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Post by joshm on Jun 9, 2013 7:53:34 GMT -5
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Post by joshm on Jun 8, 2013 23:08:25 GMT -5
Welcome to the Piggy-pen, jos'!!  !!! >'Kat Funny you should post. I was actually looking high and low for a BV200. I just couldn't quite find a good enough deal in my area. I found this Fly 150 and got a killer deal on it. I almost feel bad for not treating the previous owner to a nice steak dinner. |
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Post by joshm on Jun 8, 2013 23:05:35 GMT -5
The main reason I got the first scoot was to ride to work to save some money in fuel. There was no way I'd trust it to make a 30 mile round trip. And even if I did I still wouldn't have been able to because I have to go through a semi long stretch of 45mph-50mph roads. There would have been no way the Linhai would be able to do that. I don't doubt for a second that the Piaggio could do it... and exceed my expectations. We'll know one way or the other Monday  |
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Post by joshm on Jun 8, 2013 23:00:34 GMT -5
Still cant double the performance. Actually I can, and so could anyone else on this forum. I took a 1992 Honda Accord ("125hp" from factory - 110hp realistically) and bolted on OEM turbo parts (manifold, turbo, BOV) from an early  's DSM (direct bolt on), and pushed out 240hp after some dedicated tuning. I had a $1000 car with $200 worth of junkyard parts that would outrun most cars at the track. These were all factory parts that have proven to be quite reliable. Last I heard from the guy who bought it, the only money he's spent on it was making it pretty with a nice paint job, wheels, etc. He said he hasn't had to deal with anything due to mechanical failure and it's been at least 10k miles or more. |
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Post by joshm on Jun 8, 2013 22:48:31 GMT -5
Well, the Linhai was funi suppose. I really did enjoy it while I had it. It was definitely just a stepping stone. The Linhai touched 45mph on a loooonnnng downhill WOT run and vibrated worse than anything I've been on. The Piaggio barely breaks a sweat running 55mph-60mph for miles on end. I hit 66mph (GPS) on a very slight downhill. Which leads me to this : the speedo is only about 2% inaccurate! I've had it for roughly 12 hours and I've already put 100 miles on her... and that was after visiting with some family. I am in love again. Introducing my Piaggio Fly 150 :  |
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Post by joshm on May 27, 2013 20:30:35 GMT -5
I don't think there's an issue... you certainly don't need a bigger bike lol.
You're going against 65mph+ winds. If you didn't hold on tighter than you do at 30mph, there's a good chance you'd be blown off.
It's just something you'll need to get used to, or travel lower MPH roads.
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Post by joshm on May 25, 2013 11:32:08 GMT -5
I have the standard orange cdi from scrappydog. I could tell a huge difference, but I think it was due to a bad stock cdi.
Acceleration has increased exponentially, top speed is about 5mph higher, and it definitely gets higher in the rpms.
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Post by joshm on May 24, 2013 23:28:30 GMT -5
Thank you very very much for the info. I'm glad to hear it's a common size. I'll measure the length in the morning.  |
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Post by joshm on May 24, 2013 23:26:51 GMT -5
Yeah, they only had half of my order in Stock, even though the website showed it was all in stock. At least they shipped the in Stock parts. They told me 1-2 weeks for the rest. Seems like the 1 week thing is an auto reply for them.
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Post by joshm on May 24, 2013 23:04:28 GMT -5
Hopefully a picture will help :  |
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Post by joshm on May 24, 2013 22:59:46 GMT -5
I cannot for the life of me find those two dang bolts that go from the muffler to the frame of the scooter? Are they a common bolt I could just pick up at a hardware store? They're the only things keeping me from riding! Ugh! Please and thank you |
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Post by joshm on May 24, 2013 7:21:59 GMT -5
Franklin, TN
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Post by joshm on May 22, 2013 21:45:04 GMT -5
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Post by joshm on May 22, 2013 18:43:07 GMT -5
I'm getting parts in to fix my scooter tomorrow! I hope to burn through at least 3 gallons of gas this weekend (1 per day)!
Domindart, Monday is Memorial Day.
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Post by joshm on May 22, 2013 18:40:27 GMT -5
Maybe the Chinese version of "Jackass"??
On another note... watching the other vehicles in that video is mind boggling. Seems there's no traffic laws. More of a "Oh, I think I can make it!" rules.
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's DSM (direct bolt on), and pushed out 240hp after some dedicated tuning. I had a $1000 car with $200 worth of junkyard parts that would outrun most cars at the track. 