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Post by trashtruck12172 on Aug 9, 2015 20:48:02 GMT -6
not sure about spain but big chain auto parts stores ( autozone, advance auto ) should be able to check the battery for free. if the battery was depleted and then left to sit for a long time there is a good chance the battery is now junk.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Aug 3, 2015 19:36:49 GMT -6
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 22, 2015 14:47:41 GMT -6
I'm posting this question in general as it doesn't apply to any specific brand or bike and apologize if this has been brought up before. I have noticed that many manufacturers install a fuel shut off valve ( usually on or near the tank) and then a fuel filter ( somewhere near the carb). I'm confused by this as it would make more sense to me to install the filter then the fuel shut off so that draining the carb doesn't have to involve draining the filter and line also. any thoughts?
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 20, 2015 6:09:16 GMT -6
please tell me that I'm reading this wrong and you're not actually planning on adjusting spark gap with it firing?
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by: trashtruck12172 - Jul 16, 2015 5:04:29 GMT -6
Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 16, 2015 5:04:29 GMT -6
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 16, 2015 4:11:49 GMT -6
the book says in a fully equipped shop, with a highly skilled tech and a chest full of tools it should take 8/10 hrs. however, in a gravel driveway with a basic tool kit and a 6 pack it takes slightly longer. the Goldwing had to leave after I parked it in some old ladies back seat.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 15, 2015 17:44:02 GMT -6
used to love riding my Goldwing, until I lost the stator and found out it takes 2 full days of pulling the motor to replace it. not one of japans better ideas.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 15, 2015 9:30:35 GMT -6
when was the last time it had a really good tune up ( valve adj, timing etc)?
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by: trashtruck12172 - Jul 13, 2015 16:19:09 GMT -6
Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 13, 2015 16:19:09 GMT -6
prejudices, you know;
Harley Davidson didn't make it so it's not a bike,
Pabst didn't make it so it's not beer,
Chef Boyardee didn't make it so it can't be spaghetti.
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by: trashtruck12172 - Jul 13, 2015 7:11:02 GMT -6
Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 13, 2015 7:11:02 GMT -6
Thanks all. As I said, this will be my first "dry" clutch so I really didn't know what to expect. City driving is considered to be severe duty driving and I fully anticipated to be replacing parts more often than some. At least now I can expect to be run over before my bike starts to self destruct. I look forward to China working out American prejudices more quickly than Honda and Suzuki did in the 60's.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 12, 2015 5:56:18 GMT -6
Belong to MOOT (Magna Owners Of Texas) but never rode with them being in Wisconsin and have since sold the Magna. I have been a member and rode some with GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association) but didn't enjoy riding with the groups and they didn't have anything else to offer. So I'm a loner as well. There's not many scooters here in Appleton area but they are growing in popularity. I don't know if a club would be viable. im not discouraging a club, but they usually attract immature jackasses. several people have tried starting moped/scooter clubs in a town near me but they usually drift away because people quit coming because of said jackasses. I tried joining 2 local ones and they were all highschoolers that had moped liscences and no actual drivers licence. here in mi you only have to be 15 years old and do a traffic rules test to pass. they would ride around and go across sidewalks or on the sidewalks (illegal!) attracting the police. they also liked removing mufflers and running an open header. most didnt really care about their ride. not enjoyable. sounds a lot like the clubs up here in NY, more interested in bar hopping and riding without a helmet than in actually doing something on a social level so I ride alone. |
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by: trashtruck12172 - Jul 12, 2015 5:46:36 GMT -6
Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 12, 2015 5:46:36 GMT -6
hi all, new here. I went and ordered a new taotao lancer 150 and it should be here in a few weeks. I'm pretty mechanical and have my m endorsement so I'm not worried about that. I've been riding motorcycles since I was 14 and since there is no one near me to help work on it I was just wondering what I should expect from the cvt. Are they maintenance heavy? how often should I be looking to replace parts if I'm just riding moderately around town and not on the bigger roads? I've always worked with wet clutches before and did not have an opportunity to test ride a scooter yet. I've had older mopeds before so tuning shouldn't be too big of an issue but I'd like to keep it going for trips around town after pdi and break in. thanks in advance.
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Post by trashtruck12172 on Jul 11, 2015 17:56:12 GMT -6
Hi all, newbie to the site.
As a new rider, the most important thing I learned quickly - drinking and riding don't mix.
As an experienced rider, the most important thing I learned - trees don't move.
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