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Yesterday was so nice I just couldn't resist! Got the scoot out of "mothballs". It started right up with no problem. Rode to the auto parts store and invested in a can of "sea foam". Then to the Shell station for a 93 octane fill-up. Put in about three or four capsfull of SF and then filled it. Shook it, started it and away we went! (my scoot and I) Rode about 15 or 20 miles, just around town, probably an hour or so. Showing off my new chrome cvt cover and new chrome kick starter! I noticed the instructions on the can said 1 oz per gallon of gasoline. I don't think that 4 caps full is anywhere near an oz, though. Gonna check today and find out. When I put it up for the winter, i did neglect to drain the gas from the carb and tank. It was just a bit sluggish on acceleration and was running just a little rough, but not bad, however it didn't want to idle correctly, cold or hot. After putting the Sea Foam in it seemed the farther I rode it the better it ran! I did notice quite a difference in acceleration toward the end of the ride and the idle was stabilized at around 14 to 1500 rpm. This stuff really works! I think I'll be using it in my mowers, too.

I also purchased a "float charger" at Harbour Freight, too. Instructions said not to leave it connected to the battery when driving the vehicle, though, or words to that effect. Crap! That's what I bought it for! Well with a little "southern enginuity" (sorry about that spelling, not sure if it's correct) I took care of the problem. I cut the alligator clips off the charger and installed some 'bullet' connecters. took a piece of red wire and a piece of black wire and installed "rings' on one end and bullet connecters on the other. Bolted the rings to the batt terminals and ran them out the vent in the valvecover access door. Now all I have to do it connect the bullets to their respective color and plug in the float charger! viola! Don't have to remove the rubber mat, which is a pain in the butt, or the batt access door to do it, either!

Last fall, I had some problems with the scoot rattling as i rode. As a matter of fact it sounded like it was falling apart! Rattle was coming from the front and the rear. I discovered that there were screws missing on the underside of the nose cowling and it was flopping badly. Scrounged around and found some screws that would fit and solved that problem, but the rattle persisted in the rear! Annoying as all hell! So, I took the storage box off the rear and put the luggage rack back on a couple of weeks ago. No rattles anywhere now! It's a pleasure to ride! That box wouldn't hold my 3/4 helmet anyways so I really am not going to miss it. In addition I think the scoot actually looks better without the box! Next thing on the agenda is a chrome luggage rack, though. LOL Does it ever end? Probably not! At least as long as the wife doesn't say too much about the mney being spent on it! ROFLMAO!

George Kennedy? Was he in that video? I think the only thing i saw in it was that petit luscious blonde washing something, not sure what it was, though! LOL

Alley, you are exactly right about the wind chill! These 72 year old bones of mine do not take kindly to chilly rides like they use to! LOL I can wait a couple of weeks more, Maybe !

I think you lucked out by charging that battery hooked up in the scoot, this time. Hope your luck continues to hold out. I never charge a battery that is connected to the vehicle. Tried that one time when I was working for a chrysler/Plymouth dealership, when I was 17 years od. The owner of the dealership had a coniption fit when he saw what I was doing! Told me to "get that da#$ed battery disconnected and check the water in it and charge it right, or it's out the door for you!" Lesson learned very quickly! BTW. I'm 72 years old not!

I live in the east central part on Indiana, where the temps this time of year are a bit fickle to say the least. One day it's 65 to 70 and the next is 25 to 35! Not quite ready to get the scoot out yet. Looks as if it's gonna be another two weeks or so. The first part of April, I'm going to have to ride to Elwood, which is a good 38 to 40 mile one way to take the mc endorsement operating test. Not worried about the test at all, since it is a very simple course, but I think I'll trailer my scoot over there and then ride it in to the test area. Can't trailer it directly to the test area, though. State law says that you have to ride it in! I know, crazy!
But after all, this is Indiana. The BMV has nothing to do with the testing in this state! They have "partnered" with Abate and that is who conducts the tests. Upon passing the test they issue a certification that you take to the BMV, if you can find one open, and present it for your endorsement. I cana't wait for the weather to break and see the sun every day. I'm sick of the dark gloomy cloudy days!

evilgeniius: The problem isn't that the side stand collapses on her scooter when down! The problem is with all chinese scoots the side stand just isn't stable! Even the slightest bump or the sllightest gust of wind will knock the scoot over when on the side stand!

I wish there was someting I could recommend but quite frankly I don't see any alternative than to take your chances on using the side stand and pray that nothing happens until you can get a new center stand or continue to ask for help in getting the scooter on the center stand. Better to ask for help than to have it fall over!

Just viewed your vid alley. That sound is awsome (if a 71 y/o is allowed to use that word!) It's not offensive at all! Very nice low rumble.