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People 250 / Re: Removing plastic over cylinder head cover
« on: September 14, 2013, 09:13:42 PM »
It seems that you need to take the seat bucket off so you can remove two screws holding the large body panels together in the front. Then you can pull the large panels over the tabs.

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People 250 / Removing plastic over cylinder head cover
« on: September 10, 2013, 08:53:45 PM »
Is there a way of taking off the plastic over the cylinder head cover without taking nearly all of the plastic off on the not-S People 250? All I'm trying to do is access the spark plug cable.

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General Discussion / Cheap tachometer for adjusting the idle speed?
« on: September 05, 2013, 10:21:37 PM »
Can anybody recommend a cheap tachometer for adjusting the idle speed? Unfortunately I already bought a digital multimeter with no Hz setting.

I was thinking of getting something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Tachometer-Kawasaki-Motorcycle-Generator-Snowmobile/dp/B0049IFX56/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1378419484&sr=8-12&keywords=tachometer

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People 250 / Re: Topping off with different coolant?
« on: August 21, 2013, 04:48:39 PM »
I spent a very long time doing this, and I *think* it stopped bubbling air. I took a short ride and all seemed fine. I'm still worried though. I could never run it for more than a few minutes because the coolant level would get too high. I've read things (not specific to this scooter) that say you should be running it for 15 minutes, or even an hour.  I also never noticed a drop in coolant from the thermostat opening, probably because I never ran it long enough.

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People 250 / Re: Topping off with different coolant?
« on: August 21, 2013, 05:16:08 AM »
Does anybody know how many times you need to burp the radiator? I'd done it about 5 times now, and it's still bubbling. I can't leave it on for very long, or else the radiator will overflow.

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People 250 / Re: Topping off with different coolant?
« on: August 20, 2013, 02:54:42 AM »
But maybe I should avoid dex-cool? That or that's already what's in there. This has gotten complicated.

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People 250 / Re: Topping off with different coolant?
« on: August 20, 2013, 02:14:18 AM »
Actually, seeing as how  the manual suggests replacing the coolant every year, I might as well do that.

It sounds like any long life 50/50 orange coolant would do the trick?

Are there any crush washers I need to worry about replacing?

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People 250 / Topping off with different coolant?
« on: August 20, 2013, 12:49:29 AM »
My reservoir tank is low. I don't know what's in there already (assuming it's the SIGMA 30%, not totally sure what that is).

Would it be okay to top it off with automotive coolant?

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People 250 / Re: Rear suspension squeaking
« on: August 18, 2013, 10:04:12 PM »
A light application of wd-40 around the bolts of the centerstand and the problem was fixed. If the wd-40 doesn't last I'll try something else, but it's what I had on hand.

It was as easy a fix as I could have hoped for, didn't even need to disassemble anything.

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People 250 / Re: Rear suspension squeaking
« on: August 18, 2013, 09:41:02 PM »
Before taking it off, I did see a rubber roller. Greasing it didn't help though.

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People 250 / Re: Rear suspension squeaking
« on: August 18, 2013, 09:18:10 PM »
Yes, that seems to be it. The squeak disappears when the center stand is lowered slightly.

I'm not sure what this bumper is, but I guess I'll try removing the center stand and probably what you're talking about.

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People 250 / Re: Rear suspension squeaking
« on: August 18, 2013, 08:08:53 PM »
After further examination I believe it's coming from the swingarm pivot point, but I'm not very sure.

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People 250 / Rear suspension squeaking
« on: August 18, 2013, 08:12:23 AM »
I recently bought a 2006 People 250 with 4500ish km on it.

It seems to have a squeak that sounds like it's coming from the rear suspension (I hear it when I sit down or push down on the rear of the bike).
My searches suggest this could either be a bolt that needs tightening, or something needs lubricating (sounds more likely to me).

How do I lubricate the rear suspension though? And what grease should I use?

Are there any specific bolts that I should check?

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