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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 14, 2015 2:26:04 GMT -6
... "For more confusion" lol, that's exactly what I need, jct842 ! What you and richardv said makes some sense to me though. It seems to coincide with Alley's mention of the two slightly larger sizes than stock size, that many prefer to use. I will get my calipers out tomorrow to check clearances between shocks on front and rear, to have the best info when I call MSS. Cool, the SL26's are what I'll stick with (Pardon the pun)  and I'll look into the sizes that Alleyoop mentioned. I appreciate you all chiming in with all the info, recommendations and calculations ! |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 13, 2015 18:52:49 GMT -6
No, I'm still not getting it. "Fibro fog" getting in the way here, I guess. I used a inches to millimeter converter and got 102 x 305. I just don't have any comprehension about these formulas.
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 13, 2015 18:45:47 GMT -6
Thanks rks too. So, all we are doing here is converting inches to millimeters, yes? "4 x 12" does refer to inches? I was afraid to assume what seemed obvious since, it is another $100 into this "rust animal" that I probably couldn't return. |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 13, 2015 18:28:15 GMT -6
Thanks, richardv  I do hope that you feel better soon! |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 12, 2015 14:28:00 GMT -6
Ahhh, thank you!
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 12, 2015 1:00:33 GMT -6
Thanks, yes I eventually will call to confirm before placing an order. I found some charts and general info ( I usually do try to help myself before calling on anyone ) but the info just made me dizzier on the subject. I've had motorcycle super store's site open and you're right about their best price. I had tried earlier to use their support function but it won't send from the page. I see they are open tomorrow so, I'll try to catch someone there. Thanks again jct842 |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 11, 2015 23:17:11 GMT -6
I've got what appears to be the original tires on this Jonway yyt150t-2 QMJ157. The only stamping on them that I see as relevant is "Yuanxing" brand, 4.00 x 12 . I want to replace them with the Pirelli SL26's as, I've read many opinions and they seem to be great, by consensus. But, I'm not well versed enough in tires to know what size my scoot requires. Does anyone know?
Thank you.
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 10, 2015 14:50:59 GMT -6
cyborg LOLOL!PEGGED! I do. Seems that someone else does, too! 
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 9, 2015 22:08:04 GMT -6
Okay. Thank ya, Alleyoop ! Hey, hows the hand? |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 9, 2015 21:31:09 GMT -6
Well, the good news is that the caliper IS fitting , Vendor = wrong, Alleyoop = right AGAIN. But there is movement at the caliper that worries me. I suspect that there is something more to putting the caliper bracket onto the caliper than just sitting it in there. Does anyone know of something that I may have missed? |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 6, 2015 16:23:24 GMT -6
Doh! Got it. Re examined it and it was just hung up and let loose after some jostling. It can't just sit in its place, can it ? What's to stop any movement from occurring during operation?
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 6, 2015 15:52:27 GMT -6
I got this caliper in and need to check if it actually fits onto my existing bracket. Can anyone tell me the way to remove the bracket from the old caliper, how it releases from the caliper ? I don't want to just try methods for fear of damaging anything. I've searched but can't find anything specific to it.
Thank ya !
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 4, 2015 15:25:37 GMT -6
Uh oh, I just noticed that , that has the stay bolt heads on the opposite side than mine.Hopefully, it will fit though. The mounting holes are on the correct side . I don't flip things around in my minds eye very easily anymore. I just tend to jostle them, hehe. Hopefully, that will be inconsequential. Okay, time to get the rest of that frame painted.   |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 4, 2015 15:01:00 GMT -6
I have heard that some use coca cola especially, for surface rust. Molasses ferments to create acetic acid (vinegar) and works too but, of course takes longer. |
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Post by olivertwisted on Dec 4, 2015 0:59:19 GMT -6
You probably get the idea of how rusted the bolts and screws were as they came off of this scooter (Crusty with it and some near unrecognizable)but, after a long soak in apple cider vinegar and a dose of WD40, here they are now. It's a small miracle!  |
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and I'll look into the sizes that Alleyoop mentioned. I appreciate you all chiming in with all the info, recommendations and calculations !
I do hope that you feel better soon!