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Post by jomama0867 on Apr 2, 2018 3:53:48 GMT -6
I tried this thread back in August of last year, but got 0 response, so I thought I'd try again! I have an 11 pole stator with the customary Black/Red and Blue/White connections; and the other wires are green, white, ONE YELLOW, and pink (4-wire connector). I intended to go to a 6-pin R/R, but my question is; what's the best way to tie in the single yellow from the stator to the THREE yellows on the R/R (or am I missing something)? The Green, White and Red wires on the new R/R replace the same color wires from the original R/R, right? The only other option is if the Pink and White wires from the stator are the same as the two yellows on a "normal" 11-pole stator, is that possible (I know how much the chinese enjoy swapping colors on us decadent Americans)?
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Post by jomama0867 on Aug 26, 2017 9:37:58 GMT -6
I recently acquired an 11 pole stator and a 6-pin regulator/rectifier (seen below). The trouble is, the stator doesn't have the normal 3 yellow wires, but the same colored wires as my 8 pole! Has anyone seen this before, and know how to wire it?
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Post by jomama0867 on Jul 19, 2017 3:50:28 GMT -6
My 2013 Taotao "EVO" 150 recently lost spark. After investigation, I discovered that the trigger coil on the stator was bad. Alright, not shocking news, these things happen (especially when you log as many miles a year as I do). The thing is, this is the THIRD stator I've replaced in 4 months for the exact same reason (granted none of them were brand new, but they were harvested from scooters with VERY few miles on them, the most was something like 1,200)!
My question is: could there be something on the scooter "creating" this problem? I have always considered the stator to be a source of power, not receiving any from an outside component, RIGHT? I know this sounds silly, but it almost seems that there is some kind of "feedback" (for lack of a better term) blowing these things!?!
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Post by jomama0867 on May 19, 2017 17:55:26 GMT -6
Has anyone out there done any research on the advantage/disadvantage of running these engines WITHOUT that plastic box around the motor? Mine is partially melted and full of crap, and my first instinct is to scrap the thing. Other air-cooled bikes don't have anything around them!?!
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Post by jomama0867 on May 7, 2017 20:29:57 GMT -6
A buddy of mine bought a 61mm cylinder kit (piston, rings, etc.) but had planned to run his stock head. Since he found out I had a 63mm high compression head I'm not using, he's bugging me to buy it to use with his 61mm cylinder (at a discount of course). Has anyone tried this before? It's not that I mind selling it to him, but I don't want to have to help him "pick up the pieces" if it doesn't work!
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Post by jomama0867 on Apr 25, 2017 13:29:08 GMT -6
Counter-clockwise to richen - clockwise to lean (most GY6's factory setting is 2 1/2 to 3 turns out). Turn screw until it stops (don't tighten) and then start from there!
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Post by jomama0867 on Apr 25, 2017 10:06:21 GMT -6
I finally found a local shop to bore my 157QMJ case for my BBK. Now I need help on the final obstruction. I'm replacing the left case, so I can send out the pieces for boring, but I'm having trouble removing the crankshaft from the old case. The space between the gear and the case is too small to insert any of the pullers I've found, and I'm trying not to have to resort to pounding the crankshaft through the case or something equally as drastic! I could just replace the two parts with new ones, but I KNOW someone out there has to have come across this problem and solved it . . . HELP!!!
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Post by jomama0867 on Feb 19, 2017 5:19:12 GMT -6
"Welcome to the wonderful world of Chinese scooters" . . . don't get me wrong, I proudly own one and use it as my ONLY form of transportation (besides public, of course)! What I mean is, you have discovered what some scooter riders NEVER discover . . . that these bikes can be EXTREMELY reliable as long as you PAY ATTENTION TO CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE CHECKS! I'm not talking about constantly working on them as much as just staying alert to what it sounds - feels - smells like (especially if those thing change). Most "successful" 2-wheel riders I know are good at routinely checking the obvious (tires, brakes, fluids, battery, etc.) but with these chinese things it helps to be extra diligent (believe me I know . . . I just turned 19,000 MILES on my 2013 with very few breakdowns . . . and NONE leaving me stranded anywhere)! It's a proud moment indeed when another scooter rider loses the "deer in the headlight" mentality, and I for one am proud of your accomplishment!
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Post by jomama0867 on Feb 18, 2017 0:44:57 GMT -6
UPDATE! Fork rebuild is complete (much easier with the correct seals)! For those of you who might tackle this, I found that a 1" PVC plumbing coupler is the PERFECT seal driver. I ended up with about 3.5 ounces of oil in each fork (seems to me to be a happy medium), but I understand now why there are so many opinions on the subject . . . it really does seem to be up to the riders' preference. Anyway, the whole job ended up taking about an hour and a half (give or take), and was so much easier (the third time around)!
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Post by jomama0867 on Feb 8, 2017 6:24:06 GMT -6
Wow! Those couple of days passed quick! Actually, I ended up on a BAAAAD stretch of road (resurfacing, when they strip it down to the grooved concrete, and all that's left are the "patches") for about 2 miles . . . needless to say didn't do the leaking forks much good . . . but on my way back on a DIFFERENT route, SAME THING!!! Anyway, by the time I got home there was very little oil left, so I bit the bullet and tore 'em down again.
The GOOD news - the top of the damper (the part the infamous screws hold together) actually has an allen socket on top to hold it (go figure)! It's a 10mm, and if it's not full of oil it's pretty obvious to see!
The BAD news - I ordered 31mm x 43mm x 10.5mm seals based on extensive research and many consultations, contrary to popular opinion, mine are 30mm x 42mm x 10.5mm and will NOT fit (believe me, I tried)! I've ordered the correct ones and re-installed the worn ones - with fresh oil, of course - at least now I've had plenty of practice! Hopefully I'll try again Tuesday (my Valentine's Day gift to my scoot), and be able to do the whole job in an hour or less!
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Post by jomama0867 on Feb 7, 2017 0:59:18 GMT -6
Details . . . minor details! Actually, that thought had crossed my mind. I finally found a picture of the screws out of the forks, and it looks like there are NO NUTS! Maybe mine are just being stubborn?!? It will be a few days before I get a chance to try again, but I'll post what happens . . .
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Post by jomama0867 on Feb 2, 2017 23:42:29 GMT -6
Actually that HAD crossed my mind . . . if I knew what size it was, I could probably link all of my extensions together, maybe borrow a couple from my neighbor, and reach it . . . maybe this is why people just replace them!?! I won't give up that easy though; anyone out there have an EDUCATED guess at what size this "spinning nut" is (before I start at 6mm and work my way up)?
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Post by jomama0867 on Feb 1, 2017 19:36:46 GMT -6
Okay kids; for the record, I'm VERY familiar with jumping head first into the deep end of the pool . . . even if I don't always backstroke leisurely, I'm pretty good at treading water . . . but with this one I must admit I find my arms and legs flailing wildly! The "anchor" pulling me down is that damned little 6mm machine screw at the bottom of the forks. I've researched several YouTube vids, and they all show the thing just falling out of the bottom of the tube, but after breaking mine loose they just spin not backing out at all)! I have tried with the forks intact AND partially disassembled (cap off, spring out) but no change. Unfortunately, this is my only form of transportation, so I ended up just changing the oil (better than nothing). I KNOW there is a simple explanation, I just don't know what it is! My arms and legs are getting tired of treading water . . . HELP (gurgle gurgle)!
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Post by jomama0867 on Jan 21, 2017 3:30:11 GMT -6
Thanks guys for the info. and the "heads up" (especially that part about the near-death experience)! I had noticed an oil build-up underneath my bike and had convinced myself that it was coming from my valve cover vent (I don't have a catch can - I use an old gas filter). If I hadn't had to change a headlight I never would have noticed the oil build-up on my wiring UNDERNEATH the front cowl . . . didn't take long to discover the origin! Anyway, there is a really good bearing/seal company locally I used to use when I was in the printing industry, and they have had EVERYTHING I've asked for so far (except a gearbox seal; which they couldn't find ANYWHERE; had to go to Taotao for that one), so I'm fairly confident they will fix me up! Also, I did find a couple of vids online (enough to give me a general direction), and as usual I'll dive in head first into the deep end and swim for it!
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