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Super 8 150 / Re: Speedometer cable and brake test question
« on: May 21, 2015, 04:36:11 PM »
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Super 8 150 / Re: Speedometer cable and brake test question
« on: May 21, 2015, 02:53:20 PM »
"You'll want to physically look at the pad thickness, not base it totally off fluid level."
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And looking at these front brake pads, are the little dents the arrows are pointing to the indicators that show there is still room for more wear on these pads?
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And looking at these front brake pads, are the little dents the arrows are pointing to the indicators that show there is still room for more wear on these pads?
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Super 8 150 / Re: Speedometer cable and brake test question
« on: May 21, 2015, 02:51:00 PM »
"look at the adjuster and if it's screwed way in then the shoes are done."
So should I be okay with the way things look now, and only start thinking of new rear brakes by the time the screw gets down to where the arrow is?
So should I be okay with the way things look now, and only start thinking of new rear brakes by the time the screw gets down to where the arrow is?
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Super 8 150 / Speedometer cable and brake test question
« on: May 20, 2015, 11:25:44 PM »
My speedometer and odometer both work, but I noticed recently that the connection between the cable and where it goes into a round silver ribbed nut (for lack of a better term) is greasy and loose. I cleaned it off, tightened it as best I could, but after the next ride it was the same thing. I only first noticed this after my recent spill, so I don't know if it was like that before. There is no grease on the floor below the scoot. What is up with this?
Also about the rear brakes, I saw in the manual about testing the rear brake, and from the poor description and photograph, I see that there is a little pointer and a marking on what I guess are the guts of the rear brake. It says about the two lining up. Is that when the scoot has the brake handle squeezed in or left loose? Also, it seems that my perception of if the marks are lined up or not would change from if I'm kneeling down and looking at it from the rear or if I'm on the floor looking up at it. Can someone fill me in on how to check the rear brake correctly? Also, from the level the front brake fluid shows, it's in good shape. Can I assume the rear brake is okay too? Do they wear out at different rates?
Also about the rear brakes, I saw in the manual about testing the rear brake, and from the poor description and photograph, I see that there is a little pointer and a marking on what I guess are the guts of the rear brake. It says about the two lining up. Is that when the scoot has the brake handle squeezed in or left loose? Also, it seems that my perception of if the marks are lined up or not would change from if I'm kneeling down and looking at it from the rear or if I'm on the floor looking up at it. Can someone fill me in on how to check the rear brake correctly? Also, from the level the front brake fluid shows, it's in good shape. Can I assume the rear brake is okay too? Do they wear out at different rates?
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Super 8 150 / Re: 1,800 mile check
« on: May 19, 2015, 07:01:09 PM »
I have one winging its way in the mail to me, but I was just questioning whether or not it had to be oiled first. Apparently not. Mine looks clean too, but I will change it as they recommend. On a happier note, my new windscreen is also on its way to me, though I did not notice much difference without it, and was thinking of putting decorative bolts on the four holes that held the screen on. I might still do that and save the screen to put on when I'm looking to trade it in.
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Super 8 150 / Re: 1,800 mile check
« on: May 19, 2015, 10:17:34 AM »
It's a paper filter, folded like an accordion
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Super 8 150 / 1,800 mile check
« on: May 19, 2015, 12:01:42 AM »
I'm getting ready to do this check and see that I will have to replace the air filter. I saw something on the internet about putting some oil on the filter before installation. Is that true? If so, how much should I use and how do I distribute it so it is all over the filter?
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Technical | How To / Re: Squeaking from front of scooter
« on: May 17, 2015, 12:26:40 AM »
How do I do that? I did sit astride my scoot, engaged the front brake and push the handlebars. Should I be standing and looking over the front of the scoot to see if it is going up and down in a straight line?
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Technical | How To / Re: Squeaking from front of scooter
« on: May 17, 2015, 12:07:00 AM »
How do I do that? I did look over both sides of the front fork, but it was clean with no oil or grease on it. No even took a paper towel and wiped off the bottom of each tube and there was nothing, and there is no oil on the pavement under the scoot
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Technical | How To / Squeaking from front of scooter
« on: May 16, 2015, 08:13:20 PM »
By way of background, I dumped my S8 the other day. It has been running, don't notice any difference with the steering or brakes, and I thought the damage was all cosmetic. However, today when I took it for a short ride, I can hear a small squeak that sounds like it's coming from the front, and it only happens when I go over bumps. When I got back to the garage, engaged the front brake and pushed down on the handlebars, it was squeaking then too. I looked the front wheel over but the only thing I saw that looked amiss was the end of the cable going into the right side(when astride the bike) of the fork was loose and rather greasy. I tightened it back up again (I'm assuming that's the speedo cable). Any thoughts on what the squeaking could be?
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Super 8 150 / Re: Billet mirror extenders- Installed!
« on: May 16, 2015, 12:08:37 AM »
FYI, the bolts are 6mm, and it's 1.00 (I guess that's the thread info)
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Super 8 150 / Re: Billet mirror extenders- Installed!
« on: May 15, 2015, 03:26:39 PM »
Sorry, I meant the stock windscreen that comes with the scoot, not the aftermarket one. Thanks!
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Super 8 150 / Re: Billet mirror extenders- Installed!
« on: May 15, 2015, 08:56:45 AM »
Duke, where did you order your windscreen from? Also, does anyone know the size of the bolts, if I were to get decorative bolts instead of the windscreen
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Super 8 150 / Re: Exhaust came loose
« on: May 10, 2015, 05:42:51 PM »
An exhaust pipe is not an "engine part"? Just curious, and thanks for posting the warranty details, as I had forgotten them. My thought in referring to the Magnuson-Moss act was about the hard time I had with Kymco and my dealer to get my front cover replaced when someone(not me) did not properly secure it. I don't think it ever was covered under the warranty; I think the dealer finally sucked it up and paid for it when I threatened to Go to the attorney general's office on them.
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Super 8 150 / Re: Exhaust came loose
« on: May 10, 2015, 10:49:39 AM »
Regarding what kymcousa inferred to you about self maintenance voiding the warranty, check out the Magnuson-Moss warranty act (I realize you're moving on with the exhaust issue but there could be other issues before you and Bandit part). I always thought you HAD to go to the dealer for routine maintenance but it appears from this that you do not (though I would suggest doing your own research, and I'm going to study it more myself). I haven't looked at the warranty in a long time but as I recall it covers just about everything for the first year and the only either parts or repair work for the second year. Hope you've found someone to weld your pipe back together so that you can get back on the road soon.