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Post by bvance554 on Nov 21, 2013 0:00:47 GMT -5
That is a really cool looking bike.
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Post by bvance554 on Nov 19, 2013 0:04:55 GMT -5
Redroush00 - I must be missing something here. Do you have a 50cc or a 150cc bike? The variator you listed is for a 150cc scoot however the speed your listing is high end 50cc at 40 mph not the 55 to 65 mph of a 150 with a high performance variator. A 150 would typically get 12 gram rollers or 10/11 gram sliders. Good point. I thought he had a 'secret' 150? |
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Post by bvance554 on Nov 5, 2013 1:56:20 GMT -5
I really fail to see how this 500 mile trip is a testament to Chinese durability. Although it does look like a cool trip. A little like a Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance trip.
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Post by bvance554 on Aug 12, 2013 0:31:52 GMT -5
You want to block rain and it is sometimes your only transportation? Leave the stock airbox on.
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Post by bvance554 on Aug 1, 2013 23:39:05 GMT -5
The water in ethenol is the enemy. Stabil and seafoam absorbs it. There is no water in ethanol. |
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Post by bvance554 on Aug 1, 2013 23:36:32 GMT -5
I use it every few fill ups to keep the fuel system clean. Seems to work . I havent any fuel problems thus far. I've never used it, nor anything else. Just gasoline, and i haven't had any fuel related issues either. Just saying... |
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Post by bvance554 on Aug 1, 2013 23:32:03 GMT -5
I use synthetic but make sure it has no detergent. Without a filter all the impurities will flow through your engine instead of staying at the bottom safely They make nondetergent synthetics? Must be a specialty oil, I've never heard of one. But then again if its not on the shelf at Walmart i haven't heard of it. As for the article, i'll just keep using dino. Synthetic oil is not nearly as superior to dino as it once was. |
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Post by bvance554 on Jul 11, 2013 1:01:04 GMT -5
I've met a few fuel pumps of unknown brand that also seemed to have a 10% better performance, much like BP Premium gasoline. But most use about the same mixture. I find Chevron is the worst offender, it's fuel holds A LOT less energy per gallon than any other brand. Shell is slightly better than Mobil. Citgo I tried once, I think it's between Mobil and Chevron. Those are my experiences with their gasoline in South Florida. That being said, fuel composure changes with the seasons, and sometimes from week to week (depends on the temperature too). So it's very hard to track which one is better. On average BP has the best value, and it's not only in Florida, but in Belgium too. So I suspect it's more like worldwide. This is pure conjecture, and you throw a lot of it around here to be quite honest. |
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Post by bvance554 on Jun 7, 2013 0:16:36 GMT -5
There are no spark plugs that increase engine performance, if thats what you're after.
per·for·mance
noun \pə(r)-ˈfȯr-mən(t)s\4: a : the ability to perform : efficiencyb : the manner in which a mechanism performs. ef·fi·cien·cynoun \i-ˈfi-shən-sē\ 1 : the quality or degree of being efficient 2 a : efficient operation b (1) : effective operation as measured by a comparison of production with cost (as in energy, time, and money) (2) : Sparkplug gap alone can raise or lower your engine's MPG. I don't see how that doesn't correlate to engine efficiency/performance. With this example shows that iridium plugs cause some change in mpg. Here we see that the physical properties of iridium are indeed different from the standard applications of copper and other metals in a spark plug. This is the spark pattern: www.globaldenso.com/en/products/aftermarket/plug/power/images/p1-6.jpgAnd finally, here's some propaganda from an iridium sparkplug manufacturer that shows the difference in fuel consumption: www.globaldenso.com/en/products/aftermarket/plug/qa/iridium/images/p14-2.gifConclusion: Spark plug gap plays a significant role in the spark pattern. Spark plug spark pattern has an effect on MPG, even if it is minute. The characteristics of spark plugs range; copper, platinum, iridium, silver, etc. The characteristic of a sparkplug's spark thus changes. Thus, the economical efficiency of a vehicle is not wholly dependant on, but is indeed effected by your spark plug and spark plug gap. Therefore; sparkplugs effect performance. Ok....As long as your spark plug is functioning properly you're not going to be able to tell any difference between different types of plug. If its matched to the vehicle and gapped properly its going to do its job. There have been many number of spark plugs come out on the market claiming to increase performance. The only people who believe they actually do are the people that wasted their money on them. Its almost akin to the magnets you stick on your fuel line that magically increase fuel efficiency. Have you ever heard a real hot rodder or engine builder talk about spark plugs? I know a lot and I haven't. Because whether its made of copper, platinum, or iridium its going to do the same thing. One may outlast the other but thats it. As to the gentleman you quoted getting better mpg after changing to iridium plugs that you point to as proof... If I poured something in my tank, bolted something onto my engine that was claimed to get better mpg, chances are I'm going to. I can drive tomorrow and get an increase of 2-3 mpg if I want to, by changing my style of driving. And if my mind is looking for mpg because of the magic I just did to my vehicle, my mind is going to give it to me, by paying more attention to how I drive. Car manufacturers have been sued because the real world fuel efficiency of their vehicle didn't live up to what was claimed. If a simple spark plug could fix the problem, then why wouldn't they do it? Don't say its cost. Auto manufactures are under pressure to meet CAFE standards, re-engineering vehicle and vehicle lineups to do so. Why do you think Chrysler and Fiat teamed up? To bring a more fuel efficient vehicle to their lineup to offset their gas guzzlers. If they could pop an iridium plug into all their engines to see an increase in 2-3 mpg, you don't think they would do it? They don't because it doesn't work. |
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Post by bvance554 on Jun 5, 2013 0:48:49 GMT -5
There are no spark plugs that increase engine performance, if thats what you're after.
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Post by bvance554 on May 30, 2013 23:16:52 GMT -5
Slightly louder and cheap? Poke some holes in it  |
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Post by bvance554 on May 28, 2013 0:46:38 GMT -5
I run Rotella 15w-40 in all of my gasoline engines that spec for it. Scoot, boat, OPE. Its good oil. Just because it was designed for a diesel doesn't mean it will not work in a gasoline engine... unless you have nothing more than a rudimentary understanding of what oil does. Personally I see no sense in putting synthetic oil in a scooter, or anything for that matter.
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Post by bvance554 on May 23, 2013 0:15:20 GMT -5
Agree with Billy. Did the problem occur immediately after either the fuel line change or the carb cleaning and valve adjustment? Even though Alley says that changing a fuel line isn't going to affect your performance...if your fuel filter isn't filling full of fuel I would say thats your problem.
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Post by bvance554 on May 22, 2013 23:59:25 GMT -5
I have noticed a difference in the morning ride and the evening ride. You just have to find a happy medium.
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Post by bvance554 on May 21, 2013 0:30:05 GMT -5
$3.30 here in va. Seeing some of the prices here i'm pretty happy about that.
Hey Biguns, were you kicked off all the bicycle forums? Is that why you're being an idiot here?
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