Homemade redneck exhaust gasket.

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Necessity is the mother of invention. Glad you're having fun with it.

Even tho my scoot is a 150, I too am amazed at it's capabilities. I'm not obese, but no fly weight either.....wearing my 6 pound leather jacket and other riding gear, I am over 220 lbs. The scooter has no problem with the 10%+ grades, that are part of ever ride I take. Today on the way home the odometer hit 13,000 miles (miles, not kilometers). Runs as good as ever, doesn't use, or drip any oil, and still looks practically new.

I have two 1200cc motorcycles, and a 750cc sidecar rig. I truely enjoy the weight and power of a big bike, but the scooter is a true wonderment....and makes me smile. At the end of each riding season...it is always the scoot that has covered the most distance. I can't figure out how that happens.

Valve stems only come in two sizes....should be available almost anywhere....when I replaced mine, they were purchased at Walmart. Less than $3, for a two pack.