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Terry f

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« on: June 05, 2018, 03:43:18 PM »
Just purchased last week a 2006 people 150 with just 657 miles on it. Put in a battery, gas and got it up and running. Since it has 12 year old tires I plan on replacing them. My question is should I replace the belts because os age?

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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2018, 05:10:47 PM »
I imagine you should be just fine. However, if you want to make sure for yourself, open up the side of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) case with your handy 10 mm socket and ratchet, and have a look for cracking rubber on the toothed belt.

Pay attention to which bolt in the case goes where. Some may be longer than others. If you tear the CVT gasket, it's not a big deal. If you're sure all the bolts have been removed and the CVT cover is still on there tightly, give it a smack along the edges with a rubber mallet.

You can turn the rear wheel or pulley to check the length of the belt.

I've snapped a belt before on a smaller scooter. The engine stalled from the belt fragments gumming up the pulley works, and I freewheeled to safety on the released centrifugal clutch. Maxi-scooters you'll want to keep an eye on because there's likely a lot more energy if the belt snaps.
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2018, 05:53:25 PM »
I can imagine some intersections I'd like not to be in the middle of if my belt broke. (wide, sweeping, up hill left turns across 2 lanes of oncoming traffic which are cresting a hill)
I'd replace that 10 year old belt.
...and maybe keep the old one for emerg. spare, only.

FWIW: my LIKE CVT cover is on with 8mm bolts.

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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2018, 06:13:07 PM »
Thanks for the advice, I am setting the scooter up for my son, he wants to get into riding like his old man,

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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2018, 08:14:00 PM »
Welcome to the forum Terry.  :D

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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2018, 11:03:04 PM »
Oops. 8 mm. Thanks, Stig.  :)
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2018, 01:53:16 AM »
Welcome to the forum. Hope you get the bike up and running.

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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2018, 04:34:55 PM »
Welcome to the Forum!
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2018, 09:57:51 PM »
Thanks for the advice, I am setting the scooter up for my son, he wants to get into riding like his old man,

Yeah, you know the drill. Parents error on the side of safety when it comes to our young ones - every time.
Gear him up, too, please!
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2018, 10:15:51 PM »
Think about replacing the brake fluid with a full flush. While we are on brakes, check the pad for wear and leaks around the caliper pistons. If leaking be careful when removing and replacing the piston seals. You can easily scratch where the seals seat. I use a soft plastic tooth floss pick to remove the seals.

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« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2018, 10:16:21 PM »
Welcome aboard!

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