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We have a 1000kms in 24 hours challenge ride here. I did 300km with a friend who rode it last weekend. Well that got me thinking, the scoot just had it's 24000 km service and why not do my own 1000km run this Friday.
Now I wondered if anybody has any tips. We don't have high temperatures, average speed will be about 80km/h even going at 100km true speed because of our twisty roads, stops and because the roads tend to go thru every little town. Hydration should not be a problem as I envisage stops every 120kms with the second stop for fuel and our temperatures are only about 15-20degC at the moment. We have long hours sunshine, so I will leave at 6 am and think I should be back at 6 pm with still 2.5 hours of sunlight left.
Tools:
1.) open ended spanner set
2.) sparkplug spanner
3.) screwdrivers
4.) small socket set
5.) 17mm socket for variator nut + torque wrench + variator tool
6.) puncture repair + inflation kit

Spares:
1.) sparkplug
2.) belt
3.) 5 liter extra fuel

Medicine:
1.) asthma inhaler
2.) eye drops
3.) lip balm
4.) Voltaren pain relief muscle relaxant

That's all I can think of at the moment.
what else do you think?
kiwiscoot

Taiwan scooter here, just rolled over 24000 kms. Ride one whatever you ride as long as it's on two wheels.

A cool scoot there Luke.

Use a feul bladder inside your keg. Here is a company that makes them.
www.bladdertanks.co.nz/Motorbike-Fuel-Tanks.html
I'm sure you'll find others that do too.
Now beer keg and bladder do go together I'm told! ;D Non-drinker so I would not know.

Interesting communication I had with Carlos (aka auto355 of ebay). Apparently the older style (pre-'92??) used a "wet" (greased) variator and used the 23.8X18 (~24) sliders/rollers. After that they used a dry variator and now use 23X18. Guess before jumping for a 24X18 first measure your variator.
Now another interesting thought. Going for a roller/slider that is 1mm bigger will push the belt out further giving higher topspeed with lower rev's. Just as long as the variator has enough clearance at the low end to let the belt sit at the normal low gear position.
At this stage still making up a list of what I need. Cheapcycleparts seem my best option as their parts seem very reasonable and they do not seem to want to make a huge profit out of the shipping cost.

I need some help here fellow scootaholics!!
Opened the Helix's tranny this weekend and the clutch shoes and rollers are shot. I don't think even measuring the rollers will help as they have some significant flat spots. Questions:
1.) what size/weight sliders will make this puppy sing again?
2.) where can I get these plus some replacement shoes for the clutch? To minimise the shipping costs to this outpost of civilisation, if it is possible to get the shoes only, I would like them. The rest of the clutch is still very good.

Your help will be appreciated and I promise to help others in future.
kiwiscoot - with an almost going naked Helix

Hey give the man a break - he sick man! even I would jump out of bed without a belt when a new scooter arrives at home - maybe even without the pants let alone the belt!! ;D ;D