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by Fishman43
Mon May 14, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Superman -vs- Kryptonite 125cc stroker battle (new videos)
Replies: 276
Views: 118357

Re: Superman -vs- Kryptonite 125cc stroker battle (new vide

Is this not bracket racing? It is always more fun when the finish line comes down to a photo finish, even if the start is staggered.
by Fishman43
Mon May 14, 2012 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electrolytic rust removal on paint
Replies: 4
Views: 1962

Re: Electrolytic rust removal on paint

I did some household door knobs and hinges last summer (saved me many, many hours!). I let one set run on the charger overnight one time (Ooops) and had a majority of the paint come off as well (also did a number on the rebar grounding rod :oops: ) I don't know if it was rust under the paint that he...
by Fishman43
Mon May 14, 2012 11:46 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Build "X" starts
Replies: 25
Views: 17868

Re: Build "X" starts

I keep plugging away at the build. Recently I was tinkering with the new airbox from Daywot. When I recieved it I was not all that happy witht he quantities of foam included to "filter" the incoming air. The two foam pieces included are probably suffucient enough to screen the road sand an...
by Fishman43
Mon May 14, 2012 8:17 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: High performance rollers
Replies: 51
Views: 12545

Re: High performance rollers

Trafficjamz wrote:my drag bike uses a combo of 6's and 7's
So then would a set of 6.5's work the same for you, or is the combo of 6's and 7's needed?
by Fishman43
Sat May 12, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: High performance rollers
Replies: 51
Views: 12545

Re: High performance rollers

Lookin awesome, I hope I am still on the list :smile:

With all your metal shop tools and skillz, it should be reasonable to setup that joe dirt disk brake you are working on.
by Fishman43
Sat May 12, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: 1984 Spree Custom Spiderman restore...
Replies: 25
Views: 13995

Re: 1984 Spree Custom Spiderman restore...

I like the look of it as well! It looks better to me than the U on a lot of chamber pipes.
by Fishman43
Thu May 10, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Time to upgrade the spree...
Replies: 51
Views: 17578

Re: Time to upgrade the spree...

Physics

Although perhaps you will be the next to have an apple hit your head

:thumbwink:
by Fishman43
Thu May 10, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 50mm taiwan bore info
Replies: 60
Views: 20017

Re: 50mm taiwan bore info

Madman wrote:yes it's the piston ring. The gap is the main point!
Do you have a set of feeler gauges to check the gap? It is really hard to get a sense of the small differences (tens to hundredths) by eye.
by Fishman43
Wed May 09, 2012 8:38 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: NQ50 build , nothing to lose , heaps to gain
Replies: 68
Views: 42991

Re: NQ50 build , nothing to lose , heaps to gain

:worship:

I said it before, I will say it again. Your fiber skillz are a whole lot of fun to see!!!
by Fishman43
Tue May 08, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Save $ $ $ on paint touch - ups
Replies: 11
Views: 4454

Re: Save $ $ $ on paint touch - ups

Ha ha ha, I can just hear it:

"... yes maam, I am looking for a very specific yellow..."
"... no maam it isn't to match my sweater vest, it is to match my moped..."



In all seriousness though, this is a great idea for finding color matched paints.
by Fishman43
Tue May 08, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Aero NB50 87' Electrical Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 2117

Re: Aero NB50 87' Electrical Issues

So you are saying once the scooter is running the tail light AND the brake light function normally? It sounds to me like the brake light starter connection isn't working. Or perhaps the starter is just bad...?
by Fishman43
Tue May 08, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Did a short scooter ride......................
Replies: 29
Views: 8702

Re: Did a short scooter ride......................

motormike wrote:
dv/dt wrote:I rode 40 miles today and thought i broke some sort of world record. Way to take away my special feelings.
Since you're already deflated, I rode 165 on Fri...then 128 on Sat... :urban:
Do you carry a can of gas with you!?!
by Fishman43
Mon May 07, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Did a short scooter ride......................
Replies: 29
Views: 8702

Re: Did a short scooter ride......................

5000 miles is more than any of my scoots have total, let alone in one year! :coolcruise:
by Fishman43
Mon May 07, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Did a short scooter ride......................
Replies: 29
Views: 8702

Re: Did a short scooter ride......................

Bear45-70 wrote:
Always but never loose enough to get locked up. :bowrofl:
A mighty fine line to walk (or ride) :hi:
by Fishman43
Mon May 07, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Did a short scooter ride......................
Replies: 29
Views: 8702

Re: Did a short scooter ride......................

Bear does that mean you were riding around with your screws loose? :surprise:

All in good fun of course :thumbwink: