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Forum: General Scooter Discussion 05-09-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,828
Posted By novaraptor
I'm a big fan of the sports scooters, even though...

I'm a big fan of the sports scooters, even though they do nothing of the things I ride a scooter for. No storage, knees have to bend back, so probably won't own one, but they would make a nice little...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-07-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,078
Posted By novaraptor
Hi Paulo, Give em some time. The boards are a...

Hi Paulo, Give em some time. The boards are a little slow these days, and some of the members are getting in their first rides of the season.. I know nothing about doing BBK changeovers, so I'm not...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-04-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,167
Posted By novaraptor
Yeah, Makes me think that I should get out more...

Yeah, Makes me think that I should get out more often. What I really like is the massive following she is getting, and the comraderie that is being shown within the riding community.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-03-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,167
Posted By novaraptor
riding a 250cc through South America

Current trip in progress over on advrider. Not a scooter, but does show what 250cc engines are capable of. ...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-01-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,757
Posted By novaraptor
Might make a good alternative for scooter rental...

Might make a good alternative for scooter rental companies. Sounds like they put some interesting tech into the battery units. Thanks for the share..
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 01-27-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,362
Posted By novaraptor
Thumbs Up I mostly agree, though a really good deal pops up...

I mostly agree, though a really good deal pops up often enough that it feeds the dream. I've basically found that there are three types of vehicle owners. First, the one that keeps the paint bright...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 01-26-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,362
Posted By novaraptor
Thanks for the update, KZ. Sorry it wasn't the...

Thanks for the update, KZ. Sorry it wasn't the excellent deal that it originally looked like. My latest "deal" was just an ok one. In mid November, I found a 2006 Majesty for $1200.00. Sounds like a...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 12-31-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,795
Posted By novaraptor
Just my opinion, but if you have the time and...

Just my opinion, but if you have the time and resources to do it, do it. The northern tier of the US is excellent for a ride in July. Vast fields of sunflowers across North Dakota, the eastern plains...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 12-31-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,647
Posted By novaraptor
Yup, would be a major achievement if they can get...

Yup, would be a major achievement if they can get into that market. Everything I've read about the RX3 says that it should be a very capable bike..
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 12-18-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,473
Posted By novaraptor
Thumbs Up Well, I don't need incentive to ride, but that...

Well, I don't need incentive to ride, but that video can make for a nice game of "how many violations can I count by both driver and rider". The count will vary by state, but there are a bunch....
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-24-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,020
Posted By novaraptor
And, just a thought. With the engine off, does it...

And, just a thought. With the engine off, does it push forward easily? Might be a bit of brake lockup going on..
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-18-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,687
Posted By novaraptor
Sweet deal, KZ. And Yeah, "experts".

Sweet deal, KZ. And Yeah, "experts".
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-02-2015, 07:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,876
Posted By novaraptor
Thumbs Up Yup, off the freeway and moderate speeds are best...

Yup, off the freeway and moderate speeds are best for actually experiencing the trip. Congrats on the first of many...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 10-23-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,628
Posted By novaraptor
Would I be correct in thinking that the one with...

Would I be correct in thinking that the one with the chain is a clutch and shift setup, since the primary use for a belt on a scooter is so that the cvt can work? Advantages of a chain drive is...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 10-15-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,096
Posted By novaraptor
Thumbs Up Well, KZ, we do get in a bit more experience in...

Well, KZ, we do get in a bit more experience in wrenching on our machines.. It's a good thing..
Forum: 250cc + 09-21-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,904
Posted By novaraptor
Possible plugged vent on the fuel cap. Have you...

Possible plugged vent on the fuel cap. Have you tried opening the cap and running it?
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-18-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By novaraptor
Thumbs Up Some of those trips are just incredible. Of...

Some of those trips are just incredible. Of course, it's not only the scooter, it's being able to grab the time off from work and family to do the ride. I don't really have any scooter trips that...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-08-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,732
Posted By novaraptor
True on the good news. While the China scooter...

True on the good news. While the China scooter parts are cheaper, they are also $cheaper$ and usually more readily available..
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-07-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,678
Posted By novaraptor
Found this on another board. Some really good...

Found this on another board. Some really good info concerning this topic:
http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/really-minimalist-touring-thread-under-200cc.981121/
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-03-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,493
Posted By novaraptor
Kind of depends on what and where you ride. Since...

Kind of depends on what and where you ride. Since the 250's don't have a kick start, I always carry a battery booster box that will also power my small air compressor. I also carry a reasonably...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 09-01-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,890
Posted By novaraptor
Yeah, that kind of turn around kind of makes you...

Yeah, that kind of turn around kind of makes you wonder, though shops charge the rate that the book tells them, based on an average time to do the job. The book says 1 1/2 hours, so that is the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-31-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,890
Posted By novaraptor
Thumbs Up If the valves are adjusted by nut and screw, then...

If the valves are adjusted by nut and screw, then it wouldn't have cost any more to adjust them. If they are adjusted by shims, then there may have been an extra part charge. Unfortunately, I haven't...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-31-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,890
Posted By novaraptor
Yeah, $90.00 is pretty much standard for name...

Yeah, $90.00 is pretty much standard for name brand shops. sometimes it's a little less, and other times a good bit more. Did they need to adjust the valves?
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-28-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,898
Posted By novaraptor
Looks like the factory recommended way requires...

Looks like the factory recommended way requires the removal of multiple panels.. This guy has an easier way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlLJM9-57DE
I think I would have the shop do the initial...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-27-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,898
Posted By novaraptor
If you change the engine and gear oil yourself,...

If you change the engine and gear oil yourself, it's around $8 or $10, but you will be purchasing enough gear oil for several more changes. These two things are among the easiest to do yourself, and...
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