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Post by rockinez on Mar 11, 2014 2:16:04 GMT -5
A heat gun set on low (The kind you use to shrink shrink- wrap on soldered joints.) Peal up a corner first and bring the heat gun in slow until the adhesive gets soft. If you get too close the plastic gets too soft and tears. Chase the adhesive side of the plastic from 6" to 9" while you pull up on the sticker. If you melt the sticker start over. This scoot was covered with terrible urban landscape art put on crooked at the factory. I removed all of them in about 20 minutes.  |
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Post by rockinez on Mar 11, 2014 1:57:36 GMT -5
Dielectric grease works. It is a standard in the electronics mfg industry. You can find it as "Light Bulb Grease" in some stores.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 11, 2014 1:34:47 GMT -5
Can't use my seat storage. That is where I transport my 12 packs.....
I like the idea. I have one of the newer air boxes with the triangular filter. It has a bit more room than the old style boxes.
Very creative idea.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 21:47:06 GMT -5
It is the finest of flat Chinese plastic..... It is just a plastic body skin that they made in flat black. I liked it because it can't dent.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 19:10:29 GMT -5
Thank you. It works for me. It certainly does not have any extras :-)
We are both lucky to be in a place where we can enjoy them this time of year. It is 72f here today in SoCal.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 18:57:20 GMT -5
Vacuum line and clips. Something to cut the vacuum line.
Zip ties of various sizes are handy if wiring or hoses start moving around. Small zip ties make a great hose clamp in a pinch. I always use both, the metal clip and a zip tie on fuel and vacuum lines.
Don't plan on the included took kit to be useful.
A few 8mm flange bolts, 10mm flange bolts, and body screws in case anything shakes loose.
A cell phone - remember to call a motorcycle towing company, not just a tow company if you need one. A M/C tow is less than half the cost.
It is also handy to drill a hole in the skin directly across from the carb adjustment screw. Buy a rubber plug for the hole before you drill the hole! It makes life easier if you have a flakey carb. Better yet spend between $23 to $75 on a good quality Japanese carb, and replace it before you go.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 18:36:25 GMT -5
 
The new carb was truly a drop in replacement. The combination of a new carb, CDI, and coil made a big difference in power and performance. It has a lot more guts at the low end, and a higher top end speed. It is running better than it has since new. Doing a successful seasonal refresh is really satisfying. Now a wash and polish. All ready to ride. |
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 12:56:08 GMT -5
Sounds interesting. I would start with what ever public information is out there on work already done.
It is amazing the CDI idea has been around almost as long as auto engines. To think "the father of AC" actually worked on it is amazing.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 12:52:18 GMT -5
It looks like the scoot will hold up better than my back.
I rode from L.A. CA to Amarillo, TX a couple of times in my 20's on larger motorcycles.
I wouldn't even consider a 3 day ride again now that I am 60 ;-)
I will do some 2 hour trips around San Diego through. The hard part about living in San Diego is there are no better places to go locally. San Diego is so nice it is hard to find a reason to leave town :-)
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 12:48:03 GMT -5
I took two pieces of 1" plywood and cut them to cover the end areas where the 'holes' are on both end including the wheel locks (which I didn't use). I covered the plywood with 3M non skid tape, so it looks nice.
I like your idea of moving the wheel lock to the top. I was considering removing them altogether.
Using something to protect the tires is a good idea. You can see powered tire in this photo if you look carefully at the far end. It tends to rub on the wide tires of a scooter. A long trip would produce tire damage without padding.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 11:52:07 GMT -5
I am glad to hear these scoots hold up better than expected.
I feel confident enough to do a long ride now.
I knew I was buying basic transportation around town when I bought it 6 years ago, and that is all it has done so far.
I think it will get a work out next week. Should be fun, especially after the tune up.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 10, 2014 0:26:49 GMT -5
One long run, or did you stop?
I am curious about long runs without stops.
I would like to believe mine could run in a straight line at 40- 45mph long enough to use a tank of gas (75 miles or so), but I am not betting my engine on it until I know more.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 9, 2014 23:55:29 GMT -5
What is the longest distance you personally have gone at one time on a China Scoot? What size scoot is important. Personally I think 60 miles in about  minutes taking it easy on a Tank 150cc. |
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Post by rockinez on Mar 9, 2014 20:23:13 GMT -5
LOL!
I will massage their various parts with rubber grommets and real fasteners :-)
It may take 10 more minutes to remove the skins, but I will not be chasing rattles as often.
The sharp screws pre coated with new and strange diseases have got to go.
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Post by rockinez on Mar 9, 2014 20:17:47 GMT -5
Test drive something larger like a 150cc and compare.
A 50cc scooter often has to zig zag up hills because it does not have enough power.
There are many 150cc engines in the same frame as a 50cc, so size is not a factor.
At least experience the difference before you decide.
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minutes taking it easy on a Tank 150cc.