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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 2, 2023 22:41:01 GMT -5
I thought it was just a comment about HP junkies... but if someone wants an actual callout I ain't hiding. I've got smoke for whoever wants to show up. 😁 I'm out here drag racing my damn self usually. lol
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Post by Kaos on Apr 2, 2023 22:49:33 GMT -5
I thought it was just a comment about HP junkies... but if someone wants an actual callout I ain't hiding. I've got smoke for whoever wants to show up. 😁 I'm out here drag racing my damn self usually. lol If you weren't on the other side of the country I'd love a chance to go head to head... Sounds like a blast win or lose! I'll just have to content myself with the fact I'm trying to get teched in to run on the local 1/8th mile track.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 6, 2023 14:07:15 GMT -5
It was brought to my attention that not all variators for the Piaggio CVT can use the standard pin spanner type of tool. Ryan suggested to make a tool that engages the kickstart pawl’s outer teeth, rather than using an impact as I guess everyone else does since this type of tool isn’t around or at least common. I made 2 different versions. One with a regular handle and one that bolts onto the case so you don’t have to hold it. I kept the bolt on type because I prefer that and sent the other off, forgetting to take a pic. There’s not a lot sticking out to grab onto, but it works. I’d prefer the pin style tool for any vari that it works with… but you never know what other variator you’ll try in the future… that may or may not haven been delivered today. 😁
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Post by 190mech on Apr 6, 2023 17:10:40 GMT -5
Nice craftsmanship Brent! Your fab skills(we call it Turd Polishing in aviation) are now in the Master Class!!! Keep up the great work..
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Post by ryan_ott on Apr 6, 2023 20:45:48 GMT -5
Here is the other one that Brent made along with the variator style that could make for tough roadside repairs without it.
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Post by rollingbender on Apr 8, 2023 1:46:41 GMT -5
Both are great looking shop-built tools. One of my passions is building the perfect tool that will possibly only get used a time or two. The highest satisfaction is had when years after building it, you have it when you need it again (if you can find where you put it).
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 14, 2023 6:25:57 GMT -5
I finally got around to checking the slowly leaking rear tire. I tried to spray it on the scoot, but I couldn’t see a leak so I took the wheel off and put it in a tub of water. Then I could see a very slow stream of bubbles and found a pinhole. I plugged it. The plug didn’t seal. Plugged it again. Didn’t seal. I put some rubber cement on the 3rd plug and that seems to be sealed. I’m thinking about ordering a new tire so I don’t have to worry about this one at all with events coming up in May. I might just ride it a bit and see how it goes. Seems like the plugs I’ve had either fail very quickly or they’re fine for the life of the tire.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 14, 2023 15:42:16 GMT -5
I rode about 30 miles. So far, so good for the tire plug. Maybe not so much for the spark plug. After riding around town with the mix screw too rich from cold weather adjustment, it started to struggle for a few seconds as I tried to leave a light. Naturally as I was getting onto a 2 lane highway with traffic; but it went fine once it picked up. I had a couple more very minor struggles and heard some wah noises, but otherwise it ran well. I swapped to a new NGK BR10EG once I got home.
The BR10EG that was in there was my first attempt with a plug other than the Denso iridium that Malossi specifies. These are much less expensive. It went 326 miles before I swapped it out. The last Denso went 118. We'll see if that continues, but for now I'm not compelled to spend a bunch more for the Denso plugs.
The brakes felt extra squishy today. The front firmed up a little after some use, but still wasn't great. My levers were angled quite a bit, making it so most of the fluid in the reservoir was in the corner opposite where it really needs to be. I moved things around to get a lesser angle for each lever and filled them with fluid. That immediately helped the front and it didn't feel too bad. The rear feels the same to me. I tied a bungee tightly around each lever and I'll let them stay like that for a bit.
No matter what I've tried, I can't make the rear feel tight. The front can be OK, but I can't really get a firm feel. I've been wondering if the cheap levers may be the issue.
I did have one 2T moment that made me laugh. I pulled up at a red light in a turn lane, just behind a lady in a car to my right in the straight lane. She turns around to look at what's making the noise or smell, rolls up both windows on my side and shakes her head. LOL Damn idiots riding weed whackers around. Of course plenty of the usual stops and stares. Tried to taunt a Cadillac CTS-V at a light but they were scared of all this scooter power. 😁 I love the TMAX. It's a great scoot and handles well... but the 2T is still so much more interesting and entertaining to mess around in town with.
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Post by Kaos on Apr 14, 2023 15:51:06 GMT -5
I rode about 30 miles. So far, so good for the tire plug. Maybe not so much for the spark plug. After riding around town with the mix screw too rich from cold weather adjustment, it started to struggle for a few seconds as I tried to leave a light. Naturally as I was getting onto a 2 lane highway with traffic; but it went fine once it picked up. I had a couple more very minor struggles and heard some wah noises, but otherwise it ran well. I swapped to a new NGK BR10EG once I got home. The BR10EG that was in there was my first attempt with a plug other than the Denso iridium that Malossi specifies. These are much less expensive. It went 326 miles before I swapped it out. The last Denso went 118. We'll see if that continues, but for now I'm not compelled to spend a bunch more for the Denso plugs. The brakes felt extra squishy today. The front firmed up a little after some use, but still wasn't great. My levers were angled quite a bit, making it so most of the fluid in the reservoir was in the corner opposite where it really needs to be. I moved things around to get a lesser angle for each lever and filled them with fluid. That immediately helped the front and it didn't feel too bad. The rear feels the same to me. I tied a bungee tightly around each lever and I'll let them stay like that for a bit. No matter what I've tried, I can't make the rear feel tight. The front can be OK, but I can't really get a firm feel. I've been wondering if the cheap levers may be the issue. I did have one 2T moment that made me laugh. I pulled up at a red light in a turn lane, just behind a lady in a car to my right in the straight lane. She turns around to look at what's making the noise or smell, rolls up both windows on my side and shakes her head. LOL Damn idiots riding weed whackers around. Of course plenty of the usual stops and stares. Tried to taunt a Cadillac CTS-V at a light but they were scared of all this scooter power. 😁 I had problems when I did the rear disk swap on mine with cheap China levers. The first one had a really weird lever ratio and never pushed enough fluid to make the rear feel firm enough. Got another lever, and problem solved. I love those sortsa looks on the 2T bikes... I had someone one time roll down their window to tell me my RD350 was 'smoking really badly, I probably have bad rings." I just told him if it STOPS smoking is when I have a problem.
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 15, 2023 19:26:57 GMT -5
My Malossi mudguard is all chewed up from contact with the tire and the carb. I picked up a new one from ScooterTuning.Ca, but didn’t wanna bolt it up just like the last. I elongated the front mounting holes so I could move the front up a little. I had to cut one side out for a nut to sit in it because the hole was too close to another surface. While messing with that, I noticed that a circlip on my engine mount was not in it’s groove and the engine was too far to one side. Maybe that’s why I had an odd vibration toward the end of the previous ride? I pushed the clip back in place. It felt secure, so I put some blue thread locker over well each clip for added insurance. In addition to modifying the mudguard slightly, I wanted to try to move the carb up a little so it wouldn’t push down on the fender. I started by flipping the rubber part of the intake, but that put the carb mouth toward the ceiling. Wound up clocking it just a bit toward the CVT to raise it slightly so there was no contact. The down side is that the carb is at even more of an angle. I also cleaned the air filter and put a larger main jet in. Went from 145 to 148. I need to get back to tuning this thing soon, so I wanted to get my dragy setup a bit better. I wanted it mounted on the scoot instead of in my pocket, since that did seem to help on the TMAX. I glued a string to the dragy so I could have a safety backup, not trusting the mounting tape configuration that much. I hit the road and when I stopped after 2.5 miles to try a test run, I noticed that my pod filter was missing! I rode all the way back and didn’t see it. It was in my driveway, looking like it fell off the second I started to move. The adapter on there can make things kinda squirm outta place when tightened. I put the filter back on and went to try again. Times are basically on par with my last checks, but it needs some work. Even though I tuned the idle mix, it is really rich just barely above idle. I don’t think the larger pilot for colder weather liked an 80 degree day. I also still don’t have clean WOT. Never does with any jet so far. EGT looks better though. After the ride, I could see that the carb still hits the mudguard. My brake changes didn’t change much. The brakes are still too soft. The entire time I’ve had the RC1 (and these cheap aftermarket levers) I cannot get anywhere with the firmness. I gave up and ordered Adelin levers. Went with AliExpress for about $90 instead of big name shops asking $150-200. The only bad thing is that I won’t get them till sometime in May. Then I looked at the rear tire plug and it’s leaking. Ordered another 140/60-13 Michelin Power Pure SC.
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Post by Kaos on Apr 15, 2023 19:37:58 GMT -5
Thats a cool idea for the Dragy mount. I'm gonna have to remember that for when I stop half assing my own draggy and give in and buy one
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 19, 2023 18:52:12 GMT -5
I swapped the pilot jet back from the cold weather 38 to the original 33. Then I started working on a bracket to support the carburetor and hopefully keep it off of the mudguard. I began by drilling, tapping and installing Time-Sert steel M6x1.0 inserts in 2 blank holes in the carb. I made an 1/8” thick plate to bolt to the carb. Then I bent a piece of 1/4” rod and heated and hammered the end flat. That technique will look familiar if you’re following the rollingbender build… just more poorly executed. It’s not pretty, but it does provide some support. There’s still a bit of flex, but maybe the carb will stay off of the fender now. I need to paint it or something, but figured I’d wait and make sure the drilling and tapping isn’t an issue and more rigidity doesn’t cause any problems. By the time that was finished the new rear tire was here. I fought the tire on, but still need to clean it up and add Ride-On.
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Post by rollingbender on Apr 19, 2023 19:06:46 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with the execution of that bracket. Looks like it will do exactly what is intended. 👍🏻
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Post by aeroxbud on Apr 20, 2023 3:56:00 GMT -5
I wonder if it will give you consistently with the fuel level now?
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Post by 90GTVert on Apr 20, 2023 4:03:44 GMT -5
I wonder if it will give you consistently with the fuel level now? I'm just hoping that increasing rigidity doesn't contribute to fuel foaming or anything negative.
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