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Post by mike932 on Oct 4, 2015 22:15:43 GMT -6
Since your scooter has no storage, attach a milk crate using zip ties. I do this and am very happy with how much I can store.
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Post by mike932 on Oct 1, 2015 13:21:16 GMT -6
Check your fuses..... link |
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Bolt Size
by: mike932 - Sept 30, 2015 12:53:39 GMT -6
Post by mike932 on Sept 30, 2015 12:53:39 GMT -6
if you can't find a screw that fits, measure the diameter of hole, and buy several different sizes that might fit.
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Bolt Size
by: mike932 - Sept 30, 2015 11:37:07 GMT -6
Post by mike932 on Sept 30, 2015 11:37:07 GMT -6
remove screws from other parts of your scooter until you find one that fits. then take the screw to Lowe's or b home depot and ask for another one
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Post by mike932 on Sept 26, 2015 6:33:33 GMT -6
jct, I don't understand your last post. My wheel has only one hole for the valve stem. Here is a photo of the same wheel that I have.....  |
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Post by mike932 on Sept 25, 2015 21:03:42 GMT -6
Do most Riva parts have cheap chinese replacements?
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Post by mike932 on Sept 25, 2015 19:42:57 GMT -6
Went to my local Yamaha dealer yesterday. They are selling Kymco scooters which have "made in china" stickers on them.
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Post by mike932 on Sept 25, 2015 17:58:10 GMT -6
I just did it the hard way.... Earlier today, I was riding my scooter at 40 mph when the back of the scooter started shimmying back and forth. I immediately coasted and pulled over. The rear tire was flat. I noticed that the rubber washer of the air valve was broken. Luckily, my scooter insurance includes towing for up to 12 miles, and I was only 7 miles from home, so I called for a tow. I figured it would be easy to fix..... Just remove the air valve lock nut, and replace the rubber washer. That's when I dropped the valve into the interior of the tire. I sulked for a half hour, and then took the rear wheel off for the second time in 3 days.  I figured out a quick and easy way to break the bead. Just take a cinder block with a towel under it to protect the tire and step on the cinder block until the tire bead breaks. Works great! Went to Lowes, found a rubber washer that would fit, reinstalled the air valve, went to a gas station that had an air pump, sprayed windex on the tire to make it easier for to seat the bead, and inflated it easily. Will now leave the wheel alone overnight to make sure air is not leaking. Moral of the story..... ALWAYS INSTALL A BRAND NEW AIR VALVE WHEN YOU INSTALL A NEW TIRE!  |
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Post by mike932 on Sept 25, 2015 15:29:15 GMT -6
I just made a stupid mistake. I was trying to replace the rubber washer of my rear tire air valve. I removed the lock screw and the valve fell inside the tire. Duh!
What's the easiest solution?
I could try using a C-clamp to squeeze the side of the tire enough to gain access to the valve, but this could permanently warp the tire.
I could remove the rear wheel all over again and break the bead of the tire, but that's a lot of work.
Is there a valve I can install without removing the tire? It would need to be 90 degrees. Would it be okay to just leave the old valve inside the tire and ride that way?
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Post by mike932 on Sept 24, 2015 8:29:38 GMT -6
Kenda is made in Taiwan. Will try Pirelli next time.
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Post by mike932 on Sept 23, 2015 20:20:18 GMT -6
Changed my rear tire six months ago. Rode 3,375 miles since then. Changed rear tire again today. Used Kenda 413 tire both times. Is 3,375 reasonable lifespan for a rear tire?
Changing it was much easier this time now that I have experience. Tire cost me $28. After I mounted the new tire, I asked my local tire shop to inflate the tire since it is difficult to seat the bead. I offered the mechanic $5, but he did it for free.
By the way, did same road trip that I did two weeks ago..... Fresno to Monterey and back again. Took a slightly different route to avoid big rigs. No dangerous moments this time. I am loving the long rides.
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Post by mike932 on Sept 14, 2015 20:13:37 GMT -6
Is it normal for a new CVT belt to sound different than a worn out belt? I installed a new belt and now my scooter sounds louder during acceleration.
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Post by mike932 on Sept 14, 2015 12:50:23 GMT -6
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Post by mike932 on Sept 14, 2015 12:09:59 GMT -6
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Post by mike932 on Sept 14, 2015 8:10:07 GMT -6
See, my problem is that they have so many of those china scoots back stocked somewhere that they won't be selling actual 'New' scoots for some time yet. I'd go with the Kymco. Sure, it cost more, but you pays your money and you takes your chances. So Kymco is good. What about Genuine Buddy and SYM? Do you like those brands? |
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