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Forum: 125cc - 249cc 08-16-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,992
Posted By Shadowfire
I'm going to go with the "Crap mechanical...

I'm going to go with the "Crap mechanical speedometer reads higher when it's cold, bike isn't actually going any faster" line of thought here.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-01-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,507
Posted By Shadowfire
Fastening the exhaust to the exhaust stud...

Fastening the exhaust to the exhaust stud bolts... yeah.

It is quite possible, when the engine is properly designed, to hold the exhaust flange to the engine with only appropriately torqued down...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-28-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,449
Posted By Shadowfire
Vacuum leaks are probably the most common cause. ...

Vacuum leaks are probably the most common cause. Get a can of starter fluid and squirt all the vacuum hoses and the intake manifold while the engine is running. If the engine starts to take off,...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-21-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 19,110
Posted By Shadowfire
Without an oversized top end, its just making the...

Without an oversized top end, its just making the bike louder, with no noticeable improvement in performance.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-05-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,672
Posted By Shadowfire
Generally speaking, on a cheapo scooter you have...

Generally speaking, on a cheapo scooter you have a mechanical speedometer, where the needle position is based off of a spinning cable.

These types of speedometers are built to a specific tire size...
Forum: Scooter Safety Forum 02-08-2018, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,924
Posted By Shadowfire
Yes, the readways are *filled* with people who...

Yes, the readways are *filled* with people who aren't paying enough for their car insurance.
Forum: Scooter Safety Forum 02-08-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 18,422
Posted By Shadowfire
Almost *anything* that improves your visibility...

Almost *anything* that improves your visibility to other drivers is worth attempting.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 02-03-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,865
Posted By Shadowfire
Stock mufflers usually aren't very loud. * An...

Stock mufflers usually aren't very loud.
* An exhaust leak would make the bike louder.
* Buying it second hand from someone who put a piece of shit performance exhaust muffler on it (instead of the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 12-03-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,839
Posted By Shadowfire
2014 Honda Forza ABS: 61mph on the hill climb. ...

2014 Honda Forza ABS: 61mph on the hill climb. This makes the bike more suitable for highway use than the Xciting 250.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 12-01-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,839
Posted By Shadowfire
Since the original post, I've replaced the...

Since the original post, I've replaced the useless stock windshield with the tall Givi windshield, and added a 45L case. The new windshield is very effective at cutting the wind, finally making the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-24-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,839
Posted By Shadowfire
Honda Forza vs. Kymco Xciting 250

I tend to use my scooters as COMMUTER vehicles, except for when the weather is bad or cold, then I use the car. I put approximately 10,000 miles a year on my bikes, most of it is driving back and...
Forum: 250cc + 10-02-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,736
Posted By Shadowfire
If you put a Honda motor in the bike, that...

If you put a Honda motor in the bike, that doesn't fix the problem with the rest of the bike being a Chinese scooter.
Forum: 250cc + 10-02-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,211
Posted By Shadowfire
Well, to state the obvious, when you cranks down...

Well, to state the obvious, when you cranks down the cover, something is out of alignment.

The crank covers usually have two dowel pins which ensure that the cover and crank are aligned when you...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-28-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,903
Posted By Shadowfire
With a big bore kit, you need something that can...

With a big bore kit, you need something that can flow the exhaust without excessive restriction AND has enough surface area to absorb the sound waves (change them into heat). You just need to do...
Forum: Scooter Clubs 03-26-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,841
Posted By Shadowfire
It's still too damned cold to seriously consider...

It's still too damned cold to seriously consider that yet.
I did pull one of my bikes out this weekend and replaced some hose clamps and a section of radiator hose, it was leaking antifreeze all...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-26-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,913
Posted By Shadowfire
The dealers sell several upgrades to your bike...

The dealers sell several upgrades to your bike which will fix all the problems. Unfortunately, they're rather expensive, and put the word "Honda", "Genuine", "Kymco", or "Yamaha" on the bike.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 01-09-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,837
Posted By Shadowfire
Damn, this thread makes me cringe. It's like...

Damn, this thread makes me cringe. It's like everything that can go wrong, went wrong.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 01-09-2017, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,418
Posted By Shadowfire
That is the distinct sound of a Chinese motor...

That is the distinct sound of a Chinese motor starter working too hard.

As to why it's working too hard, take your pick:
1. Starter motor bearings shot (as previously suggested)
2. Crank shaft...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-30-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,293
Posted By Shadowfire
Put it on your bench on a sheet of paper, hold it...

Put it on your bench on a sheet of paper, hold it down with something heavy, mark the position of the plunger on the paper, apply power to it, wait 5 minutes, see if it has moved out.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 11-08-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,373
Posted By Shadowfire
If its the 244cc Cfmoto engine... There is no...

If its the 244cc Cfmoto engine...
There is no way in hell that the stock fuel pump can get behind @ WOT unless you have a vacuum leak.
Find the leak, fix it, you won't have to buy an electric pump.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-09-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,059
Posted By Shadowfire
OK. You provided some good additional...

OK. You provided some good additional information in that last post.

First thing to check is...

Is it possible that you swapped the two wires leading to the coil?

If they're keyed somehow...
Forum: 250cc + 09-07-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,150
Posted By Shadowfire
I'm kinda stumped on this. If you put everything...

I'm kinda stumped on this. If you put everything back together correctly, and didn't mess with the carburetor screws, then the only thing I can think of is maybe you didn't install the stator in the...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-07-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,059
Posted By Shadowfire
A break in the ground wire would cause the engine...

A break in the ground wire would cause the engine to stop firing, not a blown fuse. He is definitely looking for the hot wire (or spark plug wire) shorting to the engine block or chassis.

Another...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-04-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,516
Posted By Shadowfire
The "auto restrictor" (I'm guessing you mean...

The "auto restrictor" (I'm guessing you mean auto-enricher) ONLY impacts the first ~2-3 minutes of runtime. When you first start it and its cold, it delivers an initial slug of extra fuel, and then...
Forum: 250cc + 09-04-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,002
Posted By Shadowfire
That depends on how the bike is wired. On my...

That depends on how the bike is wired. On my 50cc scooter, the headlights are wired on a separate circuit from the ignition power, and are only powered by the generator from the engine.

On my...
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