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Agility 50 / Re: Main Jet Size
« on: March 10, 2011, 12:28:09 AM »
If the #85 is too rich than you would want to go down in size, but like I said a #85 might well work fine.  Give it a shot and do your plug chops and you should be fine.

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Agility 50 / Re: Main Jet Size
« on: March 10, 2011, 12:18:30 AM »
I take it you also derestricted the drive boss?

You'll have to do plug chops once you change the main jet and see how the new jet is working out.  Typically a #82 is used in a derestricted scooter that hasn't had exhaust or air box upgrades.

Then again, each scoot is different and a #85 is in the ballpark so it might work fine.  If you're not sure about what a plug chop is do a search on this site and there is plenty of info. about that.

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Agility 50 / Re: Newb again
« on: March 03, 2011, 11:49:49 PM »
That is odd....on my Agility I am able to adjust the mirrors so I can see my elbows   ;D

Go for aftermarket mirrors is my suggestion, I have yet to be able to figure out how to adjust the OEM ones to provide a decent view of what's behind me.

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Agility 50 / Kick starting in cold weather
« on: February 05, 2011, 04:47:22 PM »
Haven burned out a starter already, I've been using my kick starter to get the scoot fired up during the winter.  I've found that it starts the scooter easily (usually first kick) and saves the battery and starter from the consequences of excess cranking using the electric start.

This worked great - right up until my cvt cover cracked in the area around the starter drive gear.  Seems like the kick starter really is meant for backup use and not daily use.  So just an fyi for those who, like me, figured that using the kick starter was better than straining the electric starter.

On the bright side, a new cvt cover was somewhat cheaper than a new starter....



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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather Gear Pics
« on: January 26, 2011, 09:26:41 PM »
What, no fur lined underwear?

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General Discussion / Re: Cold Weather Gear Pics
« on: January 26, 2011, 07:13:23 PM »
I believe that is William Shatner's toupe.

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Agility 50 / Re: roller weights
« on: January 26, 2011, 03:40:33 PM »
Yes indeed it is much easier to start and doesn't require the extended warm up period.  By time I get my gloves, neck warmer, and helmet on I'm ready to go.

Can't wait to get the Zuma broken in more so I can see what it can do.

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Agility 50 / Re: roller weights
« on: January 26, 2011, 01:24:38 PM »
Thanks blue - those were my two main concerns; reliability and ability to find parts.


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Agility 50 / Re: roller weights
« on: January 26, 2011, 01:18:54 AM »
Don't know at this point - only about 18 miles on the new scoot (really new, just picked it up) and I haven't done any speed runs yet.

Very different feel to the 2 stroke so I'm getting used to that.  Certainly more punch as soon as you give it gas.   Get that oil smell a bit and has a very different sound too.  I'm liking it very much so far.  I know that the Zuma isn't restricted like the A-50 so that helps. 

The A-50 been a reliable and faithful ride for 2.5 years, but decided I needed to pick up a new scoot.  Wasn't going to wait until spring - higher prices and with the cost of gas I figured it might be impossible to find a 50cc around here if I waited to long. 


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Agility 50 / Re: roller weights
« on: January 25, 2011, 11:25:42 PM »
Shame the A-50 is designed to make it so hard to get that nut on/off.  My new scoot (okay, so I'm out of the closet....but I still have my A-50 too) is a Yamaha Zuma and the nut is much easier to get off because you can use a strap wrench to firmly hold the drive face while you take the nut off/put the nut on.

On the A-50 the placement of the starter bendix makes it impossible and you have to find another method if not using an impact wrench.

Damn blue, you put it right through the cover?  You must've been moving pretty darn fast!

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Agility 50 / Re: roller weights
« on: January 25, 2011, 11:11:27 PM »
Do you think the nut will come off easier this time since last time I broke it loose with an impact wrench?

That'll depend on how tight you put it back on.  When I put the nut back on I use blue loctite and give it a really good tightening with the impact wrench.  So it doesn't come off without the impact wrench - which is exactly how I want it to be.  I've had the nut loosen up before and ended up pushing the scoot back home.  Not fun!


 


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Agility 50 / Re: roller weights
« on: January 24, 2011, 11:56:57 PM »
16 x 13 it is the correct size.

Your OEM weights are 6.5gm so you might want to play around with some different roller weights to see what works best.

I use 5gm weights because of the hills around me and I find they work good for my needs.

You can buy tuning kits that have a variety of weights to try and see what works best. 

As for top end the conventional wisdom is that lighter weights mean less top end.  I don't think that this is necessarily the case - I didn't notice any loss of top end.  What you will notice with lighter weights is weaker acceleration in the mid-range, but you trade that from more kick at low speeds.

Try some different weights and see what you like.
 

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General Discussion / Re: Ready for winter to end!!
« on: January 23, 2011, 02:42:24 AM »
Don't know about being scared, but feeling cold for sure...

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General Discussion / Re: Ready for winter to end!!
« on: January 23, 2011, 02:28:38 AM »
*hides before he gets his butt kicked*

probably a smart idea!

And hey, I'm still riding too - even though the temps are below 15 degrees here.


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General Discussion / Re: Ready for winter to end!!
« on: January 22, 2011, 01:26:06 AM »
The really hardcore would just have an emergency beer tucked under the seat.

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