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Post by nulldevice on Nov 16, 2013 11:32:01 GMT -5
Outstanding! But if you don't mind, more pics and information on the trailer.  More pics as soon as I find my camera. Except for the go-kart hub for the wheel, all the parts and materials were sourced from the local ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and NAPA. |
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by: nulldevice - Nov 15, 2013 21:25:53 GMT -5
Post by nulldevice on Nov 15, 2013 21:25:53 GMT -5
Don't do it.
When you turn off the lights like you describe all the wattage that should go to the lights will go to the regulator. You can fry your regulator that way.
Some background -- you have a permanent magnet alternator which puts out whatever it puts out and varies with the motor speed. Unlike a car, it is not regulated at all. The voltage regulator shorts out the excess current to ground when the voltage rises above the set point. If you lessen the electrical load on the scooter it gets added to the regulator and overheats it.
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Post by nulldevice on Nov 15, 2013 19:50:49 GMT -5
 Customizations: 1. Home made windshield extension 2. Two home made ten watt LED projector daylight running lights 3. Compass 4. Windshield air vent 5. Hood scoop for air vents 6. Cigarette lighter socket 7. Added more seat padding and Air Hawk cushion 8. Home made one wheel trailer 9. Home made hitch for the trailer 10. Wiring for trailer lights and house battery charging |
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 29, 2013 19:42:45 GMT -5
Prodigit, carasdad, Sorry about this, but understanding OHM'S law is absolutely essential to understanding electrical circuits, so here we go. E =IR That is math speak for: Voltage (V) equals amperage (I) times resistance (R). If you know any two you can calculate the third. Why those particular letters are used has to do with history and different languages of the early electrical researchers. Use E=IR to get volts Use I=E/R to get amperage Use R=I/E to get resistance in ohms Like playing a musical instrument, playing a sport, or turning a wrench, math takes practice to understand it and use it. Dig out a calculator and play with the formulas. If you understand the math you only need to remember one formula, E=IR, You simply plug in what you know and solve the equation. Oh my, I just realized, you need to have paid attention in shop math or algebra class to follow that explanation. I hope this helped. No need to be rude. I did pay attention in math class in High School and College. Although my degree may be in Nursing...it does NOT make me an idiot...I graduated with a 3.9. Also I have a MENSA card..I will scan it and send you a copy.  My father was an electronics engineer..so I know ohms law and other formulas as he used to nearly preach them to me daily. Wanted me to follow his footsteps but was so annoyed with it I joined the military instead. I was trying to explain why more CCA would not ruin a starter..in plain simple terms that he may understand. If you read...what I asked for was help from a 'person in the know'..like you... not a rude snide commentary like you gave. Apologize for your crude and insulting post..and I will accept it. shalomrider. Thank you! Exactly what nearly all of us have experienced...that when the battery voltage is low or amperage is low...the starter is drawing more amperage than the battery can give...so the starter and solenoid get hot and can fry. After all...if that was not the case...why in the do folks try to buy the highest amperage rated battery they can fit in the scoot. Is it because higher CCA is going to burn up their starting system and that is what they want??. NO..of course not..as you know and just stated..it is just the OPPOSITE...they want that power there so they don't put a strain on the system. "Real" electricians unlike nulldevice will hopefully jump in and show that you and I are correct..  Geez, I had a father-in-law like you. You are one of those who can tear into someone hard enough to give them a new back orifice,  but you take a gentle humorous remark and think it is an attack on you. I have nothing to apologize to you for. |
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 28, 2013 21:19:23 GMT -5
Prodigit, carasdad,
Sorry about this, but understanding OHM'S law is absolutely essential to understanding electrical circuits, so here we go.
E =IR
That is math speak for:
Voltage (V) equals amperage (I) times resistance (R).
If you know any two you can calculate the third. Why those particular letters are used has to do with history and different languages of the early electrical researchers.
Use E=IR to get volts
Use I=E/R to get amperage
Use R=I/E to get resistance in ohms
Like playing a musical instrument, playing a sport, or turning a wrench, math takes practice to understand it and use it. Dig out a calculator and play with the formulas. If you understand the math you only need to remember one formula, E=IR, You simply plug in what you know and solve the equation.
Oh my, I just realized, you need to have paid attention in shop math or algebra class to follow that explanation. I hope this helped.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 27, 2013 10:30:50 GMT -5
A number drill set will let yuo try different jet sizes ror free. Some solder to fill the hole when you go too big and drill it again.
Lots of fun.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 27, 2013 10:21:07 GMT -5
It is a matter of your endurance, not the scooters. I went on several 150 to 300 mile day trips on my 250 cc scooter.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 27, 2013 10:17:14 GMT -5
I have used a mapp gas torch and braized mufflers.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 26, 2013 8:17:32 GMT -5
The lithium battery charging discussion leaves me confused.
Two amps is too much charge? What happens when it is installed in the scooter and gets charged with those primitive charging systems
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How are you checking the charge, just a volt meter or under a specific load?
Do you need to balance the charge with the charger?
So many questions.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 20, 2013 19:42:34 GMT -5
It took me three chinascoots, 25,000 miles and seven years to fall out of love with these scooters. My wife finally ordered me  to get what she called a "real scooter". She even gave me money for a down payment. I now have a TMAX. If three months and 3,000 miles is enough pain for you, you learned faster than I did. Get a Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki. Get a used one if you can't hack the price of a new one. New or used, they are worth every penny. You will be much, much happier. At least I am. I would LOVE to be ordered around like that!  Yeh, it's tough being hen pecked.  |
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 20, 2013 8:50:20 GMT -5
It took me three chinascoots, 25,000 miles and seven years to fall out of love with these scooters. My wife finally ordered me to get what she called a "real scooter". She even gave me money for a down payment. I now have a TMAX. If three months and 3,000 miles is enough pain for you, you learned faster than I did. Get a Honda, Yamaha, or Suzuki. Get a used one if you can't hack the price of a new one. New or used, they are worth every penny. You will be much, much happier. At least I am. |
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 19, 2013 19:00:26 GMT -5
It should also be out of state title no deal too. If they claim it's no big deal to get a new title, let the seller do it.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 19, 2013 18:54:41 GMT -5
Ive seen the wood tool before maybe ill make one but as for the rope trick no way i stated in my first post the rope trick snaped my piston but i need to get it off. Has anyone else ever delt with a nut that wont come off i hit it with 208lbs today an nothing it wont brake loose an im afraid if i try the wood tool ill brake something else Use an impact socket. my HF impact wrench came with sockets that fit the flywheel, variator, and clutch/rear sheave assembly of my 50/ 150, and 250cc Chinese scooters. If not, buy and use an impact socket preferably without any extensions. A question, are you squeezing the correct end of the trigger to remove the nut? Are you really sure? It is a right hand thread. |
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 18, 2013 23:21:55 GMT -5
How do you like the noise? I went back to the stock air box because of that.
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Post by nulldevice on Apr 18, 2013 23:13:58 GMT -5
Short version, if you want freeway performance and comfort get a 400cc or bigger scooter.
OK, here's the straight skinny from a 6'2" rider who has actually ridden on high speed highways.
150cc scooters are Interstate legal in some states, not in others.
150cc scooters may do 50-55 plus, but the riders are small or there are never any headwinds, or hills in their part of the world. They have no reserve for head winds or hills at speeds over 40-45 mph with a large rider on them. It is suicide to get on busy high speed highways with them. Traffic runs 5-10 MPH faster than the speed limit, and scooter speedometers are notoriously optimistic in the high end of the scale.
A 250cc scooter is legal everywhere as far as I know. With a top speed of 70 -75 MPH they are marginal for Interstates but will do the job with a large rider. You will still drop back to 60-ish MPH on steep Interstate hills, Add a head wind and you will drop back more. For surface highways they are the sweet spot for power and economy. I really enjoyed my 250 chinoscoot, but was never really comfortable running the freeways with it.
Any 400cc and up scooter is good for going cross country on any highway at any legal speed at full design load against headwinds while going up hill. Well, maybe not over the 8,000 to 10,000 foot passes in the Rocky Mountains. I can't say about that.
I love my 500cc TMAX. with 300 pounds of me and 230 pounds of son I had to keep a sharp eye on the speed. I had trouble keeping it down to 70 MPH, up hill, against a moderate head wind, on Interstate 71 a few weeks ago.
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