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14246
thanks, that makes since. Speaking of clutches, my next upgrade is the variator and rollers etc..from what Ive read the heavier the roller weights there is an...
donald jamison
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Apr 1, 2008
11:21 am
14247
Think of the variator as a wide v-belt pulley on the motor shaft that gets wider and narrower in operation. Since the belt remains the same length the spring...
James Mullin
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Apr 1, 2008
2:21 pm
14248
Can anyone tell me where the idle mixture adjustment screw is? I know how to adjust the speed, but I can't find the mixture adjustment screw. Do I have to...
dsmusik
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Apr 1, 2008
4:56 pm
14249
This is a reference to my 150cc Urban Sporty with the "out" part of the carb facing forward...its to the left. its a tiny slotted screw just below a brass cap....
d e
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Apr 1, 2008
9:29 pm
14250
Ok, bear with me on this. I am mechanically impaired. I can not find in my searchs which engine this unit has. It is the CF Moto 244 cc or is it the Linhai 257...
Ralph C Barger
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Apr 2, 2008
3:01 am
14251
If the cylinder is vertical it's a CFMoto. If it's horizontal, it's the Linhai design. Stan http://www.oregonvintage.com Scooter Parts and Service Tips MRP &...
Stan Jessup
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Apr 2, 2008
3:04 am
14252
thanks that makes much more since that what I have been reading.You've probably guessed that I am following the upgrade procedures that the scooter dawg did as...
donald jamison
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Apr 2, 2008
6:56 am
14253
It is the CF Moto style 244cc engine. Same engine as the other Tank 250's except it is the version which allows for the bigger rear wheel. Dave ...
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scootersgeorgia
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Apr 2, 2008
11:18 am
14254
Thanks to all for the info on how to determine the engine in my Tank 250. It is a CF Moto which ias good enough for me. Ralph...
Ralph C Barger
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Apr 2, 2008
1:33 pm
14255
First, put the original CDI unit back in and make sure the new CDI isn't the culprit. I don't think it is, but it should be a really easy thing to check before...
James Mullin
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Apr 2, 2008
2:47 pm
14256
Another easy way to determine which engine is present from pics is to look for the lower radiator hose. Usually it can be seen in side view pics. The CFMoto...
scooterollie
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Apr 2, 2008
3:39 pm
14257
Thanks man,I will put my old cdi in and see what happens. As far as the fuel delivery..I put a shut off valve in about a week ago because it seemed like the...
donald jamison
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Apr 2, 2008
4:11 pm
14258
Did you remove the original vacuum controlled valve when you put in the manual shutoff valve? The manual valve won't help if you don't remove the vacuum ...
James Mullin
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Apr 3, 2008
12:13 am
14259
It is not the fan, the fan is working fine. I even connected additional wires and switch and have it run constantly if I want it to. And I am checking fan air...
philip5malin
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Apr 3, 2008
1:46 am
14260
Don't waste your time or money. Take the temp at the cylinder, head and radiator when it shows hot and you will find the gauge is way off. Very common on the...
Stan Jessup
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Apr 3, 2008
2:25 am
14261
I did exactly that. the gauge agrees with the thermocouple attached to engine , and gauge also agree with infrared laser temp probe with non-contact method,...
philip5malin
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Apr 3, 2008
2:39 am
14262
You don't say where you are taking your readings, but as you know, if the coolant temp were anywhere near boiling, the pressure would dump coolant into your...
Stan Jessup
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Apr 3, 2008
2:48 am
14263
As I said, all those readings are taken at the engine. It is taken at the interface of engine / head gasket , 1 cm below thermostat, as we can get to it. You...
philip5malin
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Apr 3, 2008
3:49 am
14264
yES, i REMOVED THE VACUME PETOCK. It looks kind of like turkey. It has three nipples. One for the gas line coming from the gas tank and then one in the middle...
donald jamison
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Apr 3, 2008
5:11 am
14265
Hey guys and gals, I could use some help here. My experience with these scooters is limited to my 50cc Urban Sporty 50. Did he just describe a vacuum operated...
James Mullin
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Apr 3, 2008
1:56 pm
14266
-with the scooter tied down on a ... Which just may be your problem. I ran dynomometer test stands for the Army for many years breaking in, testing, and...
Scott Erwin
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Apr 3, 2008
2:07 pm
14267
Clearly, you have your own opinions and agenda, so good luck to you. Stan http://www.oregonvintage.com Scooter Parts and Service Tips MRP & PFS Authorized...
Stan Jessup
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Apr 3, 2008
5:28 pm
14268
Hey Stan I know you've said it a million time but i kinda agree with you on the Tank 250 not overheating. My temp gage goes up too but i get no overflow. I...
Jim S
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Apr 3, 2008
9:03 pm
14269
From the left side, you should be able to hit the cylinder, the head, and the radiator (old style with radiator behind fuel tank) with an infared thermometer....
Stan Jessup
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Apr 3, 2008
11:40 pm
14270
I have a Tank 250T-2 that the rear wheel has stripped the gears on. I have tried many different sites to get the parts (Urban Village, Georgia Scooters, Road ...
Ron Olsson
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Apr 4, 2008
2:05 pm
14271
Hi We have a couple in stock currently. Tina Wilson TGT Companies, Inc Extreme Motor Sales1918 S. Orange Blossom Trail Apopka FL 32703Phone: (321)207-0880 ext....
Tina Wilson
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Apr 4, 2008
3:17 pm
14272
When you say "striped the gears on" do you mean the planetary gears that drive the axle? The only thing I could think of that would cause that would be running...
Scott Erwin
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Apr 4, 2008
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14273
Or do you mean the spline in the wheel hub and/or transmission output shaft?...
James Mullin
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Apr 4, 2008
9:47 pm
14274
yes, you are right on that. We do have a fan blowing on it. IT is a standard procedure in doing smog for any car. We also have a pond with big volume of...
philip5malin
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Apr 5, 2008
1:57 am
14275
The spine inside the wheel hub. Sorry not the most technically word oriented person. What exactly happened is the nut to the axle came off. Which appeared...
Ron Olsson
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Apr 5, 2008
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