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Yeah, I've got the Florida "Motorcycle Also" endorsement, too, right next to "Organ Donor" LOL

I'm aware of the limitations of the phone GPS, but I think it'll be a good starting platform. I actually once tried tracking a ride I took on the Schwinn using Google Tracks. The general track was fine, but you could tell that the precision wasn't there because if you zoomed in on the track (on GoogleMaps) it looked like a zig-zag line going down the trail. Perhaps I'll try to post a link to that later. Still not bad and it was definitely functional, but I would that a newer dedicated GPS would surely have better precision.

Lonnie, that really sucks! I feel for ya! I had to move because my house had been broken into twice in two years.

Its stories like that which lead me to think that I should get a disc brake lock. Thankfully, my bike is parked in a garage overnight.

Ha, yeah, I've got some serious upgrades planned for my truck, too, when the budget (and wife) allows. I want to put a 302 in my Ranger. The little 4 cylinder just isn't getting the job done (and the job is simply getting me from A to B. LOL). The truck is aging with well over 200K miles, so it needs a little freshening up and I think a V8 would breath some new life into it.

I want to get my wife a scooter, too. I know she at least likes the vintage style scooters, but is a little hesitant to get on two wheels. I've had her ride 2up with me a few times, but never very far. She seemed to enjoy it, but still uncomfortable since I don't have a passenger backrest. I think she'd be better if she had something to hold onto (other than me) and was in control.

I've had her ride mine around the cul-du-sac a few times to get the feel of it and she did fine, but the seat is waaaaay to high for her (35"). Also, the reliability of mine has turned her off from the idea. So, for her I'm considering spending the money for a Buddy or an Aprilia. Maybe even a used Vespa.

I know I've said this before, but I'm also considering a new bike for me in the next year. I'd like something that would be freeway capable, but I think I want to stay away from the chinese bikes next time. I'd love a TMAX, but that's alot of dough. I've been looking around at some others and I like the looks of the Aprilia SportCity 250 and the Kymco Xciting 250/500. Plus there's always the Majesty, Burghman and Silverwing. I might consider moving up to a motorcycle, or maybe find a vintage bike to restore.

I'll keep the Matrix as an ongoing project bike. Experiment with some things, like maybe try out that new EFI kit or put a bigger motor in it. Maybe try to turbo it (and quickly make it blow up).

Of course all of this rides on our financial situation changing. If not, they will remain dreams.

My wife just got her Specialist in School Psychology Degree and we're keeping our fingers crossed that she'll have a job in the fall, aside from continuing to work at Best Buy. If she can get a job in the schools, that will mean a significant bump in our annual income, so we can finally pay down some debt and fix some things (and have a little money to play with ;D).

Based on what you just said, I'll probably stick with my factory airbox (for now). I need a reliable bike that can get wet. However, I cannot leave anything alone. If its not broken, take it apart and fix it. Down the road, I'll try engineering something that will work.



Rich, are you saying to use the under seat compartment to hold the filter? It wouldn't be airtight, but I think the end result there would be about as restrictive as the original under seat airbox. However, it may be worth an experiment.

Although, I don't know how well that would work for me, since I frequently have that thing packed full with stuff. That's usually where I'm carrying my rainsuit and I store my helmet under there when I stop while I'm out. Not to mention that's where I carry the occasional 6 pack of beer, unopened of course.

Another question. So, my stock airbox is the type under the seat. I've been thinking about going with a Unifilter, but I'm concerned about weather. Its not uncommon for me to get caught it a freak Florida rainstorm. I carry a rainsuit with me on the bike at all times.

What I'm wonder is, is there any performance difference between my airbox and the type of airbox that sits over the CVT?

Are my concerns about weather and a unifilter justified? Should I not worry about it and just get a unifilter?

Thanks again. I read the thread, but it still does not answer my question.



I basically followed that procedure, long before I read it there, and the swing arm is loose, but it won't come off. It will turn around the axle. It seems to be pressed on to the axle, not allowing the rim to come off. I don't want to pry or pull on something too hard, unless I know I'm not going to break something.

If someone is still questioning what I'm talking about, I could possibly take some pictures or a video this weekend.

The wheel has been off once before, when I had a shop change replace the tire, but I didn't see how they did it. Worst case, I'll just take the old motor to them and have them show me how its done.