Well, it's uncrated. By DrRocco (Read 5,347 times)

[kz1000st]

my book is almost finished..

Mine too. Who's publishing it? I devoted the dedication to you.

"To Luke, who's lack of knowledge, riding ability and mechanical know-how inspired me."

My book will drive the Japanese into the sea and save unsuspecting people millions of dollars.

I want to see it ACTUALLY run...heck with the weather...

And when it does will you apologize to all Chinese scooter owners, everywhere? You'll notice that Malevalina has been silent. Unlike you, she's been out riding and having the time of her life.

[LUKE]

for all we know, male-velina has been silent and avoid posting here because maybe the trike is back in the garage all disassembled, another mechanical failure occured.? and she's embarrassed to tell everyone, she might just be pm'ing you guys so i wont see it. hahaha

[mike6736]

WOW! Famous words from Luke TRAILER Rider... just means nothing... LOL

Magoo

[cyborg]

That is normal DOC,,,this is what the dealer/vendor does or should do to set a scoot up for the road,,,i've bought a few new bikes and i do that stuff anyways,,,it's my hobby of sorts,,,and i've found a few loose this and thats not many but i have found them,,,your doing just fine DOC,,, i just wish it was a little warmer for you there so you can proceed

[kz1000st]

Feb 27, 2014 8:04:30 GMT -6 LUKE said:

for all we know, male-velina has been silent and avoid posting here because maybe the trike is back in the garage all disassembled, another mechanical failure occured.? and she's embarrassed to tell everyone, she might just be pm'ing you guys so i wont see it. hahaha

Malevalina would have come forward if something was up. You're just jealous because a Girl is doing more riding than you. Heck, I went out again this morning in 12*, I'm doing more riding than you. How come no ride stories Luke. Is your clutch broken again?

[cyborg]

Whew,,,dude you are a fukin crazyman!!!!!!,,,twelve degrees and you're ridin,,,lmao,,,you got it bad,,,,,,wow

[kz1000st]

Yeah, I'm tired of sittin in the house and errands beckon. Plus I have a most excellent scooter.

[LUKE]

riding a scooter instead of shovelling the snow??,,,12F ? omg,you cant feel the chill because you are excited to ride your bike,,,,,wait till your little tiny blue scooter quit running and you'll start to feel how cold a 12F is...lol

[kz1000st]

Jealous Luke? It won't quit. I have the Energizer Scooter. It just keeps running, and running, and running.

[DrRocco]

It's been a few days so I wanted to give you guys an update on my PDI/Assembly. I've been waiting on fuel lines and other essential upgrades to come in the mail. I expected them this past Friday. I knew from the tracking information that a signature would be required. I had class on Friday but my lovely bride had the day off. Before I left Friday morning, I asked her to make she was here to sign for the package. Our mail normally comes within the same 30 minute window. After my calc class, I pulled out my phone. I had two texts from her: "The mail truck is stopped two doors down but I need to go to the grocery store." (Three WHOLE minutes later) "Screw this. I can't wait all day." She waited three minutes for the mail truck then left. Thanks dear. You're a peach. Anywho... I'm gonna swing by the post office in the morning on my way to class and pick up my gear. The weather is supposed to warm up a bit this week as well so I should be in good shape to get it put back together. Next week though... the wife works all week, the kids are in school all week, the temperature is forecast to be in the mid 40's, and I have spring break. With a little luck, I'll be riding my butt off for the better part of next week. It's still too cold to get in the garden. What else am I supposed to do with a week off?

[twowheeler]

Welcome to marriage!

[cyborg]

That's your WIFE?,,,GOOD DOG!!! an extra bone in your bowl tonite!!,,,holy smokes buddy,,,lucky slob

[DrRocco]

It was warmer than expected today, so I got a chance to work on the scoot some more. Really, only three major things to report for the day. First, I got all the fuel lines changed and the fuel filter replaced. Second, I checked the electrical system; A-OK. Third, and most importantly. I botched the valve adjustment. I took the valve cover off and checked with my feeler gauge. WAY too tight. I set both valves to 0.003" and put it all back together again, then it hit me...I didn't find top dead center before adjusting the valves. I decided to save fixing it for another day.

[LUKE]

whoah!!! did you just removed the head cover and planning to adjust those valve thingies??? dude, you are voiding your warranty, my goodness!,, you shouldv'e fired it up first then if it fails to start you have to report them to the dealer...but since that frigggin head was all open, the dealer would ask you"did you do anything" ? if they learn that you do some major shets in your scooter,they won't even entertain you...

i'm still waiting for you to fire it up and actually see it running!!!!....then i will start my documentary report. a.k.a "my Book" ...the rise and fall of a Chinese scooter!


i suspect you already tried to fire it up and it doesnt want to start, then out of embarassment, you just sent KZ a pm,then kz told you to adjust the valve, am i right or am i right???!!!

i told you be honest!!!!

[DrRocco]

You got me dead to rights LUKE. I ignored all the instruction found online for doing a proper PDI. In my haste, I just tore the cardboard off of the crate, connected the battery leads up to some jumpers hooked up to my truck and tried to fire it up. When that didn't work, I started sending PMs to kz1000st. At the risk of voiding my comprehensive internet dealer warranty, I took off the valve cover. I'm gonna keep fiddling around in there with a screwdriver and a hammer until the thing starts, or until kz sends me a PM telling me otherwise. I'd appreciate any advice you could give me on getting the thing running. I don't feel so bad about the dealer not entertaining me. You're providing about all the entertainment I need buddy.