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Post by wheezy on Sept 27, 2012 13:42:16 GMT -6
OK
1. its prob. gonna be cold and wet this winter. normal Western Pa winter i'm thinking of putting her 'cover' on her. then using a 'double' tent. see the 'green" in this pic? its siding stuff, u know what its called? and also the tent. all 3 layers
That particular green stuff in the pic is Green Guard Raindrop 3D house wrap. The lines you see on it are moisture wicking channels. It's over 200 bucks for a roll. The same company (Pactiv) makes a generic brand for Lowe's. It's less than 50 bucks for 100ft x 3ft. I would say you'd be fine with a roll of pvc with tarp over it, but I'm down south. Don't know how well that'd protect against the snow and ice.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 21, 2012 6:04:09 GMT -6
On mine, I wouldn't guess as low as 10%, but it's certainly not a 50/50 split. I'd say more of a 70/30 rear to front. Once I set my front in a braking situation, it's enough to stop the bike on its own, albeit a little longer distance.
If your pads and rotor are in good shape, perhaps doing a full fluid replacement, rather than just a normal bleed, may help. It's time-consuming and tedious, but at least that would be one variable eliminated.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 19, 2012 11:25:49 GMT -6
PDI = Pre Delivery Inspection
As far as the new thread goes, go to the 250cc and up Classroom (Chinese). As long as you are logged in, the new thread button is at the top right of the thread list.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 16, 2012 20:36:56 GMT -6
yeah, jr, I didn't think these had lifters, so thanks for clarifying what the part was.
Could it be that the crank is not at the correct position for setting the clearance? That would lead to free play.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 16, 2012 20:13:39 GMT -6
jburd, the other end of the rocker arm is the lifter. I haven't had the pleasure of dismantling my scooter engine, but I have on cars. And that first pic has got the appearance of a lifter. It wouldn't be logical that it would just fall out though, unless the cam lobe has failed somehow, so I'm not guaranteeing that it is a lifter, only that it looks like one.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 16, 2012 18:19:40 GMT -6
Update: I took one of the original headlight mounting screws with me to Lowes. The size of the 'original' screw was M5x0.8 metric. Lowes did not have a well nut exact fit, but I did find the following: * 10-24x1 Combo Round screw * #10 Flat washer * 1/4 x 1-1/4 x 1/16 Rubber Washer * 10-24 Well Nut As you can see from this pic, it's a virtual match: The total price was about $13. Here is the finished product: Thanks to everyone for the help!!!!!
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Post by wheezy on Sept 15, 2012 20:38:23 GMT -6
Thank you all for your responses! I'm headed to Lowe's tomorrow anyway, so I'll see if they have any in stock.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 13:40:51 GMT -6
Wheez I used the same thing that B did on one of my scoots. I think I flattned the spikes a bit to keep it from tearing up the plastic. Thanks, come to think of it, I have a ton of those very fasteners in a storage crate. Might have to dig 'em out. Thanks. That's exactly what I need! The colored aluminum is nice. Too bad it's hidden. I can understand stifling everyday vibrations, but if I drop the bike, the windshield will be the least of my worries.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 10:39:41 GMT -6
I agree with the purple base and pink flames. The effect seems the same as the blue design in the pic (light on dark).
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 10:35:08 GMT -6
Thanks for all the replies.
bhinch, I like the idea, but don't they destroy the plasticwork?
Sugarscoot, I'll probably use something like yours. Once I get the cowling back off, I'll glue on some nuts. It won't handle a ton of torque, but much more than the rubber ones did.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 8:52:25 GMT -6
So yesterday I was reattaching my windshield on my JCL-MP250a after having the front cowling off, and when I went to reinstall the six mounting screws, I ran into a problem.
The windshield is mounted using 6 screws attaching to rubber grommets which hold a small nut in the end. In essence, the windshield 'floats' on these grommets. Well, all but one rubber piece dry-rotted enough to lose the nut on the other end. Therefore, I can't get the screws in. I did get one in enough to catch, and used large zip ties for the rest. Along with the cover, it's held on tight. But, I want to put in the correct replacements.
Has anyone found these rubber pieces anywhere, or come up with an alternative?
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 7:18:03 GMT -6
Does that hole intrude into the exhaust port? If so, maybe it's some kind of crankcase ventilation, like a pcv valve on a car. Just a guess.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 7:11:14 GMT -6
I agree that it sounds like the valvetrain. Could be an adjustment, or a spring could have broken since it overheated.
If you can't find a stethoscope, any solid object will do in a pinch. I've even used a stick. You're listening more for the volume than tone. The noise is loudest in the section with the bad part.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 14, 2012 7:03:42 GMT -6
You're right. 'Backfeed' was the wrong term to use. The remote start will work with the key switch off. I think that once I started it with the remote, I may have turned the key switch on, maybe blowing the fuse at that time. All I know is the fuse blew after I used the remote.
Mine did not for some reason. I removed the alarm box, siren, and pigtail and there was no inline fuse. The only inline I have found under the cowling feeds the radio, and it was also blown. I'm pretty sure it was blown when I bought it, as the radio never worked. I put everything back together, leaving the fuse out. I'm not claiming there is no alarm circuit fuse, it may be buried deeper into the bike. Next time I have the cowling off, I'm going to wire a fuse box into the glove compartment, so I can change them without removing body panels.
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Post by wheezy on Sept 13, 2012 10:45:15 GMT -6
As I successfully bought both my bikes from CL, I would seriously consider this one, even at asking price. Here's why, and don't laugh. Look in the background. I see a VERY clean garage. This guy at first glance appears to pay attention to details. Odds are he is as meticulous with his bike. As far as the extras are concerned, there's not many 'extras' on the bike, just the radio. The leather seat is a nice touch. The rest is maintenance items, and I think of it as less I have to do. The helmet and cover would save you about $100, or more, alone if you don't yet have one.
I would verify everything he says he's done in person. You could offer less, but around my area, you wouldn't get one close to that cheap.
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