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Post by RapidJim on Dec 2, 2015 8:53:22 GMT -5
WOT riding is unwise on anything, except pre-70's BMW's and some older modest Jap bikes, and even then, caution should be employed. Nothing modern, Chinese/Russian/European/British/sub-Continental or US will long tollerate such abuse, unless it's a diesel, and then be careful. Very few petrol engines are made now that will run at continuous max power without severe wear or overheating. The old BWM and VW boxers were such, but not anymore. Diesels are built to run continuously at max power, which is measured -10% for hi air temperatures and - another 10% for motor overheating. It's called de-rated max power, which is the minimum highest power the good engine will produce under the most adverse conditions. IE you will always get at least 22bhp from a 22bhp diesel in good condition. Never seen a Diesel Scooter
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Post by RapidJim on Nov 20, 2015 9:20:20 GMT -5
Geeeeeeeeeeeez I can not believe this!!! Are you going to go to every post that refers to PFS and blame them for your mistake? ? Their site clearly states the following www.partsforscooters.com/100-35_GY6_Engine_Mount "GY6 Engine Mount for most 150c and 125cc GY6 engine based Sport Style scooters. Please check measurements and photos before ordering." www.partsforscooters.com/100-35_GY6_Engine_Mount "Overall Length: 14 inches" itistheride.boards.net/thread/8900/caution-parts-scooters You admitted that you did a "ballpark" measurement and found out when you got the part that there was a 1/2 inch difference. How can you say it was PFS fault when you didn't measure the part correctly in the first place? ? They clearly state to check the measurement and photos before ordering!
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Post by RapidJim on Nov 17, 2015 11:09:36 GMT -5
RCQ I have done and do business with PFS and have dealt with Matt over the years, I have yet to have issue number one. The same is true of another supplier that advertises here When it comes to Chinese parts, there are occasions where there is a difference in fitment, this is even true in the aftermarket automotive industry. When I need a particular part for a particular machine, I read and compare specs of what I have to what I am ordering (Ballpark measurements do not work!), if there is not enough info then I do a weird thing, I call the company and ask questions. I work an a variety of scooters and ATVs and see some differences in even the same manufacturer when it comes to certain parts. I also sell parts from Ice Bear and have seen this true even from the manufacturer due to changes or modifications to the machines.
I will also say that PFS return and refund policy is probably one of the best out there. In most cases, refunds on shipping are a thing of the past. I should know I have been doing this for many years.
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veterans
by: RapidJim - Nov 13, 2015 9:05:31 GMT -5
Post by RapidJim on Nov 13, 2015 9:05:31 GMT -5
Your welcome!
It is very nice in this day and age that folks are actually thinking about us Vets and thanking us for our service. Not only on Veterans day, but all year long. I have folks in the shop all the time and when they see my Vet stickers, POW flag ect., they asked if I served and then Thank me. It does give one a warm feeling. As many older Vets, (like myself) know, this was not always true. During Vietnam and afterwards most did not use words of praise when talking to or about Veterans. When returning from overseas, we were spat on and called names like baby killers and worse. Back then, there were no Parades for returning Vets or folks lining up at the Airport to welcome us home. Now it is common place and that my friends means more to a Vet that any of you will ever know.
So I say, Thank You! for thinking about us and taking the time to show us you do care!!!!!!
Jim/ MSgt, USAF Retired 1971-1991
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Post by RapidJim on Oct 22, 2015 8:41:13 GMT -5
Thanks Jim! The variety of numbers provided on the internet for all scooter products seems to be inconsistent at best... So, at least in terms of Ice Bear trikes, the information provided on the Ice Bear site is accurate, and the only 50cc trike with a larger than 220 pound weight capacity is the Q6/PST-17? Yeppers
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Post by RapidJim on Oct 21, 2015 8:59:08 GMT -5
Weight capacity is the amount of rider weight that the frame of the machine in question can "safely" handle. This number is an estimate from the manufacturer. Saying that, one must realize that some "DEALERS" will embellish those numbers. I use information on my website directly from Ice Bear.
Depending on the machine, ie stripped vrs full body, there can be a lot of difference in weight capacity. The Pluto PST50-5, a stripped down no body style trike) very light frame and has a net weight of 286 llbs and a weight capacity of 220 llbs, the Q6 PST50-17 is a full bodied machine, heavier frame with a net weight of 308 llbs and a weight capacity of 441 llbs.
Keep in mind, that no matter what the weight capacity is, with a 50cc the more weight the slower the machine will be, where this is true of any machine, it is more noticeable on a 50cc..
On a side note, I have noticed that 50cc trikes do better speed and hill wise than a 50cc scooter. I attribute most of this to the gearing required for the trike section. I would also not be surprised if the motors are using a 44mm piston (like VIP and Peace sometimes use) instead of the common 39mm or if they use a different cam. I have yet had one in the shop with a top end issue to find out, one day I will .
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Post by RapidJim on Oct 7, 2015 8:32:56 GMT -5
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Post by RapidJim on Oct 3, 2015 8:39:01 GMT -5
Ordering directly from China is a bucket of worms, esp if they require payment by wire transfer. There was a company a while back that was doing just that, wire transfer payment and the machine never came, no recourse.
As far as the reverse trikes are concerned, all I can say is buy at your own risk. These machine are not built by Ice Bear, they are built by Dong Fang. A few years ago, Ice Bear use to sell these reverse trikes for another distributor, they had all kinds of customer issues and even Ice Bear could not get parts, so what kind of chance did the consumer have getting them? None! Ice Bear quit offering these years ago. The only good reverse trike out there is CAM AM, with a price tag above $30,000.
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Post by RapidJim on Oct 1, 2015 9:17:55 GMT -5
I can't find them by a google search. As an Ice Bear dealer I can tell you that price may be too good to be true. I would suggest that you check the BBB before committing to buy.
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Post by RapidJim on Sept 24, 2015 7:59:43 GMT -5
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Post by RapidJim on Sept 11, 2015 9:37:53 GMT -5
Sounds like you have a KPH speedo
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Post by RapidJim on Sept 4, 2015 9:12:30 GMT -5
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my customer service!
I pride myself in helping anyone who emails or calls with questions. I am "old school" and was brought up in the days where service means more than the sale itself. My first job was in a gas station pumping gas, 25 cents a gallon, the owner didn't care if he customer filled his take or bought one gallon of gas, I was required to clean all windows, check the oil and air in the tires, today at $2.74 a gallon you are lucky to get a thank you when you pay. I guess this has stuck with ,me all these years.
Again Thank You
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Post by RapidJim on Aug 10, 2015 9:06:26 GMT -5
Update: I picked up the bike today. The charge was $374.50. As far as I can ascertain, the mechanic added two custom made spacers to the rear diff. The service writer told me that this would be only a temporary fix. He then asked me if I was going to ride it home or trailer it. I asked the mechanic if was safe to ride. He said it was. I asked him how long the temporary fix would last. He said that he couldn't tell me, but it may last six weeks or six years. Anyone wan't to buy a trike? All I can say is something does not sound right here, In your original post your said " They asked me if they could disassemble the gear box to see what the problem was. I said OK. After a couple days they informed me that one of the gears was bad, that they would have to special order it." Then you said that the fix was: " the mechanic added two custom made spacers to the rear diff." This follows what I said "On that rear diff, lateral movement can be adjusted by tightening the castle nut on the hub" I would almost bet that they added washers under the hubs to take up the slack. This procedure has been used by many and works well, but at $374.50? ??
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Post by RapidJim on Aug 6, 2015 8:27:53 GMT -5
Hmmmmmmm.
First off, the 2010 Magnum was the first generation 300cc trike. Reverse was in the rear diff and was operated by a cable on the left side of the handle bar and was a straight axle design Some lateral movement (side to side) is expected in that type of rear diff, without being there I can not say what that mechanic is calling excessive. On that rear diff, lateral movement can be adjusted by tightening the castle nut on the hub. The first generation rear diffs were not known to have lateral movement issues. The problem with that type of rear diff stemmed from consumers not being fully stopped when going from forward to reverse or reverse to forward, that would strip the gears in the rear diff and the trike would not move at all. Another issue, was that consumers did not pay attention the the adjustment of the cable, this caused improper gear mess and again would strip the gears and the trike would not move.
I would have asked, if after they adjusted the chain if there was any noise coming from the rear diff on a test drive?
That type of rear diff has not been used since 2010, in 2011 Ice bear went to an independent rear axle assembly and then in 2012 went back to a straight axle design with forward neutral and reverse in the transmission instead of the rear diff. Parts for the 2010 can be hard to come by and if available, they have to be ordered from China, via Ice Bear, thru an authorized Ice Bear dealer.
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Post by RapidJim on Jul 24, 2015 8:12:07 GMT -5
I remember a story out of Florida years ago, where a thief was confronted a an armed home owner, and received a "Warning shot" in his back Is that like yelling STOP at the same time you pull the trigger?
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