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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 24, 2013 14:10:06 GMT -5
Well I write this from a hospital bed. Dang dog couldn't decide which way he was going this morning and in traffic at 70mph I had few options. The least painful (for me at least) seemed to be just hitting him, which I did. All is basically ok except the bike landed on my foot a bit waiting for xrays but I think its ok. All else is well had on full armor and helmet so no blood was involve (for me). I am quite sad the dog was instantly killed bike is fine but cosmetics likely total it... Updates later
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 24, 2013 8:17:38 GMT -5
idiots majority
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 23, 2013 20:47:58 GMT -5
Mate hates
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 23, 2013 16:03:38 GMT -5
fill dirt
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 23, 2013 15:28:40 GMT -5
show over
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 23, 2013 14:30:35 GMT -5
torture daily
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 23, 2013 14:07:24 GMT -5
Take it to your local auto parts store and have them charge it. They have far more sophisticated equipment. Or in the past I have hooked one up to a larger battery with jumper cables for a while (your car or truck battery while it isn't running) and let sit for a length of time that felt right... This might bring the voltage up enough to allow the charger you have recognize that it can be charged
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 23, 2013 0:53:36 GMT -5
Plans foiled
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 23:13:44 GMT -5
I'm getting a 50cc. I intend to mod it so I'd need a scooter that can be modded fairly easily (i.e. availability and cost of mod parts). |
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 23:01:40 GMT -5
Kat scooters are motorcycles and yes its all very similar though not identical. Anyway to all the hang the shop guys...
You all want the Government to fix this and close the shop or whatever "make them pay" basically. The guy has a Chinese scooter that we now find out still had the Chinese "brake fluid" in it. 400 km is not long enough for real brake fluid to become full of dirt and black. Was it really the shop? (No offense to OP meant just a different perspective being offered here). So basically everyone has decided it's the shop's fault though, they have never seen the shop, they assume the bike was in perfect condition but have never seen the bike. It looks like the bike may not have had the famous "PDI" where every fluid is replaced. The bike in question was likely sold by a manufacturer that has the same BBB rating as the mafia. Now then the guy wants to call the AG ( I know maybe he doesn't but someone thinks he should) does he report the manufacturer or the shop? He has already touched the bike now and given evidence in a public forum that makes it seem like maybe there wasn't even proper fluid in the system. Will the govt fix it? How often do they really succeed at fixing anything? Less headache and down time fixing it yourself.
Now if the guy said I have no mechanical ability ( this is for you Kat). I would have suggested he take it to another shop not fix it himself. That might have made a case for him if a reputable, certified, third party could have determined it was incorrectly done. Certainly would have been difficult to determine if it was them or the substandard fluid... Any way as far as reporting people. It should be done with great care and certainty. Did the shop do a great job with customer service? Maybe not. Should they have to flush and bleed the brakes on a brand new scooter? No it should be fresh and clean already. Would any one really put old fluid in the brake system trying to fix it? Unlikely. Disconnect brakelines to change a tire? Unlikely.
So anyway sorry to ruffle all your feathers. To the OP if you haven't done a full PDI on the bike now is the time or your brakes won't be the only thing that fails. I really do wish you well but the best advice for any Chinese scooter owner is to get some tools follow the famous pdi and keep on top of everything with the attention to detail of a an aircraft mechanic. You are riding a bike that needs you to know every inch of her and demands you pay attention. I say this not to shame you but to encourage you. I prefer to hear about your 1000's of happy miles and not a painful crash... Be good now and please don't report me to the AG for disagreeing...
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250cc help
by: scootnwinn - Oct 22, 2013 15:52:28 GMT -5
Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 15:52:28 GMT -5
Sorry but what exactly did you seal with epoxy? That isn't normal... Other than that yeah check your compression like Alley says. Why do you think it's low?  |
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 15:49:56 GMT -5
fatal eclipse
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 15:40:45 GMT -5
Chose wisely. A 2-Stroke scooter is not necessarily as simple to maintain as a 4-stroke. The power is nice but they can be a little more "fun" to tune. Remember that being caught with an unregistered modded scoot that no longer meets the requirement of "no bureaucracy" can set you up for serious expenses/losses and stick you right in the middle of some bureaucracy. That bureaucracy will be far more unpleasant than a visit to the MVD, insurance company, and an enjoyable riders course... That's all you'll get going with a 150 4-stroke. Oh and then you'll know how to ride a scooter which is priceless...
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 15:24:06 GMT -5
I was only saying the cheapest isn't always the best. I'm with you on car tires and such but you don't have to mess with the brakes on a car when changing tires. I think it is more important to have a certified techs on the tires than the engine etc. A poorly built engine will leave you walking but is no where near as likely to kill you as incorrectly installed wheels. I wasn't implying you were naive necessarily and apologize if you felt attacked, I was more responding to the lynch mob forming around the guy's shop...(figuratively speaking of course) Anyway I think your plan is far more reasonable than sicking the attorney general on the guy. We have seen guys on here with completely blown motors at 400 km so total brake failure is not unreasonable by the way... Hope things work out for you
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Post by scootnwinn on Oct 22, 2013 15:03:48 GMT -5
silent infection
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