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Post by crazedfox on Apr 4, 2014 4:46:23 GMT -6
Ok, just asking because I like to know others thoughts on stuff like this. & it's good to listen to the reasons why. For the sole purpose to gain knowlage, & have a better perspective on it. — ~ What grade of fuel do you use, why, & what fuel treatment you use if any? ~ ——— Ok I'm currently riding a 49.5cc Scoot.
I myself use #89 octane because I due a lot of WOT riding on stock engine with no issues so far. Plus I get good mileage.
(Yeah, I know WOT is hard on these small suckers, but when it's the only ride you got. One has to make due. & it is a true workhorse. A lot of WOT riding, & occasionally haul heavy loads 80-150 Lbs. extra weight on top of my 210-Lbs. butt. & try to monitor the fluids, tire pressure/wear & general heath of the engine.)
As for fuel treatment, my fav' is Seafoam & Sta'bil. But I also had good luck with Marvels-Mystery-Oil, STP's copy of Seafoam, & Lucas ethanol fuel treatment with stabilizers. ( been testing the Lucas stuff & it's been doing ok so far.)
Anyone else? _
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Foot Pegs
by: crazedfox - Apr 4, 2014 3:42:20 GMT -6
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 4, 2014 3:42:20 GMT -6
Great. I was settled in with the way I had to ride. (Just kidding, great idea.)
Of course you got me thinking on how I can make it look close to stock as possible. *Humm…*
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Post by crazedfox on Apr 4, 2014 3:28:16 GMT -6
It is even worse in SoCal. They change the gasoline formula here. One formula for summer, and one for winter. The gas stations all have single hose delivery pumps with 3 buttons to select grade. With a 0.8 Gal tank I get pretty much what the last guy bought, regardless of which button I push. If I could get pure gasoline I would use it. Holy-crap! I forgot about that. Here in Ky there are a lot fuel stations just like that. My tank isn't as small as yours. ( 1.2-Gal. but that's close enuff.) But most of these scoots generally have small tank anyway. Now you got me wanting to find out the inner diameter the fuel station hose, & find out how much fuel is in per' foot… _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 26, 2014 16:58:25 GMT -6
Funny thing, LED house bulbs can't broadcast their radial light the same distance as cold-cathode, compact-fluorescent, or the standerd tungsten filiment bulb.
They come close, but to get the radial coverage they end up building large heatsinks to compensate for the high powered LED's heat.
Their lifespan is threatened by simple dirtypower. They can't take surge's & spikes like the other bulbs can.
Yes the cost's are coming down. But unless they address the other issues I won't be getting an LED house bulb anytime soon. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 24, 2014 12:05:42 GMT -6
Anyhoo… Back on topic. - I geuss the question here, is to ether to wait & see if the site disappears after a year. Or to go ahead & place your bet… _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 24, 2014 11:55:57 GMT -6
Anyone concerned about being top heavy in cross winds, there isn't much for wind to blow against.
& in high cross winds, even a motorcyclist is vulnerable, due to light weight.
It's got its fair share of undesirable features as well. But one don't have much to debate with when purchasing funds are low. ---- There are folks out there that can't afford the cost of Fuel, Insurance, & a loan payment on something like a car/truck.
So finding something like a new dependable low insurance, fuel saving scooter for less than $4k is a step up in keeping/getting to a job, appointments, & getting groceries. In other words a lifeline on travel.
Sometimes it's not just about the ride, it's about the freedom to get to places that one "needs to get to". _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 24, 2014 10:48:33 GMT -6
My apologies, ybbed if you felt insulted about my comment on the vehicle. It's a good concept auto. Just could use some dressing up on outer suspension. It's a little naked for my tastes. There decades of past design that covered/added to this part. Perhaps lighting somewhere between the wheel & body, or built into the fender? Donno, but it's got potential.
Be kinda cool if they made a small truck or wagon model. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 24, 2014 10:38:41 GMT -6
Somewhere between design & actual in use, details & needed info is lost.
But in situations like this warranty issue we the consumer come out on top.
& don't forget some power company's will send you free CFL-light bulbs opon request, or when you fill out a free bulb offer that comes in some city's mail. My power company sent out the forms about once every year. & I answer yes, send me free CFL-bulbs!
It's only about 2-standard + a 3-way Or just 4 standard a year. & I don't always have a need one right away, but there free. Besides if a neighbor needs a bulb, I have one. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 23, 2014 18:53:49 GMT -6
You should know that the 7yr warranty is based off of normal use. Which is something like running the bulb about an average 4 or 5 hours a day.
Number two thing is the design of the bulb is intended to be coils upright. So the miniscule amount of mercury can return to the bottom of the tubes.
But most folks never use these bulbs coils upright, anyway. & the bulb's life would rarely be spent in perfect conditions. (Dirty-power, google it sometime.)
So there is at least something good about warranties.
I myself haven't paid for my last 3 RubberMaid RoughNeck garbage cans. Doing the same thing here.
I keep my receipt, & the UPC sticker form the can. (Usually stuck to a sheet or paper.)
& say when one of my garbage cans got split or demolished by a speeding cement truck. I'd just call in my warrenty & get a coupon for the cost of a new can…
Ever had a pack of hotdogs taste like there was grit in them? Get a frozen pizza with miniscule amount of cheese? Can of green beans with stems?
Save the package & call the customer service/quality help line. Good chance they'll send you a coupon/check for the help on quality control. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 23, 2014 18:17:24 GMT -6
You've helped me learn a good amount my carb.
Odd how a small amount of varnish can bum one's whole week. (Or a month in my case.)
With a little more time, I could actually tune more of these carb's on my own. *woo-hoo.*
The main thing I've learned is that these carb's are bitchy, sensitive. Kind of like an expensive date- *chuckle* - Never got this level of sensitivity from a 4-bbl carb, not even the QuatraJet from GM. Now those carb's can be sensitive, they are a truely misunderstood carb… ---- I will try to retune things for reliability & performance later on. But as of now, I'll accept reliability. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 23, 2014 17:48:41 GMT -6
Scot. nice car an all, But, what the heck of a response was that? Had a load to get off yer' chest? Still, nice car…
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 23, 2014 17:40:23 GMT -6
Looks like one of those pond skimmer things, or paint it brown & it will look like a turd with wheels. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 23, 2014 17:37:26 GMT -6
Sure thing, but do you really think they have a wind tunnel and tested it, I don't think so Alleyoop LOL! No really don't think so. Now that is a funny concept, a company that sell's affordable vehicles, actually doing wind tunnel tests… *snicker*
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 22, 2014 22:40:57 GMT -6
Odd thing about drag on a object. I don't think the drag is caused by forces "inside" the scoot. I think the actual drag is on it's rear. A subtle change in that airflow can reduce drag considerably. _
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Post by crazedfox on Mar 22, 2014 17:17:33 GMT -6
I knew you notice that.
It does make the idle higher on first start. about 2-min in of running/driving it will do that weird low settling idle.
Then after 5-min when it's all warm, & the enricher is closed, it comes into a normal level idle & runs good.
I don't balk at it because it running & moving good.
But I will still look into it when weather is more permanently warm. I'm just happy to ride again, at this time. _
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