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by motormike
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RIP maddog
Replies: 4
Views: 101

Re: RIP maddog

Yes, his demise has been reported previously by a fella who said he acquired one/some of maddog's scooters. Has been a few years now. I suppose that maddog had some validity to his claims of fast bikes and a colorful past. Truth is, maddog was still present on this board when I joined 14 years ago....
by motormike
Sat Mar 02, 2024 7:57 pm
Forum: Wanted / For Sale
Topic: Authorized Bando Dealer
Replies: 5
Views: 4546

Re: Authorized Bando Dealer

PM sent... :urban: ...motor
by motormike
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:23 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: The Daily Chat w/motor & Vintage
Replies: 559
Views: 281174

Re: The Daily Chat w/motor & Vintage

Spent 2 years compiling a tad over 3k miles on my 2022 Honda Navi. I never liked the firmness of the seat, and the rear brake is very weak. Those are the only 2 complaints really, but the time had come to make a change. Even before the Navi, what got me excited was the new CT125 Trail, also known a...
by motormike
Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:30 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Where to find speedometer gear?
Replies: 4
Views: 544

Re: Where to find speedometer gear?

zz28zz wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:13 pm How many miles are these plastic gears supposed to be good for? My odometer is showing ~1400 miles.
There is NO specific life expectancy for the gear.
by motormike
Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue
Replies: 11
Views: 4177

Re: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue

Here you go mike. 30$ and free shipping. Can’t beat that price for the whole left side, with axle and brake shoes. If you got an extra brake hub. You’re all set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/325300634513?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=di4V0AevSz2&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=...
by motormike
Sat Jan 27, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Running rich
Replies: 16
Views: 3773

Re: Running rich

Excellent report, very well described result. I'm not surprised by your findings, but wondering what are the differences between the OEM and Chinese slide/needle unit. The typical report is as you said, when Chinese carb installed just as it came, the engine is hard to start, won't idle, impossible...
by motormike
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Running rich
Replies: 16
Views: 3773

Re: Running rich

following...because I want to know how buying a Chinese POS carburetor works out for you.
by motormike
Mon Jan 15, 2024 4:50 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Big Bore Kit for the Spree
Replies: 3
Views: 627

Re: Big Bore Kit for the Spree

Mr. tazland001 hasn't posted on the board since August 2019.
You might try contacting him via ebay...his name is chopchop*123.
He has an ad up now for Spree pilot jet if you have trouble finding him by name.
by motormike
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:05 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue
Replies: 11
Views: 4177

Re: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue

Left rear wheel is the coaster side. What was your issue? I have some spare parts and will help you any way I can. I owe you for those parts that helped me out a couple years ago. 😉 Exact problem not yet diagnosed. Noticed the wheel showing some wobble. Wheel is bolted securely to the brake drum, b...
by motormike
Sat Dec 23, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue
Replies: 11
Views: 4177

Re: 85 Gyro S carburetor issue

hey mike. check your float level... too high will caue your exact issue.. lower it a 1/2 a mmm and see if it fixes your problem i dont think you have a jetting issue Okay...good stuff HR59...and seems to make sense. Will keep this in mind next March when I pull the Gyro out of storage. Had a proble...
by motormike
Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Running rich
Replies: 16
Views: 3773

Re: Running rich

Still still trying to figure out why eng runs so rich. Starting to think fuel bowl level is OK and bystarter may the the issue. Float level is probably okay, agreed. Did a test where a vacuum pump is attached to the bystarter air inlet. Can you show us a pic of where you have attached the vac. pump...
by motormike
Tue Nov 28, 2023 9:57 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: noob needs help deciding to buy
Replies: 3
Views: 6864

Re: noob needs help deciding to buy

I agree with both previous posters...SKIP the Spree. To find a GOOD candidate scooter for modification, you'll need to be vigilant in watching the market. While the Elite 50 with AF16 engine is the focus here, there are others that can be equally considered. Personally, I like the Aero 50's for the...
by motormike
Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Headlights and turn signals suddenly don’t work
Replies: 9
Views: 4819

Re: Headlights and turn signals suddenly don’t work

I know nothing about your specific model.
My first thought is this: the switching for both items is on the same control handle.
Maybe a fault there.
Second: yes, ground wire faults will cause all sorts of issues. usually very weird.
Good luck friend...motor
by motormike
Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chinese Carb Success(?)
Replies: 11
Views: 10011

Re: Chinese Carb Success(?)

following...I am sometimes amazed by the amount of resistance that a speck of debris can muster when habitating the microscopic but essential pilot orifice. While I have also taken up various probing utensils, I find that the purposely sized (K&L jet cleaning wire set) to be one of the best add...
by motormike
Wed Nov 08, 2023 6:25 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: The Daily Chat w/motor & Vintage
Replies: 559
Views: 281174

Re: The Daily Chat w/motor & Vintage

1986 Elite 150 Deluxe...added to the stable