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Forum: 250cc + 11-27-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,778
Posted By bnc
I was thinking that the metal mount looks like a...

I was thinking that the metal mount looks like a casting that might have had Tinnerman nuts which look more like the lower photo slipped over the big holes. That way the manufacturer does not have to...
Forum: 250cc + 11-27-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,778
Posted By bnc
I would guess you are missing something like...

I would guess you are missing something like these.

544

545
Forum: 250cc + 11-26-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,084
Posted By bnc
I just had the ball bearing go bad in mine last...

I just had the ball bearing go bad in mine last month. You have to remove the roller bearing just to get at the ball bearing. Then there is a circlip so far down the shaft that my regular circlip...
Forum: 250cc + 11-25-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,940
Posted By bnc
I had strange noise from the rear of my 250 last...

I had strange noise from the rear of my 250 last month. Here is how the noise was isolated while spinning the rear tire.

1. Remove the brake caliper (noise still there)
2. Remove the swing arm...
Forum: 250cc + 11-24-2014, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,013
Posted By bnc
If it is the JCL MP250A, adjusting the valves is...

If it is the JCL MP250A, adjusting the valves is not trivial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4PAshnNCoE

It looks just like a Honda Reflex but with the Reflex it just takes removing a little...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-23-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 59,390
Posted By bnc
Cleaned the carburetor when I noticed the idle...

Cleaned the carburetor when I noticed the idle speed would go down when the pilot jet screw went in but not when it went out. Now it works fine going down when either rich or lean.

Changed the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-20-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,627
Posted By bnc
I would like to see the speed confirmed by GPS...

I would like to see the speed confirmed by GPS although my Yamaha Riva speedometer was accurate.

The Smax is said to have 14.8 hp and weigh 328 lbs wet with a 2 gallon fuel tank. Roughly that...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-18-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,820
Posted By bnc
I had a Nelson-Rigg DE-2000 cover for one season....

I had a Nelson-Rigg DE-2000 cover for one season. It was silver and black. My bike was wet after the first rain so I tested the cover by pouring some water on the material when the cover was dry. One...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-16-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,984
Posted By bnc
I think they were intended to compete in the...

I think they were intended to compete in the maxi-scooter class against Suzuki Burgman 650, Honda Silverwing, NC700X, Yamaha Majesty, Aprilia SV850, etc.

The NC700X is 670 cc but Honda claims 64...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 11-11-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,872
Posted By bnc
The Ruckus is a liquid cooled 49 cc vs. the...

The Ruckus is a liquid cooled 49 cc vs. the Metropolitan's air cooled 49 cc. Plus the Ruckus weighs 17 lbs more than the Metropolitan both wet. Subtract the plastic and I suspect the Ruckus weighs...
Forum: 250cc + 11-10-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,084
Posted By bnc
There is a Yahoo Reflex group you might want to...

There is a Yahoo Reflex group you might want to visit. It is well known over there that non-OEM belts are not the same dimensions as the Honda belts. That group recommends changing the belt at 10K...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-19-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,808
Posted By bnc
I have seen the same. Here is a photo of the belt...

I have seen the same. Here is a photo of the belt I took of my bike when I first bought it used. In each valley of the belt is a crack that goes almost down to the cord which is visible in the side...
Forum: 250cc + 08-18-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,487
Posted By bnc
Not to doubt you guys but I don't see how it is...

Not to doubt you guys but I don't see how it is possible to have roller in a slot rotated with a new belt on.

The left roller in the photo is rotated 90 degrees and it will not go down into the...
Forum: 250cc + 08-18-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,487
Posted By bnc
I can see if the belt breaks, the movable...

I can see if the belt breaks, the movable variator face might be able to move towards the drive pulley face enough for the rollers to move around or may be even fall out but not sure how a person...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-13-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,690
Posted By bnc
I bought one of these inexpensive plastic welders...

I bought one of these inexpensive plastic welders from Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/80-watt-iron-plastic-welding-kit-60662.html

The kit comes with some stainless steel mesh. I...
Forum: 250cc + 06-26-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,632
Posted By bnc
I assume you mean voltage regulator not variator....

I assume you mean voltage regulator not variator. If you have a thermometer, I would hold it against the parts and see what the actual temperature is.

If the temperature is somewhere between 40-50...
Forum: 250cc + 06-21-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,632
Posted By bnc
One of the first things I did with the Reflex was...

One of the first things I did with the Reflex was to replace the incandescent trunk light with an LED from eBay. Now I can leave the trunk open overnight without a problem.

I have been using Peak...
Forum: 250cc + 06-20-2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,632
Posted By bnc
Sorry to hear that the other bike. There are a...

Sorry to hear that the other bike. There are a lot of Honda Reflex factory service manuals on eBay. I have one. It is much better than most aftermarket manuals.
Forum: 250cc + 06-19-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,545
Posted By bnc
The most common cause of these type of problems I...

The most common cause of these type of problems I have found is that the rear wheel and the front wheel are not in alignment. The wobble occurs at speed because the rear wheel is a heavy gyroscope...
Forum: 250cc + 06-19-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,632
Posted By bnc
There is a drain bolt for the coolant under the...

There is a drain bolt for the coolant under the belt case air cleaner plastic cover on the left side. The bolt is slightly to the left of the center line for the cover and just to the right of the...
Forum: 250cc + 06-18-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,545
Posted By bnc
I have a 2001 Reflex. I changed from the...

I have a 2001 Reflex. I changed from the Bridgestone HOOP to the Michelin City Grips about two months ago. The City Grips have a higher speed rating than the Bridgestone. Since I spend most of my...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 06-10-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,726
Posted By bnc
Yes, but now I use a portable jump pack due to...

Yes, but now I use a portable jump pack due to the convenience. I carry it in the car and have used it to help other motorists.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 06-09-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,225
Posted By bnc
True, I don't think there was bad intent here,...

True, I don't think there was bad intent here, but there is a certain irony to this thread title.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 06-09-2014, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,319
Posted By bnc
What is true is that if you start the car, then...

What is true is that if you start the car, then all that has been said can happen.

In simple terms, the electrical systems in cars and bikes are different. Turning on the car starts a war...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 06-08-2014, 04:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,225
Posted By bnc
Yes, I see where he addressed you and used the...

Yes, I see where he addressed you and used the same words as in the title to this post.

You are right. He does not seem to understand the difference between a voltage source having a capacity to...
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