Post by scooteraddict on May 6, 2012 15:57:02 GMT -6
As the title states, I have a few things to pass on to those who own a MC-250B scoot. These things are answers to the reoccurring questions that I see all the time this forum.
For the first question, does a larger tire fit onto a 250B scoot. The answer is yes but it’s very tight. I recently had a 130/60-13 tire that only lasted about 3000 miles. This was a Avon viper striker tire which didn’t last nearly 1 ½ seasons, so I decided to get another one. After looking for a few weeks, I decided on a really nice Dunlop tire. The only problem was that the size was a 130/70-13. Taken a chance, I purchased it and place it on the rim. When I went to install it, I found out that it wouldn’t fit on without some disassembly of the bike. What I mean by this that the seat bucket and right shock had to be removed. Once this was done, the tire had to be void of air as well. After fitting it on, I filled up the tire with air and turned the wheel. Well when the wheel turned, I was hearing a rubbing noise however this was due to the extra rubber from molding the tire. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to ride it to see if it really interferes with rubbing against the engine with pressure against the tire.
The next thing is for those who are looking for 250B parts especially rear rims, they have them and they do fit. I place an order for one since day one the original rim had a slight bob to it. After checking the VIN and found that it started with 5RY and used the scooter with the designation of being a 5RY on the web site, I decided to give it a try. Yep, it was the right rim. Ship to me within a week since I live is NY and it was coming from CA.
For all those who have complained about rear end wobble, there are several things to look at. The first is to look at the nut on the axle. This tends to loosen up and allow the rim to become loose and move on the spined shaft. Replace the nut. Better yet get another nut and use a jam nut to lock it in place. If the shaft nut is tight, the next thing is to look at the engine swing bracket bolt. This nut and bolt that is in the lower section of the bracket that attaches to the engine has a tendency to loosen up as well. I’ve had this issue for some time and with the seat bucket out I had a better chance to see it wobble clearly. I broke out the wrenches and tighten it up and the wobble was no more. This is another area where you would want to place a second (jam) nut against the original one. This will lock it into place and prevent it from loosening.
I hope that this has help some of you that has asked these questions and what to do.
For the first question, does a larger tire fit onto a 250B scoot. The answer is yes but it’s very tight. I recently had a 130/60-13 tire that only lasted about 3000 miles. This was a Avon viper striker tire which didn’t last nearly 1 ½ seasons, so I decided to get another one. After looking for a few weeks, I decided on a really nice Dunlop tire. The only problem was that the size was a 130/70-13. Taken a chance, I purchased it and place it on the rim. When I went to install it, I found out that it wouldn’t fit on without some disassembly of the bike. What I mean by this that the seat bucket and right shock had to be removed. Once this was done, the tire had to be void of air as well. After fitting it on, I filled up the tire with air and turned the wheel. Well when the wheel turned, I was hearing a rubbing noise however this was due to the extra rubber from molding the tire. Unfortunately I haven’t had a chance to ride it to see if it really interferes with rubbing against the engine with pressure against the tire.
The next thing is for those who are looking for 250B parts especially rear rims, they have them and they do fit. I place an order for one since day one the original rim had a slight bob to it. After checking the VIN and found that it started with 5RY and used the scooter with the designation of being a 5RY on the web site, I decided to give it a try. Yep, it was the right rim. Ship to me within a week since I live is NY and it was coming from CA.
For all those who have complained about rear end wobble, there are several things to look at. The first is to look at the nut on the axle. This tends to loosen up and allow the rim to become loose and move on the spined shaft. Replace the nut. Better yet get another nut and use a jam nut to lock it in place. If the shaft nut is tight, the next thing is to look at the engine swing bracket bolt. This nut and bolt that is in the lower section of the bracket that attaches to the engine has a tendency to loosen up as well. I’ve had this issue for some time and with the seat bucket out I had a better chance to see it wobble clearly. I broke out the wrenches and tighten it up and the wobble was no more. This is another area where you would want to place a second (jam) nut against the original one. This will lock it into place and prevent it from loosening.
I hope that this has help some of you that has asked these questions and what to do.