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Post by tortoise on Jun 5, 2017 9:26:52 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise on Jun 3, 2017 12:32:28 GMT -5
No mention of checking belt-width wear? Considering the inconvenience of a road-side shredded belt . . 5,000 mile belt change preventative-maintenance intervals is not unreasonable. The maintenance guide specs 7440 miles. |
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Post by tortoise on May 19, 2017 18:52:29 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise on May 13, 2017 12:19:57 GMT -5
Loosen the intake manifold clamp and push forward on carb to fully seat before re-tightening clamp. Test petcock with an alternative vacuum source. DO NOT suck on the line with your mouth! If the carb float needle is not seating properly . . might try chucking a Qtip in a drill and polishing the needle seat with a dab of toothpaste. |
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Post by tortoise on May 1, 2017 10:35:56 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise on Apr 25, 2017 9:36:54 GMT -5
I prefer to not strain the motor and lower the rpm to rum at speed.(Better for longevity) Always puzzling why NOT initially selecting a scooter with sufficient engine cc's to CRUISE at desired speed preference appears to be a "denial issue"? The 50cc 4-stroke crowd seems to expect their 35mph scoots should go 50mph . . and 150cc 55mph scoots should go 70mph! |
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Post by tortoise on Apr 24, 2017 13:35:25 GMT -5
Excessive variator bronze bushing "slop" . . .
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Post by tortoise on Apr 24, 2017 13:21:16 GMT -5
a variator made in America |
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Post by tortoise on Apr 24, 2017 11:47:48 GMT -5
I guess what I'm saying is, I got this thing to commute and to have some weekend fun with. The slight performance I gained was not worth it being off the road for a month while I basically had to tinker with it every day. If I bought it as a little project or whatever then I wouldn't be so bent. Absolutely correct! The forums reflect similar aggravation after desecrating a GY6 engine with performance enhancements . . the results are typically less reliability and longevity.
Cylinder head temperature is one strategy to determine the most suitable jet configuration . . example.
There is no known cure for those afflicted with "just gotta tinker with it" syndrome!
Everyone has different performance criteria . . but even some of the 170cc engines may be marginal for highway travel.
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Post by tortoise on Apr 24, 2017 10:59:56 GMT -5
Here in NC were I live its predominately 50cc Licker Sickles, you don't need a license or insurance to ride a 50cc . . source |
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Post by tortoise on Apr 13, 2017 11:20:22 GMT -5
Does the "Thetan crowd" have cans-style handlebar grips? .JPG) |
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Post by tortoise on Apr 11, 2017 23:00:55 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise on Mar 28, 2017 10:57:34 GMT -5
Riding position a little cramped thanks to seat hump but it's not enough for me to have buyers remorse as a local auto upholstery shop can take care of that. Related post. |
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Post by tortoise on Mar 27, 2017 17:37:44 GMT -5
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Post by tortoise on Mar 24, 2017 18:02:30 GMT -5
2009 benelli andretti m50 . . 2-stroke engine. No mention of checking for spark or fuel/oil flow when engine quit? If not fuel flow or oil injection related (soft seized) . . may be an ignition gremlin.
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