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Post by javarod on Aug 12, 2015 18:58:50 GMT -5
Charcoal?  When is the Bar-B-Q ? Looks like things here escalated quickly but, I digress. Indeed that would be the Charcoal/ Catch can. It can be removed or left alone. Interesting, because based on the forum's info on emissions systems, that wouldn't appear to be hooked up right, considering it has no connection to the fuel tank, and the way its hooked up now seems strange. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 12, 2015 10:23:08 GMT -5
Ok, was looking for clues as to why my idle is sometimes funky, and of course why it had died on me (problem's gone knock on wood), and found this:   
From top to bottom, the hose runs from the air intake, to the canister, then to... the engine? It seemed weird to me that one hose is hooked up, and the other isn't, its just a foot or so of hose that's capped off. Oh, and its just sitting there, not mounted to anything.
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Post by javarod on Aug 11, 2015 7:27:48 GMT -5
Resting on her side oil went into the cylinder assy, etc. It will burn off during your mooring ride Thanks, figured as much, but better safe than sorry.    |
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Post by javarod on Aug 11, 2015 7:21:54 GMT -5
Yes, that is the exact bike, The 150 was a clone, right down to every detail (just a different motor, and frame ti moumt the bigger motor) It's also listed as a YY-50-QT28D, yy_50M30 I beleive theywere made from 2011-2013. I've onlyy seen a couple around here, and they are damaged, Mine did'nt have a scratch on it. I called scrappydogs, and spoke to Kenny he may be able to locate the part. If nothing else, he can get it via the above link, the Jonway site has parts listing PDFs, but you have to sign up, and to do that, you must supply business info and such. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 11, 2015 0:03:31 GMT -5
Snickers and swats, "I'm being practical, with a limited budget, you do need to consider the future repairability. With anything GY6 based, you're pretty safe even if the importer and/or manufacturer goes under, but on something like this, you're taking a bit of risk, and need to ask if you can afford it." It just for fun and the point is well taken, and would need to be addressed before any purchase is made. If SYM sells one within her budget I would highly recommend it.  Apology unnecessary, and while the Sym will be in her budget relatively speaking (cheaper than the Honda she was planning on), it will definitely be more than this, i'd guess roughly twice the price without looking it up. An another note, Aliexpress shows a Daehan made Wave clone too... Me wants. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 11, 2015 0:01:03 GMT -5
Another storm, another fall for the Scooter of War  When i left yesterday, i forgot to check on it, so i don't know when it was blown over. The storm was bad enough to knock out power at the airport (Lambert), take a piece off a gas station's canopy, and knock out traffic lights on US 67, so no real surprise that it knocked it down. Found it that way when i got home from work this morn, righted it, checked for visible damage and fuel leakage. Other than the mirrors being knocked askew, all was good, so started and idled it for about five minutes. Ran fine, idled fine, or at least normal (not very smooth idle), but when revved, it smokes a bit and smells like its burning some oil. Anything to worry about? I'm thinking that laying down like that caused some oil to leak into the cylinder, and i just need to burn it off? Figure i should make sure before riding tomorrow as the doctor's office is 21 miles away, plenty of opportunity to kill the engine if there's a serious issue (and lets see ifn it makes it home this time). |
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Post by javarod on Aug 10, 2015 22:53:35 GMT -5
Sir, is this the bike: Raptor E or this Let me tell you that was a bugger to find, around 3 or 4 searches before that Jonway page came up. Not sure what's going on as there seems to be more than one Jonway, yours being the harder to find. Now for parts... |
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Post by javarod on Aug 10, 2015 22:37:52 GMT -5
I prefer the newer style Wave cub clones, which unfortunately aren't sold here. As cookees noted, SYM already makes one, apparently they used to make assemblies for Honda, and lost the contract after they decided to start making whole bikes without permission. The Symba is apparently not a clone in the typical sense, but SYM's 'improved' version. Only foreseeable problem is the engine, since a 110 is prolly not a GY6, doubly so as the engine placement is different, so you're taking a bit of a chance ifn the brand doesn't last. Still, if the build quality is there, that might not matter much. Yah, but look at it this way, if it works out (and the brand is being sold all over Europe) she'll be on the cutting edge and be allowed to sit at the "cool kids" table in the lunch room.  Snickers and swats, "I'm being practical, with a limited budget, you do need to consider the future repairability. With anything GY6 based, you're pretty safe even if the importer and/or manufacturer goes under, but on something like this, you're taking a bit of risk, and need to ask if you can afford it." |
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Post by javarod on Aug 10, 2015 22:19:06 GMT -5
I prefer the newer style Wave cub clones, which unfortunately aren't sold here. As cookees noted, SYM already makes one, apparently they used to make assemblies for Honda, and lost the contract after they decided to start making whole bikes without permission. The Symba is apparently not a clone in the typical sense, but SYM's 'improved' version. Only foreseeable problem is the engine, since a 110 is prolly not a GY6, doubly so as the engine placement is different, so you're taking a bit of a chance ifn the brand doesn't last. Still, if the build quality is there, that might not matter much. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 10, 2015 22:08:18 GMT -5
Not sure if the pictures posted. Seems I had some troubles on other sites so redid the pictures here. Sorry if you have two pictures of the same thing now.... Hmmm, i think that's too obscure a thing, out here in STL there's 0 chance of me finding a site for a picture for this. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 5, 2015 7:49:20 GMT -5
I think you should still at least have the mech get whatever it is that makes it his. My car mech told me about it when someone brought in a car then didn't want to fix it (too expensive) and abandoned it. He had to let it sit there for I think 3 months, then could claim it as his and get a "mechanic's --" something (maybe lien? maybe title? don't remember that word, sorry). Then he could legally sell it or keep it as his own or do whatever. And the previous owner couldn't come back trying to claim it. I can see that happening to you. Owner who abandoned it can come back saying he'd changed his mind, or found someone else to fix it cheaper, or something. And wants his scoot back. Proper papers will cover your mech's and your own back. >'Kat Mechanic's lien, prolly the easiest way, though you'll likely have to pay for the cost, which is usually not much. |
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by: javarod - Aug 3, 2015 17:41:20 GMT -5
Post by javarod on Aug 3, 2015 17:41:20 GMT -5
Well, there is this group there already. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 1, 2015 9:50:51 GMT -5
Ok, added a carry basket to the back:    The basket is a Wald 139/1392 with the handlebar brackets removed, and four hose clamps attaching it to the racket. Four might be a little overkill... Nah, no such thing as overkill. Oh, and removing those brackets is a pain. Hmmm, if enough are interested, maybe i'll find out how many i've gotta order from Wald to get them with no brackets.  Nice and simple, plenty of room for my lunchbox/cooler, even the big one, just gotta get a net for it, though cords will do for now. And could use some manner of tote to go in there so i can carry groceries or other purchases easily. We had some nice ones at work, but they were a special and sold fast. Coming at some point when i get around to figuring out the connectors for tapping purposes, a brake light, and a pair of amber 'wig wag' safety lights on the back of it. |
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Post by javarod on Aug 1, 2015 9:43:39 GMT -5
Added a basket to the back to carry stuff. Sized for my largest lunch box, should make it easier to carry it with me. Never been a fan of trunks as you're limited to what can fit in there. An open top basket...
Pics are up on my Havoc thread.
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Post by javarod on Jul 31, 2015 8:31:24 GMT -5
Well, lets talk security. There is no thing as unstealable, the best you can hope for is to make it difficult enough that they'll look for something easy. That said, how much are you willing to put up with to secure it? For example, depending on where the battery is, you could consider pulling the battery out every day to make it harder to steal, after all, can't hotwire it without a battery (yeah, i know, kickstart if it has one).
More realistically you could go with some part or all of what i do:
Lock the steering
Turn off the kill switch
Close the ignition cover (yours prolly won't have this)
Disk brake lock (you can get these with an audible alarm)
Chain it to a pole (use the rear wheel as its easy to take the front off, and make sure its either a tall pole, or one with a top so they can't lift it off)
Cover it.
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