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Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-26-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,976
Posted By Madathlon
As any other scooter owner, we all live with...

As any other scooter owner, we all live with it.......
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-23-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,742
Posted By Madathlon
While that is a good thing I would still pull the...

While that is a good thing I would still pull the head, If that gunk in in the cylinder and you get it cranking you can do some real damage ranging from a bend rod to bent valves. Plus it would be so...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-21-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,742
Posted By Madathlon
I would pull the head and see what the piston...

I would pull the head and see what the piston looks like in that case.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-21-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,132
Posted By Madathlon
OKay, for the front end you need to have at least...

OKay, for the front end you need to have at least two inched of room currently from the top of your tire to the lowest point of the fender. if you do then you should be able to fit a 12 inch tire....
Forum: Scooters for Sale 07-17-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,397
Posted By Madathlon
PM me and we can talk. I been looking for a...

PM me and we can talk. I been looking for a bigger scooter but haven't found one that I like the price on.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-17-2014, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,330
Posted By Madathlon
Stick the tip of a pair of needle nose pliers in...

Stick the tip of a pair of needle nose pliers in the tube to stretch it just a little bit.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-16-2014, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,557
Posted By Madathlon
No, take it farther apart and check the rod and...

No, take it farther apart and check the rod and crank. If the piston is hitting the head chances are its lose on the crank from wear.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-16-2014, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,557
Posted By Madathlon
Yes it can run with a bad rod bearing, and with...

Yes it can run with a bad rod bearing, and with every revolution it is causing more damage. Any time you seize a motor you should do a full tear down and inspect everything. The hidden damage can...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-16-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,557
Posted By Madathlon
If it seize chances are that the Rod bearing at...

If it seize chances are that the Rod bearing at the crank is also bad. (Unlike a car there no separate bearing there its the rod it self. You will most likely need a new crank and Rod to fix that.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-13-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,565
Posted By Madathlon
Your right on that a 4 stroke oil pump can fail,...

Your right on that a 4 stroke oil pump can fail, but most 4 strokes have low oil pressure kill sensors.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-13-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,565
Posted By Madathlon
The worse part of Newer 2strokes is the oil mixer...

The worse part of Newer 2strokes is the oil mixer pumps. I have worked on Marine 2 strokes most of my life and I can tell you there is NO warning when the pump fails. Well except for when the engine...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-13-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,423
Posted By Madathlon
When checking for starting issues it is best to...

When checking for starting issues it is best to start backwards.

So step one, Make sure the battery is charged.

Then with a good screwdriver jump across the two large terminals on the starter...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-11-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,715
Posted By Madathlon
New CDI and coil

So I broke down and decided to replace the CDI and Coil. Spark plug also while I was at it.

I went for a package deal on the CDI and Coil and got the orange performance ones.

First off I had...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-11-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,231
Posted By Madathlon
A messed up CVT will cause you to have bad gas...

A messed up CVT will cause you to have bad gas mileage.
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 07-11-2014, 10:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,703
Posted By Madathlon
Does your Carburetor have an Carburetor Diaphragm...

Does your Carburetor have an Carburetor Diaphragm if so here a tip. I had the same issue with mine.

Mechanics Note: If the engine is sluggish or won't allow you to run her up much past half on...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-10-2014, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,231
Posted By Madathlon
Things that will reduced gas mileage. Baggy...

Things that will reduced gas mileage.

Baggy Cloths

Lots of extra weight (Trunk full to max)

Extra bags.

Windscreen
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-10-2014, 07:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,565
Posted By Madathlon
4 stroke runs off of pump gas just like your car....

4 stroke runs off of pump gas just like your car. 2 stroke will either have a oil tank or you have to mix your fuel with oil.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-10-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,132
Posted By Madathlon
For an 12 inch wheel you need a long case engine...

For an 12 inch wheel you need a long case engine assy. (Assuming you have an GY6 Clone)
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-09-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,611
Posted By Madathlon
On Mine my air cleaner was under the seat and...

On Mine my air cleaner was under the seat and would suck in super heated air and over heat (Summer here run in the 110f to 120f ranges at times) so I got an after market air cleaner and relocated it...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-09-2014, 07:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,611
Posted By Madathlon
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GY6_engine This...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GY6_engine

This engines comes in lot of scooters and go carts. Stock sizes range from 50cc to 150cc but it can be modded all the way up to 200cc with lots of major...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-09-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 28,231
Posted By Madathlon
My Roketa 04 150 with the GY6 gets about 75mpg...

My Roketa 04 150 with the GY6 gets about 75mpg and that with hills and me at 250lbs.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-08-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,033
Posted By Madathlon
Since I have gotten my Roketa I have learned one...

Since I have gotten my Roketa I have learned one hard line fact. It shoddy work, cheap parts and even cheaper labor build these scooters.

I have found wires pinched, screws driven through wire and...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-07-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,951
Posted By Madathlon
Depanding on where you live this may be slightly...

Depanding on where you live this may be slightly different.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/2008/Piaggio/PIAGGIO-BV250-244cc/Values

So Avg is about $3000 for it in good shape
Forum: The Dawg Pound 07-06-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,549
Posted By Madathlon
Its an stock photo that has been floating around...

Its an stock photo that has been floating around the net for years. Seems to always pop up during the forth of July as someone tries to pass it on as their own.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-04-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,052
Posted By Madathlon
I figured that rain would be an issue, but the...

I figured that rain would be an issue, but the summer rain fall here is Zero. maybe see rain by Nov. And by then I will pick up a shielded air filter.

But while we do not get rain the dust can be...
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