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Post by dexameth on Dec 18, 2018 23:23:37 GMT -5
So it seems every scooter or motorcycle has their, well, issues. Be it little or large, vent your biggest pet peeves you have experienced with your scooter or scooters in this thread. Might make ya feel a little better, might jynx ya even worse...
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Post by dexameth on Dec 18, 2018 23:24:14 GMT -5
I'll start. My Stella continuously snaps clutch cables. Mostly at the lever, but also down at the anchor point. It's a standard cable, so what gives? The cable, for some reason...
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Post by KSR Moto on Dec 19, 2018 2:58:05 GMT -5
Longjia sharpy 2t 50,lagre frame scoot for such a small engine, the problem was that it seized up multiple times even after engine rebuild and using a pre mixed fuel... complete waste of time and money, there were other issues as well but the engine is main reason I gave up on it
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Post by Lucass2T on Dec 19, 2018 3:54:30 GMT -5
My axis is a bit wobbly though corners at 60mph. And it wants to wheelie all the time when taking off at a traffic light...so annoying.
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Post by oldgeek on Dec 19, 2018 7:23:28 GMT -5
My Kymco ZX likes to run around naked all the time. I dont really mind, but everyone else seems to stare.  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Dec 19, 2018 7:25:50 GMT -5
So many of them...
My naked two-stroke scoot, "T2"' :
-There seems to be no CVT that's really intended for the Minarelli/clone for touring use with significantly greater output than stock combined with a heavy rider and hard operation. The over range works, but I still go through more belts than I'd like.
-I can't get cars to try to race me at red lights or find another scooter that puts up much of a fight. My scooter isn't even all that quick/fast so I'll lose to cars if they would just try and anyone on a 70cc sport 2T that's not 300lb like me should be able to keep up.
My TMAX
-It's a pain to work on because of all of the body panels and it's going to be a nightmare when it's time to adjust valves.
-The auto clutch is very conservative. Takes too long to go 0-30MPH. Does OK past there, but my little two-stroke should smoke the 500cc to 30MPH.
-I swear it's the least aero-friendly thing I've ever owned. Wind seems to affect me so much more on it than even my naked scooter and I mean even at 50MPH, not just the speeds the small scoot can't do.
My TaoTao
-It's a four-stroke.
-Entirely too much stuff breaks or leaks.
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Post by lordhater on Dec 19, 2018 8:12:41 GMT -5
I'll start. My Stella continuously snaps clutch cables. Mostly at the lever, but also down at the anchor point. It's a standard cable, so what gives? The cable, for some reason... I had similar issue with my Stella 4t went thru the stocker in 1000 miles replacement went 4-500,,,bought very good quality on eBay 4000 miles ago and I check it regularly and it looks like the day I put it on,,,I don't remember the brand ,,,sitting at Starbucks having a coffee,,,I'll go in my tool box and find the tin the set came in and pm you the brand |
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Post by tiny on Dec 19, 2018 8:32:05 GMT -5
I'll add.
Both my KYMCO 50's the Speedometer reads 10% faster then actual speed and Fuel gages read empty when there is still over 1.5L left in tank. Unlike my wife's Vino which reads true on both fronts.
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Post by dexameth on Dec 19, 2018 8:56:47 GMT -5
I'll add. Both my KYMCO 50's the Speedometer reads 10% faster then actual speed and Fuel gages read empty when there is still over 1.5L left in tank. Unlike my wife's Vino which reads true on both fronts. Ahh yes another one of mine. I have never owned a scoot with an accurate stock speedometer. |
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Post by geoffh on Dec 19, 2018 9:45:44 GMT -5
Mine really is a pet peeve,border collie called Trixie the family leave me alone when I am in the man cave ,but not the dog,pushing her snout in all the time,distracting me from LED lighting issues ect,my mate who is a bit more effluent than me hires a dog walker,I,m going down the hitman route.
Geoff
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Post by scooterpimp on Dec 19, 2018 9:48:02 GMT -5
My zummers starter bendix Doesn’t like to engage at times if it sits for over a week
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Post by dexameth on Dec 19, 2018 10:06:05 GMT -5
My zummers starter bendix Doesn’t like to engage at times if it sits for over a week FYI that's signs of a weakening battery. Was just working on a scoot last night. Turning over fine, but wouldn't start up. After a bunch of attempts to start (was easily turning the motor over), it just quit. Hit the starter button and it would go *click... shing!* like the bendix was grabbing and instantly letting go. Changed batteries and it fired right up (after we got the carb situated). Leads me to another one: randomly draining batteries on scoots with no alarm system installed. |
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Post by phatmanxxl on Dec 23, 2018 7:49:26 GMT -5
My steering column has some slack in it. Like maybe a half inch of travel when I turn the handlebars. It's especially noticable when taking turns. I can't figure out where it's coming from. I tried retightening the nuts and bolts, drove a machine screw in where the handlebars connect to the stem. I plan on taking it apart for the thrid time later on and look at it again. It's annoying.
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Post by FrankenMech on Dec 23, 2018 21:11:06 GMT -5
The design of the variator just sucks. The voltage regulator has an internal circuit that can drain the battery if the regulator is not disconnected by the ignition key switch. A fence shocker can discourage noses from opening a door...
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Post by 2stroked on Jan 28, 2020 15:19:26 GMT -5
Old thread, but let's bring it back.
Bright Star, the 98 Helix, blows the main fuse every damn time the battery is connected or disconnected. No cause that I can find. Oh, pull the fuse then hook/unhook? Sure. Put back when the battery is in and...POP! Change it and all is good. I bought a pack of 15 10amp baldes. Beats me...
Betsy, the Cyprus 260....oh boy ... Charging system is fine. But every now and then, it will kill the battery randomly. Of course its an oil bath stator, so a PITA to swap, and it does work so....
Sketch....well its just a sketchy bitch. Crack head special, all the way.
Jr. The OG Beamer... He tries to throw me off every time I climb on. Need spurs and cinch to hold on.
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