Post by cray on Mar 27, 2014 13:18:10 GMT -6
The problem with my clutch was that the friction material was almost completely gone and it was slipping. The only way I knew something was wrong was the cover was very hot and I could smell it when I stopped.
For the alignment, I jacked up the front of the scooter and used a jack stand to support it. I took the front tires off and attached long bubble levels to the hubs making sure that each side (driver/passenger) were the same. Lock the brakes. Measure the distance between the levels in the front then measure the distance between the levels in the back. Adjust the tie rods until both measurements are the same.
I was talking about the motor mount. I was very lucky not to loose the bushing on the right side. I got it back together and used lock tight and two nuts to secure the bolt in place.
The mounting point on the spindles for the front fenders broke on both sides. That is why I replaced the spindles. They were covered under the warrantee.
The original tires on my scooter only lasted about 800-1000 miles also. I am on my second set now. I bought Michelin double compound tires. That are so much better than the original tires.
I haven't had any issues with my fuel gauge yet. My scooter is also a 2012.
That is pretty heavy stuff making your own bushings. If you get a chance, I would like to know your process. It may be in my future to make my own. Thanks
For the alignment, I jacked up the front of the scooter and used a jack stand to support it. I took the front tires off and attached long bubble levels to the hubs making sure that each side (driver/passenger) were the same. Lock the brakes. Measure the distance between the levels in the front then measure the distance between the levels in the back. Adjust the tie rods until both measurements are the same.
I was talking about the motor mount. I was very lucky not to loose the bushing on the right side. I got it back together and used lock tight and two nuts to secure the bolt in place.
The mounting point on the spindles for the front fenders broke on both sides. That is why I replaced the spindles. They were covered under the warrantee.
The original tires on my scooter only lasted about 800-1000 miles also. I am on my second set now. I bought Michelin double compound tires. That are so much better than the original tires.
I haven't had any issues with my fuel gauge yet. My scooter is also a 2012.
That is pretty heavy stuff making your own bushings. If you get a chance, I would like to know your process. It may be in my future to make my own. Thanks