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General Discussion / stretch scooter
« on: May 06, 2012, 02:39:40 AM »
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/mcy/2994913086.html
Went to view this today! Made me fall back in love with my super 8. Yamaha Morphus,,,not for me. It  felt very balanced and good low center of gravity. It actually had a parking brake. $2500 not bad if you are in the market for one.

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General Discussion / safety
« on: May 06, 2012, 02:14:08 AM »
I don't know about guys (gals) but I am constantly learning  a "new not to do" thingie. If you aren't killed making these little mistakes then you may say you are lucky. But , you may not always be so lucky.
Every time you board your ride you must remind your self you are riding a scooter not driving a car. Get you head straight before you begin your ride.
Always practice making your turns sharp and tight need to or not . One wide turn might be your last.It will become automatic. It is my opinion that you never head for the center lane until you have first entered the lane closest to you. From there merge if you need to.
When riding in safe zones we become complacent and then enter a hazard zone with some of that complacent attitude, and that is where we may make a deadly error. You have treat all zones as if they are hazard zones so you don't get caught off guard.
I' m sure some of you can add some experience or good habit you have obtained in your months and years of riding. I was almost clipped today and only because of a wide turn I made. The driver in the car could've cared less and buzzed on by. Good thing he wasn't multitasking!

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General Discussion / Re: locking scooter
« on: May 05, 2012, 01:29:53 PM »
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Maybe even a easy to remember check list would be good.
I think the first step in locking would be to immediately remove key from seat after opening and putting it in pocket or safe place (may also eliminate locking key in seat compartment). Simple enough! My givi trunk cannot be locked  without key in lock-set so forgetting to lock it is not a problem.

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General Discussion / Re: locking scooter
« on: May 03, 2012, 05:29:36 PM »
  After  giving it some thought , I have decided it is the rear wheel that needs most attention when locking up. Two people can easily pick up the front of a scooter and just drag it to their truck. The rear wheel will turn or roll without any problem (cvt) . It would make it much more difficult if rear wheel would not roll. It will also be easy to forget it is locked and drive off and damage something. Maybe a Club 493 would do the job. About $55 on line.
  If thieves just realized how useless a scooter is without a title they would not waste their time. Who is going to buy used scooter parts or even waste their time driving to get them. Or worse , how dumb to buy a scooter without a title. So remember that when looking for scooter parts. Don't create a market for used parts.

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General Discussion / locking scooter
« on: May 02, 2012, 06:03:01 PM »
I have noticed lately, how easy it is to accidentally leave scooter unlocked . You almost need to have a check off list to be sure of not walking off forgetting something.
I have once walked off with the key in the seat lock. Locking the bike isn't fun and takes some time. I currently use a brake lock and a cable lock (for pole etc).
I am seeking new means and ideas that make it easier. Maybe even a easy to remember check list would be good.

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General Discussion / Re: search
« on: April 30, 2012, 08:13:58 PM »
Thanks , I will try that!

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General Discussion / search
« on: April 29, 2012, 03:25:41 AM »
search no workie,,,sucks,,,,may as well eliminate it...

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Super 8 150 / Re: kick(side) stand switch on super 8 150
« on: April 26, 2012, 03:15:40 PM »
Don't know the law but I thought they were required in the USA!
Most motorcycles have them and it can do harm if left down accidentally.Of course, the Super 8 is made in China  not Taiwan may be part of the reason.

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Super 8 150 / kick(side) stand switch on super 8 150
« on: April 26, 2012, 01:58:14 AM »
Where is it,,,I  thought they were required by law????My scoot has none, that is it will start with the stand down...Dangerous!

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Downtown 300 LED
« on: March 08, 2012, 02:39:07 AM »
Late reply,,what was the msrp on that beauty? Have you opened her up? Any issues so far?

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Xciting 500 / Re: Guages dont work on 07 xciting 500
« on: March 08, 2012, 01:13:32 AM »
You might check fuse holder, the ones on my scoot are cheap and the fuse clamps could be loose!

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Super 8 150 / Re: Top Cases for Super 8 150cc Question
« on: March 08, 2012, 12:59:13 AM »
Go with Givi,,,cost more but a lot of benefits . Changeable trunk sizes fit same rack, resale value, sell ability! Quality!

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Technical | How To / a mod not to miss out on
« on: March 06, 2012, 06:44:54 PM »
This has to do wth a previous post in eye candy called "Knight Riderz".I have installed them on my scoot on the trunk carrier. I did this so there is no pluging and unpluging of wires etc.  
So what you do is get a small piece of angle metal ,or make one by bending the thin metal on a vice (90*). Then while holding (clamping) to (under) the trunk carrier rack ,drill two holes into metal from above drilling through rack at same time. this is where two 6/32 screws and nuts will mount to bracket that will hold the Knight Riderz lights . The lights come with sticky tape and holds fine but you must drill  hole for wires to pass through on bracket. I also countersunk screws to keep a  smooth surface.
I bought my bracket material  from Home Depot and is a perforated stud nail support that I bent in vice.  It was near the same size of light strip with small amount cutting (hack saw) needed. My carrier rack (givi) was black so I painted bracket black .Don't forget to file surfaces to remove sharp edges. With a small amount of time this a mod you will apprediate having done for your safety and nice looks.
With the trunk off the light is up high and very noticable,with rack ,,with trunk on tail light below this light is very much more noticeable. Very easy mod and wires into existing tail light wires.

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General Discussion / Re: Reverse Mortgages: What do guys think?
« on: March 05, 2012, 11:48:38 PM »
I  compare it to wiping ones arse with a butcher knife,,,lose,, lose.Too much fine print (unreadable)
just saying~

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General Discussion / motorcycle mechanic
« on: March 04, 2012, 07:14:35 PM »
 
A mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the engine of a kymco super 8
scooter when he spotted a well-known heart surgeon in his shop. The
mechanic shouted across the garage, "Hey, Doc, can I ask you a question?"

The surgeon a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic working on the
scooter.

The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, "So Doc,
look at this engine. I open its heart, take the valves out, fix 'em, put 'em
back in, and when I finish, it works just like new. So how come I get such a
small salary and you get the really big bucks, when you and I are doing
basically the same work?"

The surgeon paused, smiled and leaned over, and whispered to the mechanic...

"Try doing it with the engine running."
 
 

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