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Post by Rockin'EZ on Apr 9, 2014 11:21:34 GMT -6
I agree with all the other California posts. In California these would be a real risk. They need a CARB (California Air Resource Board) approval to be registered. That takes 9 months to obtain for a mfg, and they have to pay for the testing. From their write up, I don't believe any of these scoots could be legal in CA.
One problem in CA is they can and do confiscate vehicles with non valid certs, and frame numbers.
FYI the average cost of these scoots in China is about $200 to $280 according to people I keep in contact with over there. They often have friends purchase a scooter when they visit. It is a lot cheaper and safer than getting in a cab in China.
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Post by Rockin'EZ on Apr 4, 2014 21:59:11 GMT -6
I have given up. I take my truck to the gas station. I put a half gallon in the truck, and a gallon in my can. That way I get better octane gas. The truck does not mind.
It is a pain in the kiester.
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Post by Rockin'EZ on Apr 3, 2014 14:32:59 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.
I did replace my carb this year. After 6 years of California gas, it was too corroded to rebuild. It was only $23 to replace it with free shipping. well worth it.
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