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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 19:10:22 GMT -5
The speeding warning ticket is a non player.
Get the scoot permit and ride.
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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 18:14:19 GMT -5
Nothing remains the same. And, as any biker/scooterer knows, ya gotta make it your own My first mod was getting rid of the plain black gear shifter handle thingy and putting on this wood grain one. Looks a little nicer I think. But, that's just me. Thinking of wood graining the glove box, gas door, and a couple other things, but not too much so as tonot make it look gaudy. Attachments:
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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 18:09:06 GMT -5
OK I'm an idiot I loosened the 17mm bolts on the top, above the axle. I assumed I turned the smaller 14mm eye bolts clockwise to bring the axle in closer to loosen the chain. But, for the life of me, it doesn't appear to be working. So, my question is: Do I turn the adjustment nut IN to loosen the chain, or OUT? Do I need to put sme extra pressure on the axle to 'help' it, or free it up, so it'll move easier? Gotta get it registered Monday and want to make sure it's right. Thanx Dave Attachments:
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by: DaveC - Apr 13, 2013 13:08:13 GMT -5
Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 13:08:13 GMT -5
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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 13:03:14 GMT -5
Law of averages
Stop enuf people for any reason and eventually they'll find something
No sense arguing what u didn't get a ticket for
Get the permit before going to court and good luck
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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 11:19:33 GMT -5
no he didnt show me anything, he just acted like a prick. Then he gave me a "waning" for speeding and wrote me a ticket for 150 dollars for not having a Moped Permit... They just started it recently here in SC and I never heard of it.. Cause he knew he had no merit for issuing a speeding ticket but wanted to do something, so wrote u up for an obscure law. Cops...Citizens.....Cops win every time, because they put their life on the line every day dealing those crazed scooterists |
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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 10:44:14 GMT -5
PICS
and a writeup
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Post by DaveC on Apr 13, 2013 10:43:27 GMT -5
So, did he show you his radar gun that said 58??
Did he give you a ticket for doing 58?
Me thinks he just mad cause you was having fun and he had to be at work
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 23:47:50 GMT -5
The Icebear Zodiac is called the Skysleeve 250 in Japan
And there are a few more youtube videos also for those wanting a closer look at the Zodiac
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 14:56:37 GMT -5
HAHAHA, yep nap time is right, I stay up late and get up late EXCEPT in the summer. I get out and ride in the nice warm sun. But everything everyone said is right on. The higher the DROP point is on the grease the better because if you put in cheap grease with a low DROP point it will turn to liquid and sip out and fling it all over the underneath. If the rear is not square you will notice it will want to steer one way or the other and you will find you holding the handlbars to to keep it going straight. I use the front sprocket and rear sprocket alignment method because if your off to much the chain will make noise and wear a lot faster. Alleyoop Thanks Alley Good stuff to know, for the newbie |
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 12:40:07 GMT -5
Welcome, from Ohio (foremally from Bunker Hill, In)
We all like pics.
Words is nice, pics are better
Enjoy
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 12:37:44 GMT -5
I measured from the lower shock mounts to the axle tube and set both sides equal. This worked good for me. Maybe alley has a better idea. Roy That seems like it'll work. I was trying to say something about finding a neutral/equal point of reference, but shock mounts work for me. Alley ususally chimes in pretty quick, but, it may be his nap time (LOL) I know I need some quiet time daily myself. Usually right after work and before I head out to the geeeradge to tinker. Thanx Roy Dave |
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 12:07:12 GMT -5
Well I'm not going to get into a "best grease debate". Knowing how the chinese put things together the rear may not be square with the frame to start with. Roy That could be a definate possibility (squared) However, I checked the adjustment bolts, and they 'appear' to be equal. Not sure now to determine if it is square, maybe a lazer light, IF i can find a square angle to begin with. Grease, yea, with these, I finger grease is grease. any US grease is gonna be better than what's in there now. Thanx Dave |
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 11:14:16 GMT -5
I Tension the chain with it on the ground. Also when you adjust the chain check to make sure the rear axle is square to the frame. there should be about 3/4" slack in the chain. There is no real way to tell how much grease is in it. On my little trike I took it apart and cleaned out all the original grease and coated everything with the lucas before putting it back together. then gave it several pumps more. I also use lucas red "n" tacky #2. The chinese grease that is in there is more like vaseline. Roy On the ground. OK, that answers that. And I'll get the red lucas. I was pretty sure chinese grease sucked. But now I know what grease is best. I don't feel like tearing it apart, but a shot of the good stuff should help tremendously. Yea, square to the frame, that's what I was getting at when i said equally (or whatever I said) Well, there goes tonights project. Glad the GF doesn't expect much from me. Thanx again Dave |
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Post by DaveC on Apr 12, 2013 11:04:16 GMT -5
I'm new and ignorant, but, to me, it soulnds more like belt/clutch/variator issues.
I don't believe it's fuel related.
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