rather learn from other's mistakes than to experience it myself.
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