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Post by lain on Dec 4, 2015 15:06:32 GMT -5
To be honest , I have 20,000 + miles on the ncy drive face and I only run gates Kevlar belts . I have no signs of grooves in the drive face . Gates belts are aramids, authentic kevlar is para-aramids. Authentic kevlar belts DO cause wear on variators and clutches, but I find the effectiveness of them where I live to outweigh the cons. There's pretty much only hills here, the kevlar belts do not stretch and last long. I do not have to replace the clutch often but I replace my variators a couple times a year. A gates aramid belt can stretch, which means it will not dig into the drive faces, so it's basically the best if you want the parts to last long. I personally find they stretch and you lose some power over time, different people different strokes I guess. |
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Post by lain on Dec 2, 2015 15:29:19 GMT -5
Well this all started yesterday while i was at work. Its been raining and chilly here in nc and ill leave my scoot out in the rain til i get off work and it seems the weather is making my rear brake lever stick... To the point where im reving it and its stuck in one spot? It only started happening latly and it only does it at the first couple stop lights then shes good.. Shes running good minus squeaky brakes and pluged and slimed tire but darn im lost... Wd 40 maybe...? Recent oil change havnt checked gear oil at all. How would i check gear oil? No dipstick i kknow that.. Anybody got a used 12 inch tire they want to get rid of? Thank you all! So I just want to make sure we are getting this clearly. You are saying that your brake becomes stuck and moving or pushing the lever near the back wheel helps you move again? Like if you use your hands, or possibly something else because it gets dirty under there haha, you push the lever that connects the rear brake cable to the rear brake pads/drum area, it comes free and you are able to move? If that's the issue Remove the rear wheel, and clean out the drum area and brush up the pads with a wire brush. Remove the rod that goes from the lever to the pads and clean and grease it with some white lithium grease. That should keep it from getting stuck for a long time. It is good to clean out this area with brake cleaner, if not available I sometimes use carb cleaner in a pinch but then follow with water and soap and wd40 and an air gun and finally I grease the rod with white lithium grease because it is supposed to hold up to water and weather changes. |
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Post by lain on Nov 30, 2015 11:24:26 GMT -5
get a new tire. slime is junk, and running a plug should only be a temporary fix. I tried using one of those new permanent plugs and they don't hold worth a crap Not sure but I think you probably did it wrong. They are in fact permanent fixes when done right. I have had one in my scooter tire for over a year with no deflation at all dude, and my friend has one of the same plugs from my kit in his car tire and has had it since summer and same, no issues. We installed them by using rubber cement on the plugs and following the instructions that came with the kit. |
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Post by lain on Nov 29, 2015 16:31:45 GMT -5
What exactly are you trying to achieve? If your filter faces forward it will have a much higher chance of sand and dirt making it into your engine and carb while using the foam filter. The air resistance will force those tiny pebbles to cut tiny holes and make their way to your carb/engine.
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Post by lain on Nov 29, 2015 10:31:19 GMT -5
If your kickstarter turns the engine there is no reason it shouldn't work if the electric works. In fact you do not have to hold the brake when using the kickstarter, and the only electricity being used is also being generated at the same time by the stator.
I would remove the kickstand kill switch wire, rule it out, they go bad easily since they are close to the ground, they get wet or the vibration kills them early into the life of the bike if it was made with a cheap switch (which most chinese one's I've seen are). Though t doesn't sound like it may be the issue but you can always rule it out fairly easily by reaching underneath and unplugging the switch connector.
The only other thing I could think of would be you are kicking very weak or something. Also remember if you kick it too hard you may break the case or lever or gears, so... be careful lol.
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Post by lain on Nov 29, 2015 10:18:54 GMT -5
You guys got some nice people where you live, if you are handicapped you are SOOL if you go to a gas station that doesn't have attendants outside. Even if it is both service in this weather they won't come out unless you come in >.>
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Post by lain on Nov 27, 2015 22:52:23 GMT -5
... doesn't hurt to talk to the guy filling your tiny tank for a minute lol. Wait a minute! You have FULL SERVE gas stations still? Oh you dog you. Make them share please. My Momma cannot pump her own, and often manages to need gas at the most inconvenient time for me. >'Kat A lot of gas stations around here are full and self service, but that's really my town, once you get into the city of Boston they will look at you sideways if you ask them to pump it for you. |
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Post by lain on Nov 27, 2015 22:49:13 GMT -5
So, is anyone here that has rode a scoot with one of those new fangled wide tires? They are very very wide and appear to have no roundness like a tire with dimensions such as 120/70/12? Hows the ride? Firm, soft. Hows the Handling characteristics compared to a short wheelbase 50cc with "normal tire"? I appreciate your response It really depends on the length between tires, but the tires do handle a little better over bumps and potholes, but you lose a little bit of maneuverability, but not much, only notices it when you want to take super quick tight turns they will make the turn very slightly wider. |
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Post by lain on Nov 27, 2015 15:00:28 GMT -5
it was hard enough in person. what I don't get is I was getting the same voltage at the end of the plug - it was only when I plugged it in some connection was lost internally. I'm now thinking of how I could have found it a different way or any sooner. I was just trusting the plug because of the readings at the end of the plug. anyway, it is all back together and starts every time. thanks for the support folks. hopefully this scooter won't be back for a while. So it was the connector to the CDI? Or a different connector? The terminal was just loose in the connector (I think this is what you are referring to when you say plug)? |
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Post by lain on Nov 27, 2015 11:55:20 GMT -5
That's why it's good to talk to people and the gas stations you go to usually have a lot of connections to other local businesses. Some of them can hook you up, some of them run mechanic shops that can help, some don't, doesn't hurt to talk to the guy filling your tiny tank for a minute lol.
I personally carry a full tire repair kit with valves, plugs, tools, rubber cement. If I ever need it I would find the hole on the road by using water to look for it then plug it up and walk it to the nearest air pump. There are gas stations every few blocks around here so it's not really a hassle if I ever need it. I've used it to help my friends with their rides, cars and scooters the kit works for both. Probably the fastest way to get back on the road reliably besides a spare tire already pumped and on a rim.
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Post by lain on Nov 27, 2015 11:31:37 GMT -5
gy6er I believe you are saying when you try to start by pressing the electric start button it just makes a single click? If that's all just a single click most likely a bad solenoid, use a screwdriver and connect the 2 terminals ontop of the solenoid (the big ones) to verify if the solenoid is busted. If it turns the starter motor then the solenoid is the issue, if it makes the same noise could be bad battery or starter motor. This test shouldn't take more than a second after you get to the solenoid.
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Post by lain on Nov 25, 2015 11:34:53 GMT -5
Have you checked the final gears? I had the plastic washer in there wear out on an old scooter and create bad pickup and skreaching on takeoff unless you gave it a lot of gas so it would get above 5 where the noise stopped.
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Post by lain on Nov 25, 2015 11:22:15 GMT -5
Talk to the people at the gas stations you usually fill up at. A lot of gas stations also do mechanic work. You may have to remove the wheel from the scooter yourself and just bring the wheel and tire with you to a shop. Any shop with a tire changing tool can do it. It is very hard to do it on your own, and even hard with help from another unless you have the tire changing tool then it's a breeze. They aren't cheap though.
What I do is I have made friends with a shop/gas station that I do almost all my fillups at and whenever I need a tire changed I go over there with the wheel and the tire deflated and the beads broke already and the new tire and they change it in about 30 seconds and they just charge me whatever pocket change I have at the time basically.
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Post by lain on Nov 24, 2015 13:46:42 GMT -5
Kevlar is a type of aramid yes, but it is a very specific type. Gates aramid is not as strong as kevlar brand aramids. While a gates aramid belt may last a very long time it will still snap, an actual kevlar made belt will not snap, it just won't, period, it's impossible the scooters don't have enough power. You'll have the entire thing fall apart with threads tearing and falling out and the backing will tear and it will still push you home, I can show you the difference between kevlar and regular aramid belts in p[ictures, but you wouldn't be able to identify what's left of the regular aramid belts, while the kevlar belts are torn and tattered but still in one piece. A gates aramid belt or even bando for that matter when damaged enough will just snap if you try to ride it. I have rode some seriously bad looking scooters and gates premium aramid belts snap, unless new. Kevlar even when dried out will not snap, it's just a different composition of aramids but a stronger type.
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Post by lain on Nov 23, 2015 8:30:07 GMT -5
I put gum out fuel injector and carburetor cleaner in it i bought a 6 oounce in and put almost all in there mmaybe 4 oz.. So dont put plug in with slime? And what did the gum out do to my engine? Did you even read the bottle? The bottle of those say one bottle is for 21 gallons.... so why would you put 2/3 of it into a tank that's nearly one gallon, you effectively ruined your gas... Not to mention that stuff doesn't really work the way you think it does, it doesn't clean things much, it only "by chance" will get rid of what is already loose, in which case gasoline does the same thing.. If you want to clean your carb pull the carb out and clean it, if you want to keep the fuel from going bad when storing it for a short time you put about a shot glass worth of seafoam engine treatment into your gas. A shot glass is typically an ounce or less... Running a huge amount of additives will cause your engine to run crappy, not at all, or maybe cause even more serious issues down the line. |
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