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Post by tarkus on Aug 10, 2013 7:54:43 GMT -5
I'd simply ride the scoot, until the bearings start giving up, and only then rebuild it; some people are for preventive maintenance, but I usually only repair broken things. It's a gamble, but more than likely you can save more money doing things this way, than replacing them preventively, as it may be that you can still go many more miles before the engine needs a rebuild. I agree. At 100k he has been doing something right. I don't twist a wrench just for sport. If you're a hobbiest then tear her down but it sounds like you're about riding so that's what I'd do. Enjoy my friend. |
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Post by tarkus on Aug 9, 2013 17:06:37 GMT -5
Congrats.
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Post by tarkus on Aug 9, 2013 6:32:02 GMT -5
I'd NOT advise you to get a BMS 260. I've had one, and sold it within 2k miles. The engine and transmission is solid. The shocks do their job, the handlebar ends are solid steel ends. The gas mileage is ~80MPG, which is great for a 250cc, and ok for a fuel injected bike. That's all good, but the problems outweigh the benefits. The belt is not good. after 2k miles it needs to be changed, and if you're an aggressive rider, even a Bando belt gets a beating and needs to be replaced. I had a bad front (brake) cylinder. Rust prevented it to brake normally. It's idle was so bad, probably the engine wasn't calibrated very well, but the whole front was vibrating, and didn't took long for the plastics to start squeaking, aind rattling. The BMS 260 new costs just a tad less than a second hand Burgman 400; but the burgman is so much better quality. You weren't so hard on it here: scootdawg.proboards.com/thread/56820/260cc-scooter-reviews-ride-reports?page=1 |
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Post by tarkus on Aug 8, 2013 20:13:30 GMT -5
:)hope nobody from the DMV/RMV reads these threads  And why is this? Because when one says they want to "skip out on all the paperwork" because they don't agree with it. The DMV is funny about their laws. There are plenty of laws I don't agree with but as a member of society I am obliged to follow. If your state says 49cc or less then after a BBK you need a MC license. |
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Post by tarkus on Aug 7, 2013 4:40:24 GMT -5
Best of luck. Lord knows there is a market in NE Florida and little support if any up there.
Keeps us posted I'd love to see your operation.
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Post by tarkus on Aug 4, 2013 12:12:51 GMT -5
Can't help you but you may live to regret the use of the term "bogging"........
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Post by tarkus on Aug 2, 2013 23:16:19 GMT -5
I rode both and bought a 2009 S200 leftover back in 2011. Cost less than a new 150 at the time.
They both were about the same except for 3-4 mph at best top end (GPS). So I guess it's a matter of what a couple of mph are worth to you. If everything were equal at the time I would have bought the 150 and put the cash in my pocket.
But I don't care about top end. If you do you could eat up the savings trying to get those few mph back later. I've found the 200 to be rock solid ,just over 10k miles, and would expect the 150 to be the same.
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Post by tarkus on Aug 2, 2013 12:40:26 GMT -5
As I said whatever works for you.
I've never had a ethanol related problem and except for long term storage I don't use additives. In my case it hasn't been a problem in 49cc scoots or boats with big blocks.
The real problems come for those that don't use the machines or have an old gummed up motor.
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Post by tarkus on Aug 2, 2013 7:01:26 GMT -5
Ethanol in and of itself does not gum up a carb, the alcohol in it tends to "scrub" deposits in fuel systems and that junk flows downstream into the carb. We had all kinds of problems with older motors when they first got E10. After a few tanks the problems decreased as the systems got cleaned put. Problems with newer motors from E10 have been rare. That said cheap rubber can be a problem and that should concern those with china scooters. The best way to avoid the problems is to burn fuel and not give it the chance to absorb water. So would I be wrong in saying if you use your scoot everyday, additive such as seafoam are overkill. If you're one that doesn't use your scoot/motorcycle/car regularly, a shot of seafoam is probably a wise thing? That has worked for me in my bikes and marine motors as far as water/phase-sepperation. E10 has alcohol and that will degrade cheap rubber even if you burn a tank a day. It won't kill it as fast but it still will. It really comes down to the fuel lines and filters in a new scoot. I have found that if they are of good quality all goes pretty well. Filters make a huge difference . I always surprised haw many scoots have poor or no fuel filters. Cheap upgrade that pays back. Get the gunk before it gets to the heart. Just my experiences everybody has their way. |
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Post by tarkus on Aug 2, 2013 4:40:20 GMT -5
Ethanol in and of itself does not gum up a carb, the alcohol in it tends to "scrub" deposits in fuel systems and that junk flows downstream into the carb.
We had all kinds of problems with older motors when they first got E10. After a few tanks the problems decreased as the systems got cleaned put. Problems with newer motors from E10 have been rare.
That said cheap rubber can be a problem and that should concern those with china scooters. The best way to avoid the problems is to burn fuel and not give it the chance to absorb water.
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Post by tarkus on Aug 1, 2013 6:45:15 GMT -5
I only use it to when I store a bike or its going to sit. I also changed to Startron a while back in the boats and now use it in the scoots because I have it on hand. Works great.
Ethanol has never been a problem either. The fuel never sits long enough for phase-separation to be an issue. I burn a tank every day or two but I have scoots that are five years old that have never seen additives and had no ill effects.
Whatever works for you go for it.
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Post by tarkus on Aug 1, 2013 6:36:55 GMT -5
I was cool once,then age happened........ You still are if you chose to be.... With our crutch, old age and our wisdom "cool" never truly leaves ones soul. |
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Post by tarkus on Jul 31, 2013 11:12:52 GMT -5
"I love riding two-up"
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Post by tarkus on Jul 30, 2013 19:28:03 GMT -5
Cost was $21000. When you finish the class all that's left is a trip to DMV for the endorsement. Dang. For that much, I'd probably just buy a used car and keep the rest for gas or medical ('cause there's a knee replacement sometime in my future....). Plus a bass flute. Shoot. My car didn't cost that much new. ;D >'Kat I'm such a butt head. Typo $210.00 |
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