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Forum: 125cc - 249cc 05-10-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,456
Posted By gitsum
In most cases slider weights give a slight boost...

In most cases slider weights give a slight boost in acceleration and a few extra miles top end.

They definitely wear much slower than roller weights.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 05-01-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,229
Posted By gitsum
I agree with the article, and it is sound advice....

I agree with the article, and it is sound advice.

There are a few other alternatives for a quality inexpensive scooter. Adly and Eton are made in Taiwan and sometimes they have some new leftover...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-25-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,603
Posted By gitsum
My current scooter has a tachometer which I don't...

My current scooter has a tachometer which I don't use much for riding.

But it was a big help when tuning the variator.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-25-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By gitsum
Sorry, I did get caught up in a difference of...

Sorry, I did get caught up in a difference of opinions which did not contribute in any way.

I don't have an answer for the problem, but hopefully someone that does will help out soon.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-24-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By gitsum
OK, now we are getting somewhere. First of...

OK, now we are getting somewhere.

First of all "several" GY6 engines is a basis for "all"?

Your experience with GY6 engines must be limited because there are quite a few tuned to be drag...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-24-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By gitsum
Maybe a few turnpikes might have different rules,...

Maybe a few turnpikes might have different rules, but a 150cc engine is legal on interstate highways.

So if your bike has a functional top speed of 65 GPS, does that mean usable?

You are saying...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-23-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By gitsum
Is this specific to GY6 engines or all engines? ...

Is this specific to GY6 engines or all engines? Is this more likely to happen on a Chinese engine?

Do you have any data to back these numbers up?

I don't have any data, so I'll give my...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-23-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,985
Posted By gitsum
I like the Kymco Agility. It's a good scooter...

I like the Kymco Agility. It's a good scooter and great bang for the buck.
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-22-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,403
Posted By gitsum
If the air/fuel screw is closer to the engine...

If the air/fuel screw is closer to the engine manifold side of the carb, it is a fuel screw. Righty tightly, lefty loosely. Tighter is less fuel, looser is more.

If the air/fuel screw is on the...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-21-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,985
Posted By gitsum
How much do you pay for a "better" Chinese...

How much do you pay for a "better" Chinese scooter?

I've owned both a "cheapo" (Longbo 150) and a "better" (Strada Eurojet rx150i) Chinese scooter as well as Honda, Yamaha, SYM, and CPI, around...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 04-16-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,705
Posted By gitsum
We keep coming back to this...

We keep coming back to this...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-16-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,893
Posted By gitsum
Is that 10,000 rpm's during acceleration or top...

Is that 10,000 rpm's during acceleration or top end? If the engine runs that fast during WOT acceleration, then your variator weights are too light. If it hits 10,000 rpm's at top end then your...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-09-2014, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,495
Posted By gitsum
If you are worried about a fuel issue, recharge...

If you are worried about a fuel issue, recharge your battery and crank the engine with the fuel line disconnected from the carb. You should see a healthy stream of gas squirt out.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 04-07-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,893
Posted By gitsum
It's not WOT that is bad for any engine. It is...

It's not WOT that is bad for any engine. It is the combination of high rpm's and excess heat that will significantly reduce the life of an engine.

That being said, WOT on most GY6 engines usually...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-22-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 36,117
Posted By gitsum
The fuel is injected under high pressure in a fog...

The fuel is injected under high pressure in a fog like spray. The air is pulled through the throttle body by the vacuum from the piston, same as a carb set up. No turbo charged effect.

Fuel...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-22-2014, 12:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 86,584
Posted By gitsum
I hope that's not directed towards me. I've...

I hope that's not directed towards me. I've owned a couple of "Chinabikes" so my opinion is based on experience from both sides of the story. And I am not saying Chinese scooters are junk, just...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-21-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 86,584
Posted By gitsum
It seems like a difference of opinions here. I...

It seems like a difference of opinions here. I made the mistake of disagreeing with the majority on "It is the ride" forum.

Those people insist that a Chinese scooter is every bit the equal of...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 03-21-2014, 11:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 86,584
Posted By gitsum
Well put. I know Chinese scooters are very...

Well put.

I know Chinese scooters are very inexpensive. With proper maintenance and replacing a few parts from the beginning a decent scooter mechanic can keep one running and have a fair amount...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-20-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,512
Posted By gitsum
The higher the elevation the less fuel the engine...

The higher the elevation the less fuel the engine needs because the air is less dense.

If you significantly open up the airbox and exhaust, you will have to retune the carb.

This means...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-19-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,088
Posted By gitsum
No extra debris, if anything there is less build...

No extra debris, if anything there is less build up of belt dust.

The CVT was not sealed to begin with, it has small vents and an intake at the front.

The holes are drilled to face the rear...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-19-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,745
Posted By gitsum
I use my kick start to rotate the engine to TDC...

I use my kick start to rotate the engine to TDC when adjusting the valves.
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-19-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,088
Posted By gitsum
Trail Tech has a cylinder head temp gauge with a...

Trail Tech has a cylinder head temp gauge with a sensor that goes on the spark plug for about $40.

I also had a TU250X, it was a great little bike. I had a CHT gauge installed on that too.

On...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 03-19-2014, 01:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,088
Posted By gitsum
Most generic GY6 150cc scooter engines are tuned...

Most generic GY6 150cc scooter engines are tuned to make their best horsepower around 7000 rpms and peak torque about 1000 rpm's lower. There are exceptions and variations of course, but the...
Forum: 125cc - 249cc 01-28-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,058
Posted By gitsum
8000 rpm's is about as far as you should push a...

8000 rpm's is about as far as you should push a GY6 if you want it to last. On a 125/150cc engine the max horsepower is probably closer to 7000 rpm's. If you do a lot of longer highway rides 7000...
Forum: General Scooter Discussion 01-06-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,182
Posted By gitsum
Be careful on those valve adjustment intervals. ...

Be careful on those valve adjustment intervals. Tight valves don't make any noise...
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