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Post by livecoma on Jun 14, 2011 16:03:47 GMT -5
ok, i'm pretty experienced with 2 strokes, having owned 6 or so mopeds, but i just got my first 49 cc scooter, a used keeway venus. i was totally looking forward to opening her up and doing some standard modifications, but...
tell me there is an easier way to get a scooter open than removing side and rear fairings and the seat!!! took me half an hour just to get all that junk off, just to do a few adjustments to the carb! it's super easy with a moped because everything is exposed - tell me i'm missing something...
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 14, 2011 16:56:42 GMT -5
:welcome:
For carb adjustments, you can change idle and mixture screw settings by just popping that front panel under the seat off. Otherwise, you have it right. You have to take a bunch of panels off. The front panel first. Then each side panel. I pull the seat and rear fender off as a unit to save the time of splitting them. Once you get the hang of it, it isn't terrible... still no fun though. When I'm tuning I leave the panels off till I finish.
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Post by livecoma on Jun 14, 2011 19:33:54 GMT -5
ugh. makes me miss my mopeds...
90gtvert, do you mind if i hit you up for tips on the keeway venus? you seem to be the authority, bar none!
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 14, 2011 21:25:27 GMT -5
That's cool. Ask away.
Never had a ped, but my favorite scoot is the one I stripped the panels from so I could reach in and work on it.
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Post by Goosey on Jun 14, 2011 22:28:28 GMT -5
I like that term for it, Ugh. It also requires a good working space to lay out the panels. I tend to use the opportunity to check on other things while trying not to make more than one change at a time. Like, while I change the rear shock, I will check the CVT for any odd wear from my clutch pully change previously and get that kick start gear adjusted properly. Why waste a good tear down. But yes, Ugh  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 15, 2011 6:46:39 GMT -5
Just figured I'd mention, I've seen other members here cut holes in the seat bucket to access their carbs without having to remove everything. Of course you'd need to make a cover that could be easily removed and installed or you sacrifice your storage space.
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Post by livecoma on Jun 15, 2011 12:20:06 GMT -5
i have to say that i've been pleasantly surprised at how quick this bike is, given its relative cheapness. but the ride is so spongy and loose, i have a heart attack whenever i see a bump in the road. what do you think, brent - sell this one for a profit and invest in a better quality scooter, or invest in some modifications to improve the ride? mind you that i use this as a commuter in the city, so reliability is a pretty big deal for me.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 15, 2011 16:54:50 GMT -5
My Venus is my most reliable scoot that I've taken a couple of 200+ mile trips on and many many 50+ mile rides. Mine's swapped to a 90cc, but I do wheelies and dumb stuff and I have been as heavy as 310lbs at one point riding it so I've tested the suspension well. lol I changed out the rear shock for an adjustable one and otherwise it's not that bad to me. I'm trying to swap up to some forks up front and discs, but that's more because it's cool than because it bugs me much as is. You can see any info on my Venus and it's upgrades from day one in the builds section. I can't really say it's much better or worse than any other Chinese scoot I've rode as far as ride quality. I had one that was way worse, but that thing was just a pile of... in general. lol The on;y one I've rode that I think was a lot better was a 16" wheeled scoot. They handle bumps and such so much better. Even 12" wheels may help if the bum[s really bug you.
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