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Post by rockynv on Jan 18, 2016 9:19:01 GMT -5
They all follow General Accounting Practice and round up whenever they can to simplify bike classifications. 235/244/249 its all a 250, etc.
Since Linhai was Yamaha's partner for some time making engines and possibly entire bikes for them the quality has been higher than the rest.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 17, 2016 9:41:58 GMT -5
I should add that I wasn't implying " rock" does not know how to use certain tools. Just that the ones tearing up the CVT and whatnot does not know how to . Even if you do "know" you are more likely to do damage using an impact wench on a crankshaft especially on a small engine. The correct tools can be had for less money than an impact wrench and are usually easier to carry. Even if you do use an impact wrench to get the parts off you still need a locking device and torque wrench to put it all back together to spec. When making a recommendation to a crowd you are usually best giving the safe one that has the greatest chance of success. When servicing inside the CVT case the best practice is to use locking tools and a torque wrench. When you watch a factory trained scooter mechanic demonstrate a belt change even though they do have air tools in their shops they most always leave them on the shelf. Sometimes they will use the air tools only for removing fasteners however will still use the locking tools with the air tool and will put everything back together with only hand tools using a torque wrench for tightening the critical fasteners. Maybe I am a bit more critical on this because I was head of maintenance and responsible for enforcing best practice in the factories I was in charge of however its still the best practice and will prevent problems down the road. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 16, 2016 18:29:51 GMT -5
Is there a special tool top get the panels apart or is it good luck Yes the special tool is generally located between your ears. You have to finesse them and scope out how they attach. Some have to be slid away from where they mount and others snap open like a door with every bike different. They can very cleverly hide the screw(s) that lock them into place too. If you can find the service station manual for your specific bike that generally makes it much easier. The Aprilia manuals fortunately are available from any Aprilia dealer for less than $10 however for the body panels on your bike you will have to search online or contact the US distributor.. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 16, 2016 13:58:01 GMT -5
Depends on the Maxi Scoot. I rode a BV500 and after you got over the initial "this is heavier" moment it was a similar ride to my Sport City 250 however the Burgman and especially the Silverwing were just not there for me. Motorcycle reviewers keep bashing the Piaggio 300+ cc bikes for being too scooterish however that to me is the best thing about them in that they found a way to make a 350 to 500cc scooter that still has that twist and go ease and balance to it.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 16, 2016 13:50:46 GMT -5
How does ethnol fuel work in these Fine if you ride often and use a fuel system treatment to offset it once every few tankfuls. If you ride every other weekend and put the bike in storage for months at a time then not so good. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 16, 2016 10:06:14 GMT -5
If it was warm when they packed it and the spring is not laying flat on the bottom of the lamp or broke while transporting it then that could present a problem as would any wax that has not melted and is still stuck to the sides of the globe or in the cap if it was not transported vertically and right side up.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 16, 2016 2:00:20 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Jan 15, 2016 13:15:57 GMT -5
There is more to it than just wattage and a similar bulb shape. There are reflective coatings, shape of the filament, specific metals in the filament, location of the filament inside the bulb, type of glass and more to consider.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 14, 2016 23:26:59 GMT -5
2 questions the dunb one first ,WOT stand for? How long should a valve adjustment take from the time they turn the first screw to the last screw W(ide) O(pen) T(rottle). Time depends on how familiar they are with the body on the bike, the engine and whether there are frame components that make it more difficult. Expect to leave the bike overnight since the valve adjustment must be usually be done on a stone cold engine unless you have the Honda 244 which gets its valves adjusted using external adjusters with the engine running, Expect 1 or 2 hours and maybe 3 if there are any problems getting the panels or valve cover off. On my Aprilia with the Piaggio 250 once you get to know the bike it can be done in an hour even though there are 4 valves to adjust since there is an access panel to get to the valve cover and just enough room to slide it off to the side without disconnecting everything or fully disassembling the seat bucket while other bikes actually have a frame member in the way and you have to disconnect the rear shocks so you can pivot the engine enough to remove the valve cover without catching it on the frame. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 14, 2016 23:13:56 GMT -5
A little help from a blow dryer to gently preheat the lamp may show whether more heat is required.
The exact type of bulb is probably critical to the operation of the lamp. The bulb shown on the Lava Lamp website looks like more of a projector bulb which focuses the heat away from the bulb while other bulbs are designed to reflect the heat back to the bulbs base.
I was head of maintenance for a super market chain and we had some store managers that tried to save money buying flood lamp bulbs from the hardware store and found that their highlighted produce was wilting and beef/pork was turning grey because they were using the wrong style flood lamps even though they were the correct wattage. They called in that they were having a refrigeration issue and it became obvious the moment we examined the refrigerated cases what the problem was since you could actually feel the heat from the hardware store bulbs when you passed your hands underneath them. They were in effect slow cooking things using the wrong style bulbs.
Some of the self help videos from Lava Lamp showing that taking a few naps are the cure to the more common issues are a bit comical.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 14, 2016 1:18:27 GMT -5
At 3,200 miles it could need its break-in valve adjustment or just need the oil purge system cleaned.
This type of seepage can be made worse by not allowing the bike to warm up a bit before giving it hard throttle or riding at over 25 mph.
I usually start my bike just before I close the lid on my helmet and put my gloves on so it can warm up idling on the center stand in the minute it takes the cinch the helmet, zip up the riding jacket, put on my gloves and flip down the face shield. Then I gently ride out of the residential area to the main road with the 40+ mph speed limit and usually the bike has warmed up completely by the time I get out of the 20/25 mph residential area.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 14, 2016 1:01:45 GMT -5
On that style bike one of the Puig Sport Fairings will be better than a barn door police windshield. www.puigusa.com/en/Superbike Toy Stores Scooter Division in Stuart Florida can get them for a reasonable price and they do hold up well in the Florida Sun. Made my Aprilia cruise at lower throttle levels on the highway. Get the best Polypropylene case that you can afford. Givi, Coose, Saddleman or an equivalent that seals well and uses a real lock and key not a spring latch with a universal insert that looks like a key but will open with even a Popsicle stick or many time once they age from a minor bump. Watch out for cheap ones made of Polystyrene as they are brittle and do not hold up well in the Florida sunshine and really are not sturdy enough to hold a backrest and are more of a decoration. |
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Post by rockynv on Jan 14, 2016 0:45:05 GMT -5
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Post by rockynv on Jan 12, 2016 12:53:27 GMT -5
Check for the oil purg tube first before going too crazy. How many miles on the bike? A bike that needs a valve adjustment tends to drip oil since they close too early causing a build up of crankcase pressure from the blowby it causes.
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Post by rockynv on Jan 12, 2016 12:49:31 GMT -5
Get a hotter bulb than you have and then you can adjust it down with the dimmer if its too hot.
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