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You can still scuff the textured areas with a green scotchbrite pad.


The plastic has got to be scuffed if there is any chance of the paint sticking.

Where are people getting the water cooled cylinder setups? Any ideas as to how much these things cost?

Thanks,

Nathan

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-DIO-80cc-Big-Bore-50mm-cylinder-kit_W0QQitemZ230376549910QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item35a3832e16&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 Any opinions on this kit? Just got a '99 SR- I'm pretty impressed by the bike stock but will want more power so...

Actually I take that back- looking into it further some manufacturers do use nikasil on iron bores for friction reduction- my bad.

Nicasil is for aluminum cylinders- It is used as a hard surface treatment so an iron sleeve does not have to be used. Iron cylinders have no need for nicasil coating.

NEW PLUG!

Get a new spark plug. Don't bother cleaning the old one just get a new one.

Its actually safer than starting fluid- and works well.

You can also use a small propane torch to run the scooter (unlit, NO FLAME, of course). Crank the valve on the torch all the way open and stick it into the carb and see if the scoot will start. You don't want to run it that way for very long but it will help diagnose fuel problems.