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Post by scooteraddict on Aug 3, 2012 20:35:23 GMT -6
The kit that I purchased was from a web sit called .ddmtuning.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.ddmtuning.com. I purchased one for a car since I needed the 9003/H4 hi/low kit. It cost about $80 and a slow boat from China. It too nearly two weeks to get here. Nice and everything. It comes with a relay wire harness that you would need for the hi/low to work. The only thing I need to do is lengthen the positive and negative wires and relocate the fuse.
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Post by scooteraddict on Aug 3, 2012 19:30:53 GMT -6
Well I finally broke down and bought a HID light kit to install for my MC250B. When I went to check which wires are for the high and low beams, I found something interesting. With the bike off and key on, the small light above the regular lights read at 12.4, what the battery would be. With the bike running, 15+ volts.
Now I would consider that normal but what I found out is that with the bike running and supplying power to the head lights, I was only getting about 9 volts.
With doing some calculations, with 13.5 volts as the voltage and 35 watts for the lamp, the resistance that the bulb would be 5.285 ohm's. Now if I took the resistance and multiply it with say the 9.6 volts that I was reading, I would only get about 17 watts of light output. No wonder that light are not very bright.
Further along as I was monitoring the voltage, the fan kicked in and found that the voltage to the lights went to 12 volts. Go figure.
Although I didn't get a chance to finish the install, I did test one light and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
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Post by scooteraddict on Jul 9, 2012 8:35:47 GMT -6
Thanks JR. After hours of research, it all points to what you stated.
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Post by scooteraddict on Jul 9, 2012 7:45:49 GMT -6
Since these are Chinese bikes, there is no real diagram for repairs other then the wiring. As for the three hoses, one is the feed to, the second is the supply from and the third is fed from the radiator cap.
You mentioned that there were two hoses on the bottom and one one the top? I'm not sure but on mine, I think that the two hoses are on the top. If your fan sensor is on the top, then the radiator is upside down.
If you are having problems with overheating, you might still have air within the system. You must burp the system and the best way I found is to disconnect the little hose next to the thermostat and add fluid through the fill cap until fluid comes out of the port. Reconnect the hose and fill again. After filling up until it does not take any more, start the bike without the cap on and wait until the level drops. Add more fluid till you can't add anymore. Install cap and you should be fine.
Hope this helps.
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Post by scooteraddict on Jun 29, 2012 19:18:27 GMT -6
This might be a stupid question but did you check the kill switch on the handle bars?
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Post by scooteraddict on Jun 26, 2012 17:44:58 GMT -6
As the title asks, does anyone know the thread size of the temperature sending unit on a 250B? This is the device that is housed within the head of the engine with the single wire coming from it.
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Post by scooteraddict on Jun 22, 2012 17:13:23 GMT -6
I found that to properly burp the cooling system is to remove the small hose at the thermostat housing and the add coolant. Once the coolant starts to come out of the port, reattach the hose and the continue to fill until topped off. Start the bike and wait. Once the level starts to drop at the fill port, add more until it doesn't take any more.
If you still have an overheating problem, then you have to look for a leak somewhere. Is your fan commingle on at all?
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Post by scooteraddict on Jun 22, 2012 17:02:05 GMT -6
Before you look at the spring, check your weights. They might not be resetting correctly or getting stuck. If one weight had turned and is not seated correctly, it will hold the front pulley open.
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Post by scooteraddict on Jun 17, 2012 19:17:04 GMT -6
I would say that it will suit your needs. I have one of their products like the one you are looking at. I use mine to carry my 250cc bike. I use it on a minivan and because of the height of the hitch and weight of the bike , I had to stiffen the suspension and buy an adaptor to raise the height of the hauler.
In the end, yes, I recommend it.
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by: scooteraddict - May 30, 2012 16:09:55 GMT -6
Post by scooteraddict on May 30, 2012 16:09:55 GMT -6
The best thing I can say is make sure that your radiator cap is working correctly.
As far as for burping the engine, the best way I've found to do this is to fill up with as much antifreeze as possible. Next is to disconnected the small hose next to the thermostat on the the engine. At this time you will notice that the level in the filler neck will lower. Add more antifreeze in until you you see fluid flowing from the connection on the engine. After this, reattach the hose and finish filling it up.
IMO, even on the hottest days, your temperatures is going to run high.
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by: scooteraddict - May 26, 2012 15:41:03 GMT -6
Post by scooteraddict on May 26, 2012 15:41:03 GMT -6
Took it out today and it didn't faltered at all. I'm impressed as to the engine itself. The rest of the bike is a different question. It,s interesting that even after a stupid mistake like I made, it keeps on ticking. Must be a Timex.
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by: scooteraddict - May 25, 2012 17:23:12 GMT -6
Post by scooteraddict on May 25, 2012 17:23:12 GMT -6
Well I'm not scooterless for the weekend. After taking off the lower left panel and checking for loose or non-connected wire on the radiator thermo switch, the wires were still connected.
The next step was to check for broken parts or burst hoses. When I went to take off the radiator cap I happen to notice that the cap wasn't on correctly. I guess the last time I checked the level, I didn't turn it all the way. This leading to not holding the pressure back causing it to boil over.
I checked the engine oil and no signs of antifreeze. Thank god! I'll keep an eye on it to be sure. After filling it up, burping and running the engine to temperature, the fan came on at the right temp.
Next thing is to try it on the road.
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by: scooteraddict - May 23, 2012 19:42:56 GMT -6
Post by scooteraddict on May 23, 2012 19:42:56 GMT -6
How long do you think that the engine can take a overheating situation before damage can be done.
After riding home tonight , I made a stop and when I went to get back on the bike, I noticed that sweet smell of antifreeze. After turning the key, I also noticed the temperature Gage was pegged to the top of the Gage. During my 1/2 hour ride, I don't recall seeing the fan light go on.
So what do you think? Could I have done damage?
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Post by scooteraddict on May 20, 2012 8:28:00 GMT -6
Wow. You got about 5k mileage out of your Avon tires. I had purchased those and only got about 2500 miles out of mine.
After my previous post about installing a 130/70-13 tire, it didn't work out so well. I wound up getting a Michelin 140/70-13 tire. I hope that I get more mileage out of these then the Avon's.
After checking Motorcycle Superstore and Bike Bandit, I found that Bike Bandit had he better buy as well.
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Post by scooteraddict on May 20, 2012 6:15:35 GMT -6
The valves were done less then a thousand miles ago.
I was running 6k at 65mph. I'm looking to get that extra bit of speed out of the engine so that I can hit that Max torque out of the engine..
Can the corona spring be to strong?
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