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Post by davec on Jul 3, 2014 17:13:19 GMT -6
Well, she rides like a dream but with an underlying nightmare. I rode it over to DMV, approximately 8 miles, shut it off and it would not restart. The battery that was fully charged at the beginning of the ride was flatted to the point of only reading about 11 volts . I had to get some one to jump me off and rode the bike home. About 3 miles from the house the turn signal stop working and then I started getting strange readings on my electronic dash. By the time I got home even though the scooter was still running there was no indicators on the electronic dash. When I got off and check the battery it was at 8.5 volts. The PO said that he had replace the rectifier and I am wondering if he changed the right part. I'm afraid the battery will go dead on a run and burn up my engine. Who has experience trouble shooting the charging systems on the helix. Bad stator and/or reg rectifier |
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Post by davec on Jul 2, 2014 21:52:01 GMT -6
I have noticed that sometimes when I pull off slowly the bike is a little jerky for the first couple of feet when I accelerate briskly I don't feel it. Is this something I need to look in to? No, You answered your question; take off more briskly I had the same problems putting my exh pipe back on. A real PITA I've got the same scoot, but it's a Wildfire and a 150cc The GF's son trashed it, but the motor still tuns great May strip it down to get the big ruckus look enjoy and ride safe |
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Post by davec on Jun 17, 2014 22:50:00 GMT -6
I see the spelling moderator is on duty.  What type of training?  Military training....Sir!!!!! |
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Post by davec on Jun 13, 2014 13:11:02 GMT -6
1 jb weld will not hold any thing with high heat, in,fact that's how you can get it unstuck! 2 One other way to get steel out of aluminum is to dissolve the bolt. You get some alum fron the canning dept at groceries store. mix it long on powder and apply to bolt. Old machine shop trick from before they had edm and several new fangled tricks. Alum does not effect the head if it's aluminum. Patients is the key.
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Post by davec on Jun 13, 2014 13:07:17 GMT -6
I'd ask which gun would you rather have/ use?
Price is comparable
ammo/mileage isn't a factor.
Personally, i got a couple autos, a revolver and a shotgun.
I don't sell/trade, i just buy what I want.
Good luck
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Post by davec on Jun 6, 2014 21:10:01 GMT -6
I didn't know HD made a Tao Tao?
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Post by davec on Jun 6, 2014 14:27:35 GMT -6
I think that if you're within .05, you're good.
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Post by davec on Jun 4, 2014 7:05:44 GMT -6
Start with a complete PDI
Fluids, hoses, nuts, bolts, screws, blue loctite, etc
tire pressure
Then enjoy the ride
Break in properly
and a complete pre-flight each time you ride
Enjoy
nice looking scoot
And later on you can think about brighter lights, LED's, new belt, sliders, CDI, hi perf exhaust, jets, etc etc
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Post by davec on May 31, 2014 17:15:06 GMT -6
Offer $150 and laugh all the way home
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Post by davec on May 31, 2014 9:31:17 GMT -6
$28K is better than the $35/$40K for a GW or HD, but it appears to lack some creature comforts, which of course can be added. Wonder why it took so long to convert a Rocket to a trike.
But, yes, this is nice, but not a cross country version.
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Post by davec on May 31, 2014 9:21:56 GMT -6
VERY COOL!!! out of my league on the price tho,,,,i don't even want to know I think he said one sold at Barrett Jackson for $25,000 Nice, but way outa my pay scale |
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by: davec - May 31, 2014 9:20:46 GMT -6
Post by davec on May 31, 2014 9:20:46 GMT -6
Dave, that is so much you. I'll bet that would increase your chick magnet factor immensely.  I thought of that, but it looks like a solo machine. Maybe I can at least get her ph# thanx |
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Post by davec on May 29, 2014 9:04:20 GMT -6
I like this one. The color is just perfect;
2007 Buddy $1395
 Nothing better for a disabled vet, with a full clip that needs emptying. You buy that, and I'll let ya use any/all of my guns to make it yours. |
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Post by davec on May 28, 2014 13:17:03 GMT -6
Helix
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