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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #60 on: February 16, 2016, 04:15:01 pm »
Sooooo I was rear ended on Saturday. It was super minor, I was waiting to turn right onto the highway and the guy behind me also wanting to turn right was looking for a break in traffic and not what was in front of him, so he rolled into me. I was more afraid he wouldn't have noticed he hit me and continued rolling forward, pushing me into traffic.

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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #61 on: February 16, 2016, 05:20:59 pm »
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #62 on: February 16, 2016, 05:32:19 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on January 12, 2016, 01:18:58 am
Quote from: DKaz on January 12, 2016, 01:17:36 am
I bet. Yea I went for a 30 minute ride a week and a half ago to get fresh fuel and stabilizer into the carb, also my battery tender is finally coming in the next couple of days. I didn't think I would need one but alas I need one.



I really like my Battery Tender!




i KNOW  MAN who eats them RAW ::) :P
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #63 on: February 16, 2016, 05:35:42 pm »
wouldn't flashing and alternating light be illegal?
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #64 on: February 16, 2016, 05:39:38 pm »
Quote from: aquadorhj on February 16, 2016, 05:35:42 pm
wouldn't flashing and alternating light be illegal?

Depends where.  Though in most places, modulators (headlights and taillights) on motorcycles are legal.  In Canada, they became fully legal for motorcycle in 2002.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #65 on: February 17, 2016, 10:24:54 pm »
Cool product. Tempting...
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #66 on: February 27, 2016, 11:25:21 am »
All fixed! So happy to be back on the road. Motorcyclists have been out in full force in Kelowna all week and I had to watch them from my Odyssey.

Installed a windscreen too. Initial thoughts, I've gained 5% in speed in a normal upright seating position and up to another 5% if I tuck myself so 3/4 of my helmet is below the top of the windscreen. It's also very quiet in the in the latter position too as if I were in a car, but upright it's quite a bit noisier in than pre windscreen. I think it's because of the increased wind pressure up around my helmet. I do like the lower wind pressure around my body.

I wonder if an attachment to get that wind over my helmet upright might be a good idea.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #67 on: April 14, 2016, 03:26:05 pm »
The broken exhaust bolt issue that is common with Vino 125s has struck its latest victim. The muffler has broken off the exhaust pipe as a result.



Options:
-Ask shops if they can weld it back together
-NCY exhaust. No expected performance increase except maybe a bit of better acceleration and hill climbing especially if I upjet the carb
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #68 on: April 14, 2016, 04:43:34 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on February 27, 2016, 11:25:21 am


I wonder if an attachment to get that wind over my helmet upright might be a good idea.

I know I'm buying one of these for my PCX...apparently they work incredibly well.  So much so that guys say when it's raining just their shoulders get wet.

X-Creen Sport  http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mra-x-creen-sport-variable-windscreen-spoiler-blade

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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #69 on: April 14, 2016, 04:45:26 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on April 14, 2016, 03:26:05 pm

-NCY exhaust. No expected performance increase except maybe a bit of better acceleration and hill climbing especially if I upjet the carb

Go this way.  You'll likely save 5lbs too.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #70 on: April 15, 2016, 01:30:31 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on April 14, 2016, 04:43:34 pm
I know I'm buying one of these for my PCX...apparently they work incredibly well.  So much so that guys say when it's raining just their shoulders get wet.

X-Creen Sport  http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mra-x-creen-sport-variable-windscreen-spoiler-blade

Thanks! I'll look into it.


Quote from: rrocket on April 14, 2016, 04:45:26 pm
Quote from: DKaz on April 14, 2016, 03:26:05 pm

-NCY exhaust. No expected performance increase except maybe a bit of better acceleration and hill climbing especially if I upjet the carb

Go this way.  You'll likely save 5lbs too.

Ordered, should arrive at my house Tuesday. I'm itching to ride, I swear it's been one thing after another stopping me from riding.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #71 on: December 16, 2016, 07:43:27 pm »
After having my scooter sit in the garage for 3 months with a blown engine, I finally decided to get a local mechanic to look at it.





I'm opting to rebuild the engine. Kinda wanted to look at a big bore kit but the mechanic advised against it. With parts and labour, it's going to run me a cool grand. Meh, small price to pay for happiness. Can't wait to start riding again, two-three months tops and I'll be out there riding again.  8)
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #72 on: December 19, 2016, 12:43:39 pm »
What happened, any warning signs?
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #73 on: December 19, 2016, 06:47:35 pm »
Quote from: Triple Bob on December 19, 2016, 12:43:39 pm
What happened, any warning signs?

My engine sounded off leading up to the total failure, I figure as early as 2 weeks or 1,000km prior. I just pushed that poor engine too damn hard. 50-80 km a day, lot of time on the highway, it was only a matter of time. And you absolutely bet I'm going to do it again.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #74 on: December 19, 2016, 07:00:05 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on December 19, 2016, 06:47:35 pm
Quote from: Triple Bob on December 19, 2016, 12:43:39 pm
What happened, any warning signs?

My engine sounded off leading up to the total failure, I figure as early as 2 weeks or 1,000km prior. I just pushed that poor engine too damn hard. 50-80 km a day, lot of time on the highway, it was only a matter of time. And you absolutely bet I'm going to do it again.

It's the heat/detonation.

You need to run the best..absolute best synthetic oil you can.  And in the summer, run premium.

If I was you, I'd WPC treat the piston, rings and cylinder wall while I had it apart.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #75 on: December 19, 2016, 07:11:16 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on December 19, 2016, 07:00:05 pm
It's the heat/detonation.

You need to run the best..absolute best synthetic oil you can.  And in the summer, run premium.

If I was you, I'd WPC treat the piston, rings and cylinder wall while I had it apart.

Mechanic said either:
1. Insufficient oil or oil circulation (I stayed on top of it)
2. Ran the engine at high RPMs too long (possible)

I plan on grabbing a case of Amsoil scooter oil soon. I always ran premium ethanol free gas as the carb didn't seem to like ethanol.

What's WPC? I'll run that by my mechanic.
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #76 on: December 19, 2016, 08:19:04 pm »
Quote from: DKaz on December 19, 2016, 07:11:16 pm
Quote from: rrocket on December 19, 2016, 07:00:05 pm
It's the heat/detonation.

You need to run the best..absolute best synthetic oil you can.  And in the summer, run premium.

If I was you, I'd WPC treat the piston, rings and cylinder wall while I had it apart.

Mechanic said either:
1. Insufficient oil or oil circulation (I stayed on top of it)
2. Ran the engine at high RPMs too long (possible)

I plan on grabbing a case of Amsoil scooter oil soon. I always ran premium ethanol free gas as the carb didn't seem to like ethanol.

What's WPC? I'll run that by my mechanic.

Are you still Amsoil PC?  If not, I'll help you out on price.

I 100% guarantee your mechanic will have no idea what WPC is.  This is one of the advanced surface treatments to reduce friction.  Used in F1, MotoGP, etc  Finally talked a buddy into putting it on his trigger of one of his competition guns.  The rules do not allow for "trigger jobs" in his class.  So I told him WPC.  He finally agreed.  With just the treatment, reduced his pull by almost 1 lb! (this is a lot BTW)  Anyways, if you want to read up on it, here's a couple of links.  The video will do a better job of explaining it.

http://www.wpctreatment.com/
MotoIQ.  They did it and accicdentally ran their race car several laps..with no oil.  It works so well they didn't really know.  And afterwards the tear down showed no real damage.  http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticles/ID/17/Special-Treatment-Part-1-All-you-wanted-to-know-about-WPC.aspx

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMo7rkyBMsg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF60s6LeQkI
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #77 on: April 20, 2020, 07:50:01 pm »
My first 600...

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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #78 on: April 20, 2020, 07:56:08 pm »
Sweet!!
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Re: DKaz's bike adventure
« Reply #79 on: April 20, 2020, 08:00:51 pm »
We need more details!!!  8)
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