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Post by loganhes on Nov 14, 2013 10:48:27 GMT -5
Have you checked your belt? If your belt broke you would not be able to move forward. Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
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Post by loganhes on Nov 4, 2013 12:31:13 GMT -5
Jim,
This whole issue is very intriguing and educational at the same time. Please keep us posted as I am very interested as to how this turns out.
--Jim
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Post by loganhes on Oct 14, 2013 13:16:40 GMT -5
Welcome aboard !!!
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Post by loganhes on Oct 2, 2013 14:11:34 GMT -5
I think it looks awesome!!! I am torn between the green and the red.
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Tom Clancy
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Post by loganhes on Oct 2, 2013 13:01:59 GMT -5
I was sadden to hear that one of my favorite authors, Tom Clancy, passed away late yesterday. I am a big fan of his and I have read every book he wrote.
I am curious to know if any of my fellow scooterist are also fans of his books and if so, what is their favorite?
I would have to say that mine is Red October.
--Jim
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Post by loganhes on Sept 24, 2013 12:21:32 GMT -5
Welcome Aboard !!!
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Post by loganhes on Sept 17, 2013 10:56:01 GMT -5
I just pm'd you Millsc.
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Post by loganhes on Sept 16, 2013 9:47:51 GMT -5
count me in...I never win raffles but there is always a first
where do we sent the money?
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Post by loganhes on Sept 3, 2013 22:40:21 GMT -5
redroush00, Thanks for this video. My scoot sounds just like this so I am assuming that everything is great...thanks again -Jim |
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Post by loganhes on Sept 3, 2013 13:31:04 GMT -5
Tapping valves mean they are likely correctly adjusted... let me make sure I am understanding you correctly...you mean that my valves should be tapping after an adjustment ? --Jim |
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Post by loganhes on Sept 3, 2013 10:38:50 GMT -5
Hello All,
Over the weekend I decided to check the valve clearance on my scoot. It turns out that they needed to be adjusted so I readjusted them to the suggested .004". I put everything back together and started her up and now the valves are tapping slightly. My question is, is this alright that they are tapping or should I take everything apart and tighten up the clearance even more? or will this tapping go away after riding the scoot for a bit? Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Post by loganhes on Aug 6, 2013 11:01:58 GMT -5
it seems like everything on my scoot was built to last. I have yet to adjust the valve clearance at all. Every time I check it, it is still dead on...the only things I have replaced are the spark plug (iridium) and the coil (to a awesome high performance one that Scooter Elements sells)
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Post by loganhes on Aug 6, 2013 10:54:14 GMT -5
How hard is it to get to the belt to check it? If it's pretty easy, I'd keep using that belt, but have a new one ready. And keep checking it every few hundred miles. Or before any long trips. As long as it looks good with no wear or damage, I see no reason to change it. >'Kat SylvreKat, To answer your question, it is very easy for me to get to the belt to check it. I can get my CVT cover off in less than 10 minutes. I have a new belt ready to go. To answer brandjur, yes the original belt is a Bando and so is the replacement that I have. --Jim |
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Post by loganhes on Aug 5, 2013 19:27:57 GMT -5
Hello All,
My 2011 Kymco Super 8 has 4,800 + miles on it and the belt has never been changed. So this weekend I decided to take a look at the belt and see what condition it was in. Well it looked like it was brand new. I compared the thickness to a new belt and it was exactly the same. There was no fraying either. So my question is, should I still change the belt thinking that because of the miles that it might be weakened even though it looks good? Can heat weaken the belt without showing signs? My scoot still runs like new but I can't help thinking that it is time for a belt change. My past 2 scooters (both Roketa's) went through belts a lot quicker. Any thoughts on the average life of a belt? All thoughts and opinions are appreciated.
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Post by loganhes on Jul 22, 2013 10:38:51 GMT -5
Good Choice...you will be very happy with the Super 8
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