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Post by knottidedown on Aug 30, 2014 23:43:41 GMT -6
Hey everyone. I just bought a 2012 Powermax 150 and plan on using it as my sole mode of travel, as I live and cruise full-time on a 41' Trawler. I am new to Scooters, but not motorcycles or old cars. I have rode a lot and maintain them all myself. I retired as a Flight Engineer (helicopter for 23 yrs) from the USAF and a Quality Assurance Specialist from NASA, so I am very capable of working and maintaining the Scooter, I just need your help finding service manuals and owners manuals as well as what to replace/adjust so I can get the most out of this Scooter.
Thanks so much in advance,
Bill
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Post by Guitarman on Aug 30, 2014 23:57:31 GMT -6
Bill,
Check the library here. We have lots of wiring diagrams and we just released the NEW Scooter Doc generic manual for scooter maintenance. I think it was mostly written by Rich (Bashan) if not the entire thing by himself.
Lets see some pics of your scoot and we also need the engine model number which you should be able to find stamped on it somewhere. That will let us know which motor you have and the pix will tell us which body style you have which makes some difference.
In the meantime, WELCOME to SCOOTER DOC. The place where the mental help you fix your bike!
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Post by Bashan on Aug 31, 2014 5:41:04 GMT -6
Hi Bill, welcome to Scooter Doc. Make yourself and home and let me know if you need anything. Rich
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Post by richardv on Aug 31, 2014 7:10:14 GMT -6
Welcome to the loony bin.  Some good folks here. |
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Post by kz1000st on Aug 31, 2014 7:52:08 GMT -6
Beyond what you find in the library the best thing you can do for that scooter is to ride it conservatively. Even if it does 60 mph don't do that for long. These scooters are at their best at 45 mph and will cruise there all day long. Years ago there was a private flight mechanic over on another forum that commuted 80 miles a day on highways with a 250cc Roketa. Needless to say after around 8,000 miles of this, with maintenance and repairs taking up his entire weekends, the scooter blew up. Others with that same scooter have gotten many more miles than that.
You will have a ball with it, just don't overdo it and the scooter will serve you a good long time.
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Post by cyborg on Aug 31, 2014 17:13:12 GMT -6
Somebody give Rich a piston,,,, hell I will
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Post by richardv on Aug 31, 2014 19:29:50 GMT -6
Are these pistons becoming the new kiss?
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Post by poppabear on Sept 2, 2014 8:48:56 GMT -6
Welcome Will Find Everything You Need Here If Not They Will Help You Find It. Enjoy The Ride!  |
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Post by Bashan on Sept 2, 2014 14:59:59 GMT -6
Are these pistons becoming the new kiss? |
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Post by davec on Sept 2, 2014 15:08:16 GMT -6
FVCK all that
First and foremost: Thank you for your 23 years of Active Duty Air Force service.
Second, basic maint, plug, valve adj, lines, loc tite on nuts n bolts, frequent oil changes, rear gear oil, chit like that.
Enjoy riding year round in Fla.
Dave (Msgt, USAF, Ret., 68-93)
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Post by knottidedown on Sept 6, 2014 1:46:59 GMT -6
Thanks everyone, glad to have found this site and having a blast riding this scooter. Thanks for your service too Dave!
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