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Post by nulldevice on Jan 27, 2014 18:42:32 GMT -5
When I added the flames to the exhaust, I had this wild idea to add flamethrowers to the rear, with the tube containing the chemicals made to look like an exhaust for the left side. That and a skid plate under the fairing to make the lightening look like it's striking. Of course, these are all the "ostentatious" ideas I was talking about originally, so I've let them go live in the part of my mind where I still desire a full Storm Troopers costume! Just don't do it in England. He was arrested for making, get this, a firearm! Many year felony imprisonment is possible.  Article here www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7528253/Flame-thrower-scooter-owner-arrested.html |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 27, 2014 14:23:35 GMT -5
Geez-oh-man! One of the reasons I quit a scooter club was because of stuff like that distracting the riders I was riding with using this kind of stuff. The rider would be so distracted running red lights, stop signs, rear ending someone, and not seeing someone pulling out onto the road will be assured. You ride with a bunch of idiots apparently. If a fighter pilot traveling hundreds of miles per hour can use a HUD to his advantage I think a dude on a scooter with some degree of intelligence might be able to use it responsibly. I'm not sure how some computer letting me know I should turn at the next street would be dangerous. I can see how trying to view a paper map would be. Anyone distracted to the point that he cant pilot a scooter by receiving a bit of information or hearing music, probably shouldn't be riding sorry. If I ever get one I'll be sure to not use it to try to get the high score on Galaga I promise... The group was not that bad, but at the time the leadership was doing nothing about the problem riders and the membership was gearing up with electronic toys for the ride as well. This helmet gives more than a "bit" of information while playing music, and none of it has anything to do with the immediate information that keeps the rider undamaged and alive, like pot holes, fresh road kill, sand, gravel, water, oil on the pavement, cross traffic, dog or deer on an intercept course, curve sharpness, camber of curve, speed and direction of vehicles in your vicinity . . . It is an expensive, distracting toy. |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 26, 2014 21:43:44 GMT -5
Geez-oh-man! One of the reasons I quit a scooter club was because of stuff like that distracting the riders I was riding with using this kind of stuff. The rider would be so distracted running red lights, stop signs, rear ending someone, and not seeing someone pulling out onto the road will be assured.
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 26, 2014 13:10:53 GMT -5
Yesterday, I received a package containing the last of the LED bulbs I need to have my scooter completely converted over to LED (except for the headlights of course). My 244cc Jonway YY250T (Roketa MC 54 clone) scoot uses the following bulbs: - 5W T10 bulbs for the Front Running lights, Instrument Cluster, and License Plate
- 1156-base for both the Front and Rear Turn Signals
- 1157-base for the Brake/Tail Lights
You can't always trust the advertised specs on the LED bulbs so last night, I measured power draw on each style I ordered. Only counting the Always-On bulbs (Tail-Light/Instrument Cluster/License Plate), I will be reducing power draw by ~65W by replacing the factory bulbs with LED! That's 5A less load on the charging system.  Now, what should I do next? I can replace the factory 35W bulbs with a set of compatible automotive-style 50-55W bulbs if the plastic housing and reflector can handle the extra heat... And I would still have surplus power left over!  Scooter alternators DO NOT work like car alternators. You have not saved any load on the alternator. You have put an extra 65 watts on the voltage regulator. Find something to use that 65 watts all the time or you will be frying regulators and causing all kinds of electrical havoc. |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 26, 2014 12:26:35 GMT -5
My experience with scooters go like this:  Commodity Chinese scooters are cheap, but require frequent work in addition to normal maintenance. Top shelf scooters are expensive to buy, but rarely need work other than normal maintenance. Doing for yourself lowers costs immensely, having others costs dearly for both commodity Chinese and top shelf scooters. If you aren't comfortable with hand tools and aren't familiar with small engines, Get a top shelf motor scooter with a nearby shop to do the work or be willing to pay the tuition learning how. |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 21, 2014 20:35:08 GMT -5
The free-ways offer different challenges to the bigger scooter. I have a 40mumble horsepower Yamaha TMAX scooter and have no problems with the cars and trucks merging into and running with the traffic beyond the normal that a car will have. The problem is the mix of high test, Prestone, oil, and adrenaline caused by going 15 - 25 MPH FASTER than the 70 to 80 MPH traffic on the free-way as I merge. Slowing down at that point seems like it is not an option. Well, at least for the first 5 - 15 miles until the high caused by the merging burns off. The car that just pulled into the left lane when they see me coming? Poof! Pass him on the right and keep going. The car that has stalled his passing manoeuvre of the semi? No worries. There is a space about 5-6 feet wide between the car and the truck's drive wheels, and there is lots of room. With or without the trailer, it makes no difference. If I don't get a handle on this I'M GONNA DIE!  |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 21, 2014 13:37:20 GMT -5
There are many of us who stretch the budget really hard to get a top shelf scooter, and still have money left over to put gas in it to get home.  Milk crates have more usable volume for their size. They are stackable.  Two crates stacked on the back rack, one or two stacked on the passenger seat and one between the feet and knees and you can bring home a lot of groceries in one trip. They are easily removed and don't bulk up the scooter when you get the load home. Beauty happens when form follows function. |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 20, 2014 17:35:43 GMT -5
Just wait until the seasons change and the worm will turn. You then will have every right to tease us northern riders when we cry about how uncomfortable it is to ride when the temps go well above  degrees -- with humidity to match -- especially if the sun is shining at the same time. Hot and cold running water, central heating, and air conditioning have made us all soft.  |
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TMAX belt
by: nulldevice - Jan 17, 2014 16:10:58 GMT -5
Post by nulldevice on Jan 17, 2014 16:10:58 GMT -5
Being a Tmax owner myself, I don't think that there are many Tax riders here on this forum. You might want to check this forum which is more dedicated to Tmax's. There is the web link. majestyusa.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=27 These riders might know more about the belt you are asking about and where you might get better deals for parts and such. Thanks for the lead. I shall follow up. |
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TMAX belt
by: nulldevice - Jan 16, 2014 13:47:41 GMT -5
Post by nulldevice on Jan 16, 2014 13:47:41 GMT -5
I am at the belt replacement mileage for my Yamaha TMAX.
$200 plus tax from a dealer for an OEM belt
$150 shipping included from the Internet for an OEM belt
$100 shipping included from the Internet for an Athena brand belt
Anyone hear anything good or bad about the Athena belt?
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 16, 2014 12:54:56 GMT -5
I had no decent looking way to mount a trunk on my TMAX. I took an old backpack/bookbag from my college days and strapped it to the seat behind the backrest.
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 16, 2014 12:45:00 GMT -5
My case broke at the hinges . A better one like I bought is here CoocaseWhen my trunk hinges broke I used strips of leather from an old belt to replace them. |
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 15, 2014 23:32:31 GMT -5
To stop top cases from rattling, put some weather strip tape in the groove of the lid.
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 12, 2014 13:04:47 GMT -5
What rockynv said, plus it should only cost 3-5 dollars per key here in Ohio.
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Post by nulldevice on Jan 8, 2014 15:24:23 GMT -5
A stock 250 is going to give you better reliability and fuel economy at speeds over 35 than a 150 so I would just get the 250 scooter from the get go. Get a decent one and interstates are not a problem. Mine tops out just shy of 100 and keeps up with faster traffic on the interstates. Just look for fuel injection and high compression. Watch for the factory incentives too and you may find an Aprilia by Piaggio for $2,999 or less brand new on the showroom floor. If you are anywhere near enough to Seattle Moto International gets in new Aprilia Bikes that have been sitting in warehouse lots from defunct dealerships regularly and sells them at very low prices still covered with the one or two year factory parts and labor warranty and will even help pay for you to fly in and ride away on your new bike. Comfort, weather protection, ease of use, thrift, storage and my busted up left knee and ankle can't deal with a lot of city shifting on a motorcycle. Your 250 tops out near 100 MPH? That is almost what my 500cc high compression fuel injected four valves per cylinder TMAX twin will do. I will admit I got my old 250 to go nearly 100 MPH, but that was down a 5% grade with a 30MPH tailwind. I think whatever instruments you used to measure your speed they were fibbing. |
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degrees -- with humidity to match -- especially if the sun is shining at the same time.