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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 21:42:29 GMT -5
With a 300hp engine, the scooter would go faster than your car.. lol.... But really, it is a nice muscle car...cool Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 13:49:16 GMT -5
I carry certain tools. small cresent wrench- tighten up many bolts straight and phillips scewdriver - body panel 8mm wrench- for valve adjust 17 mm socket- in case rear tire becomes loose. Big socket wrench Little socket wrench Spark plug wrench 10 mm socket- takes off exhaust.. 98% of the time, I will have no problems with the scooter, but that 2% of the time, I will be prepared if something goes wrong. Spark plug fowl out pretty easily. On my Bali scooter it never fowls out.. But like on my friends scooter, a Quinqi, it fowl out spark plugs in less than a 100 miles. Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 13:24:51 GMT -5
 I change my fuel lines every 3 years. Inspect hoses once per year. The last fuel line hose purchased was for a car.. Thick and dependable. It is also important to make sure all hose clamps are tight. They may become loose over time. Another thing that leaks fuel, is a bad fuel filter.  This is me. My hoses gave me trouble 2 years ago. Leaked 6 gallons of gas out on the pavement.. Made me a tad upset. Gas was about $4 per gallon. Too expensive to waste.. 2 full tanks of gas leaked out. Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 7:34:38 GMT -5
Ya, it should be worn all time.. I wear my full face helmet all the time, but depending on temperature out doors, well I slack up some on all the protective gear. I don't ever ride without some shoes on my feet. A sneaker will some what protect your feet in a low speed accident. The sneaker is not as good as a boot, but not wearing shoes at all or sandles is stupidity. Also shorts and tank tops- again a bit dangerous if you crash. You will get road burn.. I generally wear blue jeans and a jacket. But again it gets hot outdoors in the summer. Been thinking of buying a mesh jacket with protect back gear. Black leather will make ya sweat like a pig.. lol.. Buying new gear from leatherup.com is what I will do eventually.
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 6:49:59 GMT -5
Debt- we are in debt til the day we die. It does not matter if you are rich or poor, the debt cycle keeps revolving. Say you buy a house, you are in debt. If you buy a scooter on credit, you are in debt. If you don't buy a house, you are renting, thus you are in debt. It is a cycle that can not be broken. Taxes are a form of indebtedness. You don't pay taxes, go to jail and do not pass Go..lol Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 6:21:11 GMT -5
Yes Doug, well said... Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 7, 2013 0:34:18 GMT -5
Some people swear by Japanese made scooters. Some say they would never own a Chinese scooter.. Well, if I recall right, the same is said about Harley Davidson. If you don't ride a Harley, well you are not riding a true motorcycle. See, none of these so called companies are loyal to us. Harley Davidson has parts shipped from Asia. Ford, Chevy, GMC, Chrysler, ect.. have parts made all over the world. Why? Because the labor is cheap in foriegn countries and thus, they can make a bigger profit off you. Is this right? No, because we put loyalty in certian name brands. We think they will always be true American products. So when someone says, they will never own a Chinese scooter, remind them that the world is about the almighty dollar and companies don't really care about the people. I own a Chinese scooter because it runs decently and the price is 1/3rd of competitors prices. I want to hang on to all the money I can...  Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 22:46:13 GMT -5
I like Everyone Loves Raymond, All in the Family, Mash, Beverly Hillbillies, American Pickers, auto shows and motorcycle racing. And when nothing is on 120 channels, the radio is best...lol Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 22:32:18 GMT -5
I guess, in 1993, me and my tag a long( Dayrel) rode 30 miles in the rain, on a 70 mph highway on 50cc scoots. We rode on highway 63 on the shoulder, which is legal in Missouri. It was chilly out, but we rode anyway. I forgot, we also camped out on scooters and it rained to beat h---.. A thunder storm. We were by this dead tree and all I kept thinking, the tree is going to attact lightning and fall on us.. lol.. But what I meant was, we usually did not ride in the rain.. Occassionally, we had no choice..
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New light!
by: scooter12 - May 6, 2013 21:45:34 GMT -5
Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 21:45:34 GMT -5
I placed new turn signal lights on mine. It also is emergency flashers. It stays off until I use the directional signals and when turn on the emergency flashers, well the led lights flash too. Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 21:36:30 GMT -5
I don't wear my riding jacket in the car, but I throw it on the floor..lol.. Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 21:27:39 GMT -5
I don't ride in the rain.. It is dangerous enough, that we take changes on 2 wheels, watch for cars that might not see us, ect.. I will not compound the chances to be in a accident. I bought new led lights for my windshield- as turn signals- makes safer and other traffic see it easier. Attachments:
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 21:17:58 GMT -5
I wear sneakers around town and boots out on the open highway. It really depends on what speed I will be traveling.
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 21:05:45 GMT -5
It is a seat cover I made from vinyl material and leather strips. I bought a hole puncher and cut out pieces, punched holes and placed leather strips in. Sort of easy to make a seat cover. It is a Roketa Bali 250..
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Post by scooter12 on May 6, 2013 20:58:01 GMT -5
Here is pic with lights...  Attachments:
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