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People 250 / Re: recommended luggage/saddlebags for People 250
« on: February 26, 2016, 07:20:13 PM »
Just want to say i hope you keep us posted about your trip and post some photos after! 

By the way, you have some space on the floorboard between your knees, to hang a bag.

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General Discussion / Re: High beams... Who uses them during the DAY?
« on: January 17, 2016, 05:26:56 AM »
The low beam is too dim on my People 250, so i always ride with high beams on.. which still isn't very bright.  No one's complained.

I use the "triangle of light" method, made with 2 LED lights below the headlamp.  It's been shown in studies to make it easier for others gauge your distance & speed.

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General Discussion / Re: I guess this makes me frugal to a fault...
« on: August 21, 2015, 11:13:51 PM »
Bright colors are the way to go.  Toss it in the freezer overnight to kill lice.  ;)

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General Discussion / Re: problems with electric starter
« on: July 18, 2015, 03:05:33 AM »
I believe that plastic piece is the Chinese flag.  ;D

I've always bought the least-expensive sealed AGM battery on Ebay and never had a problem.

By the way, it's good to own a multimeter, to test the battery and diagnose other electrical issues.  It's just $4 on Ebay for a digital model. 


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General Discussion / Re: Had a chat with a driver today
« on: July 15, 2015, 03:50:47 AM »
Quote from: Chris0381 on July 09, 2015, 12:15:00 PM
Pulled out onto my road and was doing 35 in a 30 just to avoid a speeding ticked. Some black SUV with 172 as first numbers of his plate sped up and got on my tail. He then passed me close forcing me onto the shoulder. I gave him the clear middle finger and he pulled over. So I pulled over the side of him and parked the scooter. I put my face to his window and yelled at him I was doing 35 in a 30. He yelled at me for driving an unregistered vehicle (justifying possible vehicular manslaughter).
I yelled 3 times back that I didn't have to be registered; and after the third time telling the idiot, he took off real fast.
He purposely ran me off the road thinking he was in the right because my scooter wasn't tagged.

An easy way to get the upper hand is say "I got it all on video. Let's call a cop over and see what he thinks", while you pull out your phone.  8)

Yelling with motorists has escalated into violence before, and adjusting side mirrors just makes them hate all motorbikers, so it's best to avoid emotional behavior.  Definitely speak up to them though.  I've gotten apologies before.

Which dash cam did you get?  I'm looking for an inexpensive, low maintenance one that's easy to plug in & remove (People 250).

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Technical | How To / Re: Mounting supplementary lights...
« on: April 17, 2015, 11:56:12 PM »
Yes, high up, and use amber lights.  This identifies you as "motorbike", and differentiates you from car LED lights in rearview mirrors. 

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General Discussion / Re: Some of you might like one of these
« on: March 05, 2015, 11:14:53 PM »
Cool idea.  And not a bad price.

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People 250 / Re: Mirror replacement
« on: March 02, 2015, 02:25:36 AM »
The new mirrors look better than the stock ones.  I prefer high mirrors, so i might use an extender.  When you're lane-splitting, watch the muffler.  I scraped a parked car with it once.  :o

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General Discussion / Re: What's the worst scoot for servicing?
« on: February 09, 2015, 11:05:46 PM »
Quote from: Amac1680 on February 09, 2015, 07:19:43 AM



That might be a sign that it breaks down a lot..   ;D

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Technical | How To / Re: Hair Dryer vs. Heat Gun
« on: January 23, 2015, 07:57:17 AM »
So how did it go?

Not sure how the tabs fit on your bike, but on mine, they are hook shaped, so you first have to "unhook" the tab from the slot by sliding the panels sideways, before pulling them apart.  Haven't broken any tabs yet. The lube makes it easier to remove them next time.  I think mine is Teflon.  I don't think it discolors the finish.. but then my bike isn't a work of art, so it's hard to tell.  8)


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Technical | How To / Re: Hair Dryer vs. Heat Gun
« on: January 22, 2015, 08:00:38 AM »
Haven't tried heat. I would just spray in some lubricant, but what do i know. 

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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: Wheel stripes
« on: January 14, 2015, 08:14:57 AM »
How about those LED lights for the tire valves that bicyclists use?  Looks like a circle of light when the wheel spins.




For the panels, i added black reflective tape (3M's 680 tape). 

And if you're really a safety freak, extra running lights, extra tail lights.. and a white helmet with reflective tape.


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General Discussion / Re: I posted this for my new Lil' Bro Gosku but it applies to all of us...
« on: January 09, 2015, 08:20:10 AM »
Lately i've been listening to this kind of stuff on my headphones while getting stuff done.  Brian Tracy, Anthony Robbins, and other greats.  I put this on my playlist... 

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Technical | How To / Re: Replacing the whole seat or seat material?
« on: January 07, 2015, 11:04:11 PM »
Jeez, what happened?

You only really need foam under your butt, so i would shave the rest down a bit until it appears even.  It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth, because the cover will even things out.  I shaved mine with a power drill and a wire brush attachment, which you can see on the bottom right.  It shaves off like butter!




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General Discussion / Re: For the DIY crowd and engineers
« on: January 07, 2015, 10:03:14 PM »
Quote from: houndguy on January 07, 2015, 01:15:28 PM
All kidding aside, why could you not use this to fix scratched plastics on a bike?  Or am I missing something?

Well, sanding it might be difficult, since heat can melt it.  Might need to shave it down.  It should work ok to replace missing pieces of broken panels.

I might make a camera and GPS holder, a helmet hook, and a fishing rod holder.  8)

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