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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2016 21:58:57 GMT -5
Heh, the fairings that were on it would have shattered to pieces.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 1:08:20 GMT -5
I had the wiring roughed in just enough to know what wires were going and which were staying when the parts came to finish the BBK, so I left a rats nest while I did the break in. Got that wrapped up tonight, the back wiring is done until I can get a saddle on it, the tub is blocking where I wanted to run things.   |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 14:02:09 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 14:05:34 GMT -5
Since this isn't the frame for the winter project, and still has the bent triple tree issue, I'm going to call this project done for now and enjoy the ride while the season lasts and anxiously await the 1st of the month when my toy budget is replenished and I can go pick up the next project, armed with lessons learned...
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Post by scootersam on Aug 12, 2016 14:25:10 GMT -5
such a cool scoot really cant wait to start work on mine tomorrow, well will actually be working on two, want to do one in a similar style to yours. Flag is a nice touch!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 20:48:33 GMT -5
Flag is a legal requirement in the state of Iowa since it's registered as a moped. I'd tear it off in a heartbeat if I could.
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Post by oldgeek on Aug 13, 2016 7:58:04 GMT -5
such a cool scoot really cant wait to start work on mine tomorrow, well will actually be working on two, want to do one in a similar style to yours. Flag is a nice touch!!!! Great looking naked scoot build! I had the wiring roughed in just enough to know what wires were going and which were staying when the parts came to finish the BBK, so I left a rats nest while I did the break in. Got that wrapped up tonight, the back wiring is done until I can get a saddle on it, the tub is blocking where I wanted to run things. |
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Post by scootersam on Aug 13, 2016 12:11:13 GMT -5
Flag is a legal requirement in the state of Iowa since it's registered as a moped. I'd tear it off in a heartbeat if I could. No way as if you have to have a flag that's a weird law, saying that in the UK you have to do a CBT test to ride up to a 125cc even if you have a driving licence and have to have L plates on front and back and cant go on motorways, then have to do a theory test and two more tests to ride any bike (as long as your 24 years old) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 11:36:23 GMT -5
Iowa is a funny state, we prosecute dying human beings for using cannabis and let drunk drivers go with a slap on the hand.
We don't have a displacement classification anymore, anything 40MPH or less can be licensed as a scooter and operated without special endorsement or DL by any licensed driver over the age of 18. If you're a minor, or don't have an adult DL, you need a permit.
In order to be operated at all on public roads, you have to be able to maintain 25MPH on a 3% grade.
On the other hand, I get caught going over 39MPH on flat ground, I can get nailed for unlawful registration, no motorcycle license etc and my vehicle impounded on the spot.
In order to have a motorcycle, you need to have a motorcycle license, that involves a written and skills test, but it's pretty basic, and they allow you to take the riding test on any registered motorcycle, so we have people renting 125CC scooters to take the test and then going out and buying a street glide.
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Post by scootersam on Aug 14, 2016 12:09:58 GMT -5
as if your not allowed over 40mph that sucks I thought the U.S. were really relaxed with motorbikes, didn't know there were different laws for different states when it came to driving. surprised you can do your test on a 125 scooter lol, going from one of them to a super bike would be lethal!!!!
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 14, 2016 12:42:39 GMT -5
I got my M license on a 150 in MD. I actually rode the 150 for a bit after though. 2 friends used it as well to get theirs. Both already owned 600-1000cc supersports, but the test is so much easier on the scoot. They used to deduct points for having an automatic transmission on the test, but they don't even do that anymore. One section used to require you to accelerate and shift into 2nd gear before a quick stop. Now they just require you to reach a certain speed before the stop.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2016 17:40:03 GMT -5
Iowa is starting to change a bit, the law enforcement community whined and threw a tantrum when they raised the speed limit to 70 on the interstate, swore they'd start writing tickets for even a mile over. First one they wrote for 5 over got tossed because the manufacturer of the radar gun refused to testify in court that their equipment was accurate enough to say for certain he was actually five over. Pretty funny.
I had a circus one day over tinted windows, seatbelts and air rifles...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2016 10:27:56 GMT -5
New lungs came today, Glixal 20mm with a 90 main/ 30 idle   |
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Post by fts902 on Aug 22, 2016 20:18:27 GMT -5
Cool build. That flag law would annoy me. I'm sorry you have to go through that.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 21:50:47 GMT -5
Well, with any luck, I've have two scooters for sale in the spring and I'll move up to a 150 and no flag ")
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