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MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
« on: October 07, 2016, 06:59:47 PM »
SHOP TALK and LESSONS FOR KAT, from a wonderful, experienced mechanic friend. TIPS AND TRICKS to care for your bike; in my case the DOWNTOWN 300i SCOOTER.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35qsEJ0V9g&feature=youtu.be
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Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2016, 10:46:23 AM »
Thanks for the cool video Nireen...
One tip...
Sometimes brake pads can be very hard to see.
I stick digital camera in there....with a flash....take a snap...load it on PC and then blow up the picture to see what you have. I use camera to look in lots of scooter places...then go to computer.
Good job on your scooter. ...you speak pretty good English for a foreigner!
Thanks again for posting, young lady.
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« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2016, 11:11:35 AM »
Nice video....and thats a good tip regarding taking photos prior to starting a job - and not just on the bike either. I replaced my shower isolator switch and my hot water tank thermostat recently. It was nice to refer back to the pics I had taken just to reassure myself.

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« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2016, 12:08:41 PM »
Good video. Good information for many other scooter owners, not just the Downtown. That guy is a real mechanic. I could tell by the oily fingernails and the split cut on his thumb. (Looks like mine sometimes) He is also very knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2016, 04:45:23 PM »
Thanks a lot Nireen
Perfect video for a new DT owner 🖒😄
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2016, 08:12:09 PM »
Awe your all very welcome!!! really glad ya all liked it. :) I love having this for reference so i don't forget which I do alot!
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2016, 08:13:58 PM »
Hey Stig, yeah on the back brake the outside pad was half as wore at the inside one! 
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« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2016, 09:53:42 AM »
My god. Is that an used machine? The engine looks like brand new. My one is full of dirt, rests of oil, mud etc:( Do you guys clean your engines with something?
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« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2016, 02:19:01 PM »
I have had my scooter for about 5 months now.  I have 8700 km's on it and I only wiped inside of it the other day but it didn't really need much at all.  Had some dust in there.  I find it stays really clean! I do wash my bike regularly.  I have not rode it in the mud, rain etc to much.  Mostly dry roads.
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« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2016, 02:20:02 PM »
Peter I also have seen no oil inside like you are saying.  Maybe you have a small leaking??? I have no idea.
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