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Post by smokindawg on Dec 20, 2011 12:03:35 GMT -6
My guage doesn't work at all.... not sure which wires feed it but wondered if I could just run all new wires.
Also, if you were going to buy a new guage for the 244 honda clone, which guage would work? I don't care if it is a fitting replacement, just something that would work.
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Post by smokindawg on Nov 15, 2011 19:18:17 GMT -6
I found it on Craiglist about 2 1/2 hours from me and took a look on the way to the airport today.
Couldn't pass it up.
I found a 2005 Yamaha Majesty 400 with 1608 miles on it. It's been layed down so needs a couple pieces of plastic replaced and a couple plastic welded and repainted, but I got it right.
Starts right up and runs great. Guy wanted $1500 and I got it for $1100.
I'm ready to get home from Cali and give that bad boy a ride. After I figure out how to break the news to my wife and my Viva 250. LOL
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Post by smokindawg on Sept 19, 2011 17:22:12 GMT -6
The Mr. Gasket is the one I used. But I used that exact one at first and it worked fine, till I took it for a ride. Made it about 1/3 mile from the house and it quit. Fuel pump had locked up. So I took it back and the only one they had was the 4-7psi. So I got that one and it's working fine ever since.
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Post by smokindawg on Aug 29, 2011 8:37:13 GMT -6
If you don't find any problems with the vac lines as in a leak as alleyoop suggested, you may have sucked a small bit of trash into the main jet....... Just a thought.
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Post by smokindawg on Aug 29, 2011 8:28:49 GMT -6
I also wanted to add that after adding the electric fuel pump, the scooter is easier starting and runs better when first started. Price for the pump at auto parts was $45 and well worth it in all aspects.
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Post by smokindawg on Aug 28, 2011 21:27:51 GMT -6
I had this problem with my scooter but at just a slightly higher speed.
My top WOT speed was 60 and I was pushing it hard to get that. So I changed the main jet in my carb. I went from a 110 to a 114 and now can cruise at 60 no problem. I did however have one problem, I got the scooter almost too 70 and it began to sputter and die, I let off the throttle and it picked back up at about 45, the same also happened when I was climbing a hill and really had to get on the throttle.
I replaced the vac operated throttle with an electric one and now no more problem. I can run up to 70+ and no sputter at all. Cruising at 60 mph is no problem and it doesn't even seem to be working the scooter hard.
My fix was changing to the electric fuel pump. I also changed to bigger and better fuel lines too, as they seem to have been the original lines.
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Post by smokindawg on Aug 20, 2011 20:28:49 GMT -6
Yep alleyoop, that's what I use on mine, except it doesn't have a fuse in it. Mine was on the scoot when I got it, but it was on the front of the scoot, as the battery is behind the headlights on mine, not the best spot, but it works. And with a new battery I shouldn't have to mess with it much. But when I rewired the scoot I moved that plug to the back at the starter solenoid and I have a trickle charger when I need a charge.
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Post by smokindawg on Aug 10, 2011 22:10:36 GMT -6
Since you have the carb off anyway, I'd clean it out completely. remove the jets and clean both them and the passageways with spray carb cleaner checking to make sure the cleaner goes all the way thru.
As cheap insurance, I'd also replace the fuel filter too.
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Post by smokindawg on Jul 28, 2011 6:35:31 GMT -6
I replaced my blocking diode with an auto relay. These can be purchased on ebay for about $4. Worked like a charm and I should have no more problems there.
The relay also takes less voltage than the diode.
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Post by smokindawg on Jul 7, 2011 20:35:18 GMT -6
I did some more wiring today and ran a bigger hot wire to the relay I replaced my Blocking Diode with. I started the scooter and at an idle with headlights off got 13.6 volts. With the headlights on, 12.8. I'm getting closer. Guess the R/R must be working ok on this one.
I also got the relays and some 10 gauge wire to hook up to the rear lights, the fan, and a couple other items. I then have a few grounds to take care of and a switch to turn off one head light. I'll then replace my bulbs with LED's after that.
Where is the best price on the LED's?
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Post by smokindawg on Jul 6, 2011 8:59:30 GMT -6
Maybe drill and install a sheet metal screw into the handle. You could then use a drill to make an indent in the head so that you could make adjustments till it works just right.
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Post by smokindawg on Jul 3, 2011 8:11:43 GMT -6
Thanks Jim, I found one at an O'Rielly store here local for $11. Only thing is, I think I have to wire each fuse with a separate hot wire. I'm looking for a small one that I can hook a hot to the block and then run off the fuses. If that makes sense.
I got the 5 new relays, so now on to wiring them in.
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Post by smokindawg on Jun 30, 2011 13:40:47 GMT -6
Guess I'll run them in conjunction with a small fuse block. I pulled the factory air box, so I have room under the seat to put all this new electrical stuff.
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Post by smokindawg on Jun 29, 2011 18:53:54 GMT -6
Guess I better plan on getting some inline fuses then........ I'm doing this because I don't like the way the hots all run together off one small wire.
I have also found since pulling the wire harness apart, that there is only one fuse in the entire system and it's the one on the starter solenoid.
So fuses wouldn't be a bad idea anyway.
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Post by smokindawg on Jun 29, 2011 8:22:42 GMT -6
I've been working on improving the charging now that I have my 250 viva actually on the + side.
I gained a bit when I wired in the relay in place of the Blocking Diode. I do however have a problem with the wires going to the R/R getting a bit warmer than I like. I think this may be due, in part, to the small hot wire coming from the ignition. It's actually connected to 3-4 items in the front and then comes back and is connected to 3 more in the back. I think it's way overloaded causing the heating problem.
My plan is to increase the wire gauge to each item, both front and back. I'll then use the single small wire as a trigger and wire each item directly to the battery thru relays. I'll fuse them also.
I'm hoping that I can perhaps gain a little on the charging numbers doing this, as well as helping with the wiring getting hot. I'm sure it can't hurt. Should take some load off the ignition as well.
I picked up 5 of the 5 pin relays on ebay for $13.50 shipped. So it won't be an expensive endeavor.
Anyone else thought about doing this?
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