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General Discussion / Re: Are Michelin Power Pure tires good?
« on: July 11, 2016, 12:01:13 AM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on July 10, 2016, 09:39:06 AM
Anyone have a DEFINITE answer to who has the twin-compound and where the proof can be read?

http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/tires/michelin-power-pure-sc

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General Discussion / Re: Are Michelin Power Pure tires good?
« on: July 10, 2016, 11:58:42 PM »
Quote from: beermak on July 10, 2016, 08:40:14 AM
power pure sc are dual compund rubbers? i always though sc was single compound.


The SC in the Power Pure tyre name denotes that it is the scooter version of the tyre.

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General Discussion / Re: Are Michelin Power Pure tires good?
« on: July 10, 2016, 01:25:03 AM »
Excellent twin compound tyres.
May not last quite as long as the CityGrip, but definitely a very good tyre.

There's a few other choices but depends what you can get locally.

Rear: http://www.tyreintelligence.co.uk/index.php/cycle/index?yt0=Update+Listing&Cycle%5Bwidth%5D=140&Cycle%5Bratio%5D=70&Cycle%5Brim%5D=12&Cycle%5Bvehicle%5D=&Cycle%5Bvehicle%5D%5B%5D=SCOOTER&Cycle%5Bpattern_use%5D=&Cycle%5Bbrand_id%5D=&Cycle%5Bbrand_id_2%5D=&Cycle%5Bspeed1%5D=&Cycle%5Bply%5D=&Cycle%5Bzr%5D=&Cycle%5Btt_tl%5D=

Front: http://www.tyreintelligence.co.uk/index.php/cycle/index?Cycle%5Bwidth%5D=120&Cycle%5Bratio%5D=70&Cycle%5Brim%5D=12&Cycle%5Bvehicle%5D%5B0%5D=SCOOTER&Cycle%5Bpattern_use%5D=&Cycle%5Bbrand_id%5D=&Cycle%5Bbrand_id_2%5D=&Cycle%5Bspeed1%5D=&Cycle%5Bply%5D=&Cycle%5Bzr%5D=&Cycle%5Btt_tl%5D=&yt1=Update+Listing&Cycle_page=3


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General Discussion / Re: Had a bad accident
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:51:49 PM »
Look on the bright side, hospital=NURSES!!!

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General Discussion / Re: interesting discovery
« on: June 30, 2016, 01:25:18 PM »
Quote from: Stig on June 27, 2016, 11:14:38 AM
Discovered that my xxxl NOLAN full face modular helmet will not fit under the seat of a Burgman 400. The HJC XXXXL does, easily, but not the Nolan.

So wear the HJC and bin the Nolan.

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General Discussion / Re: Surreal
« on: June 26, 2016, 06:06:24 AM »
Motor vehicles are very rarely an asset, almost always a liability ;)

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General Discussion / Re: Surreal
« on: June 25, 2016, 10:00:57 PM »
Sticker price is very rarely the same as the sale price.

I still see my old scooter around sometimes, I sold it three years ago, its had at least two owners since I traded it.
Like you I got less than half the sticker price.

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General Discussion / Re: Salt air is hard on scooter !
« on: June 20, 2016, 03:21:39 AM »
ACF-50 helps.
I live less than a quarter mile from the North Sea and my scooter lives outside uncovered.
Its 3 years old and got almost 30,000 miles on the clock.
Fork sliders, stands, shocks and anything else that goes rusty get brush painted with black Hammerite smooth once a year.
The exhaust silencer is a lost cause, painting it lasts about two months, it really needs a stainless one.
The white bodywork once glossy is now fashionably matt.

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General Discussion / Re: Tire Cupping
« on: June 14, 2016, 04:57:18 PM »
It depends on the day the tyre is fitted rather than when its ridden.
Always look for a tyre fitter with the correct astrological wall chart which knows when to fit tyres.
If you are in any doubt regarding the tyres on your scooter you should always take them in and get their psychic aura read.

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LIKE 200i / Re: Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
« on: June 12, 2016, 06:27:06 PM »
Quote from: Duddy03 on June 10, 2016, 07:28:05 PM
I haven't heard anyone talk about a magnetic drain plug in the past, are any of you aware of anything I need to be concerned about?

The magnetic inserts in these plugs can come loose and cause internal damage.
Particles can form magnetised clumps on the plug and these can break off.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Hit 40,000
« on: June 08, 2016, 05:34:15 PM »
Rollers don't actually roll......

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General Discussion / Re: Leaving KYMCO 😢
« on: June 08, 2016, 09:02:32 AM »
Possibly the best feature of the Majesty 400 is the valve clearance check interval.
Have a look at the service schedule in the owner's manual, you're in for a very pleasant surprise.

Don't get too carried away though, its shims....

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General Discussion / Re: They must have bumped their head!
« on: June 08, 2016, 08:54:43 AM »
Quote from: Forbes1964 on June 08, 2016, 02:49:29 AM
I'm nearing the time for the initial 600 mile oil change. So I called the local Yamaha dealer because I was considering having at least the first service done at the dealer. It consists of changing the oil and filter and the rear end fluid.  I asked him how much. And he said $150-200 depending on whether I want it looked over too. . SERIOUSLY? 150-200 bucks for 1.8 quarts of 10w 40 , an oil filter, and 8 oz of 10w 30 for the ear end? That's much more than we charge at the Ford Dealership where I work ! And the cars require 5 to 7 qts.

Guess who'll be doing their own.

Common misconception that its just an oil change.
The initial service should involve a full check of the scooter to finally ensure correct assembly at the factory.
If done properly its quite a big job.

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Downtown 300 / Re: Hit 40,000
« on: June 08, 2016, 08:48:32 AM »
Quote from: RubenC on June 08, 2016, 03:19:25 AM
I don't know why my belt would break with less 5,000 miles of use.  Any thoughts?

Most likely to have been damaged by the foreign object rattling around inside the cover....

Quote from: RubenC on February 20, 2016, 04:33:29 AM
A Downie Update:  The left crankcase cover screen broke, melted, became a ball and was rolling in the same area as the drive pulley.     The screen allows fresh air into the pulley area.  Moxie did a temporary fix until the new crankcase cover comes in.

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Downtown 300 / Re: drive belt
« on: June 08, 2016, 12:51:08 AM »
Your link didn't work for me, but if you mean this: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/KYMCO-GENUINE-Parts-DOWNTOWN-300-SHADOW-300-K-XCT-300-Ninita-CVT-TRANSMISSION-Belt-OEM-KAWASAKI/32352099852.html

Sounds like a potential hassle and a bit of a wait and hope customs don't want some duty from you...

Alternatively, you can get a Gates belt for the Downtown 300 supplied from within the UK for £60, free click and collect at Argos within a week.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kymco-Downtown-300-i-2009-2010-Gates-Drive-Belt-/401034568869

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