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Post by benellibob on Mar 1, 2011 18:01:46 GMT -6
please tell me there is some sort of rubber between your metal intake pipe and the carb... and something supporting the air filter and metal intake pipe other than the carb itself... if not, you do realize you are simply adding a longer "breaker bar" as well as weight onto your already questionable JB welded carb/intake i do realize its easier to pull the intake than to get the carb and intake apart, but i still wouldnt want that to be a solid connection. it worries me. i think about it every day  wondering if you will get stranded.... |
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Post by benellibob on Feb 28, 2011 1:03:44 GMT -6
doesnt seem like the float would work right at that angle...
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Post by benellibob on Feb 26, 2011 12:11:57 GMT -6
i would be SERIOUSLY worried about there not being any rubber between the carb and intake, being that the carb hangs off the intake with no other support. the weight at the end of the carb will have a good bit of leverage to pull against that JB weld. i would at least put some sort of support to hold up the filter side of the carb. it just seems to me that it will put a lot of stress on that JB weld, bouncing along as most scoots do on these rough roads that the taxpayer dollars never get to fix! also the natural vibration from the motor itself.
its only my opinion, but i would expect to see cracks develop over time, if not quite soon after you start riding it. consider a backup plan in case it fails.
im still working out my own motor mount... after some "imagineering" im sure i will figure out how to properly brace my motor since the stock mount is pretty rough. i am going to be able to re-use the part that connects to the motor but will have to change the rest. wish me luck
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Post by benellibob on Feb 24, 2011 17:54:00 GMT -6
really? are you sure the fuel lines and carb seals are rated to handle ethanol? because i dont trust the chinese rubber that comes on these things in the first place. ethanol in your gas will eat up rubbers that arent build to handle it. e85 vehicles are. none of my vehicles run better with ethanol in the gas. less power, less mileage and never runs quite right. i want pure gas back you cant even seem to get it anymore...
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Post by benellibob on Feb 24, 2011 17:48:25 GMT -6
ive never heard of a new battery that didnt already come with acid lol
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Post by benellibob on Feb 23, 2011 23:03:21 GMT -6
its an 08 jonway! same as yours! haha no but really its a 50cc pocket bike frame in front of it lined up to show the scale i am going for.
since my front forks are bent, the pocket bike will provide forks. my shocks i believe are ok, and i want to reuse them. right now i am trying to figure out some clamps that will adapt the smaller forks of the pocket to fit the larger scoot shocks.
at first i was going to use the rear half of the jonway frame, and reuse the taillight and possibly rear panels. the second part is still a possibility, but i ended up using the old swingarm of the pocketbike to strengthen the tail as well as provide rear shock mounts. i cut up and turned the motor mount around and made a whole new mount with a different bumper system. i actually re-used the rubber bumpers themselves all the bushings i am replacing with polyurethane sway bar bushings. i believe it will do well locating the motor and still providing some comfort, going thru four poly bushings and two of the rubber bumpers. i started a build thread on scoot-dawg, but i reckon i will need to start a mirror here for you guys and stop taking up your thread!
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Post by benellibob on Feb 22, 2011 19:09:14 GMT -6
1. what kind of scoot is it? 2. where are you located? someone who lives nearby may be able to help you look at it. 3. i like your screenname |
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Post by benellibob on Feb 20, 2011 23:26:56 GMT -6
as promised, the broken mount:  its also slightly bent where it mounts to the motor. go figure. oh and here is a preview of my upcoming build:  the moto-scooteR! |
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Post by benellibob on Feb 19, 2011 15:51:10 GMT -6
dude, looking good! i like it, looks like you got a little stance change there. i think the wind up spring is cool! keep it!
so is the motor shot?
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Post by benellibob on Feb 19, 2011 11:02:55 GMT -6
laugh and walk out the door? sounds like they need a good spanking indeed!
as my mom always says "you arent too old for me to still spank!" and im 24!
you will always be your mother's child. LISTEN TO YO MOMMA!
i think the kid needed to stand on the corner with a sign so he can experience what he may end up doing if he doesnt get a halfway decent education. maybe if his mother was allowed to spank him he wouldnt be at that point!
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Post by benellibob on Feb 18, 2011 23:17:34 GMT -6
im about to go take pics for you guys now so you can see just how fubared this bike is. its repairable but i dont think its worth it to me. once i get it running i think im going to build a custom frame. anyone need an 08 Jonway adventure frame? i will straighten it before sale! everything minus front forks!!!
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Post by benellibob on Feb 18, 2011 22:54:57 GMT -6
dealer expo... where again?
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Post by benellibob on Feb 18, 2011 22:54:07 GMT -6
same number as the number of spark plugs. and plug wires.
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Post by benellibob on Feb 18, 2011 19:17:12 GMT -6
gear oil?
check your pads/shoes
smile and enjoy the fact that your scoot has been trouble free!
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Post by benellibob on Feb 18, 2011 15:36:31 GMT -6
probably have something for ya bro.
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wondering if you will get stranded....