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Post by ncredleg on Mar 25, 2011 13:08:28 GMT -6
Hey Bud .We`re reading your posts. I don`t know about the rest but I have so many questions that I don`t even know where to begin. How did you accommodate the upright cylinder in the location of the original flat motor? Do you have some better pictures ,maybe on photobucket or some such? My eyes are old.  |
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 26, 2011 19:29:49 GMT -6
Working on wiring tonight. Got the new DC CDI wired it and she fired rite up. Felt really good to finally hear it run. While wiring in the radiator fan I got the idea that it would be nice to know when the fan was running. I'm sure at idle I would be able to hear it but at highway speed while wearing a helmet I probably couldn't. I modified the new spedo cluster using parts from the old one to add a green light to indicate the fan is running. This picture shows the light being bench tested. I increased the resolution of the pictures so they should be better. I tried the photobucket thing but it won't work with my Blackberry. Attachments:
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Post by jhbietz on Mar 28, 2011 15:42:38 GMT -6
Well working the bugs out before I take final pictures and put all the plastic back on. Got the wiring done, hooked up the battery to test everything and kept blowing the fuse. turned out to be a bad relay that I used for the cooling fan.
Got all the air out of the cooling system but couldn't get the fan to come on. I tested the sensor and it won't kick in till coolant reaches 236 degrees. That seams way to hot to me so until I can get a lower temp fan switch I used anouther relay and turned my kill switch into a manual fan switch. The temp switch is still hooked up but I don't want to let it get that hot before the fan kicks in. Time will tell but I don't think the fan will be needed very often with a second radiator mounted up front in the airflow.
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 17:47:37 GMT -6
Everything is done and tested as well as I can on the center stand. This is the first picture before the bodywork goes back on. Attachments:
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 17:49:59 GMT -6
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 17:53:05 GMT -6
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 17:55:32 GMT -6
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 17:58:25 GMT -6
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 18:29:01 GMT -6
Well I have about 50 miles on it now. I had to work on the charging system but that problem was there before the conversion. The upside is I now have automotive headlights that are much brighter and no longer have the cheap chinese bulb sockets that were shooting out. I also have twin air horns that will make the cagers crap!
Its bean a long road but all in all I'm glad its done. The acceleration is much better with the 250 and I can now hold 65mph where that used to be my top speed. Its also nice to have a genuine CFmoto drivetrain with is supposed to be better quality than the copies. We will see.
Finally the important questing. Was it worth it. In cash money I originally paid $1000 for the scoot. I invested anouther $600 in parts for the conversion. That includes the engine, rim, tire, 2 radiators, cooling fan, and small parts.
I have seen 250's for under $1000 new and could have probably sold mine for around $600. So I probably spent more than I could buy one for, but I have better engine, no cooling problems, and all the bugs worked put. Plus I now know this scooter intimately! All in all in my particular case I think it was worth it.
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 18:54:52 GMT -6
Last picture. Other then answering questions if there are any, this post is DONE! Attachments:
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Post by Cruiser on Apr 4, 2011 20:04:11 GMT -6
A beautiful job. I did notice one thing you may have missed. In keeping with the time honored Scooter Doc tradition of full disclosure, truth in lending and telling no fibs, are you going to change the decals or are you going to be sneaky?  |
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Post by jhbietz on Apr 4, 2011 20:30:33 GMT -6
Having the 150 decals and 250 performance is part of the fun! Anybody who knows chinese scoots will be able to spot the Honda clone motor anyway.
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Post by damin69 on Apr 9, 2011 20:48:08 GMT -6
Very nice job. Looks great. Hope you can work out the Charging issues. If you still have issues with charging seem the Stators on the honda clones is quite weak. Possible upgrade to the OMP regulator. Either way good luck and Great job again. Thanks for Sharing.
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Post by jhbietz on Jun 1, 2011 22:09:42 GMT -6
Just a quick update. 500 km on her now with nary a problem. I never have to use the fan with the 2 radiator set up. I took it out on the interstate and was able to maintain 70mph but was a little squirrelly, much more comfortable at 55 to 60. Very good power. I don't know if its due to the fact that its a cart motor or the big carb and free flowing exhaust.
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Post by justbuggin on May 12, 2013 19:10:25 GMT -6
i just saw this tread i think you did a great job there the only thing i have a question about is did you change your R/R most 150cc scoots have a four wire setup and i think the mototr you are using needs an seven wire R/R
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