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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 11, 2010 10:07:29 GMT -6
REALLY? .004? That seems too close for this bike but I can do it again and see if it's better.
And yes, stone bone cold.
Why would it backfire if the exhaust is wider that called for? Wouldn't it only backfire if it's too tight?
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 10, 2010 16:57:42 GMT -6
Okay, the 20 mile ride showed that under force (uphill) the scoot still misses and it backfired on a hill. After about 30 minutes the scoot evened out for thr most part with only very occasional missing. The valves are set to .005 for top and .006 for bottom, which I think is the exhaust.
Regapped the plug from .020 to .032.
While sitting or going downhill or coasting there is no missing and it runs great.
What could be the problem from here?
Thanks!
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 10, 2010 14:05:20 GMT -6
VA went well, bottom valve tight as. . . Scoot started right up and sounded much better. Had to regap spark plug up from .020 to make it run without missing. Going out for a ride soon to test it all out. Only 55* today and overcast. I like riding in the sun. . . BUT the hot tub is at 106* and that was nice to soak in!!  |
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 9, 2010 15:56:04 GMT -6
chinese and a chick flick!
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 9, 2010 12:46:35 GMT -6
I put some like that on the iL Bello.
Toggle switch is on the plastic above the footrest.
BIg difference when riding at night.
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by: imagesinthewind - Apr 9, 2010 12:44:23 GMT -6
Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 9, 2010 12:44:23 GMT -6
so does that Metro go faster than "please run me over" like most Metros?
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 9, 2010 12:42:29 GMT -6
Preparing to get a little dirty in the morning. Tom's new engine Cadenza has 1500mi or so on the new engine and has been switched to synth. It' been missing a lot and stalled this AM on his way to work and was hard restarting. Valve adjustment time! When I asked him if he didn't want to take it to the shop that switched out the engine, his response was "I’ve come to trust your mechanical capabilities more than Go Green (even if you can’t figure out how to work the kill switch ;-)" Of course I'm still getting crap from him about not checking the kill switch when I couldn't get the scoot to start (it cranks when the switch is on, didn't know that). I think he's trying to get lucky tonight. . .  |
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 9, 2010 9:41:31 GMT -6
Has anyone purchased one of those magnetic gizmos that help you be 'SEEN' at a stoplight?
If you have and it DOESN'T work tell us which those are.
If you did and it DOES work, GIVE US LINKS to where those can be had!!!
Thanks!
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 7, 2010 19:24:48 GMT -6
The 50cc version of that scooter has the gas tank down low.
The way they put in a 150cc engine means they had to relocate
the gas tank.
Same on the Flyscooter iLBello 50cc, gas tank low. 150cc Bello, gas tank high.
Same factory, same scooter.
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 6, 2010 18:17:16 GMT -6
It's fantastic! It does act like a boat sail in high wind, though!!
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 6, 2010 12:09:41 GMT -6
As I posted on another Forum: I ordered the SlipStream 50 and found it here: www.powersportsuperstore.com/Slipstreamer-SCOOT-50-IMPORT-SCOOTER-SHIELD-23-1-2-p/tr55-9098.htm for $88 SHIPPED! So for those looking for that screen, check out this company for great prices. Will post pics when it gets here and I have it on. Spring may be on the way but 70* consistent won't be here until June. It's been really cold riding. "Here is the scoot before screen:  With a very tall, gotta-be-warm screen:  Haven't run with it yet but will Sunday. It's begun raining and will be too nasty to ride tomorrow, AGAIN, but next week will be nice most all week. It's really tall, but no taller than the one for the LaVie.  From the seat. For perspective: and to see my new jacket,  |
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Post by imagesinthewind on Apr 1, 2010 15:02:30 GMT -6
Hoe heavy is that? It looks really tall and heavy.
Ginny
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