I use blue lock-tite on everything except internal engine nuts and bolts. I use red lock-tite on my exhaust bolts, varator and clutch nuts. If it doesn't have lock-tite on it, it somehow always rattles loose... (in my experience) :-(
Harbor Freight sells several types for only $3 a bottle and a bottle lasts quite a long time. I use these three but I rarely use the low strength. Go easy on the red, it can take heat or special tools like an impact gun to remove. On my exhaust studs I only put it on the first two threads and so far I haven't had any struggles removing it.
Thanks for the info, I love Harbor Freight by the way. It's strange but I think the threads are stripped on it since I wasn't able to tighten the nut back on it at all. Figured since it was only a month old maybe a manufacture defect?
I'll have to order one ASAP since the shoes on the old one are worn out and I didn't want to risk taking it apart last night to swap them and then not be able to get that nut back on either. It's ok for a little longer, but scrappydog always ships fast so Im sure I'll have it by the weekend.
Post by automotoguy on Sept 11, 2012 19:05:42 GMT -6
Well I figured it out tonight. It is the clutch that keeps it from rolling and it seemed fine on the bike but when I removed the nut to pull it off and the clutch bell hit me in the chest. Someone how that nut holding it on had come undone. This clutch assembly only has 1640 miles on it since I put it on at 25,000 miles when I replaced the belt because the old one's clutch shoes were worn out.
For now the old one is back on and I'll order a new one from Scrappydog.
Post by automotoguy on Sept 11, 2012 7:12:42 GMT -6
So I started having trouble on my way home from work yesterday with my Kaitong 150cc scoot. It was idling and shaking alot at red lights and felt like the rear brake was dragging for the last few miles of my 44 mile trip. When I get home and open the garage to push it in I can hardly move it, the wheel is basically locked the like brakes are on. I loosened the cable on the rear brake and pulled the cvt cover off and can't find anything that's keeping it from moving. I don't understand what happened, the axle rod turns freely with the wheel off until you put the swing arm back on. Is 26,000 miles normal for bearings in that swing arm to wear out? I have no idea how to get them out either.
Post by automotoguy on Aug 1, 2012 11:04:07 GMT -6
The place I got it from was being ripped off big time by the shop they were trying to get it fixed at. They told them the computer was bad lol..... um... what computer???
Picked up another scoot last night for 350 bucks and got it running in the parkinglot of the pawn shop that sold it to me. It turned out to be a lose battery cable keeping it from running, I rode it home and it runs great. It's a Linhai 150cc Catalina with 60 miles on it when I got it. I rode it 11 miles home with no problems. Going to change the oil / gear oil and check the belt, tires and stuff since its been sitting for almost 3 years. I was suprised the carb was plugged up, but it seems to be running good. Going to replace the fuel filter and valve stems on the tires since they are leaking.
Post by automotoguy on Jun 3, 2012 19:53:17 GMT -6
Do you think Walmart will have that? I will run up there and take a look. I was going to ride the AutoMoto tomorrow, but I would rather not ride it to work if possible.
Thanks again for the help and information Alleyoop...
Post by automotoguy on Jun 3, 2012 19:25:07 GMT -6
Ok, I finally found the fluid leak and its coming the seal on the cap. See this short video, there is one notch cut on each side and its leaking through the side in the video. Can you just buy this gasket I wonder. I have to call the dealer in the morning.
At least this mystery is finally solved and its nothing major.
Here is a pic of the seal I need to replace:
Last Edit: Jun 3, 2012 19:34:07 GMT -6 by automotoguy
Post by automotoguy on Jun 1, 2012 22:28:18 GMT -6
Thats what i was wondering, but I got to take that front headlight assembly off and check it tomorrow. I only took the top part off tonight to see the master cylinder. The rubbing makes more sense though cause I only got 6300 miles on the bike so far so I wouldn't expect master cylinder failure or the hose itself rotting or anything. I'll post some pics tomorrow when I check it out.
Post by automotoguy on Jun 1, 2012 22:07:21 GMT -6
Ok, I tightned up this bolt on the line connection, all though nothing up on the master cylinder
Just when I think tightning up the bolt on the line fixed it I come out of the store and my favorite brake fluid leak came back to visit me.
So it would seem somehow the leak is possibly below the master cylinder / handle bar area. It's actually coming from the body panel joint as seen in the second picture. Guess i will be tearing that off tomorrow to find it. Making me crazy as if I wasnt enough already....
Something else strange, I can ride for an hour never a drop, but then I park it and come back to it then its piddled all over itself. At least I can still ride it and keep the fluid full because the Automoto is my only other vehicle and its so slow its hard to ride it some places safely.
Thanks for this! Where it bolts up to the hose, its leaking from the outside connection. Bolt to hose connection is where its leaking, so I will have to get some of those washers to fix it I guess.
What a mess.... I took the plastics off and its leaking from where the hose connects to the master cylinder. I filled it back up and rode it to work this morning as I couldn't get a ride to work. I will check it at lunch time and refill then again before I head home. It seems like a slow leak so I should be ok and the drum brake in the back is thankfully all mechanical so I will always have that.
I can't find the Master Cylinder assembly on Scrappydogs website, so I guess I will have to shop around. I want to see a picture of it, is there a seal between that hose and the master cylinder?
Post by automotoguy on May 31, 2012 14:56:47 GMT -6
I came out of work this afternoon and found this mess...
I assume it must be brake fluid since there isn't anything else up that high to leak. I will tear the plastic off tonight and check it out, but I guess I need to find a way to work tomorrow since its probably not a good idea to keep riding at this point. Strange though my front brake felt normal all the way home, it doesn't feel like its leaking or low on fluid.
