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16909
Yep the old nut splitter works well too have a couple of them myself. You can put enough pressure on it on one side and then turn it 180 and put enough...
Jack Ryan
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Jan 1, 2009
1:55 pm
16910
I am very familiar with the summer heat and humidity in the south, but I think you misunderstood my comments. I am not saying many vehicles don't benefit from...
Stan Jessup
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Jan 1, 2009
3:24 pm
16911
If the oil pump is a low volume pump and it won't hardly circulate the oil then it indeed would not do you much good but circulating the oil slowly would...
Jack Ryan
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Jan 1, 2009
9:11 pm
16912
Thanks Jack, and James as well(and everyone else!). I'm gonna put this off for at least a week (hopefully), most likely longer. At least until everything falls...
danzthemanforever
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Jan 2, 2009
6:00 am
16913
That's a darn good idea AND---- I wouldn't have to fly to the moon to find a replacement for that nut either. I'll definately keep that in mind. I do know the...
danzthemanforever
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Jan 2, 2009
6:35 am
16914
Greetings all... Well, the hunt for the elusive leak continues. In order to follow some good advice, I need to know some amounts.... 1. How much gear oil...
Harve Thorn
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Jan 2, 2009
7:09 pm
16915
The gear oil capacity doesn't matter since you simply fill till it runs out of the upper fill hole. Engine oil is roughly .7 Qt and yes, use the 835 belt...
Stan Jessup
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Jan 2, 2009
7:27 pm
16916
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I do appreciate the time so many of you have taken to respond to my questions. Yet ANOTHER question from the newbie! What...
Harve Thorn
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Jan 3, 2009
4:38 pm
16917
Okay -- I am getting there! Now I have everything on the cvt side off. the variator is off the clutch is off... In prep to running the thing to find the leak,...
Harve Thorn
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Jan 4, 2009
1:32 am
16918
Okay.. the case is open, the entire area is clean and re-lubed, (variator and clutch where necessary!!!) the cvt belt has been changed, both engine and xmsn...
Harve Thorn
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Jan 5, 2009
3:32 am
16919
I know this thread is from about two months ago, but I believe I was mistaken about the condition of my belt. I have about 9,000 showing on the odometer(as of...
danzthemanforever
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Jan 5, 2009
3:48 am
16920
... and ... engine ... Ho: About Harve Thornes' leak problem.... I have a scoot that has a leak problem too. It has 2500km, and it leaked when I bought it, and...
billtower
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Jan 5, 2009
12:56 pm
16921
Change it while ya got it apart or you will be sorry! ________________________________ From: danzthemanforever <danzthemanforever@...> To:...
Jack Ryan
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Jan 5, 2009
1:43 pm
16922
Folks, I need some help. I have a Tank 150 Touring DE, and am having a problem getting gas flow through the carb to the motor. I took the original carb off...
jerrymuscatine563
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Jan 5, 2009
4:54 pm
16923
Could be one of several things: Have you adjusted the valves at all, after a break in period this is mandatory and will cause multiple problems Have you went...
Jack Ryan
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Jan 5, 2009
9:33 pm
16924
Hey Tankians, We've recently reviewed a pretty cool helmet from Suomy, the Jet Light. It's a retro inspired 3/4 helmet that I think is a perfect fit for...
lobstermobster777
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Jan 5, 2009
9:37 pm
16925
We are seeking bikers to ride with, and take to biker rally. Now, lots of bikers joined. Many biker girls, boys, women and men gather here. If you want to join...
swesley51
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Jan 6, 2009
3:02 pm
16926
Way back when I emailed this place and asked if they had a CVT belt for my scooter. He recommended this one(Gates): 842-20-30(GY6 Long) also shown here with...
danzthemanforever
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Jan 7, 2009
6:50 am
16927
Gates is one of the top belt brands. Use the 835 length belt instead of the 842 belt that the factory used and you will be happier in the long run. Stan ...
Stan Jessup
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Jan 7, 2009
1:40 pm
16928
Thanks Stan. I appreciate it, and think I will do that---when I am able to....
danzthemanforever
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Jan 8, 2009
4:24 am
16929
I do find it odd that you would not have a 669 size belt as that is what most 50's use. Stan http://www.oregonvintage.com Scooter Parts and Service Tips MRP &...
Stan Jessup
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Jan 8, 2009
5:11 am
16930
I don't know if I have the 842 or not--- that's just what the guy said in the email(specifically), but I'm not sure how much he knows about scooters. Maybe...
danzthemanforever
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Jan 8, 2009
5:38 am
16931
The common lengths for a 150 are 842 (835) with a long CVT, 743 with the short CVT and 669 for most 50cc scooters. But, it is always best to check it before it...
Stan Jessup
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Jan 8, 2009
1:41 pm
16932
We are seeking bikers to ride with, and take to biker rally. Now, lots of bikers joined. Many biker girls, boys, women and men gather here. If you want to join...
swesley51
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Jan 8, 2009
3:59 pm
16933
This person needs to be banned for sending SPAM to the list.  http://www.oregonvintage.com Scooter Parts and Service Tips MRP & PFS Authorized Dealer ...
Stan Jessup
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Jan 8, 2009
4:01 pm
16934
669 it is. I took the cover off and checked. I should of done that in the first place. Thanks for the previous responses....
danzthemanforever
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Jan 9, 2009
6:42 am
16935
Hi everyone, I have a Tank 150cc,DE,I would like to get more pep out of it without going thru a big expense, Is it possible to deristric it? and how to do it?...
louie rivera
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Jan 9, 2009
4:03 pm
16936
Louie,   You can buy a low restriction muffler.  But then you have to buy a higher flow carburator to keep up with the muffler.  And then you have to buy...
Wayne Detjen
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Jan 9, 2009
8:55 pm
16937
This machine was purchased in May 2007, and ran for 14 months, without issue, averaging 98 to 128 mpg. Then the engine seized. (long case version) I have...
Phil
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Jan 9, 2009
11:21 pm
16938
Louie, The Tank 150DE is not restricted. No scooter over 50cc is restricted. A stock Chinese 150 should have a top speed in the 55 - 60 mph range. If you're...
Kurt Schweitzer
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Jan 10, 2009
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