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Post by crazedfox on Apr 23, 2014 2:09:39 GMT -6
Hell, insurance isn't going to be cheap for me until I ether take a safety course, ($150-min.) or
been riding for more than 2-years on a motorcycle approved license.
Til' then My coverage will cost me $35-45 a month. *ouch*
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Well now I had some seat time & couple tanks of fuel to get some things figured out.
It looks as I could use some heavier rollers.
My current stock rollers weigh in at 5-Grams.
I got a 1500rpm torque spring & 1500rpm clutch springs installed.
Got great take off with no belt slipping or clutch vibration anymore.
Now top speed isn't what it could be, it's struggling a little.
Ergo need heavier rollers to level the rpm field.
So now the Q; is what weights should I try?
Do I need 6Gm, 8Gm, or 12Gm? Donno'.
All I need is to get is anther 3-5Mph top speed out it.
& I just don't have money to wast on purchasing a bunch of rollers that I won't be using after everything is tuned in.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 23, 2014 0:02:54 GMT -6
Is it possible to resurface/deglaze drum brakes?
& if so, how?
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I'm not liking the prospects of having to go & purchase a new wheel just to get my 4" drum brake back up to spec.
I have spotted $40 ones, but come-on this is crazy.
Rear disk conversion how-to or kits?
Is there a drum-hub convert-kit that is cost effective?
I really don't want to dump $80 or more into matching wheels
for the sake of getting brakes up to spec. *Aaahh!*
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 21, 2014 14:59:53 GMT -6
Most of these 50cc & under scoot's run about average 3-Hp.
Of course some modified 50cc's can achieve 5-Hp, without big-bore kit.
I agree that there should be some kind of requirement of license or safety course to ride a engine-powered Scoot/Foot-Scoot.
( Electric rides are in a different group, so new/different ball-game there.)
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I don't believe in helmet laws, or seatbelt laws.
They are just an income for the ones that enforce them.
A non-effective & cheap way of teaching one to wear a seatbelt or helmet.
What is needed is a better educational programs on the safety & proper use of these safety idems.
I wear my helmet & safety belt when riding a scoot or driving/riding in a vehicle.
Not from any law requirements.
But from learning about them, & what they can/able to do for one wearing them.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 19, 2014 1:42:04 GMT -6
Funny thing,
I ran a 3.5 Hp Briggs & Stratton lawn mower engine on Colman camping fuel once.
It ran a little better than when on 87-Octane.
Strange, I know…
Concedering that camping fuel is about 50-55 Octane.
But @ over $10 a Gal. it's too expensive to continue doing.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 16, 2014 18:37:59 GMT -6
A 3AH battery!! WOW not a power house, hope you don't have to crank it more than a couple of times for it to start otherwise the battery will be depleted  Alleyoop LOL, I know! But really, it's a fair priced batt. with a outstanding warranty. (90-Days no argue, free replacement W/receipt.) I ziplock bag the receipt, & store it with scoot. & put reminder end-date in my calendar. I really enjoy being able to replace any of my EverStart batt.'s @ any Walmart store. Which can literally be just about up to 20-Mi. away. ( My local one is less than 2 miles for me.) It's nice to not have to worry that I won't be close enough to a location to trade-in my warranty on a clapped-out batt. _ |
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 16, 2014 13:02:41 GMT -6
I'm sure motorcycle courses aren't going to cost in the range of $500 or $600 for beginners course up there?
That would seem a little nuts to charge for a beginners class.
Of course I'd would understand something like $250 for a class.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 16, 2014 12:39:53 GMT -6
Scooters are Motorcycles, they are just a Open-Frame type.
Mopeds are the weirder cousins of motorcycles,
halfway between a bike & a real motorcycle.
3-wheel vehicles are conciderd a type of motorcycle in alot of states-statutes.
Even if alot of folks say that 49.9cc dosn't make it a "real" motorcycle.
It's still a motorcycle, & should be taught to respect it & ride it like one.
To me it's no different than a high-powered air/Co2 rifle has compared to a .17Cal rifle.
But some will say that if it don't uses bullets it's not a "real" rifle.
But the respect & education on there use & keeping isn't different to one's that know & use.
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A scooter course is not that costly,
when you don't see the scoot course it's disguised as a motorcycle course.
So they just need to take the motorcycle training course.
In my state (Ky.) the beginners classes only cost $150.
& in any State if your riding/driving intoxicated then you will be cited for riding/driving under the influence.
One could on a bikecycle, golfcart, or even a riding lawn-tractor.
If one is on/riding/driving anything that is considered a vehicle/transportation of anything besides one's feet,
they will try to stick a DUI or a related type of citation on ya'.
Doesn't matter if one has a license for it or not.
All the no license required part means,
is that the Officer can't cite one for lack of a license.
& still get one on the DUI part.
So a real lack of thinking on the drunkered's part.
Heck, some state's are even allowed to impound there ride on top of the citation.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 16, 2014 12:10:18 GMT -6
Battery is a Walmart Everstart brand, around a 3Ah. Is $25.88 then $27.43 after Tax & return of core-charge. Carb was found on Amazon for $24.70. Found headlight-bulb on place called BulbTown.com Got two BA20d bulbs @ 1.25ea + $5.99 Shipping, which comes to $4.25 a bulb. The R/R I took a chance on a US seller from Ebay (99.4% rating.) & Got it for $4.89. The Battery cables I made myself, had the wire & terminals already. - As for the parts coming, 2X Red 1157-style LED bulbs $10.68 (free-ship.) Starter-Gear $ $12.66 (free-ship.) 669-18-30 Standard grade Drive-belt $6.98 (free-ship.) 4"x9"x1/32" sheet of Fel-Pro exhaust gasket material $2.75 + $1.75 ship. All found on Ebay, from US sellers with 99.0% rating or higher. ______ Yes my math was little off from the previous statement by $5 or $6. But I was spitballing the prices from memory & the time. Still managed to get the said idems for this scoot for less than $85 todal so far. But it still needs a little more TLC, & then it will be a dependable ride. _ |
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 15, 2014 14:44:56 GMT -6
Update:
It's Aaliiive!, Mu-ha, ha.
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*Ahem*
Well darn thing is up running.
Had to get a;
New Carb, Battery, batt-cables, R/R, & Headlight-Bulb. ( About $60 todal.)
Have a new Exhaust-Gasket, Starter-Gear, Drive-Belt, & LED-rear bulb coming in.
( Another $25 there.)
Still need the Left-hand Mirror, matching Lock-Set, & perhaps some new brakes.
But overall, it's riding real good at this time.
Trying to get a video of it running up.
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Even got one of the 3 spare engines up an running too.
So you guys think this is good bargain?
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Tires
by: crazedfox - Apr 15, 2014 13:24:40 GMT -6
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 15, 2014 13:24:40 GMT -6
Momentary thread hijack.
What's the highest your willing to pay for a tire/s for a 50cc scoot?
$30, $50, or $100 per' tire?
Me, I'd say my limit is around $50 a tire.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 14, 2014 19:14:35 GMT -6
LOL, your right.
I do have alot tools.
I mostly use the propane torch to free up rusted parts or heat up a part to drop a bearing in.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 14, 2014 12:40:31 GMT -6
Thanks again Alley.
Knew about the propane trick,
but never thought about using water spray bottle.
Humm…
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Tires
by: crazedfox - Apr 14, 2014 10:56:21 GMT -6
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 14, 2014 10:56:21 GMT -6
They have ratings from other folks that perchased, along with there description.
You can use the info from there site to do further digging on the brand/type of tire on other site's if you like.
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 13, 2014 21:18:22 GMT -6
Gotta say your correct on the whole mind set on riding a 50cc scoot.
Now I've done that crouch'n'tuck thing to get speed too.
But, I've made sure there isn't anyone, thing, or object that could cause me to move eradicly, or crash.
& it's to gain a little more speed to get up the other side anyway.
It's fun, but it has it's purpose.
I also have taken the written part of the motorcycle test to get my permit, & on my way to getting that endorsement later on.
Glad I decided to do this, because I learned alot about the riding too close to white line is bad.
I myself DO ride in those 35, 45, & 55-MPH roads.
But, I keep an eye torwards how many autos pile-up behind me.
& when get more than 3 after awhile, & I know I'm approaching a long stretch.
I'll find a safe spot & pull over & let traffic pass.
Just as if I was driving a tractor.
My scoot IS a slow vehicle, & respect the flow of traffic & treat it as it is so.
I read my statutes & laws on what I drive/ride.
So to be a more informed & better driver/rider.
& a scooter IS a motorcycle.
Just a smaller & different framed variant of it.
But still is a motorcycle never the less.
So we here in America we need to have training courses for these too.
Not just a select states/counties the WHOLE NATION.
Just like alot of other country's do.
We as a nation would be stronger & undoubtedly smarter from it.
It would be nice if there could be some kind of free courses at the high-school level.
Because for most states one can ride a low-class 50cc & under scoot, 2 years before one can get a automotive license.
Start'em out early, & there could be a chance to get some responsible thinking in those heads.
Education of, & well practiced use of that knowlage can do wonders.
Well that's my rant on this sub'.
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Nay- 50cc scoots are not dangerous.
The true danger is lack of, or no education.
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by: crazedfox - Apr 13, 2014 20:31:23 GMT -6
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