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Post by WT100 on Sept 21, 2010 21:20:48 GMT -5
Well i needed to burn some vaca time and was in the mood for a solo ride so i rolled out at 9 this morning headed south on MO 125. Not too long till i was deep in the Ozarks hills.  Rolling self portrait.  I rode all the way into Arkansas and the end of 125 at Peel's Ferry. Then back up and over into Branson.  After lunch at Steak 'n Shake i continued west and then up and several hundred twisties later, home!  The Super 8 ran great and never missed a beat. Ended up just shy of 1300 miles on the od. ;D |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 21, 2010 22:57:25 GMT -5
Another great ride! You'll have that new scoot worn out sometime next year.  |
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Post by 2strokd on Sept 22, 2010 4:26:48 GMT -5
Ahh, very nice :thumb:
Now thats a days ride :cheers:
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Post by stepthrutuner on Sept 22, 2010 10:06:34 GMT -5
So how's that New Green Monster running? How about a little report? Beautiful ride BTW.
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Post by WT100 on Sept 22, 2010 10:24:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys, glad you enjoyed the pics.
The Dragon is running great. Burning 0 oil (i check it often). GPS says it runs around 57 on the flats and it holds speed well in the hills. I wish it was a little quicker off the line and would like a little more top end (nothing new there. LOL) I get the feeling Kymco does a conservative build so if and when we finally go "under the hood" it should not be too hard to get some more out of her.
We need a 150 tuning genius round here to tell me what to do!
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 22, 2010 10:28:30 GMT -5
I think a big bore kit, turbo, EFI, and some tuning is probably what it needs. ;D :thumb:
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Post by WT100 on Sept 22, 2010 10:32:58 GMT -5
I think a big bore kit, turbo, EFI, and some tuning is probably what it needs. ;D  What ever you say. I'll make up a shopping list for Taiwan next week. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 22, 2010 10:39:04 GMT -5
I think a turbo might void your warranty. lol
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Post by WT100 on Sept 22, 2010 10:42:20 GMT -5
Nice thing is that my "tuner" is also my warranty guy AND my state inspection guy. How clever is that!
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Post by scootinbow on Sept 22, 2010 10:46:29 GMT -5
Lighter weights will give you more take off and not hurt topend unless you go to light. and or course you can go with dr. pulley sliders and you might gain a little in the top end.
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 22, 2010 10:48:38 GMT -5
Sliders would probably be a great thing with the miles Tim racks up. It took me forever to try them, but now that I finally have I love 'em. Smoother "shifts" and they are holding up so much better than rollers for me in multiple scoots.
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Post by WT100 on Sept 22, 2010 10:50:42 GMT -5
Good point about the miles. I should probably do a Kevlar belt as well?
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 22, 2010 10:56:01 GMT -5
Some people love 'em. Don't think I ever tried one. I've become a fan of Bando belts. I think they make 'em in kevlar too.
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Post by WT100 on Sept 22, 2010 10:58:01 GMT -5
Some people love 'em. Don't think I ever tried one. I've become a fan of Bando belts. I think they make 'em in kevlar too. Thanks. i think i"m belt paranoid after the 2 long ride belt breakdowns on the Triton. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Sept 22, 2010 11:01:22 GMT -5
I know the feeling. After tons of snaps in a matter of weeks with 2 different scoots and locking the tire up on me at pretty good speeds multiple times, when I feel something weird I'm always thinking "please don't break". lol
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