Search found 7 matches

by Ptn
Thu Jan 07, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 925
Views: 568658

Re: Gyro - general thread

the difference i see is a 14.7 diameter vs 13 diameter ... the scooter is slow enough as it is without reducing the size by 10%

when you say perform, do you mean handling or how long the tire lasts? none of these are really meant for the road ...

thanks
by Ptn
Thu Jan 07, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 925
Views: 568658

Re: Gyro - general thread

Hate to beat a dead horse, but what are the best rear tires for an 85/86 gyro? 530/540x6 is what i am after as i dont want to remove or modify the plastic. found cheng singh (sp?) which are knobby and carlisle sawtooth. the carlisle comes in 4 or 6 ply. thougths? leaning towards the carlisle 6 ply T...
by Ptn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 85 gyro w/600 miles fix or sell?
Replies: 1
Views: 2017

Re: 85 gyro w/600 miles fix or sell?

sorry folks, meant to put this as a reply to the general gyro forum ...
by Ptn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gyro - general thread
Replies: 925
Views: 568658

85 gyro w/600 miles fix or sell?

I have a 85 gyro that i have been tinkering with. sat with gas for 20 years but i easily cleaned out the tank and the only part that i now need is a petcock. looking for an after-market or possibly fix/clean the one that i have. the gyro does run, i connected an alternate tank to it - can you say pl...
by Ptn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 85 gyro w/600 miles fix or sell?
Replies: 1
Views: 2017

85 gyro w/600 miles fix or sell?

I have a 85 gyro that i have been tinkering with. sat with gas for 20 years but i easily cleaned out the tank and the only part that i now need is a petcock. looking for an after-market or possibly fix/clean the one that i have. the gyro does run, i connected an alternate tank to it - can you say pl...
by Ptn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with gyro petcock
Replies: 2
Views: 2344

Re: Need help with gyro petcock

I will definitely put an inline filter in but would like to replace the petcock rather than try to fix. i feel the tank filter is important especially since there was rust in the tank. i just cant find any after market petcocks that specifically say they will fit the gyro tank. thanks
by Ptn
Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need help with gyro petcock
Replies: 2
Views: 2344

Need help with gyro petcock

I recently picked up a 85 gyro, only 600 miles on the odo. Owner told me it sat for 20+ years and had old gas in it. I easily got it running by using an eBay carb and gas feed from an alternate tank. I then removed the tank to clean it but when removing the petcock the tank filter broke. Looking to ...