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Forum: 250cc + 01-09-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,463
Posted By oldkid
I'm surprised you had enough clearance in the...

I'm surprised you had enough clearance in the transmission swingarm. I look at my 150 that had a 12 inch wheel and there is not much more room for the tire.
Forum: 250cc + 01-09-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,720
Posted By oldkid
My Mainstreet 300 shows over 13 volts it runing...

My Mainstreet 300 shows over 13 volts it runing at cruise speed. It will usually show about 14 volts until it gets the battery charged back up after starting, then drop back down. My cars all do the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 12-23-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,901
Posted By oldkid
I've got 3 scooters. A Bali 150cc made by JMStar,...

I've got 3 scooters. A Bali 150cc made by JMStar, and Mainstreet 300cc made by Linhai / Yamaha, and a Yamaha Majesty 400cc. I had a few electrical problems with the 150cc when it was new, but they...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-14-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,501
Posted By oldkid
First, on my 150cc I once forgot and left one of...

First, on my 150cc I once forgot and left one of the small Harbor Freight trickle charges connected for a week. It destroyed the battery when it cooked all the water from the AGM battery. So, I never...
Forum: 250cc + 12-13-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,232
Posted By oldkid
Not sure about that model, but on my Yamaha...

Not sure about that model, but on my Yamaha Majesty and also the Linhai Mainstreet 300, which is similer, you have to add a measured amount. You don't fill it till it runs out the fill hole, or it...
Forum: 250cc + 12-13-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,464
Posted By oldkid
Also, check to see if all switches are correct....

Also, check to see if all switches are correct. Kill switch, try other brake, look for brake lights, Side stand switch, etc.
Forum: The Dawg Pound 12-13-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,517
Posted By oldkid
Thanks a lot. Wishing you a great Christmas too. ...

Thanks a lot. Wishing you a great Christmas too.
Tom
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-13-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,972
Posted By oldkid
Not sure Phil. I have a 150cc that I don't ride...

Not sure Phil. I have a 150cc that I don't ride much anymore, but when I did and also
when it was nearly new, it had a miss and would not get up long hills good. I changed the plug to the iridium...
Forum: Scooter Safety Forum 12-06-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 23,918
Posted By oldkid
I've seen those, but never used. I worried that...

I've seen those, but never used. I worried that they might be the source of the leak.
Forum: 250cc + 12-06-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,232
Posted By oldkid
Make sure you did not put too much oil in. Won't...

Make sure you did not put too much oil in. Won't make the drain bolt leak, but could force out in other places and just run down there.
Forum: 250cc + 12-06-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,623
Posted By oldkid
Look at the sight glass. It should be full of...

Look at the sight glass. It should be full of brake fluid. If too low you wont see the fluid. Also make sure the fluid still looks good. It get's darker and usually causes mushy feel to brakes if...
Forum: 250cc + 12-06-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,626
Posted By oldkid
I changed my bike into full synthetic at about...

I changed my bike into full synthetic at about 500 miles. I took the Chinese oil out very early, about 25 miles l think (looked for metal filings and cleaned the screen) and then ran USA dino oil...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 12-06-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,668
Posted By oldkid
Yes. If the brake lights come on the switch is...

Yes. If the brake lights come on the switch is OK. Also, Since I have a Bali 150cc, once I had the levers adjusted out too far and the brake cause me to have to pull hard to start. It was simple to...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-21-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,637
Posted By oldkid
Unless you plan to install under the seat or...

Unless you plan to install under the seat or another protected area, you will need a water proof type. I used a marine type that was made to be used outside. Nothing to rust and has a plug in seal...
Forum: 250cc + 10-12-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,676
Posted By oldkid
Skuttadawg, I don't know what coolent Dan used....

Skuttadawg, I don't know what coolent Dan used. But the reason I used the Prestone long life is that if mixes with all brands and is good for all engine types. My Yamaha Majesty is all aluminum but...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 10-12-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,982
Posted By oldkid
The 150cc that I have is all stock except for the...

The 150cc that I have is all stock except for the electric fuel pump. It will with my 180 lbs on board show a little over 60 mph on the speedometer. However the actual top speed is 57 mph. I have...
Forum: 250cc + 10-11-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,676
Posted By oldkid
Dan, I just read your Oct 4 post so I don't know...

Dan, I just read your Oct 4 post so I don't know what you did before. But when I bought my Linhai Mainstreet 300, the guys in the know said to get rid of all the original fluids including the brake...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-10-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,219
Posted By oldkid
Thanks for sharing. Awesome

Thanks for sharing. Awesome
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-26-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,303
Posted By oldkid
When I bought my 150cc it kinda did the same...

When I bought my 150cc it kinda did the same thing. I replaced the CDI with a new one from, http://www.partsforscooters.com
and also added an electric fuel pump and pressure regulater from Autozone...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-07-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,969
Posted By oldkid
Also, there are 2 stud bolts that hold the brake...

Also, there are 2 stud bolts that hold the brake together and the movable side of the brake slides on them. If the brake pads seems to stay against the rotor too tight, sometimes these bolts need...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-07-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,219
Posted By oldkid
You have to check the battery voltage under load....

You have to check the battery voltage under load. A fully charged battery should 12.8 volts when charged and only drop down to 11.5 when cranking. A bad battery can show over 12 volts when not under...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-07-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,501
Posted By oldkid
On my Linhai, when you turn the key...

On my Linhai, when you turn the key counterclockwise without pushing in, it opens the seat for storage. If you push in on the key and do the same thing it locks the handlebars if they are in the full...
Forum: 250cc + 06-28-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,428
Posted By oldkid
Or sometimes you can just hold the rear brake and...

Or sometimes you can just hold the rear brake and give it some gas for a few seconds and it helps clean the clutch. Just don't do it long enough to overheat the pads.

Also, my Mainstreet got a...
Forum: 250cc + 06-22-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,047
Posted By oldkid
Fuel pump FYI. My 150cc would not run long at...

Fuel pump FYI. My 150cc would not run long at WOT when new because of lack of fuel. Sometimes I had to reduce to about 80% to get up the TN hills. I added a low pressure electric pump and pressure...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 05-13-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,103
Posted By oldkid
Dont know about the Piaggio, but the Burgman's...

Dont know about the Piaggio, but the Burgman's are great. I would only look at Burgmans after 2006. There was an engine improvement. More info on the Burgman forum. Also, I have the Yamaha Majesty...
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