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The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming! by: tortoise - Dec 7, 2016 12:36:16 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Dec 7, 2016 12:36:16 GMT -5

Also interesting to review EPA Enforcement Case Resolutions (change the year in the URL).

www.epa.gov/enforcement/2015-clean-air-act-vehicle-and-engine-enforcement-case-resolutions

They do reflect WHY carb fuel bowls have "tamper resistant" fasteners, "sealed" low-speed mixture screws, and no adjustment grooves on the needle . . in addition to gas tank vapor emission systems.

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80cc big bore kits $39.99 shipped by: tortoise - Dec 6, 2016 16:41:33 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Dec 6, 2016 16:41:33 GMT -5

80cc big bore kits . . great record of running with no problems

Direct link. Might consider including an exhaust pipe gasket.

What is your perspective on WHY so many 47mm bore kits experience bearing failure . . example? If a heavier piston is unbalancing the crankshaft assembly rotational dynamics . . the eventual consequences seem inevitable.

As compared to so many Ebay and Amazon 139QMB carb listings . . your website is one of the very few that provide jet size options. Very commendable . . reflects significant ACTUAL experience!

As an Ebay example . . the response to a query for the pilot and main jet sizes of this carb was "The Chinese do not provide us with this info. Sorry for the inconvenience." . . just absolutely clueless!

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The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming! by: tortoise - Dec 6, 2016 15:34:45 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Dec 6, 2016 15:34:45 GMT -5

www.chinese-motorcycle.com/issue6/index.html

Page 27 . . Top Chinese Motorcycle Brands . . Loncin, Lifan, Zongshen

Not seeing many USA returns for the LLC Loncin WMI . . ftp.nhtsa.dot.gov/mfrmail/ORG4773.pdf

American Lifan website.

CSC Motorcycles is an online Zongshen vendor . . but no scooters so far. Very active blog.

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Hello from Michigan by: tortoise - Dec 3, 2016 13:13:30 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Dec 3, 2016 13:13:30 GMT -5

Michigan . . nervous only having a 50cc (70cc)

The most common scooter regret is NOT initially selecting at least a 125cc that is more compatible with traffic.

Downside example of "gaming the system" . . something to ponder for others researching.

tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	X-Offroad.com Scooters on Sale! by: tortoise - Dec 1, 2016 16:13:43 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Dec 1, 2016 16:13:43 GMT -5 X-OFFROAD.com is an online e-commerce company located in Las Vegas, Nevada Not seeing X-OFFROAD among Nevada DMV Licensed Businesses . . a vendor requirement to even sell 50cc scooters.

tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	The Chinese Are Coming, The Chinese Are Coming! by: tortoise - Dec 1, 2016 11:58:30 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Dec 1, 2016 11:58:30 GMT -5 There is a significant cost "premium" with electrics . . . Gas Trans-It 50 - $870 (shipped) Electric ZEV 2700L - $2945 (plus dealer fees?)

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Riding Pants by: tortoise - Nov 30, 2016 11:09:36 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Nov 30, 2016 11:09:36 GMT -5

Seen some around $100 but those have kevlar sewn in and not removable armor.

Defender is one example that lacks a foam armor insert to absorb some of the initial knee shattering "whack"!

Include Jafrum in your research.

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Need help on a scooter i just bought. by: tortoise - Nov 27, 2016 12:06:20 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Nov 27, 2016 12:06:20 GMT -5

know a little about scooters from one i previously owned

Not knowing your experience or scooter history/modifications . . .

To establish a troubleshooting baseline . . always a good idea to check valve clearance . . inspect intake manifold, insulator, and O-rings for vacuum deficiencies . . and perform a cylinder compression test (10mm spark plug adapter required).

Keep in mind that cold fuel does not atomize/combust well. Expect some bogging until engine heat warms up the carb bowl fuel.

tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	Need help on a scooter i just bought. by: tortoise - Nov 26, 2016 21:20:11 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Nov 26, 2016 21:20:11 GMT -5 cleaning the carb Also function-test slide assembly with vacuum.