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Milestone!!
by: hillbillybob - May 3, 2016 5:26:16 GMT -5
Post by hillbillybob on May 3, 2016 5:26:16 GMT -5
Good for you, and congratulations. 25,000 miles is indeed a milestone on any gy6. Think you hit the nail on the head when you said...."if you service the GY6 and don't rod the wizz out of it ultimately you could get this out of it". Totally agree with you. Keep on scootin'.
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 27, 2016 16:38:38 GMT -5
If I said what I'm thinking, most of it would be censored, and I'd be banned from this site for life.....so I'll bite my tongue, and say no more.
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 25, 2016 17:03:19 GMT -5
If all we had, was what we absolutely needed.......life would be boring indeed.......enjoy your new ride.
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 6, 2016 15:40:03 GMT -5
Well I have Dynabeads in my tires....but they don't resemble flying saucers, they're little tiny spheres, all the same size, and made of some kind of ceramic material. There are other brands made of different material.....Don't know what someone put in the tires you have....sounds kinda weird though.
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 5, 2016 8:42:53 GMT -5
I'm happy with the City Grip I put on the rear of my scoot when the Kenda K-413, that used to live there, wore out in just 2300 miles. The CG has nearly double that on it now, and isn't worn out yet. In fact, I like the Michelin so much, that I bought 2 more, but slightly oversized, to replace both front and rear when the time comes. Will be going from the stock 120/70-12, to 110/  -12's. Even though they are a bit narrower, the load index is 64, compared to 51 for the 120/70....so, should work out great. The distance traveled per revolution will be increased by 6% or so, and that will bring my speedo, and odometer a bit closer to reality, and of course trim a couple of hundred rpm's from engine speed, when cruising. Back on topic....I have no experience with the PP's, but do like the CG's, and every other Michelin product I've had.... on any of my vehicles |
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 5, 2016 7:35:43 GMT -5
The second setting you tried is the correct one. You won't get a gy6 150 to idle at 800 - 900 rpm's. Much below 1500 gets a bit unstable on mine, and I know it's tuned correctly to deliver the the fuel mileage it does, not to mention that it's still running the original spark plug with 9,100 miles on it.
And, they do produce a wasted spark......your tach's setting buttons must have left hand threads...or something like that
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Post by hillbillybob on Apr 4, 2016 16:59:20 GMT -5
Delivered in a crate, 4 years ago last month.
2011 Jonway, Milan (150t-f), 157QMJ
9,192 breakdown free miles
Parts replaced:
battery after 2 years, intake manifold, when hairline cracks were noticed while doing regular PM, fuel pump, when it started letting fuel by the diaphram, rubber boot on end of spark plug cap, and one auto enricher. That's it....everything else just routine maintenance, rear tires with nail punctures, or just worn out, drive belt after 6,832 miles (didn't break, no cracks or fraying, just getting a bit narrow)
Only mods done to this scoot are:
K&N air filter, 115 main jet in carb, 14 gr sliders in variator, VDO volt meter, and oil temp gauges, front suspension replaced with Honda Metropolitan rear shocks, and I've added a few extra LED turn signals and an additional LED stop light.
All else is factory original.
PS: have always changed my oil at 600 miles (manual recommends 1000 km = 621 miles). It cost less than $2.50
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Post by hillbillybob on Mar 30, 2016 19:03:29 GMT -5
Have you pulled the plug....the color would tell if it were running really rich. Seems like the performance would suffer enough for you to notice if that were the case though.
If you're running 35 miles on a half gallon, that's 70 mpg. If you're doing a lot of stop and go (city driving), or all high speed open road work, then I wouldn't think 70 mpg isn't too bad for a 150.
Of course... I'd have a hard time accepting that kind of mileage from my scoot. But we drive different roads, and probably have different driving styles.
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Post by hillbillybob on Mar 26, 2016 9:09:12 GMT -5
I agree with all of the above. After that is corrected, you might consider adding one of the cheap tach/hour meters, to your scoot. If you already have a tach, then just a plain hour meter. Lots of them available on ebay, and using an hour meter is a great way to keep track of maintenance. I recently purchased one of the combo models for $8 and change, will be installing on my Ural for just that reason. Don't know what a Ural is  Click Here |
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Post by hillbillybob on Mar 16, 2016 16:39:03 GMT -5
Think I'd use a ruler to measure it......get an idea of what size you need, and then shop around for a set of sockets. I have a set from Harbor Freight that has both 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive sockets included. Think I paid around 10 bucks for the hole 7 piece set. Here is another option...... socket setBut measure it first, then shop |
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Post by hillbillybob on Mar 13, 2016 17:12:24 GMT -5
Conventional will do the job......at least it has for me over the last 4 + million miles. If it's good enough for my BMW's, and was good enough for the $20,000 Caterpillar engines I have owned, I guess it will work in a $300 Chinese scooter engine.
But.....since it's your scooter, I'd suggest that you use what makes you feel good, instead of what others say is best.
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Post by hillbillybob on Feb 1, 2016 6:27:30 GMT -5
The cheap ones used to be throw away models.....but now come with a replaceable, watch type battery. I've had one of the non serviceable varities on my scoot since July 2012...still works fine. A few months ago I purchased another that looks identical to the first, but has a replaceable battery. Cost was $8 and change...delivered.
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Post by hillbillybob on Jan 19, 2016 10:29:55 GMT -5
My Chinese made 150 is a great little machine, and has been totally dependable for the past 4 years. I have really enjoyed owning it, and have no regrets, or second thoughts about it's purchase......but.....if for some reason, I was limited to having only one ride......it would be at least a 250cc model.
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Post by hillbillybob on Dec 19, 2015 6:41:46 GMT -5
This past summer, I replaced my Chinese made, Gates Premium (PL series) belt, with another one just like it....also stamped "Made in China". I had run the belt 6,832 miles, in three years. It is still in useable condition, and even though it has narrowed in width due to miles.... it shows no sign of any fraying, and there isn't a single crack in any of the valleys of it's underside. I'm totally satisfied with the service life of these belts.....as geh3333 stated, "Made in China", doesn't always equal junk.
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Post by hillbillybob on Dec 16, 2015 7:46:41 GMT -5
oldchopperguy said: Fifty years of riding have convinced me that you need brakes on BOTH ends of your ride, whether it's a 5 hp scoot, or a 400 hp crotch-rocket. And you need to use them skillfully.
rockynv said: Don't fear the front brake since using it is critical to safe stopping so practice and learn to use it appropriately.
Entering my 51st year of motorcycling, and I totally agree with the two statements above.......to develop a habit of using rear brake only, will get one into big trouble, sooner or later.
I would hope that any newer riders, would heed the advice of us old timers, and the cumulative wisdom of over a century of riding experience......and....learn to use the front brake correctly.
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-12's. Even though they are a bit narrower, the load index is 64, compared to 51 for the 120/70....so, should work out great. The distance traveled per revolution will be increased by 6% or so, and that will bring my speedo, and odometer a bit closer to reality, and of course trim a couple of hundred rpm's from engine speed, when cruising.