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Post by ramblinman on Dec 18, 2013 6:10:36 GMT -5
with this new clutch i've never been able to adjust the idle so the tire doesn't spin. i took it off today, it is the little pin bearings that is causing it. i tried to lube them but i guess they were too tight from the start. it didn't help any. i'll just be certain to lube the new clutch. Be sure to inspect the transmission input shaft that the clutch spins on. If the needle bearings were not greased properly then the shaft can get heated or scored and may now damage the bearings in any new clutch you put on it so it also may need to be replaced. i hope not. thx for info. i ordered a new clutch yesterday, i'll take a close look when i take the old one off. if it is scored, hopefully i can buff it out. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 17, 2013 19:27:52 GMT -5
i don't recall where i read this; a shorter spacer can give you more top speed (supposedly). has anyone experimented with this?
i been researching performance variators but none of them seem like they are worth the money. so i'm considering first checking to see how close to the edge my belt is riding then possibly grinding 1/16 inch off my spacer.
assuming my belt is not at the edge of the variator am i correct in thinking a shorter spacer will allow the belt to ride higher?
be awhile before i try this experiment. worse case scenario imo is i'm buying a new spacer on ebay after i mess this one up. lol
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 17, 2013 19:09:46 GMT -5
got it fixed! Everything runs great! Dang what the power! good to hear. what was the problem? * i only ask so i/we can learn. i don't know how many times i have researched something online and the thread dies before it reaches a conclusion. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 17, 2013 16:36:27 GMT -5
Have you done a plug chop? With the back and forth between jets, and changing your boar and intake plus exhaust, you need to determine if you really have proper a/f, and the only way to do that is with an expensive meter or a plug chop. what he said ^^^ before you do anything else i would do a plug chop at WOT. seems like it is definitely an air/fuel ratio problem that is robbing your engine of power. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 17, 2013 9:50:43 GMT -5
Sorry about your dissatisfaction. We've had issues with keeping stock with high demand and have been considering raising our prices to match demand. We've actually had dealers and other customers ask us several times the price in disbelief, and one dealer actually suggested we should raise our prices to match the times, but we've not. our overhead and acquisition costs get higher, so our profit gets smaller. We've also been having serious delays in containers coming over because of government regulations and delays with them. That being said, there is no real excuse for being out of stock. In an effort to save costs and keep our prices low and unchanged for well over 3 years now, we've retained our old tech website that doesn't have the bells and whistles like newer, more expensive websites, so it doesn't calculate shipping very well, and doesn't have an inventory function to know that we're out of stock on something. We're doing our best, and the enormous growth in customer base must mean we're doing something right. We do accept Paypal, Visa, AMEX, Discover, MC, cash and even money orders. All can be refunded immediately, even if Paypal. Simply reply to the email you got from shipping asking for a refund instead of waiting on our restock in a week or two, or, call Shelly directly at 702-689-6035 and she will refund you while you're on the phone with her. Tell her Rick on the forum sent you, but that shouldn't be necessary. We run a well established, reputable company and we'll be around for many more years to come. We've got no reason to keep anyones money, and everyone, including us, would very much rather send you the product that is ordered as everyone wins. ok, just now read this. it still would be nice if you could work out your end so you're not holding peoples money for weeks before shipping. i did reply to that email about 30 minutes ago. waiting for response. thank you. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 17, 2013 9:32:13 GMT -5
why would you take money on items not in stock?
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 16, 2013 7:18:57 GMT -5
i don't use any locks. i didn't pay much for my scoot. plus it doesn't look very appealing. broken mirror and some broken panels. originally i was only planning to keep this scoot for a year and then move up to a 150cc but now i have started doing some mods and am considering fixing the rest of the scoot also. so probably should start locking it up.
i like the Bully Pager Alarm Lock. haven't used it before but it seems like it would be perfect for me. if someone wants your scoot bad enough they are going to get it. a pager alarm lock would prevent kids from pushing it down the street which is my main concern.
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 15, 2013 20:56:58 GMT -5
5 blades are still intact out of 12. do you think i could get away with riding it 6 miles to work in that condition? worst case scenario it gets too hot and i shred a belt, correct? i rode it to go get gas. i'm gonna risk it and take it to work. i'll try to get a new fan tomorrow. i put an 80 jet in (was  ) and it is running near perfect. i can't wait until it is broke in so i can test the top speed. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 15, 2013 20:54:01 GMT -5
what i meant was i can lower the idle until the engine dies and the tire will still rotate very slowly. it wasn't like that on my old clutch. Was it always like that with this newer clutch(spinning tire at any idle)? If not, it could be a broken clutch pad hitting the bell--- and that is what is touching the bell, causing your rear tire to spin no mater what the idle is set to. with this new clutch i've never been able to adjust the idle so the tire doesn't spin. i took it off today, it is the little pin bearings that is causing it. i tried to lube them but i guess they were too tight from the start. it didn't help any. i'll just be certain to lube the new clutch. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 15, 2013 20:00:22 GMT -5
did you correctly install the rings? it will burn oil and smoke if the rings were not correctly installed or so i have heard.
good luck figure it out. maybe someone else has a better answer for you as i am still learning myself.
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 15, 2013 19:02:12 GMT -5
5 blades are still intact out of 12. do you think i could get away with riding it 6 miles to work in that condition?
worst case scenario it gets too hot and i shred a belt, correct?
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 15, 2013 17:13:10 GMT -5
as some of you may know i put a 100cc bbk on my scoot 2 days ago. rode to the store yesterday and it seemed like it was running rich so i didn't take the time to do a plug chop since i needed to get to work soon. drove it 6 miles to work and got there with little problem. still wasn't running right but i figured i would solve the problem when i got home. well about a mile into my trip home i hear a very loud screech that sounded like metal on metal. at that very moment i lost power and figured i just messed up my new cylinder and piston. perhaps i was running lean and didn't understand the signs. so mad at myself for not doing a plug chop i pushed it 5 miles home. took a nap and then started tearing the engine apart. hoping i didn't damage it too badly and was just going to put the old piston back in so i could get to work later tonight. once i got the piston exposed i didn't notice any damage. so now i am worried i may have messed up the crankshaft. i rotate the engine and i can hear something clucking around. upon closer inspection i realize it is coming from under the cvt cover.  take the cover off and my little plastic variator fan is shredded. the nut is loose... i failed to put thread locker on the last time i had it off and obviously didn't torque to spec. guess i am riding my bicycle to work tonight. hopefully the local shop here has one, don't want to wait for delivery. lesson learned.  |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 14, 2013 16:34:49 GMT -5
looks like this new idea of yours fizzled out. don't give up on the video's, Matt. i watch a ton of "how to" video's, especially instructional vid's showing how to install upgrades. i'm very interested in the Hoca Gear Set and really need to see how it is done before i will be comfortable doing it myself. scrappydog has a vid showing how to change gears but it shows a series of snap shots. for someone who hasn't done it before it would be much easier to learn from an actual video. unfortunately i can't find any other information.
i'm sure it is time consuming to do any video which is why you probably haven't done more. but don't think of it as all give and no take... people will link to your channel if you have many great instructional vid's which should benefit you in the long run.
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 14, 2013 14:02:02 GMT -5
The reason I'm pointing to a tight throttle cable is he is saying that the idle speed screw isn't lowering the idle. what i meant was i can lower the idle until the engine dies and the tire will still rotate very slowly. it wasn't like that on my old clutch. |
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 14, 2013 11:52:12 GMT -5
Hummm riding today ? Me thinks not   oh man i sure don't miss the snow. i haven't seen snow in over a decade. yesterday was the first day i haven't rode in 7 months only because i spent the day working on my scoot and then couldn't get it started. got it running this morning and will be riding later.  |
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) and it is running near perfect. i can't wait until it is broke in so i can test the top speed. 
