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Post by horace on Sept 3, 2015 17:20:55 GMT -5
I must say, This is a beautiful write up/post.....
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Post by horace on Sept 3, 2015 15:43:28 GMT -5
Someone you have probably never heard of ( Maximus Black )
A video game guy---- ( much like me )
A man on a brand new bike pulled over----- Papers Please.....
A funny video but, also a social .........
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Post by horace on Sept 3, 2015 15:37:34 GMT -5
Is it worse getting bugs stuck in your teeth Or Milk ( think about that one for a second- ) Either way it's a distraction..... Small things really do matter!!!!!
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Post by horace on Sept 3, 2015 15:30:44 GMT -5
Hello again Joshua,
My apology for asking such basic questions to start with. ( needed a starting point )
You would be surprised to know how many folks can't do basic preventative maintenance then complain about poor craftsmanship.
That being said......
Other folks will tell you companies do not make things they do ( Kevlar Belts for example )
To extend the lifespan of your engine,
Make sure it has decent cooling!!!!!!!!! Change the Oil Religiously, and above all else, Do your own research!!!!
I am a 50cc guy but, I expect no less than 15,000 miles before an engine rebuild even on a china scoot.
GOOD LUCK BROTHER!!!!!!
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Post by horace on Sept 3, 2015 15:06:27 GMT -5
I can only Guess a seal was blown....... ( as the scoot still runs ) Bogging down seems like a fuel issue of some type......
Are ANY fluids leaking? What mods have you made? If any.....
Oil on the ground after sitting for a while? A strong smell of Gas, or maybe some real damage was done........
BTW,
WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by horace on Sept 3, 2015 14:53:49 GMT -5
BTW, Have a bone Old chopper guy---- Pure experience deserves at least that my friend!!!!!!! I hope to learn from my elders at some point........ ( so long as knowledge is the key, Not just being right about everything ) Side note--- At what age do you become Young again ? ( That old fart is 71 years young ) Is it like a baby at 24 months old instead of being 2 years old? Just kidding around !!!!!!
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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 17:21:57 GMT -5
A Spree is a fine scooter, Unfortunatly VERY easy to steal....... I'm not proud to admit it but, A little red stolen spree was my first 2 wheeled experience back in the eighties. While I was trying to impress a girl back in 1980 something by "catwalking" it the lengh of a school parkinglot..... Police showed up on a Sunday-- Young and Dumb..... Being excited/scared. I Never talked to the girl again..... I was the patsy for the teenagers that accually stole it. ( I was about 12 ) Allthough I had NO idea it was stolen, I did wonder why the blinkers didn't work and had no key 30 some odd years later I regret my parents disappointment to this day..........
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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 16:57:17 GMT -5
I really wish I could see the damage...... Do you have a camera?
Although it's only a two wire connection to each blinker, if indeed the harness melted you may need to do some pealling/splicing and tracing. Not a fun project.
BTW, Hows the weather in Florida ?
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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 16:47:24 GMT -5
A bad-ish or failing CDI can indeed cause "interesting" issues.
Although it is true they either work or don't- During the short period between working and not, strange things may happen.
The engine will indeed "work" although not the way you want untill it doesn't anymore........
I am no expert just my opinion.
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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 16:36:16 GMT -5
WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many options are availible. It all depends on what YOU want the scoot to do. Is this a NEW scooter? What size engine? 50cc -150cc-250cc--- Are you willing to work on it yourself? Start simple and go from there. Obviously a better quality belt is needed first A Gates Kevlar is a popular option- Have you done any mods to the scoot? Do you know how to change the oil?
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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 16:28:06 GMT -5
Yeah, it does sound like a charging issue... These VERY SMALL batteries can be hit or miss even when fully charged.
Side Note- WELCOME TO THE FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If possible, you may want to take the battery to a local autoparts store. They can test and charge it under load for free!!!!!
If not the battery other issues maybe at play--- I am NO electrical Guru but start simple.... GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 15:36:59 GMT -5
2 stroke is the issue...... The U.S. has a big problem with getting "certified" in all 50 States. California emissions are an especially troublesome factor in production of Motor Vehicles from other countries. For example: The Hennasey Viper took over 2 1/2 years to get what is basically a Lotus Exige street legal.... Even though it is built in Texas........ ( This is an Extreme example ) "off road use only" is a common phrase for aftermarket parts because of the EPA/DOT rules and regulations..... Burning more gas cleaner is better for business than using less gas more efficiently...... NO, the Aerox will not be road legal anytime soon in the USA..... Bummer
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Post by horace on Aug 30, 2015 17:45:08 GMT -5
Give a call to Scrappydog Scooters....... Talk with a human that maybe able to point you in the right direction.
Just a shot in the dark guess.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!
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Post by horace on Aug 30, 2015 17:28:17 GMT -5
So what is the exta line for?
Not trying to be mean but, it is a very decent question.
I wish you well... Many Miles with Smiles!!!!!
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Post by horace on Aug 30, 2015 15:54:00 GMT -5
You will indeed have enough power/torque to build a sidecar...... Kind of like riding two up or being a heavy set rider.....
Now that being said, anything more than a grocery getter at 35/45 MPH will be an issue....
Sounds like a NEAT project IMO.
You maybe better off just hooking up/ building a lightweight trailer though....
Still a cool project and much less work involved.... Just an idea.
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