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Post by shalomrider on Apr 30, 2013 18:22:35 GMT -5
howdy, i'm not a mechanic so it seems really silly to comment, but no one else did so---i would start by checking the plug wire and if that is all right, pulling the plug which could tell you about fuel delivery. if the plug is dry dry dry and has spark which can be checked by removing it and reattaching the wire and grounding the plug while cranking to check the spark. that all should tell you whether the problem is electrical or fuel.
then get back here and someone smart about such things can actually help you.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 30, 2013 15:34:41 GMT -5
howdy, i know from experience that ice cream cures any injury even if used externally rather than internally.
y'know these tupperware connectors are a mystery and really frustrating. i can't help ya, but at the frustration level you are , seeking a less sweaty brow to help may in fact help.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 30, 2013 15:23:21 GMT -5
howdy, well, i guess i'll stick my tongue in the light socket again---valvoline has not come out that well in tests against mobile 1 which is what i use. part of the reason for that MAY be the fact that none of the valvoline products are FULL synthetic?
i also agree basically with those that point out that a scoot with a changeable oil filter will gain the most good from extended life as one of the benefits of synthetics is their ability to carry impurities in suspension to the filter where it can be removed.
the other benefit seems to be reduced friction , part of which will result in reduced metal particles in the oil to start with. the reduced friction also results in less heat which i would think a good thing for any engine.
anyway, congrat's to the original poster who, in my opinion made a good choice and i hope that proves to be the case for
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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My new ride
by: shalomrider - Apr 29, 2013 21:46:32 GMT -5
Post by shalomrider on Apr 29, 2013 21:46:32 GMT -5
howdy, i have seen those in the showroom and they look awfully heavy. are they so heavy as to affect the fuel mileage? maybe a ride report for the masses?
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 29, 2013 21:36:46 GMT -5
hody, i just put a cheap foam set on the scoot and that helped keep my grip from slipping and softened the vibration as well as eliminating the smell which was really noticeable when picking my nose----  ---the devil made me say that---- lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken |
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 29, 2013 21:32:38 GMT -5
howdy and welcome, this is a good place to hang out and learn a bit in the process
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 29, 2013 9:45:04 GMT -5
howdy, i would think that handy but if you stop somewhere do you always have to take it off? like when you go in for coffee? that seems the major drawback as one more mobilize and demobilize procedure added to an already extensive list ie. rain gear//gaiters/gloves/ clean visor/ helmet, take off gloves and get key out of pocket etc. for those of us in the ocean effect rain area one would have moisture problems? D8
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 29, 2013 9:34:05 GMT -5
howdy, i'm one who posts some opinions based on experience without too many facts or research to back it but here goes. what research i have seen indicates that one of the benefits of synthetics is that they don't lose their viscosity as quickly as conventionals. i have been using synthetic since 1975 which is probably as long as anyone here and have had great success. one camry i had picked up 2 mpg and when i sold it had 280,000 miles with no oil related problems. the only problem i may be having is my current car which has indications of reduced oil pressure but i think that mostly due to engine bearing problems as there is a knock in the engine since i bought it with 147,000 miles and it is currently 190,000. that may be indication that the synthetic has kept a damaged engine running for many more miles? i upped the viscosity by putting 15w40 in instead of 5w30 and that seemed to cure the low pressure problem.
anyway, in short , i do recommend synthetic which i use in ALL my vehicles including scooters.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 28, 2013 23:23:34 GMT -5
howdy, IMHO---experience has shown me that if the battery has less capacity, when you hit the start switch the amp draw lowers the voltage too much resulting in watt(heat) increase which is what causes the damage within the starter and wiring and switch and connections etc. so one does want( again from experience) the highest capacity battery you can put in the space available. everything in the electric system will benefit. my explanation may be technically deficient but the knowledge is correct.-----IMHO
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 27, 2013 21:17:32 GMT -5
howdy, the deisel exhaust fuel is held in a separate tank and used to fuel a fire hot enough to burn the particulates collected in a special filter. i'm with one of the commenters above that thinks this advancement sets us back a millennia or so. it simpley adds complexity, weight, expense and trouble with no spectacular gain. it's all political so the do gooders can claim they are doing something about the polution problem. the end game is to stop all burning of oil regardless of what affect it may have on society---i will take my rediculous thoughts and go play in the freeway---bye now
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 27, 2013 20:57:48 GMT -5
howdy, my point was that if you have twice as much as their otd price you're generally able to get out the door for that-------  lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken |
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 27, 2013 20:45:48 GMT -5
howdy, a 250 is not limited for the most part except long uphills with heavy loads will pull it down probably below 50 mph. maintain it and go. jim and wife made several trips on their rv250 scoots a couple thousand miles round trip. do have resources though to have it brought back to your mechanic if necessary when on long trips like overnighters. i'm planning a trip the first of july over 400 miles each way so i'm not afraid to go. i took a 170 mile rounder on monday. one tank of fuel and 62mpg.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 27, 2013 20:37:25 GMT -5
howdy and welcome to the forum. as you see there are many helpful folks here.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 26, 2013 17:32:21 GMT -5
howdy , probably  % of us yanks actually use the helmets there lanc's lotsa miles and smiles to ya ken |
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Post by shalomrider on Apr 26, 2013 17:21:35 GMT -5
howdy, cars do have the same thing, it's called a catalytic converter.
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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% of us yanks actually use the helmets there lanc's