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Got a dumb question.
Had the scoot parked for a couple weeks, because I've been riding my new (to me) 2006 Honda Rebel.
Got the super8 back out and noticed a funny noise.
It sounds fine when running, but when I first give it gas to start moving, I am hearing an annoying rattly sound when it starts accelerating.
Once it gets going, I don't notice any funny sounds anymore. Just when I first start from a stop.
It's a Super8 150 with 4500+ miles on it.
I'll admit that I have never had the cvt cover off in that whole time (Shame on me).
I also haven't found any lose bolts anywhere that could be rattling.
Could it be something in the cvt worn out, or could it simple need to be opened up and cleaned?
When it was parked a few weeks ago, it wasn't making this noise.
Any ideas what I should look at first. I plan on opening it up on my day off this week.
Thanks in advance for any advice!

Duke- 

After having my nail issue with my tire this past week, I've decided to get new tires so I don't have to ride on the plugged one for too long.
I don't want to buy a factory Cheng Shin, because it's only available as an OEM part for WAY more than it's worth. $90 was the cheapest I found it (at kymcopartsmonster).
I'd like to run a set of Michelin City Grips or Pirelli Diablos, and I can get a set of both tires for about $130 from Denniskirk.com.
But, the nearest rear size to the factory 120/80-14 is a 140/70-14. I've seen someone post on here that a 140 rear WILL fit on a Super8, but I was wondering if anyone has run one, and will it clear without having to modify anything.
I just don't want to go to the trouble of getting a tire mounted on the rim, and then finding out after the fact that it rubs somewhere.

I appreciate any input anyone can give!

Duke-

I have a 2012 Super 8 150. Had it for 6 months, and use it as my only vehicle, rain or shine. I love it!
What I don't love, is the rear rack. It looks nice, but it's 3 shades of useless when I need to strap something down to it. It's too narrow and oddly shaped to be of any real practical use.

Then, while at my dealer a while back, I got to looking at the wider tubular rack on an Agility 125. I noticed that the mounting points were laid out almost identical to the Super 8's, although I didn't have a chance to actually measure the spacing of the mount points.

So, I was just wondering, does anyone know if the Agility's rack will mount on the Super's tail?
I know it would look weird, but for me, function is way more important than looking cool.

I appreciate any input!

Duke-

Well, after 5 1/2 months, and over 2600 miles, I finally got around to getting my bike license. So I'm officially legal now!!!
One less thing to worry about.
Passed the written test with a perfect score.
Had a couple hiccups on the riding test though. Me and the slalom cones don't get along.
Two bad knees, and a wonky hip make the back and forth weight shift a bit shaky.
But, I did the over all test well enough that they passed me.

At least now I don't have to worry about getting ticketed for not having a proper license endorsement!
Yayy ME!

Duke-

So, awhile back, my light control module messed up and had to be replaced. Covered under warranty, NO cost to me.
Lights have worked fine since, until a couple days ago.

While pulling up to a stop light, I noticed my reflection in the truck ahead of me and guess what? NO HEADLIGHTS AGAIN!!
When I stopped, the dim lights came on, but went out when I started moving again.
I rode to the dealership, and was surprised when they took it in to look at it immediately.
15 minutes later, they had it out, and everything was working again.
When I asked what the problem was, their "helpful" answer was, "NO CLUE".  WTF?!?!
The LCM was fine, and they checked all the wire connections. When they put it back together, it all worked!

Lights were fine again for the last couple days, until this morning when I got off work. On the way home, NO HEADLIGHTS AGAIN!!!
Got home and parked with the engine idling, and I cycled the high beam switch a few times. I noticed a small flicker after a few switches back and forth, and when I spun the front wheel, the lights worked again. 
And they worked fine the rest of the morning while I ran some errands.

So I'm wondering, could my issue simply be a bit of corrosion in the high beam switch tripping the lights out? I do ride every day, even when it's raining, so the scoot does get wet on a regular basis. If anyone has any insight on this, I would appreciate any input. Because, frankly, my local dealer is proving to be no help!
I just want to be able to fully trust that my lights are going to work, and not fail when I need them!

Duke-

I got out early this morning to catch a sunrise ride. It was a nice toasty 58 degrees! 
Rode down a cool access road at a local state park. A little bumpy and dusty, but not too bad!
Remembered my cameras for once, so I got a few pics of the Supe!

Duke-

Stopped at a local dealer to pick up a new fuel filter, and finally got to see the new Genuine Hooligan 170 in person.
I saw it online a while back, and thought it looked cool as hell. In person, it is just evil looking! Especially in the matte black finish.
Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me, so I couldn't get a pic. So I had to download a pic online.
I love the style of it. Anyone else think it's cool, or is it just my goofy taste?!?!