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I don't know what the previous owner used but I went full synthetic.
I researched synthetic oil when it first became a mainstream thing
And was surprised with the wear results from before and after.

The diesel oils though, never considered the zinc and other additives.
I will have to look into that..

I do use two staple oil additives in everything,
STP and motorkote.

I am certain they helped me get 230,000+ out of my very regularly
Abused throw away 4 banger.

Those that use the diesel, are you using this as well in the final drive?

Tidbit of info for ya.
During peak filling time at the "fire hose" filling station
Closest to me, the pump ran considerably slower with everyone filling up.

Yeah I cleaned it all out and got the numbers off the belt to order a new one.

It's done a hard 1k since I got it a month ago.....

Link to wheel questions.
scooterdoc.proboards.com/thread/12962/120-70-12?page=2

A little more ride height is the ultimate goal seeing I don't intend to ease my turns any and drag the kickstand on turns, The few at the top end will just be a bonus.

Fitment without issues is my only concern seeing things are relatively tight already.

So what you're saying is I probably shouldn't buy him the hopped up QT-50!?!?

he has been riding in traffic on his bicycle since he was 6yrs old, has a hopped up mini bike and been driving the car since he could reach the pedals.

They can die just as easily doing day to day things that their skills have been honed doing.

He could have been eaten by a bear backpacking in Yellowstone if I became unable to defend him, that logic wouldn't permit him to do that dangerous task until he can carry by himself.
(even though he knows protocol if that occurred, being he is proficient in firearms usage and marksmanship)
He could Just as easily be run down in traffic on his bicycle or "honing" his skills on a dirt bike not in traffic.

The fundamental key is teaching and respect in any learned dangerous task.

He didn't learn to shoot my .45 by me giving it and ammo telling him to go play with it outside.
He learned the basics verbally, taught to respect it then accompanied me to see how to handle it,
then after he showed the knowledge and skills he was cut loose with me only being the financier for
His time at the range.

Same went for riding his bike, mini bike, car and scoot.


I fully understand your point and concern but we got this.

My 11yr old tooling around with me in tow.
Probably have a few more grey hairs from him taking the curves hot and low,
Didn't scrape the kickstand like the old man but pretty sure he was trying...

Not bad for the first time riding the scoot and two up!

P.S. he is eleven!