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Post by silverfox96 on Feb 4, 2012 9:46:31 GMT -6
I used Armorall on the seat of my gs1100, when i had it. Had one heck of a time keeping from sliding off! Armorall makes that seat very very slick!
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 14, 2012 8:51:38 GMT -6
Honing a new jug just ensures that the crosshatching created by that action is present, so the rings can set in properly.
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 13, 2012 6:49:28 GMT -6
I do agree with Sprocket, about the honing of the cyl. With the new jug, it doesn't take much, though. Just enough to criss-cross the walls to set the rings in.
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 13, 2012 6:41:24 GMT -6
I have read good things about this particular brand, but then with a used scooter, one never knows. 10" wheels on a 50cc scoot is the norm.
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 5, 2012 14:54:29 GMT -6
89newbie..... That would work, but I would be afraid of the gas can leaking and the trunk not being able to handle that weight.
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 5, 2012 10:03:32 GMT -6
Fuel system is gravity fed. I'll keep looking, too.
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 5, 2012 8:22:52 GMT -6
I do wish that there was an add-on reserve tank that would somehow fit in the compartment under the seat of a 150cc scooter. It wouldn't have to be anything huge, mind you, but probably at least a quart or two capacity, with a manually operated petcock/switch. Has anyone here ever seen something like this? My 150cc does get about 65 to 70 mpg, but it would be nice to have a reserve that would take me an additional 25 or 30 miles. I have googled for one, but haven't had any luck at all finding any ideas.
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Post by silverfox96 on Jan 2, 2012 10:59:45 GMT -6
I think that bong is referring to a subject that has been cussed and discussed on another forum. BTW, it's not nearly as friendly over there!
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Post by silverfox96 on Dec 20, 2011 11:14:28 GMT -6
I learned the "hard way" years ago that nothing but water and antifreeze go in the radiator. I sprang a leak in an F150 supercab on the way from Venus, TX (about 48 mi S.E. of Dallas) to Shreave Port, LA. Temps were around 95 to 100 degrees F. (no ac) Stopped and put in a bottle of the famous Barrs Leak. Drove another 30 miles and had to stop to let her cool down. Made the rest of the trip in 30 mile jumps, with probably 30 minutes each time for cool down. Finally got there and went to the nearest radiator shop. They pulled the rad, with intentions of just rodding it out, however the Barrs Leak (along with the 2 tubes of aluminum stop leak) had done it's job on not only my rad but the heater core as well. Plugged solid! They had to recore the rad. That cost me $185. The mechanic at the rad shop told me never, NEVER to add anything to a rad except water and anti-freeze. Lesson learned!
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Post by silverfox96 on Nov 17, 2011 11:25:48 GMT -6
You can, but it must have the same identical thread that the exhaust stud has and not be too long. When you install the bolt(stud) make certain that you use red loc-tite on it to keep it from "dropping out" again. While you're under there you might consider checking the other stud and loc-titing it too. Don't run it like that. (with the exhaust leaking) You could burn exhaust valve up very quickly.
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Post by silverfox96 on Nov 8, 2011 9:26:02 GMT -6
When I purchased my 150cc, the dealer advised me not to EVER use the side stand. Well one day I was cleaning the garage. Pushed the scoot outside and dropped the side stand. Turned around to go back in the garage and YUP!! she fell over! The handle bars were a bit skewed, there were a couple of scratches on one panel and the throttle was jammed a bit. Nothing that I couldn't fix, but that was the last time I'll ever put her on her side stand! The side stand is just plain designed wrong! Not enough of an angle away from the body and probably too long! I only use the center stand now!
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Post by silverfox96 on Nov 4, 2011 15:36:32 GMT -6
Don't quote me on this, but; I believe that it's possible that you are experiencing excessive blow-by due to the fact that your rings just aren't seated properly and the engine isn't quite broken in yet. The Lucas treatment you put in the oil has probably slowed the break-in of the rings. It's just too slick and isn't allowing the rings to seat properly. Like I said, don't quote me on this. I read somewhere within the past 2 or 3 months that these little engines like to be broken in hard. Not WOT consstantly, but varying speed speed up and down the throttle range.
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Post by silverfox96 on Nov 4, 2011 12:09:37 GMT -6
I think that I'll add my .02 to this, too. Got my first motorcycle when I was 20 years old. A 1947 Indian Chief. Had to push it home (about 18 blocks) with a flat tire on the rear! The next was a 1948 Chief, found inside a chevy panel truck buried in hay. Wish I had both, now! Then came the string of Japanese mfg bikes. Yamahas, Suzuki's and one particularly untrustworthy 1000cc gold wing. (had a high speed wobble that I nor the honda dealer coud get rid of). My last motorcycle was a Suzuki GS1100. I soon learned that as I aged, I just couldn't handle the weight of a full sized bike, so I sold it and did without for several years. Then, this past summer, I discovered the wonderful world of motor scooters. At 71 years of age, I get a lot of looks when out riding, and at fill-up, more questions than I have time to answer, but I do answer and encourage all to join in on the fun.
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Post by silverfox96 on Nov 4, 2011 11:32:43 GMT -6
My sincere thanks to those who welcomed me to this forum. Alley, it's good to see you here, too. My wrenching experience is from many years ago when it was relatively simple to maintain and repair your own vehicles. I find it enjoyable to work on these scoots. Now trying to get some heat in the garage so I can continue my hobby throughout the winter months.
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Post by silverfox96 on Nov 3, 2011 8:50:56 GMT -6
Good morning to all. Just a bit about me to introduce myself to the board. I'm silverfox96. I'm 71 years old. Over this past summer I've acquired a couple of scooters. New to the scooter world. Bought a 2005 linhai 50cc, or at least it had a linhai engine, that was "rebuilt" but wouldn't start. Gave $50.00 for it and the guy hauled to my garage. Spent about 2 minutes with it and discovered the engine was seized. So much for a rebuild!  Heard of a 2008 50cc kinroad that was for sale, but had been stolen and wrecked. Took a look at it and gave $125.00 for it, loaded it up on my trailer and hauled it home. Was told that it ran well. It had only one fork tube on it, and it was broken in half. The front plastics were in tiny bits, no front wheel or brake. My plan was to use the plastics and front end off the linhai, but when I got all the broken, but still attached junk off, I realized the downtube of the frame was bent. I stripped the 2005 down to the bare frame and did the same with the 2008,then transferred all the plastics and engine from the 2008 to the 2005 frame. Had to repair several broken tabs, naturally. I discovered that the assembly of the plastics was very similar to a jigsaw puzzle. At times I was totally lost as to where and how some of the parts went! After three weeks I finally got it all together. Had to get a new cdi and a new battery, after frying the old cdi. Also had to purchase a new ignition and seat lock switch. During the assembly of the puzzle I acquired newer plastics for the front. Sanded them all down, primed and painted them with rustoleum red. During the assembly time and during the hunt for new plastics, I ran across a "new" 150cc scoot at a dealership about 40 miles from where I live and wound up buying that. That is the one I ride, as the 50cc leaves me with my knees shoved into the dash. Very uncomfortable. I have about $400 in the 50cc new. It only had 357 miles on it so one could say it was nearly new. BTW it does run right at 43 mph. Here's a pic of the 50cc:  and a pic of my 150cc:  Thank you. |
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