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Post by nulldevice on Jul 7, 2015 10:37:09 GMT -5
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Post by nulldevice on Jul 5, 2015 14:19:18 GMT -5
I considered saddle bags, but I just couldn't do that to my sleek TMAX, so I built a trailer instead for the times I wanted some haulage capacity. It only took me two or three years to get it right enough for interstate travel.  |
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 25, 2015 16:39:18 GMT -5
so what are you riding now? 2009 Yamaha TMAX. The last bike I enjoyed as much as this scooter was my 305cc Suzuki two stroke twin way back about 1968 or so.  |
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 25, 2015 16:32:40 GMT -5
And, if he hasn't the knowledge, but wants to learn, a flaky running scooter will teach him a lot. After all, who would pull apart a perfectly good scooter?  Yes, and when one graduate from a flaky scooter it feels so good, rather like when you stop banging your head against the wall. As I was getting it ready I had a walk down memory lane. Oh yes, this mod is because this piece left me stranded there, that piece left me stranded farther from home, this other piece left me stranded and took me eight or nine hours to get home . . . I did warn my son not to trust it too far and he is cool with that. |
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 24, 2015 17:22:04 GMT -5
The old Johnway left me stranded too far from home one time too many about 2 1/2 to 3 years ago and my wife said, "Here's money for a down payment, get a real scooter." The TMAX has been good for me and I'm ready to let the Johnway go after it sat for a few years in the corner of the basement.
My youngest 40 year old son wants it so I spent the last two weeks off and on getting it running again. New voltage regulator, new headlight bulbs, swapped the fouled carb for one I had laying around were added and adjusted. A couple of squirts of starter fluid to prime the carb, a couple cranks and it lives! IT LIVES AGAIN, BWAHAHAHAHA! Who knows for how long?
I am ambivalent about giving it to him because of its history of quitting and leaving me stranded. but I have warned him and he still wants it. Whatever, it will soon be gone.
Scooters are such fun . . .
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 24, 2015 11:58:30 GMT -5
I wonder how he got the kick start lever and the belt housing cover off with no tools.  |
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 21, 2015 12:01:22 GMT -5
When they show up, if they do, with your scooter, write down the license plate number of the trailer, tow vehicle, or truck they use. Take pictures of them and their vehicle(s) too. From all this I foresee you getting your scooter back with a torn out ignition, different wheels with worn out tires, an old torn seat, a hacked up wiring job to bypass the ignition lock, and who knows what other theft, vandalism, and general destruction. Have several friends and family with you when (if) they show up.
Good luck.
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 20, 2015 16:55:35 GMT -5
Gotchya. I'm a Big fan of Dyno's It does take some training/practice to make very accurate comparative testing. Many Parameters to consider. Need a Whole Dmn Weather Station. They have a 3 day certification course I would have to attend in Las Vegas, Nevada. I got married in Vegas and go out there (I live in Michigan) every now and then. I may try and make this happen when winter comes around.... If I took their course, I'm sure it would arm me with the info I need in determining if I can build one of these. My motorcycle lift has a big cutout and it could be fabricated into one of these.... I asked my friend with the 3D printer (she also used to be on Professional drag race teams) about making me pulleys and she said she advises against it. Doesn't think the plastic is durable enough... But she recommended that I may wanna build something called a "Pony Brake"... You ever hear of one? She provided me a link to a really good article, check it when ya get the free time and tell me whacha think? And here's a Google search on prony brake. Absolutely amazing to see them being driven by the low RPM old time steam and gas/diesel tractors. www.google.com/search?q=prony+brake&gws_rd=ssl |
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 18, 2015 20:12:16 GMT -5
How about some dyno runs of the stock vs stroked motor showing the full torque and horse power curves with the same head and piston if possible so we get a hard numbers of what is gained from stroking the motor?
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 7, 2015 8:41:15 GMT -5
Atma, is the photo of the belt during installation or after you have run the scooter?
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 6, 2015 22:07:46 GMT -5
I thoroughly enjoyed the page the link went to. No apology needed. That's is what links are for.
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 6, 2015 22:04:11 GMT -5
The back of the belt is hitting something within the belt housing. Are you sure you are using the right size belt? Too long a belt will let it flap around and strike something. Also, check the operation of the driven pulley. That belt isn't pulled down all the way into the center of the variator pulley like is should be.
The destruction of the U shaped variator guides leaves me puzzled.
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Post by nulldevice on Jun 1, 2015 19:29:29 GMT -5
There are some nice bobbers out there that are modern scooter based as well. This is a Yamaha TMAX 530  Click on the image for the large size. |
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Post by nulldevice on May 29, 2015 10:49:53 GMT -5
What is not made in China now? lol, as long as they are still reliable, who cares where are they made?  Where they are made doesn't matter, as long as Gates keeps a very close eye and no excuses properly run quality control program from the raw materials to the final product and their people always on site with authority to stop quality slippage. |
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Post by nulldevice on May 26, 2015 9:53:32 GMT -5
He commits a felony (fleeing police), more than a few moving violations, and then posts the video of the act on the Internet complete with the route to his residence and his face at the end of it. Geez, how dumb can you get?
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