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General Discussion / Re: squeeky front brakes
« on: July 13, 2008, 04:39:07 AM »
I agree in re the all caps.
My PS250 developed a squeak too, after about 1000 mi.  Now I regularly include a good wheel wash in my weekly wash, including spraying the pads, casing, and the disc with brake dust cleaner spray.  A rinse off, and the a ride to dry it all out.  Squeak...be gone!
f

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General Discussion / Re: Stuck at a Red Light...
« on: July 13, 2008, 04:35:06 AM »
Howdy,

Well, this post on my Yahoo Group might interest y'all:

http://www.humantransport.org/bicycledriving/library/signals/detection.htm

I don't know about the magnet thingies.  I just position over the center wire.  Never get stuck; here in Phoenix, every light is induction.

Here's my Group address:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/maxiscootforum

please join!
f

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General Discussion / Re: What Octane Do You Use?
« on: July 13, 2008, 04:30:34 AM »
Howdy

PS250; use regular 87 octane [10% ethanol year round in AZ].  Gets 80+ mpg.  Plenty quick, with Dr. Pulley slider/rollers and Leo Vince 4Scoot performance exhaust system.  Dealer said to use premium; all the motorcycle and scoot boards say premium only if engine is high compression.  After 1000 mi, I went to mid-grade for two tanks, then to regular ever since [now 3500 mi.]. Love it.

Scoot safe and happy,
f

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People 250 / Re: Question?!
« on: July 13, 2008, 03:57:26 AM »
Hi all,

My dealer in AZ said the P250 is no more.  They are going with the PS250 exclusively for the rest of the year.  The 2008 [or 2009] will be like the Euro version: PS250i; fuel injected.

best,
f

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People 250 / Re: First service on P-250 and some other stuff I did
« on: July 13, 2008, 03:55:04 AM »
Howdy,

I can't find a K&N for the PS250 either.  I had the thought of taking the paper element out, and fitting a cylindrical K&N to the inlet hose [remounting the box cover, but without the filter].  Haven't done it.  Reluctant I guess.

Since I had a Leo Vince performance exhaust installed last month, I have been thrilled with performance and mileage [routinely 80 + mpg, with brisk take offs], so I doubt that a K&N will do anything for me.  Besides, I got skittish about the warranty in removing the stock filter.

There you have it!
f

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People 250 / Re: Coolant check & access to recovery tank
« on: July 13, 2008, 03:50:57 AM »
Howdy

Not sure if you have the P250 or the PS250.  Mine is the PS250.  Same description as yours in re the access door.  After taking out the screw, I then reach behind mine via the front wheel well.  I pushed REALLY hard on the access panel, and it snapped right out.  I noticed four raised tabs [12 o'clock, 3, 6, 9] on the back side of the panel, so I lubed them with Lithium grease.

It has been on and off about 10 times now during periodic checks of the coolant level.  Gets easier all the time.  Now it's routine for me: out goes the screw, in goes my right hand, PUSH hard, and out she comes.

I doubt you will break it using this method.  It is one strong bugger.

Scoot safe and happy
frank

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General Discussion / Re: Stuck at a Red Light...
« on: June 10, 2008, 04:42:44 AM »
Howdy all;

Read up a lot about this, magnet devices, and such.  Found that the strategy of sitting over the intersection of those wires, or over the center wire, makes th emost impact on the light changing.  Here's a link to a file from my Usergroup's article on the whole thing:

http://www.humantransport.org/bicycledriving/library/signals/detection.htm

hope that helps,
Frank

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