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Post by Lee on Jul 19, 2012 5:42:24 GMT
As some of you are aware, I've recently invested in a 1999 twist n go scooter for my son Jacob, who is 16 in November.
Jake is a typical teen, grouchy and always asleep. Useless at fixing anything...the time has come for him to learn.
The bike was dropped off a couple of days ago by steve from Crofton court MC's
The machine starts great, has good tyres and has an MOT.
All good stuff, its got a few faults though, fuel guage doesnt work (there is no trip meter so its needed) a lot of the panels have been damaged and the repairs look very "teenage"
I started taking it to bits with jake last night, its all simple enough. Obviously, we dont have any form of book to go by, so, especially with the wiring, its all about hand chasing and looping the circuits with a fluke.
The plan is to sort out the faults, repair the panels, give it a lick of paint and have it ready and "tricked up" in time for his birthday.
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Post by Lee on Jul 19, 2012 7:04:04 GMT
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Post by titus on Jul 19, 2012 7:18:24 GMT
Rimm Dimm Dimm Rimmm der Dimm Dimm Dimm !!!
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Post by gipsykev on Jul 19, 2012 7:21:10 GMT
its good for the boy to learn, me and my son had a few projects before he started to take an interest  |
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Post by titus on Jul 19, 2012 7:27:27 GMT
You can guarantee Kev it will be done with Thrift in mind !!!
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Post by Lee on Jul 19, 2012 7:33:13 GMT
oh yes, its got to be done on a budget!
The fuel guage was not working.. it still isnt. Ive chased all the wiring and it checked out fine. No shorts or open circuits. The difficult thing is working out which wire does what. There is no manual and the only labelling is in chinese!
The sender unit was removed and sure enough, moving the float arm showed a change in resistance, it was then connected back in line and the guage began to work again.. put the sender back into the tank and it stopped working !
Turns out that the float attached to the arm has actually absorbed fuel and will no longer float, so i need either a new sender unit, or a replacement float.
Once this is done, the guage will work.
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Post by tattootim on Jul 19, 2012 7:54:47 GMT
Ive got a manual for a streetfighter/vivacity etc u can lend? Its got all wiring diagrams in. Csnt be much different?
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Post by Lee on Jul 19, 2012 8:19:25 GMT
cheers Tim, but i dont think i'm gonna need it. I figured the fault with a volt meter. Thanks for the offer tho
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Post by tyreslider on Jul 19, 2012 12:00:40 GMT
What model is it lee.
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Post by denty91 on Jul 19, 2012 14:45:57 GMT
He will be using the bearings out of his washing machine next lmao
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Post by denty91 on Jul 19, 2012 14:46:32 GMT
What fuel does it take kilamanjaro sauce ?
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Post by blackshadow on Jul 19, 2012 17:24:14 GMT
tell the truth , (you fancy yourself as a mod since bikewise ) ha ha , it s great to have son and father time ,lee
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Post by steve46 on Jul 19, 2012 19:20:45 GMT
I know what he up to its not for Jacob its for him  He contacted a scooter groop recently and invited them to pitty  Can see you now next year at the TT getin ur knee down on the scoot |
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Post by Lee on Jul 19, 2012 20:09:17 GMT
Kymco zx50 super fever. Fuel guage now working, all indicators now working albeit a little fast... Resistors from maplins tomorrow. Seat removed in for recovering. Paint bought, sand paper, filler, stickers. New battery, opti tail lead fitted. |
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Post by gipsykev on Jul 19, 2012 21:57:56 GMT
Kymco zx50 super fever. Fuel guage now working, all indicators now working albeit a little fast... Resistors from maplins tomorrow. Seat removed in for recovering. Paint bought, sand paper, filler, stickers. New battery, opti tail lead fitted. check the wats of all the bulbs to make sure they are same, and to see an odd fellow hasnt worked its way in there ,  |
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Post by Lee on Jul 20, 2012 6:47:01 GMT
Already done Kev, inline Resistors are the way
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Post by Lee on Jul 21, 2012 12:58:03 GMT
the stripdown continued today. Jacob was introduced to seized nuts and bolts whilst removing the front mudguard  ive raked all the crap out from the motor. Sorted out all the ropey wiring and secured anything that was missing fasteners  The exhaust, hub and rear wheel were all rusted up. A few hours with the drill and wire wheel attachment and a coat of BBQ paint for the exhaust/ smootherite for the wheel/hub paid dividends..  Thats enough for the day...time to ride now! |
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Post by gipsykev on Jul 21, 2012 16:48:42 GMT
its grand the boy has engaged in the project and taking an interest |
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Post by Lee on Jul 21, 2012 17:15:33 GMT
He has been rubbing panels down today too. It's gonna look "mint" when its done, apparently!
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Post by gipsykev on Jul 21, 2012 17:16:43 GMT
your first bike always gets the best |
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He contacted a scooter groop recently and invited them to pitty 