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Title: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Nireen999 on October 07, 2016, 06:59:47 PM: SHOP TALK and LESSONS FOR KAT, from a wonderful, experienced mechanic friend. TIPS AND TRICKS to care for your bike; in my case the DOWNTOWN 300i SCOOTER.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35qsEJ0V9g&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35qsEJ0V9g&feature=youtu.be)
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 08, 2016, 10:46:23 AM: Thanks for the cool video Nireen...
One tip...
Sometimes brake pads can be very hard to see.
I stick digital camera in there....with a flash....take a snap...load it on PC and then blow up the picture to see what you have. I use camera to look in lots of scooter places...then go to computer.
Good job on your scooter. ...you speak pretty good English for a foreigner!
Thanks again for posting, young lady.
Stig
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Snorvey on October 08, 2016, 11:11:35 AM: Nice video....and thats a good tip regarding taking photos prior to starting a job - and not just on the bike either. I replaced my shower isolator switch and my hot water tank thermostat recently. It was nice to refer back to the pics I had taken just to reassure myself.
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Mr. Paul on October 08, 2016, 12:08:41 PM: Good video. Good information for many other scooter owners, not just the Downtown. That guy is a real mechanic. I could tell by the oily fingernails and the split cut on his thumb. (Looks like mine sometimes) He is also very knowledgeable. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: tvniklas on October 08, 2016, 04:45:23 PM: Thanks a lot Nireen
Perfect video for a new DT owner 🖒😄
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Nireen999 on October 08, 2016, 08:12:09 PM: Awe your all very welcome!!! really glad ya all liked it. :) I love having this for reference so i don't forget which I do alot!
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Nireen999 on October 08, 2016, 08:13:58 PM: Hey Stig, yeah on the back brake the outside pad was half as wore at the inside one!
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: ktienation on October 10, 2016, 09:53:42 AM: My god. Is that an used machine? The engine looks like brand new. My one is full of dirt, rests of oil, mud etc:( Do you guys clean your engines with something?
Peter
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Nireen999 on October 10, 2016, 02:19:01 PM: I have had my scooter for about 5 months now. I have 8700 km's on it and I only wiped inside of it the other day but it didn't really need much at all. Had some dust in there. I find it stays really clean! I do wash my bike regularly. I have not rode it in the mud, rain etc to much. Mostly dry roads.
Title: Re: MAINTAINING THE DOWNTOWN SCOOT! TIPS & TRICKS :D
Post by: Nireen999 on October 10, 2016, 02:20:02 PM: Peter I also have seen no oil inside like you are saying. Maybe you have a small leaking??? I have no idea.