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Post by runningslow on Oct 19, 2011 6:35:13 GMT -6
silverfox96, your 13" wheels are not going to be far off from a 16" bicycle tire OD. the way those things work is rev's times outside circumference. you have a fat tire, a bike has a skinny one. some of the speedo"s are set up by how many inches around tire is. As I said, all the Sigma computers are programmable to the millimeter. Makes fine tuning easy. |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 18, 2011 6:33:14 GMT -6
Don't run your scooter with broken guides in the variator. Learn from my experience:  |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 17, 2011 12:27:16 GMT -6
That manual is going to be for setting up on a bicycle.
My scooter has 13", wheels too. You calibrate them based on the wheel circumference, down to the millimeter. It took a few attempts to fine tune the setting, up/down a few millemeters, but I eventually got it set perfectly for me.
I know for a fact that the Sigma 509 (the model I have) can be calibrated for 13" wheels.
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Post by runningslow on Oct 17, 2011 11:39:09 GMT -6
Are those battery powered? The bike speedo? Yep. Just takes a single watch style battery. They last forever, too. The display shuts itself off after a few minutes and turns back on by itself when it detects the magnet pass the sensor. The only problem that I've had is that its not backlit, so you can't see it in the dark. I've thought about trying to rig up a light for it, like a battery operated booklight. However, if you have it installed in tandem with the Chinometer, you'll get a feel for the real speed and then can gauge it by the backlit chinometer in the dark. |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 17, 2011 8:58:07 GMT -6
I use a Sigma 509 Bicycle Speedometer. ~$15 off Amazon. Once calibrated, works great and accurate. I don't think I have too many details on how I installed it, but if you have any questions, I can try to help. Basic steps (I think I make it sound more complicated than it really was): -Epoxy a rare earth magnet from Radio Shack to edge of rim. -Mount Sensor to fork. (I had to fab a small bracket to get the sensor close enough to the magnet.) -Lengthen sensor wire to reach handlebars. -Mount computer to handlebars as intended, or velcro to panel.   Sigma Computers are the best. You can find alot of information on the web about people using them on motorcycles. The cheapo Schwinn's/Bell's/etc.. from Walmart are crap. They'll get to about 45mph then die. You've also got to use the wired models as wireless ones can't keep up. |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 13, 2011 13:35:36 GMT -6
I'm now trying to visualize how a variator weight could turn sideways as it rides in a channel where there isn't alot of spare room. I think the thing has very few miles. I would give this posibilty low priority. I've had it happen.  Though, I had more than a few miles on the scoot. |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 13, 2011 8:54:59 GMT -6
Great manual Rich. Makes me want to do $2000 worth of rebuilding on a $650 scooter. I guess I can't count labor cost if I do it myself though. Seriously though, one thing stands out: The manual specifically says to screw the dipstick in to get a good reading; almost all other references I find (including my owner's manual I think) say the opposite. Also the illustrated bike has a manual petcock. And of course it isn't a C.A.R.B. emissions set up. Add all this up and I think the publication is years old. In turn, this makes specs, like carb A/F nominal setting, suspect. I wonder if there is a no-kidding short/medium/long RY6 service manual out there with verified current info? Again--Thanks! Keep up the good work. I think you're looking for a manual holy grail that doesn't exist. If it does exist, its probably in Mandarin. I've never been able to get a good definitive answer on the dipstick. I personally don't screw it on when checking the level and I don't have issues. Well, I have issues, but they're not related to the oil level. Ha. As for the age of manuals relating to GY6 motors... age is irrelevant. The motor hasn't change. Sure its had a few things added to it recently, like all the emissions equipment. But, at the end of the day, its the same motor hiding under there and every one of them has a personality of its own. The generic manuals just give you a good starting point and you've got to find the sweet spot for scooter. The GY6 is alot like the 4 cylinder engine in my Ford Ranger. Ford used the same 4 cylinder block from 1983 all the way to 2001. Sure, it started as a carburated motor with 4 spark plugs and ended up as a fuel injected motor with 8 plugs, but its the same block. Heck, that same block actually started life in the Pinto and found its way into turbo charged Mustangs and Thunderbirds. |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 11, 2011 13:27:17 GMT -6
Fuse sounds about right. I was going to suggest checking the kill switch, but the motor should still turn over if it was flipped.
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Post by runningslow on Oct 10, 2011 13:48:22 GMT -6
That's pretty sweet, better than the one I use in my truck! What's the name of the app??
I use an app like that in my truck, since its speedo is fubared. Something wore out after about 230k miles and I haven't been able to tack it down. I've got a windshield mount that I use, which is great if I want to use Google Nav to get around, too.
On my scooter, I'm using a Sigma Bicycle Speedometer for a more accurate reading, although I'm considering a mount for my phone.
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Post by runningslow on Oct 10, 2011 13:41:49 GMT -6
wd 40 works good to spray the wires and cannections with it stands 4 water deterrent 40 different uses try that Close, but it actually stands for "Water Displacement – 40th Attempt", meaning it was their 40th formulation of the stuff.  |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 7, 2011 13:54:17 GMT -6
The CF Moto Fashion is a clone of the Honda Helix scooters, orignally sold in the early 80s.
Like most scooters, they have a CVT transmission, which means no shifting. If it sat for a year, then you should probably clean the carb and drain the gas tank and put in some fresh gas.
I do know that the top speed should be 65+, but I don't know much else about them, but I'm sure someone else will chime in... and Welcome to the Clinic.
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Post by runningslow on Oct 6, 2011 14:11:33 GMT -6
Well, look what the Google Street View caught. Me. On my scooter leaving work to go to for lunch. This was taken awhile ago, since it was before I put the handlebar fairing back on. (not to mention it was running.... )  |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 6, 2011 13:46:55 GMT -6
As promised here is the video of the scooter exhaust. The name of the seller on eBay is "scooter-atvparts" Thank you kindly!! That's sounds great! And that's the seller I was finding, too. Thanks! |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 6, 2011 11:05:15 GMT -6
I've seen that style exhaust on Ebay and was considering one. How does it sound? It sounds great but I had to take the header to a local muffler shop and have it bent a little to come close to fitting. The rest was done by a big effin hammer. No way to secure the muffler to anything. It was a frustrating install but once it is on it looks and sounds great. If I get time I will post a video of the sound. That'd be great? Where did you get yours from, by the way? I can imagine the modifications that would have had to be done to get that to fit a scooter with that body style. Hopefully, it wouldn't be so bad for me. (Though, nothing ever goes according to plan with my Matrix.) |
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Post by runningslow on Oct 6, 2011 8:57:28 GMT -6
I've seen that style exhaust on Ebay and was considering one. How does it sound?
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Though, I had more than a few miles on the scoot.