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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 23, 2013 13:23:55 GMT -5
Awesome job! I had posted before of other scooter trailers that are common in Korea. You might find something useful in the photos.   |
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 23, 2013 13:19:48 GMT -5
Nobody interested in brand new Dr. Pulley variators and sliders for below my cost? Oh well, I can always sell them on eBay.
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 23, 2013 13:17:53 GMT -5
If you followed us on Facebook you'll know what's going on in the shop. We're shut down for the winter which is why I have time to get on the computer now.
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 23, 2013 13:16:12 GMT -5
Why not Greg ? The cost ? They have been a bit "difficult" to deal with. I'll just say it's not worth my time to continue to attempt to be a dealer. I'm sure the scooter quality is fine and they do have some unique models. Also, yes, the cost is prohibitive for about 80% of my customers. Greg |
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 23:57:47 GMT -5
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 23:55:36 GMT -5
Just remember, you get what you pay for.
We have installed dozens of the economy windshields that you can get from hundreds of suppliers (and other favorite ones). All have developed cracks within the first few weeks. One customer we ended up replacing the windscreen 3 times under warranty. We won't sell those anymore. I have found another inexpensive windshield that "works" and is about the same price. We get them from a different distributor.
Personally I have a slipstreamer on my scooter. While they are more expensive, they will last years without issues. Also, the plastic is optically clear except where it is really curved. BIG difference from the cheaper ones that you can't even see through.
A windshield will give you more top end and make you more comfortable when you ride. Make sure its installed properly and all the nuts are tightened really well with Loc-tite and you will be happy.
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 23:49:49 GMT -5
Got a stack of them at the shop.
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 21:46:39 GMT -5
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 21:19:27 GMT -5
Bintelli scooter shirts came in. Have about a dozen in size L and a couple in M. Pics are on our Facebook feed but I'll post them in the marketplace section.
Didn't get married, broke up instead.
I'll create an IITR coupon. I'll give a 10% discount through the end of the year, then it will go down to 5%. I'm trying to migrate everything from the eshop subdomain to the main domain without taking anything down, as well as work on cleaning up data and uploading 10,000 products to eBay. Man, no sleep for the wicked.
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 3:26:22 GMT -5
Anyone ever used Startron? I was debating this or Sea Foam. Star tron is great. We started really pushing it in our shop about the middle of the summer. People love that it treats 6 gallons from a one ounce bottle. Can't give an opinion as to it being better or worse than Sta-bil. It does not do the same things as Sea Foam so not really a comparison. Greg |
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 3:23:23 GMT -5
We use both as a premix to the gas we put in every scooter we rent, sell, or work on.
We have had scooters sit for 6 months with nothing else done. Charge the battery or kick it over and it starts right up. Assuming there isn't a mouse living in the intake. True story.
Greg
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 3:20:57 GMT -5
I assumed everyone forgot about me because I have not had a single order with the SCOOTDAWG coupon in 6 months.
Thanks for the triple welcome back!
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 3:18:33 GMT -5
Yep, dealt with them. Nope, not gonna buy from them.
Greg
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 22, 2013 3:16:52 GMT -5
I actually bought from them years ago. Not very good transactions.
I buy from reputable distributors now and even import directly from China/Taiwan.
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Post by Mainely Scooters on Nov 21, 2013 23:43:03 GMT -5
Have to be careful with some of the cheapie compression testers. We have 4 different brands in the shop and they never read close to each other. (One read 250psi when another read 70, both BRAND NEW). What's most important is the change in compression from a known point. Don't trust the exact number shown, but compare it against another engine or another source you can get an idea.
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