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Post by rockynv on Mar 17, 2016 23:14:37 GMT -5
I removed the bolts from the tripletree that hold the shocks, but they still aren't coming off or moving, so I am assuming it is because these fork oil caps are there? That's how it works with the smaller shocks.. I'm only trying to buy the single socket that I need, not a set. I have a ton of sockets but they are all for the kind of bolts that have the head protruding instead of being inside the head like with the shock fork oil caps, don't have anything else remotely like it, wouldn't benefit from having a dozen weird shaped sockets, just need the one weird shaped socket. Then go to an autoparts store or industrial supply and purchase a single however its an unfortunate thing that many times those singles can cost more than some of the small sets from Harbor Freight. In Boston you should have it much better than we do here in the Deep South. When I was living in that area even small towns had a few decent industrial supply stores that sold those hex drivers in 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 and 3/4 inch drives. Graingers has them to 19mm but they are $11 to $39 individually however you do have 4 branches in the Boston area. Enco used to have a few stores in the Boston area too and they also carry them. |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 17, 2016 4:49:04 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Mar 14, 2016 4:02:09 GMT -5
Well on the needle it has like 5 slits to where the c clip can set right now it is in the middle i guess i will start there and just mess with the a/f screw to start with will post later tomorrow and see what i can get. Also swapping to my manual shut off tomorrow to. You try to set the needle length to match the old one taking measurements before you transfer it over. |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 14, 2016 3:53:53 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Mar 14, 2016 1:12:39 GMT -5
Condolences Leo.
Too many young people are doing that lately. Had one consultant we used go missing for 4 months without a word. Heart attack got him but those with him gave CPR and kept him going till the paramedics got there. Had to have a quadruple bypass at 50.
Don't lose track of who is ultimately to blame for this according to your Christian beliefs.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 14, 2016 0:59:49 GMT -5
There is a pretty good Genuine Scooter Dealer in Austin Texas and they seem to be moving a number of them as an alternative to those who do not want to pay Vespa prices.
My nephew really liked his Stella and rode it to commute to work for a good many years.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 14, 2016 0:50:50 GMT -5
Depends on the bike. A GY6 50 or 150 with just an oil screen that needs dino oil every 500/600 miles since it has no real filter while a Piaggio 250 or 500 designed from the ground up to run 6,500 miles between oil and filter changes and run 50,000 to 100,000 miles before needing a rebuild on 4T full synthetic motorcycle oil needs 4T full synthetic motorcycle oil.
My Aprilia has almost 30,000 miles on it and does not burn any oil. If you use the correct oil you just check it every 3,250 miles and change it along with the automotive style oil filter every 6,500 by the book. If it requires any oil in-between changes then I will be looking for a drip and a leak.
Lets face it a typical GY6 50/150 with a carb is a dirty running engine that tends to drop a lot of carbon in the crank case having no paper filter to capture that dirt. Synthetic oil will just keep that dirt suspended and flowing through the system so you're best off using dino oil and changing it more often as that is the only way to get that dirt out of the crankcase.
Now if Chinese scooter manufacturers adopt the new Briggs and Stratton EXI Engine Tech that could change everything as they are designed to not require oil changes, just top them off if the oil gets low:
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Post by rockynv on Mar 11, 2016 5:16:55 GMT -5
Leo: JC Whitney used to have hundreds of ornaments however now they appear quite limited. Check out: hood-ornaments.com/ |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 11, 2016 5:00:38 GMT -5
If the mirrors are the problem and need replacing then one might consider upgrading to something like these FM/MP3 units:  |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 10, 2016 13:18:07 GMT -5
Null - Yep we have those speed up when being passed types here too. Unless its a 300ZX or similar most get quite a surprise from the Sport City with the sliders in it. If they want it that bad I usually let those types go on by.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 10, 2016 5:17:19 GMT -5
I've never had a issue with the clearance yelloscoot and remember it increases as the tire wears so no danger at all. JR On some bikes the place with the clearance issue is not the most obvious and sometimes is the liner above the rear tire which can rub when going over bumps and dips in the road. I've seen some worn clear through especially when the pre-load on the rear springs was not set match the load on the bike. Too many set them too light to get a softer ride so with the slighty larger tire in the back it rubs just enough to wear through over time. |
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Post by rockynv on Mar 10, 2016 2:47:07 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Mar 10, 2016 2:38:41 GMT -5
If the mirrors are not excessively loose I would fix the cause of the excess vibration. On my old Lance Vintage I had this problem but the mirrors were reasonably tight so I tracked down the source of the vibration and fixed the root cause of the problem instead of the symptom. Yes a GY6 can be made to run smoothly without rattling the mirrors off.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 9, 2016 13:25:43 GMT -5
Better acceleration on the bike makes it easier to pass while staying within the speed limit. The near to 40 year old diesel does not have as much get up and go as the 250cc Aprilia so you get stuck behind the slow leader and can't get off the line as fast as the bike does.
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Post by rockynv on Mar 8, 2016 22:20:57 GMT -5
I ended up changing the back from a 130/80-15 Scooter tire to a 130/  -15 Metric Cruiser Motorcycle tire which trued up the speedometer and the Dunlop 404 lasts a good 10,000 miles now. If you can find a sturdier motorcycle tire in a size that works you can get a more flat resistant and longer lasting tire without giving up performance wet or dry. |
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-15 Metric Cruiser Motorcycle tire which trued up the speedometer and the Dunlop 404 lasts a good 10,000 miles now. If you can find a sturdier motorcycle tire in a size that works you can get a more flat resistant and longer lasting tire without giving up performance wet or dry.