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by woodman
Wed May 04, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: performance question.
Replies: 12
Views: 4593

performance question.

ok so im on my way to work this morning when after going over a speed hump i lose power/speed went from 25 mph to 10-15 said o well and continued on for a block or two shut it off ,restart and than ran better. now could it be the 27 year old rubber band being too hard/dry i removed cover and cluch b...
by woodman
Thu Apr 14, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: my first non wood restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 5212

Re: my first non wood restoration

:smile: :smile: thank you all for your comments.as for the lunch box i just needed a place for my gloves and well the color was an almost exact match oh and motormike you suklol the ramones are my all time favorite murphys law being a close second! the only other thing i would like to add is a red n...
by woodman
Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: my first non wood restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 5212

Re: my first non wood restoration

and more!! and thanks again to all who helped/saved my butt!! :peace: :bowrofl: :thumbsup:
by woodman
Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: my first non wood restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 5212

Re: my first non wood restoration

more
by woodman
Thu Apr 14, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: my first non wood restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 5212

Re: my first non wood restoration

pictures finally!!
by woodman
Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: DOH! broke an exhaust stud...
Replies: 8
Views: 2863

Re: DOH! broke an exhaust stud...

i found studs at ace hardware for a$1.60 each with the proper flat spot in the middle.
by woodman
Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 MPH Spree
Replies: 65
Views: 17360

Re: 40 MPH Spree

:ndance: i really do like it when a debate fires off i end up learning alot lol thanks!
by woodman
Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 40 MPH Spree
Replies: 65
Views: 17360

Re: 40 MPH Spree

:coolcruise: my84 sprees speedo goes to 40 wish the spree would o-well still the most legal fun on two wheels!! :coolcruise:
by woodman
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:04 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: nq50 performance question?
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: nq50 performance question?

:) well thats good to know. my belt does seem a bit hard and dry but it is 27 years old. the spree itself takes off pretty good and like i said good overall performance sounds a bit hmmm pingy hope thats normal.i have put about 140 miles on it so far and it still fires up and goes. ARE There any noi...
by woodman
Sun Mar 27, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: nq50 performance question?
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: nq50 performance question?

Sweet i figured but had to ask thanks again and cheers to sunny days
by woodman
Sun Mar 27, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: nq50 performance question?
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

new question nq50

new question ok i weigh 170 uphill im steady at 22 mph on flats 26-28 mph at times on slight downs i get 30-32 is this good performance for an 84 with 800 miles? how any miles will a belt last?
thanks
scott
by woodman
Sat Mar 26, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: nq50 performance question?
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: nq50 broken manifold stud help!!

:woot: well the bolt i had worked and got me to ace where for 3 flippin bucks bought a stud and two new nuts (why did i think it was more than that idk perhaps my father in laws advice or shall i say price guess was hmm say 7 dollars off) and now its all fixed and running grreat . oh and bear thanks...
by woodman
Sat Mar 26, 2011 12:01 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: nq50 performance question?
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

Re: nq50 broken manifold stud help!!

dern. well i guess im shtuck . would a bolt sufice as a cheap quick fix? as for a torque wrench its on my list so to speak i am a laid off carpenter so money is Tight. but i do appreciate the input. and do any of you know the size and thread of said stud or bolt that i require? again thanks in advan...
by woodman
Fri Mar 25, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: nq50 performance question?
Replies: 13
Views: 2650

nq50 performance question?

:worship: hello all as i have said before im a carpenter so me and metal have a hard time together at times so i have two questions this eve. 1) what are the specs on a manifold stud for an nq50? 2) can i drive with just one stud for like a day maybe two,till i get some cash and head to the store fo...
by woodman
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wow I cant believe this
Replies: 10
Views: 2124

Re: wow I cant believe this

:imo: yes bear can come across as hmmm a tad crass but with that being said i have used alot of the posts and replies he has left. but konaking makes a valid point on how he looks down his nose at others. thats just my 2 cents i love this forum an just hope we can all gat a bong err i mean along. pe...