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Post by steve on Jul 4, 2013 14:14:02 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]I used one like to that in a yy250t and yy150t.
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Post by steve on Jul 4, 2013 7:01:27 GMT -6
I am less than impressed with the very cheap in-line fuse that comes with our scoot/trikes. I have a PST150-8 and have to remove 7 screws to get at that fuse.
You can probably get them locally, but I am using 15A circuit breakers from a vendor called Del City. They are less than 4 bucks plus shipping. This is the part number for one that will mount in a 1/4 inch hole: 70515.
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Post by steve on Jul 3, 2013 3:45:05 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]Thanks! That is what I have. It came with 2 spacers. I put the shorter spacer on the rotor side and the longer spacer on the other side. Very small tire clearance on the other side. Caliper and rotor line up perfectly. Also, when I compress the forks, it hangs just a little before it returns.
Found it! I just thought I had the spacers where I said. Pulled the wheel and swapped spacers. All is good.
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Post by steve on Jul 2, 2013 20:54:15 GMT -6
Well, my PST150-8 came in today with the wheels in a box. I've never installed a front wheel and there were no build instructions, so this is what I did. Short spacer on the rotor side. rotor and caliper line up perfectly: good fork clearance.
Put the long spacer on the other side. I ran the axle through and cranked it down as tight as a I could. Then I installed the nut. Problem is that I have only about 1/8 inch clearance on the non rotor side. Did I over tighten the axle before I installed the nut? And if so, can I just back off the axle bolt and re-tighten the axle nut, or have I pushed the bearing into wheel?
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Post by steve on Jun 29, 2013 4:46:36 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]Well, I decided that I wanted the 12" rims/tires from the Magnum for my PST150-8, but tried a few places and could find no vender, so I'll put this project aside for now and work on other mods. Alley, I thank you again for your input and will probably have go with the taller tires when I pick this up again.
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Post by steve on Jun 22, 2013 18:31:06 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]Excellent calc! Current tires are 255/40-10 and proposed tires are 190/50-12. If my max top speed was 50, I multiply that by 1.08 (speedometer adjustment delta is 8%) and get new top speed of 54. That is dependent, of course, on my engine being able to turn the new combination to the same RPM. This is an urban crap hauler so I won't often have need for that, but I should be able to run 45mph at lower RPM. You are the man!
It won't be cheap, but as I said, this is mostly cosmetic and the increase in top speed will make this a win/win for me.
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Post by steve on Jun 22, 2013 4:34:53 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]Stock on the PST-8 are 225/40-10. The wheels on the Magnum are listed as 235/40-12. I figured the stock at about 8.86" wide by about 17" and the Magnums at 9.25 by 19.4. The PST-8 won't be here for another week so I don't know how much fender clearance I'll have but if my numbers are correct, I will need only an inch the top and a half on the side.
Compatibility is the question! I contacted my vendors tech support and asked them to check wheel compatibility. Life is never that easy, but since both are Ice-Bear, I have a shot.
The PST-8 is a little ugly and kinda slow, but at 64 so am I! With no plastic, it should be a little lighter and much easier to maintain and customize. I spent 30 years in electronic engineering, so mostly this is something to keep my mind busy. Back in the day, we didn't have all of the crap we have now, so this is what we did for fun.
Did my Vietnam thing on a carrier back in 67 and I will always remember seeing hundreds of Japanese motorcycles come off the ship and lined up on the pier.
Well, Ice-Bear lists those wheels as 190/50-12! That is the problem with on-line dealers. I can find different specs for the same machine from most of the on-line dealers so it's always a crap shoot. I am betting that Rapid Repair is closest to the current specs for the 2012 version
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Post by steve on Jun 21, 2013 15:47:05 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]If I did my math correctly, the Magnum rims will give me about 2.4 inch diameter increase with less than .5 inch in width.. Vendor says this will void my warranty, but I have learned that there is almost no warranty on these anyway. I'm waiting on a quote from Superiorpowersports. I think it will be outrageous so I may be back begging for info on the tall tens!
Vendor also claims 65mph top speed! I would have to drive it off a cliff at 50mph to hit 65mph on the way down. Thanks for the sprocket info. I have added that to the list.
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Post by steve on Jun 21, 2013 9:02:11 GMT -6
[replyingto=alleyoop]alleyoop[/replyingto]Thanks, Alleyoop! Although I would like a little more top end, I will probably try to find a different sprocket for that. This would be more about cosmetics than performance. I wanted 12" with low pro tires, but this seems to be a golf cart thing. I really need to find the stock wheel data to get the specs. I am old enough to start looking for my "tar pit", so this will be my last big project. I am going to get stupid with the cosmetic mods. Of course, I learned from my YY250T that performance CDI/Coil are a vital part of my PDI!
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Post by steve on Jun 20, 2013 17:29:52 GMT -6
I just ordered a 2012 Ice-bear PS150 type 8 trike and want to replace the 10 inch rear wheels and tires with the 12 inch rear wheel/tire on the Cyclone. I will have to do fender work, I guess, but the question is: Other than fender issues, will this combo bolt on, and where can I buy it?
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Post by steve on Jun 8, 2013 21:02:53 GMT -6
[replyingto=tvnacman]tvnacman[/replyingto]Mine, also. I bought a wheel chock from H/F for 10 bucks and mounted it to a 30 inch long pressure treated 1X6. I slide it over my wheel and it gives much needed support.
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Post by steve on May 22, 2013 6:09:48 GMT -6
[replyingto=twoeagles]twoeagles[/replyingto]Surf to Summit has a bicycle rack mount case in their line up that comes in either 3.5 inches tall or 6 inches tall. It's 12" by 7" inches with built in bungee webbing on top. Until it arrives, I have found that Walmart has a big selection of coolers that work well.
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