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Vibration
by: blu - May 8, 2017 19:53:23 GMT -6
Post by blu on May 8, 2017 19:53:23 GMT -6
I think it's just normal. My trunk lid started vibrating and it just made me pay attention. I put a little cushion under the lid and quieted that, I think it's just the nature of a single cylinder 250cc that I'm feeling. Everything seems to be fine.
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Post by blu on May 3, 2017 13:35:33 GMT -6
Practice. When you first got your wing I bet getting it on the center stand wasn't easy. I couldn't get mine on the center stand either for a while, now it's no problem. You'll figure it out. Put more of your weight on the center stand, and pull back on the passenger hand hold. Little girls can do it!
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Post by blu on May 3, 2017 13:31:04 GMT -6
Wheel size also plays a big part. Your Goldwing had what, 16" or bigger, and you had three wheels. I had a Harley before this scooter. Shorter wheel base, smaller wheels, smaller everything except my fat butt. You learn to steer around things you used to glide over. I love my scooter!
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Post by blu on Apr 24, 2017 15:13:08 GMT -6
That seems like a lot of miles on a 250cc, but I got a Helix clone a year ago and I see no reason it shouldn't go forever as long as oil is changed often and it gets coolant and fuel/air. I've put 4500 miles on it in the year I've had it, and it runs better than when I got it! Happy riding!
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by: blu - Apr 8, 2017 11:34:15 GMT -6
Post by blu on Apr 8, 2017 11:34:15 GMT -6
For a while now I've been getting quite a bit of vibration from the engine. It wasn't always like that. I pulled the plug and it had burnt to about a .050 gap. I replaced it with a new one, but it didn't change anything. What could cause these little 250cc engines to vibrate abnormally??
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Post by blu on Apr 7, 2017 18:51:14 GMT -6
I think I messed up. After wrestling with that variator, I got paranoid, even though it was not seized, there was something wrong with the splines. But anyway, I put anti -seize on the splines AND the threads on the variator and the clutch. I torqued them down pretty good with an impact, but I'm thinking I need to put blue loctite on the threads instead. What do you think?
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Post by blu on Apr 5, 2017 20:13:20 GMT -6
Just kidding!
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Post by blu on Apr 5, 2017 14:54:12 GMT -6
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Post by blu on Apr 5, 2017 12:47:15 GMT -6
Got my new parts in. The new sleeve went on like butter. Just went for a ride....so that's how it's supposed to work! Very nice, well worth the $150.
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Post by blu on Apr 4, 2017 14:29:25 GMT -6
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Post by blu on Apr 4, 2017 14:10:41 GMT -6
The sleeve was a real pain to get off those splines. I don't see anything on the sleeve or the shaft. A little rust, but in my opinion not near enough to cause such a problem. Does this shaft look ok to you? As note, the sleeve was not frozen, there was a little play in it. But, I had to use a puller, and I had to really crank on it. Just when I thought something had to give, the sleeve popped out about 1/4", and then it walked off, but not easy. So I'm hoping the new one will just slide on.
Hmmmm, can't post image.
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Post by blu on Apr 4, 2017 12:15:07 GMT -6
The parts are coming ready to install. I was wondering if I need to use a little grease on the sleeve that the variator rides on. I might crack the variator open just out of curiosity, but I shouldn't need to do anything.
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Post by blu on Apr 4, 2017 10:59:34 GMT -6
Everything new tomorrow as soon as the mailman brings it, variator, belt, clutch...ALL NEW! Going to be like a whole new ride. I'm excited!
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Post by blu on Apr 3, 2017 15:24:51 GMT -6
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Post by blu on Apr 3, 2017 13:40:10 GMT -6
A picture of health?   |
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