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Post by royldoc on Apr 21, 2012 0:28:12 GMT -6
What kind of scoot did you replace the tail light on?
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 21, 2012 0:17:09 GMT -6
If the engine was over revved the valves can float (cam and valve moving faster than the spring can react), and the keepers can pop out. If keepers pop out the valve can slip down into the combustion chamber(called dropping a valve). If the piston hits the valve it can damage the piston and valve or possibly the rod,cylinder and head. It is also possible the keepers wore through the valve spring retainer, weak or broken springs, or head damage. In any case be sure to locate the keepers. They can cause a lot of damage bouncing around in an engine. Yep, new head is probably the best solution.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 17, 2012 23:30:31 GMT -6
I have resurfaced a couple of heads. The trick is to use a totally flat surface. I have a 12"x12"x2" piece of granite that is flat to within .001". Some people use glass but it must be on a flat surface also. Use 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Use a little water, set the part on the sandpaper and slowly move in a figure eight pattern Do not apply pressure to the part. Aluminum is fairly soft and will sand easy. Just be patient, go slow and be careful. Head gaskets can be reused if dressed with copper gasket seal. I don't recommend it. The gasket is already squished and distorted. You may have to torque the head studs a little tighter to get it to seal,but not likely.
Disclaimer: The use of used parts will void warranty and we cannot be reasonable for damage, injury, or disappointment
Roy.
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Post by royldoc on Apr 14, 2012 19:36:15 GMT -6
I had a tiny tach I just velcro'd it to the dash. I now have a koso digital dyno dash.  This is how I mounted it.  It came with bar mount but couldn't use them. The bracket is a 3" l bracket. Roy |
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Post by royldoc on Apr 11, 2012 0:36:21 GMT -6
I agree with bashan, probably need valves adjusted. You should also check that the fuel tank is venting. I agree with alley, the ticking after you shut down is the popping and ticking when the metal starts to cool. It is possible the engine is running a little hot it might be lean, missing shroud, ect..
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 4, 2012 23:15:41 GMT -6
Looks more like a street mini bike than a traditional scooter looks. I still like though.  Roy |
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Post by royldoc on Apr 3, 2012 12:10:00 GMT -6
Man that is one sweet looking ride. heated passenger seat only. W.T.H I want to keep my cojones warm to. ;D Roy |
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Post by royldoc on Apr 3, 2012 10:40:00 GMT -6
I agree with Bashan. It is probably a safe bet to connect the two red/black wires together and the blue/yellow and blue/white together.
The blue/white should be from the pickup coil and goes to the ignition trigger pin on the cdi. The red/black is a/c from the stator to the a/c power pin on the cdi.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 3, 2012 9:01:00 GMT -6
I have done a few mods to mine already and I am not done yet. I just might do a total upgrade and start over. Do you know what they are changing?
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 3, 2012 8:52:05 GMT -6
I ride trikes for several reasons. They are somewhat safer than two wheels but still dangerous. If fall over on a trike, I'm doing something seriously wrong.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 1, 2012 20:02:15 GMT -6
No need to be sorry, we were all new to this at one time. Alley is very knowledgeable and will help you more than I can.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 1, 2012 19:39:09 GMT -6
Alley, you crack me up. Sometimes I can't remember snit.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 1, 2012 19:35:00 GMT -6
It was a broken wire. right where it comes out of the harness. It made a sharp bend down to the fan and was pinching against the frame.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 1, 2012 19:07:57 GMT -6
Problem solved. The fan is a major pita to get to though. I had to almost completely disassemble the trike to get to that sucker. I extended the wires from the temp sensor in the radiator and fan wires so the plugs are in a easier spot to get to. I also installed a switch and relay so I can turn the fan on manually. The relay Is so The battery don't go dead if I forget to turn it off.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Apr 1, 2012 18:58:55 GMT -6
Not me I got a bad case of sometimes c.r.s
Roy
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