OUCH!!! By Ernie (Read 1,154 times)

[Ernie]

Hello again after a new hip replacement back in May and minor throat surgery, I'm back in the saddle. I keep the scoot plugged into the battery tender for the winter and I start it up once a week to keep gas in the carb. Starts right up most of the time.

That being said, I'm wondering if there is anything I can do with the rear shocks on my JCL to make it ride smoother. When I go over the curb thing in the driveway or hit even a tiny pot hole, the whole thing goes BANG and sends a jolt right up my spine.

[fflintstone]

Welcome back to the saddle Ernie--Happy New Year--how big is that curb thing anyway? sounds like you may have a loose shock or other part on that scoot--maybe a close lo...ok might give a clue what the problem is....and a thought...that new hip may be still a little tender--anyhow,happy to have you back,smooth riding to you ,cheers,fflintstone

[terrilee]

welcome back ernie

how a air suspension shock?
might be a bit pricey,
but im sure your body will love it

[bobf]

Flintstone, what year is that scoot in the picture. I can see that it is a 54 250B as it is on the rear cover.

I have a 2008 MC 54 250B and it has a vertical 244CC engine. So I am curious to see if they use the same nomenclature for both engines. I am assuming that yours is the horizontal engine, but may be wrong. The Roketa catalog shows the horizontal engine to be numbered as MC 54B 250.

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My seat is different from that one and my front cowl panel and windshield do not fit so perfectly as yours. There is a bulge in the panel over where the windshield screws are. Not a lot but definitely not smooth as yours seems to be. That is a nice looking scoot you have.
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[amac1680]

This won't fix all your problems but it will reduce them. Airhawk seats made by Roho, the same people that make my wheelchair cushions.

.therohostore.com/Departments/Comfort-Products/AIRHAWK-Motorcycle-Seat-Cushions.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.therohostore.com/Departments/Comfort-Products/AIRHAWK-Motorcycle-Seat-Cushions.aspx

Not cheap but takes the "sting" out of long rides and bumpy roads.

[JR]

Now that's an idea! When I went to Dallas on those long rides I used a padded ATV cushion on my seat and it sure made a difference.

JR

[justbuggin2]

does the new hip help your moblity i looking at needing one replace

[richardthescooter3]

Welcome back Ernie, good to hear from you, hope your healing up good and having a good recovery. Keep that scoot ready, spring is around the corner.

[Ernie]

Jan 7, 2013 19:20:53 GMT -6 bobf said:

Flintstone, what year is that scoot in the picture. I can see that it is a 54 250B as it is on the rear cover.

I have a 2008 MC 54 250B and it has a vertical 244CC engine. So I am curious to see if they use the same nomenclature for both engines. I am assuming that yours is the horizontal engine, but may be wrong. The Roketa catalog shows the horizontal engine to be numbered as MC 54B 250.

.roketa.com/product/productlist/2610.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">.roketa.com/product/productlist/2610.shtml
.

My seat is different from that one and my front cowl panel and windshield do not fit so perfectly as yours. There is a bulge in the panel over where the windshield screws are. Not a lot but definitely not smooth as yours seems to be. That is a nice looking scoot you have.
.

Mine is a 2007 JCL with a horizontal cylinder 257CC

[Ernie]

Jan 7, 2013 22:36:10 GMT -6 justbuggin2 said:

does the new hip help your moblity i looking at needing one replace

It helps my mobility after only 9 months of being as clumsy as an ox. Mobility is a relative thing. I also have lumbar stenosis and can not stand or walk more than a few blocks before intense back pain sets in.

As far as the hip goes, if you are a little guy, you'll mend much faster than a 300lb'er like me. Be very careful who you choose to do the surgery. Get lots of references. Do NOT sign the release that says your leg may end up longer or shorter. Mine is 9/16" shorter now and I must have soles added to my left shoes to compensate. Some docs go in through the front, some through the back but the side is the one with the least amount of complications.

When they go in, they will rip the living shit out of your leg muscles in order to get in there to work. You will have a few restrictions for the first few months but you must constantly do physical therapy to heal those leg muscles. I walked with a cane for a while, maybe six months. Now I walk pretty good and I can even go down stairs like a normal person without fear of falling.

My hip was bone on bone and had to be replaced. I hope I never have to have the other one done.

Hope this helps. Oh, don't believe all the bull shit people give you about how you'll be up on it the first day and back to work in a few weeks. It just ain't so!

Ernie

[alleyoop]

Welcome back Ernie, hope you are feeling better and the healing good. But like anything serious like that you have to take it a lot easier and watch what you do.
again welcome back
Alleyoop

[Ernie]

[replyingto=justbuggin2]justbuggin2[/replyingto]Hell Yes but be careful who does it for you. No more pain but leg is 5/8" shorter now.

[cruiser]

Hi Ernie. This thread sure is stretched out but it seems to be still active. I'm wondering if you were able to improve on the hard ride problem from the rear of your scoot?

I do not feel any bumps from the rear wheel on my YY250T (vertical engine). The rear shocks are at their softest setting and I run 32 to 36 pounds air pressure with original tires. The front wheel gives a normal ride. I usually run 8 pounds lower air pressure than in the rear tire. The ride from the rear is really amazingly good. Maybe it could be the 235 pound ballast?