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Post by turtle8 on Apr 16, 2018 15:12:28 GMT -6
The rear pulley is indeed toast. The action is very sloppy if it even moves at all. Mostly it is jammed.
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Post by turtle8 on Apr 16, 2018 9:45:31 GMT -6
I like your rear pulley froze theory. I noticed that while installing the belt, it was vary difficult to get the rear pulley to open up so I can put the belt over the crank shaft.
The rollers are new and I just put a new belt on. The variator seems to move smoothly.
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Post by turtle8 on Apr 15, 2018 19:51:48 GMT -6
I am working on a friend's scooter. Something causing the belt to slip and glaze over. As you ride, the scooter will pretty much stop on its own. The rear brake cable it adjusted all the way out. What could cause this dragging feeling?
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Post by turtle8 on Feb 23, 2017 13:38:36 GMT -6
Hello all,
It has been ages since I've been here. I just finished working on a friend's 50cc SMM V-Sport scooter. His fuel systems was all messed up due to crappy fuel lines. I dismantled the sealed carb, cleaned and installed new screws (to replaced the drilled out screws). I also installed a new fuel filter and clear lines. The scooter was also experiencing a loss of power. A valve adjustment fixed that. What can be done to improve the acceleration? The scooter has just over 1,000 miles on the odometer.
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Post by turtle8 on Sept 29, 2011 14:04:15 GMT -6
99% of the scooters here in Rock Hill are the below 50cc types. I am hoping to find some riders that want to tour farther out.
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Post by turtle8 on Sept 29, 2011 11:55:24 GMT -6
Hello All,
I have chosen to do a scooter history site for my MFA thesis in Web Design and New Media at the Academy of Art University. My question for you, is what would you like to see in such a website? This project could be pretty large as I have most of a year to complete it. Thanks for your input.
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 5, 2011 15:11:05 GMT -6
Hey peeps, I figured I'd show off my little Flash project that features the Honda PCX 125. I just finished this in my online class at the Academy of Art University. The class is part of my Web Design and New Media Masters Degree program - WNM-642 Time Based Media. Check it out here: www.mjkeogh.com/demopages/wnm-642/m13/mkeogh_13-1.html |
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 3, 2011 23:42:36 GMT -6
Do you mean the brake piston(s) has come out a bit? If so, you can try pushing it back in with a C-Clamp, that is what I do with car brakes.
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 3, 2011 8:42:25 GMT -6
I like Honda's answer: liquid hydrogen fueled, fuel cell vehicles. You fill up at the pump like any regular gasoline car would, then you drive it like any other car. It is electric with unlimited range - as long as there is the infrastructure of hydrogen stations.
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 2, 2011 19:23:49 GMT -6
bobf: You misinterpret what I said. I don't want to spend $5/gal, but rather, only when gas gets real expensive, will we see much more efficient vehicles. People (and companies) are not going to choose to stop using up resources if they don't have a personal stake in the matter. Human nature is that we think "that is the other guy's problem, not mine." You said it earlier - government mandates are wrong and don't work. That is why I say the issue needs to brought home to consumers.When people start demanding better fuel economy it will happen. Otherwise, they will continue with their current driving habits until we really have a crisis.
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 2, 2011 16:09:05 GMT -6
I agree that the govt mandates for fuel economy standards aren't working. What will work is $5/gal gasoline. When it hurts even more to fill up, people will demand better fuel economy. There are options: Honda's FCX Clarity hydrogen powered car for one. The VW Blue Motion diesel that gets 74mpg (that isn't sold in America) is another. In the meantime, hybrids and electrics that cost too much and/or don't have long enough range are foisted on the uninformed public.
If you need a truck for work, there really isn't another option at this time. But those soccer moms in their Escalades and Lexus LX's, are gonna have to change their habits. Remember the days of the station wagon before Madison Avenue said we need to buy Hummers? If you'll notice, car advertisers are pushing fuel economy numbers.
My rant is over.
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 2, 2011 8:37:56 GMT -6
Sweet! Looks like they took styling cues from Kymco on this one. The problem with all of these great named brand bikes to me seems to be the price point. Unless money was no object, I would buy a used Miata for $6,000 before I spent $6,000 - $8,000 on a scooter. I hear ya. I was tempted to bid on an old Miata on eBay recently. Even neat little compact cars never make it to our shores. We'll see what happens in 2013-2014 after gasoline prices have been high for a while. |
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Post by turtle8 on Aug 1, 2011 21:24:48 GMT -6
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Post by turtle8 on Jul 28, 2011 17:37:09 GMT -6
Glad to have you craiger45. I recently bought my 54B and gave it a restoration from the neglect of the previous owner. Lookin' for riders down in my neck of the woods. Riding alone can get a bit boring.
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