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Good OEM Parts Source? by: krylon80 - Sept 18, 2017 11:22:19 GMT -6

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Post by krylon80 on Sept 18, 2017 11:22:19 GMT -6

Expanding on my original post...

I've learned that aftermarket is a better way to go than OEM.

I picked up a set of boppers (120/90-10, 130/90-10) from Motorcycle-Superstore for $82.97 shipped. Some have mentioned issues with receiving old tires from them, but I called to confirm I'll be able to return them for a full refund if there are any issues. They're low on stock on both so I'm hoping this is a tire they go through pretty quickly and they don't sit around too long.

Now I need to find an aftermarket pipe similar to the OEM pipe that won't require additional tuning. Any suggestions?

'09 Zuma 50 2T, Top Performances Black Trophy 70cc Cast Iron Sport BBK, Athena .30 CF Reeds, Stage 6 10mm Wrist Pin Bearing, #84 Main Jet, #46 Pilot Jet, Needle 1-Rich, Airbox De-snorkeled, Throttle Mod, Dual-Headlight Mod, Rear Fender Delete, JDM Integrated Tail Light & Turn Signal Mod

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krylon80 PM krylon80 krylon80's Posts krylon80's Threads New Student Currently Offline Posts: 23 A+'s: 0 Joined: Oct 19, 2013 9:57:32 GMT -6	Good OEM Parts Source? by: krylon80 - Sept 14, 2017 14:11:38 GMT -6 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krylon80 on Sept 14, 2017 14:11:38 GMT -6 Hey All, Looking to replace the tires and exhaust on my '09 Zuma 50 with OEM parts. Any suggestions for reliable websites? Thanks!
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battery tender or trickle charger?? by: krylon80 - Nov 25, 2013 20:49:35 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by krylon80 on Nov 25, 2013 20:49:35 GMT -6

Hey all,

So I need to get a battery tender/trickle charger for my scoot battery. Are those two terms for the same thing, used interchangably, or are they different things?

How do I figure out which one I should get for my scoot?

Thanks,

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krylon80 PM krylon80 krylon80's Posts krylon80's Threads New Student Currently Offline Posts: 23 A+'s: 0 Joined: Oct 19, 2013 9:57:32 GMT -6	Sea Foam OR Sta-Bil? by: krylon80 - Nov 12, 2013 15:53:25 GMT -6 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by krylon80 on Nov 12, 2013 15:53:25 GMT -6 Scoot's gonna sit for a few months. Which is better and why?
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Scooter Winter Storage by: krylon80 - Nov 5, 2013 14:31:13 GMT -6

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Post by krylon80 on Nov 5, 2013 14:31:13 GMT -6

Hey all,

So I wanted to make sure that I took the necessary steps to prepare my '09 Zuma 50 for it's winter hibernation. Is there anything special I need to do prior to storage? During storage? After storage? This is my first winter with the scoot.

As for storage itself, indoor storage is not an option, so I've chosen a space that is outside, but sheltered (like a car port, see attached picture). The scoot will be about 10 ft into a hallway of sorts. At the end of this hallway is an area that's more open, but also covered. The scoot itself will have an all-weather cover on it (as in the photo). Does this seem fine for a few months?

And finally, I know people with larger motorcycles remove their batteries and have them setup indoors connected to trickle chargers. Is this necessary with a scoot battery?

Thanks!

'09 Zuma 50 2T, Top Performances Black Trophy 70cc Cast Iron Sport BBK, Athena .30 CF Reeds, Stage 6 10mm Wrist Pin Bearing, #84 Main Jet, #46 Pilot Jet, Needle 1-Rich, Airbox De-snorkeled, Throttle Mod, Dual-Headlight Mod, Rear Fender Delete, JDM Integrated Tail Light & Turn Signal Mod

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Good oil for injected 2-stroke? by: krylon80 - Oct 29, 2013 12:02:28 GMT -6

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Post by krylon80 on Oct 29, 2013 12:02:28 GMT -6

Hey All,

I have a 2-stoke '09 Zuma with oil-injection. What's a good oil to use? The local scooter shop sells Maxima Scooter Pro 2T, which I've been told is good: .maximausa.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www

.maximausa.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=21. Another good but expensive suggestion was Motul 710: .motul.com/us/en-US/products/38" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www

.motul.com/us/en-US/products/38

Also, some have suggested using Sea Foam added to the gas tank to remove deposits. I went to the Sea Foam website and they have multiple products. Just wanted to make sure this was what people were referring to: seafoamsales.com/sea-foam-motor-treatment/

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First time scooter buying decision... by: krylon80 - Oct 25, 2013 9:57:33 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by krylon80 on Oct 25, 2013 9:57:33 GMT -6

Oct 25, 2013 6:26:26 GMT -6 kz1000st said:

It's just from sitting. A long ride will clear it out. Two strokes always smoke and are simple to fix anyway. Good luck, you made a good choice. The Yamaha will serve you well.

Just read your post after I made mine. Good call.

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First time scooter buying decision... by: krylon80 - Oct 25, 2013 9:56:36 GMT -6 via mobile

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Post by krylon80 on Oct 25, 2013 9:56:36 GMT -6

Hey all, so I fired her up again his morning and let the engine warm up for about 15 minutes, then rode it medium-hard for about 4 miles and the smoke issue seems to have gone away. I'm guessing it was just deposits from sitting and/or working its way through the old gas. I'm still planning on hitting it with some Sea Foam though on fillups.Incidentally I unintentionlly ran it dry so I guess I dont have to worry about draining the gas now. As for filling her back up, I checked to see if there were any places to get ethanol free gas near me and there weren't. Short of ethanol-free, would it be at all beneficial to get super premium gas (the expensive shit) vs regular (the cheap shit)?

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First time scooter buying decision... by: krylon80 - Oct 24, 2013 19:04:32 GMT -6

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Post by krylon80 on Oct 24, 2013 19:04:32 GMT -6

Just bought an '09 Zuma. Thing is in such good shape for it's age. Miles aren't crazy (500) but he babied this thing. Now I'm terrified the thing's just gonna completely fall apart, hahaha.

One thing he mentioned was that the scooter hadn't been started in about a month before I test rode it today and hadn't been started for three months before that, so it had been doing a lot of sitting. Are there things I should do to it given that it's sat for so long? I added some oil and some gas just incase, but I noticed that it was very, very smoky riding it. White to grey thick smoke. Could this just be an effect of it sitting or does it hint at a bigger problem?

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