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my continuing saga with the Kinetic Tfr.... Now I have it running ok, starts ok and seems to be smooth. But it won't idle with the rear wheel on the ground, or when I apply the rear brakes. I've losened the drive belt to the point where it slips, slightly sanded down the clutch pads where they were grabbing way too early but it still won't idle with the rear wheel on the ground unless I open the throttle, which gets the clutch too hot. ANy Ideas??? So far cosmo hasn't been any help.
Posted on Oct 1, 2003, 5:59 AM from IP address 12.34.164.85
anyone know of any real laws that would forbid me riding on certain roads? mine gets up to around 30 with no muffler which is loud. i feel like a harley at stop lights. thanks.
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 10:42 PM from IP address 209.180.219.177
Being loud means nothing, i hope you run some kind of pipe? my engines thump just like hogs thats because i have stroker cranks in all of them and i can keep up with those hogs. I would be in big trouble if i were to ride in the lower 48 states, but i have bail money.LOL...
Posted on Oct 3, 2003, 1:50 AM from IP address 24.25.236.12
I baught a 1982 NC50 on Ebay yesterday should be here in a few days, The thing has no spark so I want to get a CDI unit and a coil before it gets here, is it a 6v system and will urban, spree or other parts work? also I have an extra cdi and coil for my SR50 but its a 12v system will they work, THanks Bill
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 5:17 PM from IP address 68.73.201.63
......wrong with the ignition switch when you turn it to start, contacting a ground or NOT contacting at all?
Or maybe the solenoid wire to ignition side is not making contact? i dunno, but I saw no one had answered so I thought I'd take a stab at it?
Then too....if when you kick it, it turns over way faster than when cranked, it could be down low on compression really bad. Have you checked for spark while cranking it with the starter? don-ohio (:^)
Posted on Oct 3, 2003, 2:06 PM from IP address 12.109.127.66
does anyone have an owners manual to a 1978 honda express that could put it on here so i could print it off, or know of a place that i could get one for free
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 2:32 PM from IP address 66.112.81.149
i just bought a 1978 honda express and its a kick start but the kicker wont move. it seems to be stuck or something and im not able to get the casing to where its at because the bolts are to tight. can anyone help me on what might be wrong?
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 2:28 PM from IP address 66.112.81.149
when i bought my express we hauled it for an hr on its side and when i started it it smoked for a block like crazy but it quit
so i know that doesnt help but i feel your pain...kinda
~jesse
Posted on Oct 17, 2003, 8:42 AM from IP address 65.71.166.185
hey,
i trying to track down a set of the funny little L-shaped plastic covers off an '80 model NC50, the covers come off down near the foot pegs. if anyone has a set or knows where i might find them that would be great.
thanks
Posted on Sep 29, 2003, 11:49 PM from IP address 203.51.249.222
im currently running my scoot with no muffler as its broken off for the 2nd time since ive had it. i realize theres no back presure and it gets up to 30 with out it. how fast should it be going? or could it be going rather? any owners? also, can not having a muffler damage my engine or just my ears?
Posted on Sep 29, 2003, 9:08 PM from IP address 209.180.219.177
You can get drill sizes 60-80 at most any industrial supply, however I just sent out for a set along with the finger powered "pin vise" to twirl them with from a model ship supplier by e-mail here's the URL. http://naturecoast.com/hobby/tool1.htm
Their prices were really reasonable.
Posted on Sep 29, 2003, 6:25 PM from IP address 24.247.182.131
I do a lot of machine work and even reduce jet hole sizes but to do it right you need to test the flow before you start rejetting. I tried to work out a size system from the numbers on the jets but different companies use different systems and the numbers don't relate to for instance, the metric equiv. I originally thought that if a jet said 72 on it it was .72 mm which would equal .028" (.72 x 25.4) but it doesn't seem exactly right or work with all carbs.
BTW to reduce the size of a jet I drill the original oversize to.050 or 1/16" then solder a thin rod of brass the same size into the orifice. I then chuck it in a small lathe, center drill it and size it with a small drill. It's not as hard as it sounds. At over $9.00 each for jets from Yamaha it's worth it!
RobD
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 7:28 AM from IP address 12.152.146.222
Does anyone have a drawing (or can explain) how to adjust the oil pump on a '82 Honda NU50? I was told that the aligning mark on the oil pump control lever has to be aligned with the index mark on the bodywhen the throttle is fully opened. I can't seem to identify either one. I would really appreciate your help..........Thanks!
Posted on Sep 29, 2003, 10:41 AM from IP address 65.178.169.39
The answer my dear friend, is sadly no, i do not have a life. I live in my mom's basement and play online strategy games when i am not answering moped questions. I am lonely and in desperate need of a woman. So if any of you moped ladies out there like an overweight hairy middle aged guy, call me, i'm very available. I know it was Jim from the NOS question who posted this and i know you are a person i can relate to. You are a slightly retarted perrrrrrrrrrson with no friends and no life, we should meet up sometime...
Posted on Sep 29, 2003, 4:05 PM from IP address 64.12.96.70
doen't it seem odd to you that you no nothing about the moped wiz, yet you trust him to give you correct info on your moped? I just want to know somthing about him because I bet that he doesn't have a life.
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 7:40 AM from IP address 64.27.222.154
Actually, I don't care if he has six legs, purple hair and picks his nose with a pitch fork.
This is a forum about sharing ideas and advice about mopeds. Everyone should use common sense in their evaluation of a procedure he or anyone else advises here or anywhere else on the internet for that matter.
Judging from the advice he has given here, I'd say he knows what he is talking about.
I'm an EE with a background in large frame computers, patent prototyping and embedded microcontrollers. I have several patents, a nice little machine shop and a full electronics bench but that's actually more than you need to know. My personal life is exactly that, personal. Where I go and sleep is not anyone's business and I imagine it goes the same for the whiz.
RobD
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 7:58 AM from IP address 12.152.146.222
I'd be willing to bet neither you, Robduh, nor the so called "whiz" have ever or ever will be alone with a woman. In addition the helpful little facts you provided about your life just proved that you too are a major nerd...I'm sure you both have six legs, purple hair, and pick your nose with forks. I'd also venture to say(sexual innuendo deleted).
This message has been edited by don-ohio from IP address 216.158.91.69 on Nov 3, 2003 12:15 PM
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 3:49 PM from IP address 152.163.253.1
I will have an attorney draw up a binding contract for $10,000 dollars. After you accept and sign the contract I will set up an escrow account for the money. It is my responsibility to prove I have had consensual sex with a women.
As far as what I’m doing here with all my degrees. Actually I baited you with that one. Even with my vast knowledge I still realize I can learn from and share knowledge with, someone else. So with all those degrees behind me it must say a lot about the Whiz’s ability then, shouldn’t it.
It is only the individual who believes he knows everything that knows nothing.
I’ll be needing a place to send that binding contract.
Hmmm.... I think with some of the money I’ll buy a new moped and one for the Whiz.....
Posted on Oct 1, 2003, 9:14 AM from IP address 12.152.146.222
Dear Robduh, your taking this to the next level and talking about drawing up contracts and S-crow accounts only proves your lack of common sense and overall geekiness. As for......(EDITED!For stupidity)
This message has been edited by don-ohio from IP address 12.109.127.66 on Nov 2, 2003 3:12 PM
Posted on Oct 2, 2003, 6:25 PM from IP address 64.12.96.70
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1982 HONDA URBAN EXPRESS DELUXE AT AN ESTATE AUCTION. IT NEEDS SOME PARTS . DOES ANYONE KNOW SOME GOOD SOURCES . I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO FIND OUT WHAT THESE SCOOTERS ARE WORTH. IT HAS 2000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. THE STRANGEST THING ABOUT THIS
IS THAT IT HAS ELECTRIC START.ANY INFO WOULD BE A GRAT HELP. THANKS.-MICK
Posted on Sep 28, 2003, 7:32 PM from IP address 171.75.202.119
Hey,
I've been working with vtcycles and my local mechanic to get my scooter going a little faster. From vtcycles I got the 65cc metrakit, koso variator and weights, and a proma exhaust. My scooter really flys now, but I'm getting a weird noise when I decelerate. It sounds like it's coming from the transmission. It's a rattling noise that occurs when I'm decelerating, but it seems like only when I'm using the rear brake. It also stops when I come to a stop. This didn't happen before I put all the upgrades in.
My 'diagnosis' is just a wild guess, but I'm thining something in the clutch. Actually, I did something stupid the first time I replaced the clutch springs (the 3 and the big one)- I forgot to replace the circlips that hold the clutch pad arms on the spindle (descriptive term, i don't know the real name for it). So I took it apart and put them back on. I thought the sound was less pronounced, but I left my scooter at home for a month while my parents got the brakes replaced and a new tire. So when my dad brought it to me I notice the sound is pretty annoying. Is this noise caused by uneven wear in the clutch pads?
I'm going to the shop very soon (as soon as I find one here) to get my rear brake cable adjusted, and I'm going to talk to them about this, but some insight from you guys would help me out!
Thanks,
Nate
Posted on Sep 28, 2003, 7:27 PM from IP address 128.253.199.115
More info, please help, someone must know something:mopedwhiz?
by Nate (no login)
I also noticed that the rattling/chattering definitely only occurs with the rear brake. Also, it only occurs when the scooter is on and I'm moving.
My other guess is that somehow the clutch gets moving faster than the engine when I'm slowing down with the rear brake?? Is that even possible, I don't know. Oh, I just thought of this: when I was doing this work, my dumbass sister knocked my scooter over and it landed on the axle that the clutch goes on... This is scary... did it get damaged? It didn't look bent, and this noise only occurs when slowing.
Thanks,
Nate
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 4:59 AM from IP address 128.253.199.115
Well if you hear it when the rear brake is applied, pull off the rear tire and the pads, a clutch will only chatter on acceleration due to a weak center spring or strong clutch springs, both are color coded.
Posted on Sep 30, 2003, 7:21 PM from IP address 24.25.236.12
