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Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-10-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By sc00ter
My friend with the mean Vino 2-stroke did what...

My friend with the mean Vino 2-stroke did what you described but on a different scooter. He did a Zuma 2-stroke motor swap on a Honda Ruckus. The fuel tank sits in the floorboard on the Ruckus yet...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-07-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By sc00ter
When my friend and I built Zuma's we had...

When my friend and I built Zuma's we had notebooks full of all the relevant information. All those notebooks went with the parts and scooters when I gave everything away. I know the Zuma doesn't have...
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-06-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By sc00ter
My wife had a Honda Silverwing scooter with a...

My wife had a Honda Silverwing scooter with a Motor Trike conversion. Man that thing was fun but it took up a lot of real estate in the garage. She sold it when she retired. Trikes are fun though!
Forum: 50cc - 124cc 09-06-2024, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,474
Posted By sc00ter
I walked away from 2-strokes awhile ago but I've...

I walked away from 2-strokes awhile ago but I've built many pre-bug and bug-eye 2-stroke Zuma's. I've also never seen a CPI anything in person, so I have no idea what will work.

Try Racing Planet...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-27-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
I feel vehicle blessed to have a scooter that...

I feel vehicle blessed to have a scooter that fits my needs so well. Yeah, it has a few faults like a crappy rear rack and a tight floorboard, but everything else is perfect for what I use it for....
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 08-22-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,691
Posted By sc00ter
If you decide to go back to a stock exhaust note...

If you decide to go back to a stock exhaust note this little known fact. The emissions system, including the exhaust, is covered under a 5 year warranty per the EPA. This is for the OEM exhaust. I've...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-20-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
My helmet story. When I was 14 I had a moped. A...

My helmet story. When I was 14 I had a moped. A pedal start 49cc. A bunch of us moped owners used to meet up and do death races thru neighborhoods at night, with check points and pre-mapped routes....
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-16-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
Get out and ride, that's the goal! I ride...

Get out and ride, that's the goal! I ride everyday so I actually look forward to getting in a car on the weekend. But my wife is still kicking around the idea of getting a Ryker.

I joined a...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-15-2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
Posted By sc00ter
I walked away from 2-strokes a few years ago....

I walked away from 2-strokes a few years ago. Built silly fast Zuma bug-eyes but got burned out. For 2-stroke stuff you have:
Scooter Tuning. I used the .ca site, not the US site.
I don't mess with...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-14-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
I like the Indians. Only model I have ridden was...

I like the Indians. Only model I have ridden was a Roadmaster. I could NEVER spend Roadmaster money on a bike, I'm not that customer. Now I could get behind a Scout if I got the bike itch again. My...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-14-2024, 10:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,267
Posted By sc00ter
Greetings and welcome!

Greetings and welcome!
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-13-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
Plus Harley is suffering from the same thing that...

Plus Harley is suffering from the same thing that Budweiser suffered with the Bud-Light drama for being "woke". The employees are the ones that suffer from dumb choices in management. It will be...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 08-08-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,234
Posted By sc00ter
Raised the intake slightly to level the carb?...

Raised the intake slightly to level the carb? What and how? Did you make a custom intake for fitting a different mounting style carb? Or are you running a aftermarket cylinder that came with a weird...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-07-2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
I purchased a gently used Buddy 50cc scooter to...

I purchased a gently used Buddy 50cc scooter to help someone start job hunting. This dumb person KILLED A BUDDY 50cc! One of the toughest scooters ever built! Neglect and just being stupid killed it...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 08-07-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,090
Posted By sc00ter
There should be a fuse for the headlights. So I...

There should be a fuse for the headlights. So I would check:
Fuse for headlights. Yes, they sometimes blow for no reason.
If the fuse is good (still swap it with a new one to be sure) then,
I'd...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-05-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
Almost all of the new/current Royal Enfield bikes...

Almost all of the new/current Royal Enfield bikes are nice looking! My wife and I stop and look at one every time we see one in the wild. Shame we have zero dealers remotely close to us or I'd...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-05-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
I rarely buy scooters used. Come to think about...

I rarely buy scooters used. Come to think about it I've only owned 3 used scooters.

I bought the old Scooter Rider Magazine shop KYMCO People 250 scooter. It was in EXCELLENT condition with zero...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-04-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
I always say "Impress me with your lower cost...

I always say "Impress me with your lower cost entry level products before I buy a more expensive product." I really liked my Liberty 150 but with the electrical gremlin it developed, along with poor...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 08-02-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
Interesting article. I don't know sales talk or...

Interesting article. I don't know sales talk or long range sales forecast but I do know a lot of companies are in a sales slump. People just aren't spending right now. Inflation and all the political...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-31-2024, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,575
Posted By sc00ter
The Keeway America website just added 2 new...

The Keeway America website just added 2 new dealers to their dealer list in my area, and one of them is on my way to work! I might stop in or slip out of work and see if this is true. My buzz for a...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-30-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 18,234
Posted By sc00ter
Is there is a chance that the tank had/still has...

Is there is a chance that the tank had/still has sludge in it? The fuel system goes as follows:
Fuel tank.
Petcock.
Fuel filter.
Carb.
Related jets.
Unless the tank has rust in it I doubt that...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-28-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
Only Italjet I've ever seen in person was the...

Only Italjet I've ever seen in person was the Torpedo 50cc and a Velocifero 50cc. The first time they (Italjet) were in the USA it was short lived and poorly supported (Italjet actually folded!)....
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-25-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
Interesting! I've seen the articles about New...

Interesting! I've seen the articles about New York starting to crackdown on the unregistered/illegal scooters and the non-UL compliant ebikes.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 07-24-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,084
Posted By sc00ter
Me personally, I'm not paying for a exhaust only...

Me personally, I'm not paying for a exhaust only to have to cut it up and make it fit. Keeping it and "making it work" is your choice. I know modding exhaust is popular in the vintage moped world and...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 07-22-2024, 10:18 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 85,957
Posted By sc00ter
New York can call our dealers, as we have...

New York can call our dealers, as we have required tags on mopeds for awhile. Insurance is still not required but I've always carried it regardless. My insurance carrier does the insurance by VIN...
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