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Post by captaincrunnk on Oct 9, 2014 12:23:32 GMT -5
Hey man looked liked a good time! Gorgeous scenery down there, and that seafood shack reminds me of one we have down in Cape May here in NJ, but I'll bet anything coming out down there is probably way better.  Love the shots of the ship docked and the birds on the poles. Really nice photos and thanks for sharing.  |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 25, 2014 10:59:35 GMT -5
That is ridiculously sweet! Nice work, I envy your skills.
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 24, 2014 11:15:52 GMT -5
I don't know what's more impressive, the matching pink sneaks or the board shorts mixed with riding gear over NJ Northerner white legs. LMAO!! Looking at your scoot tho, that thing is begging for some performance mods. I can just see the looks on faces when that lil thing lifts the front tire from a dead stand still. vroom vroom!! Hahahahahaha... I know, I know, the paleness of my legs is astounding - especially in contrast to my much darker arms which aren't visible at all. Who likes to wear pants a lot? <<--- THIS GUY. Would you believe she bought riding boots/shoes when she got the rest of her gear but then she threw on that pair of sneakers that she's had forever and they matched everything too good for her to not wear them with her gear all the time now? Her gloves are almost exactly the same shades as her shoes. As for mods, I'm slowly getting there. I did the essential swaps when I got it, but now I'm looking to tune it as best I can. Better variator and some sliders, better CDI are next...UNI filter, higher quality carb & jets and a nicer exhaust soon to follow. ...then we're going to talk about paint & chrome accent pieces like the transmission cover, etc. |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 22, 2014 18:53:44 GMT -5
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 21, 2014 14:10:43 GMT -5
Honestly, the answer to that is - besides skill - it depends on your state DMV's restrictions and regulations when it comes to registering and titling. Some states it's a breeze to get what might be deemed as a "custom" motorcycle registered, others not so much.
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 21, 2014 12:05:42 GMT -5
My reasoning for buying a Chinese scooter was to learn the basics of working on a small engine like these and up my mechanical skills while still having a cost effective way to get around and do the things I need to do.
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 21, 2014 12:03:42 GMT -5
Got a little ride planned with some friends and their bikes later on today. The weather is looking kind of cruddy, so hopefully it holds up til later when we can all meet up. If it still happens, expect new photos. |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 20, 2014 18:37:39 GMT -5
Awesome pics mwelbornhp! That is indeed a very nice looking scoot. I appreciate the time you took to do it.  Looking forward to checking out your video clips. |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 18, 2014 13:03:07 GMT -5
Good idea. Can you link one or two of your favorite reviews so I can get some ideas? Like I said, I'm new to two wheel riding and ownership, so not yet familiar with what makes a good review. My favorite Chinese scooter review was this one: Obviously the length doesn't have to be 20 minutes haha, but a good overview of what it looks like, how it runs, what kind of storage space it has, show off the lights, etc. should be included.  |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 18, 2014 11:54:23 GMT -5
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Break in
by: captaincrunnk - Sept 17, 2014 7:55:17 GMT -5
Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 17, 2014 7:55:17 GMT -5
I couldn't take sorting through the hundreds of theories regarding proper engine break in so I simply followed the rule of not staying at the same RPM for a lengthy period of time, made sure I worked my engine through all RPM ranges thoroughly at different speeds up to 45-50 mph, and ran it both hard and soft for the first 300-500 miles. It's running smooth as ice still, and I'm not leaking oil or hearing any crazy out-of-place noises. Oil changes (two during this period) were a little dirty but nothing astounding.
I think as long as you take it carefully and follow the basics of break in you'll be fine.
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 17, 2014 7:51:49 GMT -5
Nice! I really like that CVT cover and the lights. Dunno where you are but here in Jacksonville FL you can't drive around with any red or blue lights on like that. Some BS about emergency vehicles. Least that's what the cop told me many years ago. In NC, as long as they are not flashing the cops don't bother you. You see larger bikes lit up like christmas trees, so I figured "Why not?" Ah you lucky dog. In Jersey you get smacked with a ticket for any kind of accessory lighting really, regardless of color. I think legally we're allowed to have white, amber, or red lights in certain places on your vehicle. I'm still thinking about hooking up a second battery and running some blue or gold EL wire throughout my frame just for show. Anyway, really nice looking changes you've made. I can dig it, my friend. |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 16, 2014 8:04:04 GMT -5
Oh! That makes sense now. Thanks rocky! I have never once thought about how the gas nozzle knows when to click off. I just insert it (car or scoot), set it to low, and watch my money go away  (esp with the wagon). Next question. Doesn't bending (or removing!) the bar defeat its purpose? How do you know when to click off the nozzle for a full tank? >'Kat Well, the biggest problem is that with the bar in - at least in my case - the gas pumps have no other speed setting than that of a fire truck hose's pressure. With the bar in it's difficult to manage to regulate the gas flow well enough to actually get gas IN the tank instead of shooting it against the fill neck and flinging it out all over the scoot and its paint. The problem for me now without the bar is that the nozzle at most pumps wants to click off after it gets about a third of a gallon of gas in it leaving me squeezing the trigger over and over to finish filling up. -_- Just can't win. But hey, at least all of the gas I'm pumping is getting into my tank where I can use it! |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 15, 2014 12:06:44 GMT -5
Some find twisting the bar across the fuel opening  degrees using a pair of pliers will help with the splashing while other use a pair of snips to remove the center portion of it. I just learned to keep the nozzle of to one side which eliminated the problem for me. This is the method I used to deal with that annoying cross bar. I just used a pair of strong pliers that had wire cutters on them too, the wire cutter part snipped that bar right out. Just make sure you don't drop it in your tank! |
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Post by captaincrunnk on Sept 14, 2014 21:39:51 GMT -5
Thanks all this stuff is new to me now i no what model parts to order captaincrunnk Any parts and body panels for the "Handsome Boy" style scooter should be okay for you. Just make sure any mechanical engine stuff is specifically for the 50cc engine. Enjoy it man! |
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degrees using a pair of pliers will help with the splashing while other use a pair of snips to remove the center portion of it. I just learned to keep the nozzle of to one side which eliminated the problem for me.