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by GuavaJam
Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:47 am
Forum: Non-Honda Technical Help
Topic: brake pads
Replies: 6
Views: 5440

Re: brake pads

So no one buys front brake pads I guess
by GuavaJam
Mon Oct 05, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: Non-Honda Technical Help
Topic: brake pads
Replies: 6
Views: 5440

Re: brake pads

The front is disc, rear is drum
by GuavaJam
Mon Oct 05, 2015 4:32 am
Forum: Non-Honda Technical Help
Topic: brake pads
Replies: 6
Views: 5440

brake pads

While looking for dd50 front brake pads on ebay, noticed a lotta other brands. The sym brand brakes r like $20 . Anybody try other brands?
by GuavaJam
Thu Oct 01, 2015 4:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How is everyone washing or cleaning their scooters?
Replies: 15
Views: 8927

Re: How is everyone washing or cleaning their scooters?

Brah I let da ua wash em den I rub em wit ma hands
by GuavaJam
Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attn all Oahu moped riders
Replies: 9
Views: 4950

Re: Attn all Oahu moped riders

I e-mailed 2 council members. One is the city council head, and he thanked me for my "perspective". I plan on sending another to talk about alternative transportation on Oahu, which we so desperately need. You can get all the council members email address from the city's govt website.
by GuavaJam
Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:59 pm
Forum: Non-Honda Technical Help
Topic: Basic Troubleshooting Steps ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4180

Re: Basic Troubleshooting Steps ?

Gtx. Chinese or Taiwan made I believe.
by GuavaJam
Tue Aug 25, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Non-Honda Technical Help
Topic: Basic Troubleshooting Steps ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4180

Re: basic troubleshooting steps

I meant cheap generic 2 stroke oil
by GuavaJam
Tue Aug 25, 2015 3:20 am
Forum: Non-Honda Technical Help
Topic: Basic Troubleshooting Steps ?
Replies: 5
Views: 4180

Basic Troubleshooting Steps ?

Trying to help friend get his moped back on the road. 5k total miles, purchased new. Bike was bogging, now won't start. Cleaned/checked air filter, spark plug has about 1k on it, cleaned exhaust port. What else should we check? Thinking the muffler could b clogged bcuz he was using cheap generic oil...
by GuavaJam
Thu Aug 20, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Octane Ethanol vs Regular Grade Non-ethanol
Replies: 10
Views: 5370

Re: High Octane Ethanol vs Regular Grade Non-ethanol

Yup, I heard it on the news the other night too
by GuavaJam
Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Attn all Oahu moped riders
Replies: 9
Views: 4950

Attn all Oahu moped riders

There's a new moped law being proposed on Oahu by the Kalihi councilman. He has cited moped accidents and loud mopeds as the reason for proposed yearly registration fees, safety checks and required insurance. Maui and I believe one other county have already adopted this law, and he's saying it makes...
by GuavaJam
Fri Aug 14, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Octane Ethanol vs Regular Grade Non-ethanol
Replies: 10
Views: 5370

Re: High Octane Ethanol vs Regular Grade Non-ethanol

From what I heard, ethanol is bad/somewhat corrosive on certain engine components. Supposedly since ethanol is an alcohol, it can absorb more water than pure gas. When this level gets too high, it can separates from the gas, changing the composition of the liquid. Obviously water in the gas is bad f...
by GuavaJam
Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: High Octane Ethanol vs Regular Grade Non-ethanol
Replies: 10
Views: 5370

High Octane Ethanol vs Regular Grade Non-ethanol

The high octane w/ethanol seems better performance wise on my stock bore dd50, but I know the ethanol-free is better for the longevity of the bike. Thoughts?
by GuavaJam
Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Will Chinese disk brakes fit Elite?
Replies: 13
Views: 6797

Re: Will Chinese disk breaks fit Elite?

The (last one) red brakes look a lot like my dd50 brakes,
by GuavaJam
Wed Jul 15, 2015 6:07 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: remove plastic?
Replies: 3
Views: 2432

Re: remove plastic?

Dont force plastic off or u can break the tabs
by GuavaJam
Wed Jul 15, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: remove plastic?
Replies: 3
Views: 2432

Re: remove plastic?

Look for all the screws and unscrew them.