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General Discussion / Re: True value of this forum
« on: March 21, 2014, 11:35:39 PM »
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: THIS is what we're looking for!
« on: March 21, 2014, 11:33:48 PM »
Hey Stig, why don't you share some of the weather over here? Wolverine Fan, but- scooter enthusiast more! Moving back to MI wouldn't help , as Marquette is only sharing their weather here in Maine 
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Downtown 300 / Re: latest footpegs
« on: March 21, 2014, 11:28:49 PM »
Do they fold up if needed ia a sharp lean? I'd hate to have one catch pavement and cause crash .
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Downtown 300 / Re: Shorai LFX battery
« on: March 21, 2014, 11:23:10 PM »
Not a Yuasa charger . Battery took charg/maintained charge for awhile..then just quit. Battery charger indicates "charging" , but- battery remains discharged .
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Downtown 300 / Re: Idle Need Help?
« on: March 21, 2014, 08:38:48 AM »
Stations are supposed to test their tanks for water DAILY, but- some do not. Maybe just the store you purchased it at?
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Downtown 300 / Re: Shorai LFX battery
« on: March 21, 2014, 08:36:39 AM »
Thanks.
I have been through two Yuasa (OEM) batteries since I bought the bike in 2012. I had a pigtail put on right after purchase and when topcase was mounted the next month .
Put it in shed, on Solar Battery Tender , after winterization . It died the first Spring after having it out (last year ) for a couple months (June? ) . Thought , maybe solar charger was bad .
Bought and put in NEW Yuasa and rode through October, then winterized and put in shed on (Electric wall ) Battery Tender , again. Went out in early Jan. ( after all our 12-18 inch snowstorms/Ice Storms ) on a 42 degree day ( had been mild for a couple days ) and tried to start it. Not taking a charge and DEAD battery. Called my dealer and he said leave it on charger and bring it in , in Spring, and he would take care of it ( free battery ) .
Was just wondering if this may not occur with a slower to discharge battery like Litium ION ( not IRON Phosphate ) ?
Could there be a short somewhere? Seems as though it still should be TAKING a charge, if it went in fully charged ??
I have been through two Yuasa (OEM) batteries since I bought the bike in 2012. I had a pigtail put on right after purchase and when topcase was mounted the next month .
Put it in shed, on Solar Battery Tender , after winterization . It died the first Spring after having it out (last year ) for a couple months (June? ) . Thought , maybe solar charger was bad .
Bought and put in NEW Yuasa and rode through October, then winterized and put in shed on (Electric wall ) Battery Tender , again. Went out in early Jan. ( after all our 12-18 inch snowstorms/Ice Storms ) on a 42 degree day ( had been mild for a couple days ) and tried to start it. Not taking a charge and DEAD battery. Called my dealer and he said leave it on charger and bring it in , in Spring, and he would take care of it ( free battery ) .
Was just wondering if this may not occur with a slower to discharge battery like Litium ION ( not IRON Phosphate ) ?
Could there be a short somewhere? Seems as though it still should be TAKING a charge, if it went in fully charged ??
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Downtown 300 / Shorai LFX battery
« on: March 21, 2014, 03:26:32 AM »
Has anyone tries the Shorai LFX battery ? It appears that two will fit the DT300i. one is Shorai LFX14a1-BS12...the other Shorai LFX18A1-BS12.
These are Lithium Ion that have 220CCA and should be able to go 2-3-4 months not running and NOT need a charge (esp. in COLD weather ).
The 18 should be able to handle more drain (ie: from heated gear,GPS,etc. ) .
They do need special tender for charging the Lithium Ion that Shorai sells.
I am thinking of trying the 18, as I want to run some heated gear(vest/gloves) and already have GPS mounted. I can get it as cheao as OEM battery on Amazon and charger for $45+ and free shipping on both .
These are Lithium Ion that have 220CCA and should be able to go 2-3-4 months not running and NOT need a charge (esp. in COLD weather ).
The 18 should be able to handle more drain (ie: from heated gear,GPS,etc. ) .
They do need special tender for charging the Lithium Ion that Shorai sells.
I am thinking of trying the 18, as I want to run some heated gear(vest/gloves) and already have GPS mounted. I can get it as cheao as OEM battery on Amazon and charger for $45+ and free shipping on both .
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General Discussion / Re: Don't they have scooters in China?
« on: March 19, 2014, 06:03:49 PM »
Momma bear, at least in Boston ( esp. on 28 ) you get to drive in breakdown lane during rush hour(s) .
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General Discussion / Re: Don't they have scooters in China?
« on: March 18, 2014, 04:26:24 PM »
Not any more. Due to our outsourcing to them more people can afford cars and have the mindset ( as many in US do ) that bigger is better. Thus, the most air pollution in the World, now and the reason gas prices keep increasing related to the excess used there.
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General Discussion / Re: Hey guy's im a new Kymco Owner
« on: March 18, 2014, 04:24:16 PM »
Depending on your weight, 70s is attainable.
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General Discussion / Re: Hey guy's im a new Kymco Owner
« on: March 17, 2014, 03:47:39 PM »
Sounds like a great deal. Take care of it, ride it as often as you can and it should last a good, long time. Kymco is known to be "bulletproof" . 
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Eye Candy | Videos and Pics / Re: My Cool Super 8 150 with Shad 45L Top Case
« on: March 15, 2014, 12:15:28 AM »
Nice scoot 
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General Discussion / Re: Sure. NOW they come out!
« on: March 15, 2014, 12:12:54 AM »Not bluesin , either
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General Discussion / Re: Sure. NOW they come out!
« on: March 14, 2014, 03:33:37 AM »
Hey, when LL Bean has a deal (outlet store) on a Combo kit that packs, easily, under my seat I buy it. It traveled back to Michigan with me to fish for some VERY LARGE Salmon ( on the spin rod ) and some smaller stream trout on the fly rod. My Grandfather even taught me how to "jack" Bullfrogs when going for frog legs and didn't use a fly rod for that , either . 
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General Discussion / Re: Sure. NOW they come out!
« on: March 11, 2014, 05:09:27 PM »
Paper...I , too , love trout fishing and Scootering. Have a packable LL Bean (yeah, I live in LL Bean State ) spin/fly rod Combo that fits perfectly under my seat