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Post by Cruiser on Dec 28, 2010 22:20:33 GMT -6
Timing is not adjustable on these engines.
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Gasp!
by: Cruiser - Dec 28, 2010 22:09:12 GMT -6
Post by Cruiser on Dec 28, 2010 22:09:12 GMT -6
I like the concept. It certainly avoids the mechanical problems that the traditional dual rear wheel trikes seem to have. Power transmission is simple as is the front suspension setup. Should work real good with a 250 or 300cc setup.
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cvt gasket
by: Cruiser - Dec 23, 2010 23:42:00 GMT -6
Post by Cruiser on Dec 23, 2010 23:42:00 GMT -6
I have always wondered why some scoots have a filter thingy on the air intake for the CVT. The inside of a CVT has so much junk flying around from belt wear and clutch wear that a little dust from the outside shouldn't make much difference. I would replace the thingy with a piece of window screen and clamp it on with a zip tie. This would keep larger thingys from getting sucked into the air thingy. Here's what my looks like (the black tube above the center stand). I would guess your's used to be similar. Merry Christmas!   |
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 21, 2010 22:53:45 GMT -6
There is only one vacuum line running to the fuel petcock, so all you would do is remove it completely and block the hole at the intake manifold. RTV or silicone is a popular way of blocking the hole.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 21, 2010 22:16:20 GMT -6
Welcome to Scooter Doc. You have the distinction of being number 900! It sounds like you might have a bad vacuum fuel petcock which is allowing the gas to get into the vacuum line and flooding the engine. You might get better results by stating your problem in only one area of the forum. That way all the members will answer in one area and you won't have to search all your threads for the answers. Again, welcome number 900.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 20, 2010 1:20:10 GMT -6
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 18, 2010 23:17:48 GMT -6
That DR2 variator sounds like the Automatic V-Matic belt drive used on the old Honda Reflex. Used two different sets of weights on two different ramp sections of the variator. I believe some owners used to remove the lighter weights (K-mod?) to improve acceleration without too much impact on top end.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 13, 2010 0:25:20 GMT -6
I agree with Rich. Doubling the horsepower on a GY6 engine is a far stretch and would be expensive. The GY6 engine is old technology and a lot of manufacturers are using more modern designs like 4 valve heads, much higher compression, fuel injection, etc. The newer engines are also designed to handle the extra horsepower (better internal components, better cooling). Anyone pulling 16 hp from a GY6 150cc would have to deal with cooling problems and early bearing failure. This would not be a choice for a street scoot.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 11, 2010 18:53:35 GMT -6
Welcome to Scooter Doc, randy. The first scooter I ever tinkered with was probably the same model that you have. It belonged to a neighbor and he asked me if I could tune it for him. I had never worked on any scoots before, but this scoot was so simple that I had no problems. It ran great especially after doing a carbon removal job. If you plan to keep it only a short while, it might be best to keep it original to retain its maximum value. I would lean towards the hot rod theme if I was keeping it for myself, but it might decrease its value at sale time. Have fun and let us know what you decide.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 9, 2010 18:24:57 GMT -6
Your welcome, logar. Just connect to a convenient headlight wire and the other one will be a spare.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 8, 2010 19:36:46 GMT -6
After cutting off the H4 style connector on the HID kit, I connected as follows:
tan connects to scooter green (common)
blue connects to scooter white (low beam)
yellow connects to scooter blue (high beam)
The scooter wires are the ones that run to either of the headlights.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 6, 2010 11:26:46 GMT -6
In the HID install instructions, Todd used this plug: www.amazon.com/Headlight-Socket-Sealed-1955-2006-85810/dp/B0039P2L0Uwhich he wired into the scoot for a previous halogen bulb install. This is the same plug which will connect to the HID system. I cut the male 3 prong plug off of the HID system in my install and connected the wires to the existing scoot wiring. I used tap connectors for the actual connections. |
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 5, 2010 21:35:02 GMT -6
After the battery charger indicates a full charge, disconnect and let the battery set for a couple of hours. The voltage reading should be at least 12.8 volts. Any lower than this usually means that the battery is getting weak and will not hold enough charge for cold weather starting.
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Post by Cruiser on Dec 4, 2010 21:58:52 GMT -6
do you guys use a different oil for winter time? im using my scooter thru all winter and seem that my oil seems a little thick now im using sae 30 I don't know of any scoot manufacturers that recommend a single grade oil. SAE 30 is good for warmer weather, but will not flow well when the engine is first started. 10W-30 is a minimum recommendation for most scoots with a preference for something like 10W-40. I use Rotella T full synthetic 5W-40 which will cover year round riding in any of the lower 48 states. Using a multi-viscosity oil will take the guess work out of riding in different temperatures. |
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Post by Cruiser on Nov 27, 2010 20:35:35 GMT -6
That's a nice bag. Looks just the right size to keep everything organized and to keep things from rattling around. Being a bread bag, I guess you could also put a couple of sandwiches in there if necessary. ;D
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