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Post by runningslow on Apr 16, 2010 19:25:45 GMT -6
Well, I'm planning to use it as a learning experience one way or another. I may just do a whole new motor if it comes to that, or if the parts lists looks to be too expensive after th diagnosis.
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Post by runningslow on Apr 16, 2010 12:56:09 GMT -6
Before I bought my Matrix II, I sat on an Xpeed. In fact, the Xpeed was the UM scooter that dealer had when i first visited. It was definitely a nice solid bike, but I just found it a little cramped. I'm a little tall at 6'-2". The bump in the seat was too far forward and my knees were in the dash. Surprisingly, once they finally got a Matrix II in their show room, it felt like a larger bike. Looking back at the past 18 months drama with my Matrix, I probably should have bought the Xpeed and modified the seat and maybe raised the handlebars.
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Post by runningslow on Apr 16, 2010 12:40:25 GMT -6
Oh, and the kick start is broken and I never knew if it worked or not. I know the pics are not the greatest, but you can see that the kickstart shaft is gone in the one that shows the CVT cover off.
My phone usually takes decent pictures, but it was getting a little dark in the garage. I was surprised that they turned out as bright as they are.
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Post by runningslow on Apr 16, 2010 12:36:16 GMT -6
The scoot has run great in the past with regular maintence and the odd repair at a B&M store. But, now that they are no longer an authorized UM dealer, they won't do much.
After the motor seizure incident described in my "Sign in sheet" thread, I had been able to get it started once or twice, but now it will not start at all. It'll crank, but has a horrible rattle.
I'm hoping the problem is just in the top end, I don't want to dig deeper than I have to. I'll probably post an update with some more pictures tomorrow.
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Post by runningslow on Apr 16, 2010 6:57:13 GMT -6
Pretty much what I thought. The engineer in me was envisioning some elaborate test apparatus with a place to mount the motor, the necessary buttons and switches, and a gas supply... I guess that equals throwing it on a scooter. Ha. I'll check out the motor more later, but after my initial check last night does not seem promising. I could turn the crank, but it was definitely not easily. Not like on my Matrix. Anyway, I have bigger fish to fry first. Also last night, I pulled off all the rear plastics to expose the motor on my scoot. She looks so undignified sitting there all naked, but I left her top on, so she's not fully exposed. Ha. Ok, now I'm getting ready to dive into trying to fix it. Frankly the idea of tearing into the motor is a little nerve-racking to me. I don't want to screw this up. So.... I've got a couple questions and I'm sure I'll have more later on. How do the wrenchers around here work on your bikes? Do you have a stand to raise the bike or do you just work on the ground? Is it better to remove a motor from a bike to work on the motor, or should it be possible to disassemble it while still mounted? How hard is it to pull the motor? Does someone have a step by step? Should it come to it, is there a good step by step on how to split the case? Does anyone have any general tips? Naked Matrix:    |
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Post by runningslow on Apr 15, 2010 11:08:26 GMT -6
So, I've decided to use this thread as my record of the process as I rebuild the Matrix. I'll try to keep the current status in this first post with pictures as the thread progresses. Current Status: IT'S ALIVE!   ****BEGIN ORIGINAL POST**** I picked up an inexpensive short case motor, figuring I could use it as a parts motor for my longcase. But.. I don't know what, if anything, is good on this motor. By the looks of it, it may be a bit gummed up, but salvagable. What I'd like to know, is it possible to bench test a motor? Or, would I have to go to the trouble of mounting to my frame and connecting everything? Or are there ways to determine the condition without even running it? ****END ORIGINAL POST**** |
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