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Post by ladycat34 on May 16, 2011 6:36:38 GMT -6
  This is my paint job! Except purple flames over pink base. Might have him hide some dog paw prints in the flames since my friends call me the Dawg Lady! lol |
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Post by ladycat34 on May 16, 2011 6:32:02 GMT -6
Are you getting rid of the pink? I like it. What are you planning on having done? Sticking with the pink, going a bit darker on it though. Adding purple flames over all. I have a pic of a scoot he did in blue, will post it next. |
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Post by ladycat34 on May 16, 2011 5:05:25 GMT -6
Went to El Dorado Arkansas this past weekend for the Bugs, Bands, and Bike Show. Had a good time, saw some nice rides, found the guy that's going to paint my bike. He does fantastic "True Flame" paint jobs! Can't wait for winter to get here now! Happy scootin'!  |
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Post by ladycat34 on May 8, 2011 20:44:16 GMT -6
I agree, beauty IS ONLY SKIN DEEP! LOL Not going naked, not even topless! Happy Scootin'!
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Post by ladycat34 on May 7, 2011 17:19:04 GMT -6
Thanks for saving a life Speedracer! Don't forget to spread the news about spay/neuter in your area, it saves so many lives if we prevent the litters! With 7,000 dogs and cats put to sleep at the one shelter in our parish alone last year, it's more than a public service announcement. Over 400 were put down in the month of April this year. Pet overpopulation is a terrible problem here and across the US.
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Post by ladycat34 on May 4, 2011 19:00:48 GMT -6
With the new sliders and the new belt, my scoot's lost about 500 rpms and runs like a scalded monkey! She used to hold 5,000 rpm @ 55 mph, now 4,500. Saves me gas! LOL Like 70 MPG wasn't good enough. ;-)
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Post by ladycat34 on May 3, 2011 20:49:16 GMT -6
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Post by ladycat34 on Apr 26, 2011 14:45:59 GMT -6
Mine would do the same thing, that's what made it so hard to find. It just finally got "hung" enough in the drain hole to stay there for my husband to find that last time. Even though he had pulled the fuel line off and was getting fuel, low pressure at times, but it would flow with the pump. That lead to the pump change to electric. Also installed another vacuum port and routed vacuum a little different. I know it's time consuming, but costs nothing to pull the tank and remove the fuel gauge to check for silicone around the seal. Use a flashlight to check for "floaters" as the silicone kind of hangs suspended close to the bottom of the tank. Mine was a long "worm" with a skinny tail and the tail was what got in the fuel line. Just saying, why look for Zebra's just because you hear hoof beats? Check the free fixes first, then go to replacing parts.
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Post by ladycat34 on Apr 26, 2011 11:34:28 GMT -6
damin69, Had the same type of problem with my 54b 250. It has the 257cc motor. Husband tried the electric fuel pump, the rerouting vacuum, cleaning carb, nothing worked for long. I tried to tell him it was acting like there was something in the tank getting sucked up into the fuel line, but would he listen to a WOMAN? Not till he'd replaced every thing but the carb did he pull off the fuel line from the bottom of the tank itself and see if fuel would drip from the line. NOTHING!! He tried sucking, yeah with his mouth cause we were now on the side of the road, and got a dribble. He BLEW into the line, got restricted flow first, then a giant bubble in tank, then gas pouring from line freely. Made it home where he pulled the tank and found the manufacturer had used SILICONE around the fuel gauge seal and it had degraded and was in pieces in the tank. It would get sucked up over the opening and cause me to stall. Then after some sloshing around with us working on the bike as well as losing the suction from the pump, it would work free. Dug out the silicone and haven't had a bit of trouble out of her since. Have 9,000 miles on her in 2 riding seasons, replacing rollers with sliders and installing new belt in the coming weeks, ordered from over seas so you know how that goes. Good luck and happy riding!
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Post by ladycat34 on Dec 10, 2010 0:26:11 GMT -6
I like Dads car better! Touching none the less.
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Post by ladycat34 on Dec 8, 2010 14:21:09 GMT -6
Congratulations Puddle Jumper! May it be healthy, happy, and love to ride! Best wishes, Cathy
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Post by ladycat34 on Dec 8, 2010 3:44:38 GMT -6
As you can see by my icon pop1205, I ride a PINK 250B. Custom paint. I would suggest you get your scoot painted by a pro. PLEASE don't use spray can paint, it never looks right. A friend painted mine in return for mechanic work done by my husband. He said if I had brought him the parts and paid him to paint it would have cost about $200 including the helmet, plus the cost of the paint. Now that can get expensive, or not depending on your taste.  |
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Post by ladycat34 on Oct 6, 2010 11:42:00 GMT -6
Thanks speedracer And yes speed, that is exactly the "plates" I meant. We've looked at the clutch side, but not the variator side. (facing bike right side pulley assembly has been taken off and disassembled, left has not.) Clutch pads are about 1/4 inch thick if that helps. Was pretty sure we just needed belt, after all I've rode her all but 800 of the 9000 miles in the last 2 riding seasons. Will look up that belt JR and getrdone. LOL |
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Post by ladycat34 on Oct 5, 2010 12:26:50 GMT -6
Hi Guys, I've got a question about my plates in my CVT. I noticed a bit of slipping so husband took the CVT apart and inspected for glazing or wear. You must remember I have a roketa mc54 250b with almost 9000 miles. The plates were smooth and shinny and had groves in two spots. I'm assuming they are from holding 45 and 60 for extended periods? The belt had a slight, very slight, shine to it. Other than that, everything looks good. Am I just due for a new belt? Or should I replace the plates, both front and rear plate sets are grooved? Or are both these conditions common and need no repair? I know I can dig up the specs on here for the belt to tell if it is worn or stretched, but what about those plates? Is there a minimum measurement that they should not exceed? Hope you can understand that. If you have any questions for me, post here and I'll get you the info to help me. Thanks in advance, Cat
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Post by ladycat34 on Sept 27, 2010 11:22:36 GMT -6
Looking to form riding club in north east Louisiana. Currently two ladies looking for scooter enthusiasts in our area that would like to join us for the occasional ride. Would like to find places within one easy days ride to visit and return home. All two wheelers welcome, but we need to avoid interstate travel for our smaller scooters safety. ;D If interested in riding, contact me here or email ladycat34_2000@yahoo.com
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