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Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
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Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
2001 Honda Elite
1995 Yamaha Jog
1994 Yamaha Axis
I can't believe
that cop put me
in the backseat
when I clearly
called shotgun.
1995 Yamaha Jog
1994 Yamaha Axis
I can't believe
that cop put me
in the backseat
when I clearly
called shotgun.
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
New Malossi crank is supposed to ship tomorrow - getting closer!!!!!
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Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Michiganders are getting an early spring this year.
70 degrees + all week long
scooters don't usually get on the road til late april or early may around here.
70 degrees + all week long
scooters don't usually get on the road til late april or early may around here.
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new best 1/8th mile time 9.647 seconds @67.155 mph 310lbs total weight
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Trafficjamz wrote:Michiganders are getting an early spring this year.
70 degrees + all week long
scooters don't usually get on the road til late april or early may around here.
been in the high 70's here. i can't wait till i get the motor back and get my bike back on the road.
TJ
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the goofy lookin feller in the blue (faded to purple) shirt is me..... on my newly "stock" motor swapped spree...
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Trafficjamz - Shipping Honda Bearings & Seals for the crank today.
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Parts from VT Cycles came in today - shipping out to Trafficjamz later today.
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just got the crank in the mail.
ooohhh super jealous
ooohhh super jealous
new best 1/8th mile time 9.647 seconds @67.155 mph 310lbs total weight
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Should I change the rear wheel to a Met on this Elite?
I've read here that many have done that and reasoning is that a larger footprint will be more stable at higher speeds.
I saw some references to some aftermarket rims but didn't see where people were buying those from.
I've read here that many have done that and reasoning is that a larger footprint will be more stable at higher speeds.
I saw some references to some aftermarket rims but didn't see where people were buying those from.
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It is up to you if you want to change the rims.jcivince wrote:Should I change the rear wheel to a Met on this Elite?
I've read here that many have done that and reasoning is that a larger footprint will be more stable at higher speeds.
I saw some references to some aftermarket rims but didn't see where people were buying those from.
what you have now is fine.....I thought the goal was 50MPH
I have rear met rims on my scooters that go over 60mph.
new best 1/8th mile time 9.647 seconds @67.155 mph 310lbs total weight
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Yeah, 50mph was the goal before but now I've caught the bug....just can't leave well enough alone!
Anyplace in particular to get a Met rear wheel or is it just watch the classifieds here and pick one up?
How about aftermarket?
Anyplace in particular to get a Met rear wheel or is it just watch the classifieds here and pick one up?
How about aftermarket?
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Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
I put a met rim on a stocker just because of the tire options. There are several more tires in the 90/90-10 tubeless class than in the 2.75x10 tt class. It is not always a speed issue.
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Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Thanks eliteguy50 - I hadn't even gotten that far (tire selection) in thinking about it yet. Definitely something to really consider.
I see looking at a few sites that a new rear Met wheel runs around $75.
I'll need to do a search of the classifieds here and see what comes up.
I see looking at a few sites that a new rear Met wheel runs around $75.
I'll need to do a search of the classifieds here and see what comes up.
Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
Particular year(s) of Met rear wheel I should look for or avoid?
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Re: Looking for Scooter Mechanic in Michigan
The paint color is the only difference.jcivince wrote:Particular year(s) of Met rear wheel I should look for or avoid?
motormike wrote:Errands become adventures.