handle bars loose

[chaz35]

I have 03 Super 9, just bought, not running.  Looks good condition, was told just needs battery and carb cleaned, and should run.  I also noticed handle bars has a little play, I am hoping just needs to be tightened.  Anybody ever have this issue?

Pretty cool forum.  I read a lot of the posts last night, tons of good info, thanks.

I am just planning to ride in the neighborhood.  I have racing karts and minibikes.  Pretty dicey riding minibikes here, can get a handful of tickets, bike impounded, so decided to go legal and get a scooter.  Cheers

[zombie]

Welcome to the forum Chaz! The loose bars are tightened just like a bicycle. The race turns, and there is a locking nut on top of that.

I highly recommend greasing the bearings but it is a royal pain because they are tiny, and they are not in a cage. When you pull out the triple tree stem they go every frigin' where.
What I did was to drill a hole anywhere in the neck tube, and install a Zerk fitting. I simply filled the entire tube w/ grease w/ a grease gun. It took about ten pumps to fill, and no lost 1.7mm bearings

[chaz35]

Thanks for reply.

Thanks for heads up on the bearings.  I disassembled a pocket bike, as I recall, and same happened, little ball bearings everywhere.  I live in TX, grease tends to liquefy overtime.  Your suggestion sounds messy to me, but triple tree probably needs grease as you say, scooter is 10 plus years old.  If I take it apart, I will try to be ready.

Will have more questions soon, I plan to work on it in a couple of days, see if I can get it to run.

Cheers

[zombie]

Ford wheel bearing grease. It's high temp, and will never flow out.
I know exactly what you mean because I used Lucas Red, and it was a mess for months. I should have stated that but forgot.

We're all here to help, when you need it.

[chaz35]

Thanks for suggestion on grease, good info.

I got it home tonight.  Next I need a battery, left brake lever, maybe some 2 cycle oil.  I used to have a full bottle of Motul, but gave it away to a friend just a month ago.  I used the Motul in a Rotax FR125 kart engine, if you know what that is.  Got rid of the Rotax years ago, too fast for me.

I really like this S9, already want another one, and mine doesn't even run.

Cheers

[chaz35]

I took off the front plastic looking for the radiator and found the bolt to tighten the steering.  Torqued it down a little and now my handle bars are nice and snug.  One issue solved.

[zombie]

Cool. One down, and a thousand to go.

I had a buddy on Long Island who raced those Karts. The thing weighs around a hundred pounds, and goes over 100mph. INSANE!