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17398
Tire pressure recommendations vary from model to model. Look for a data plate on the back of the legshield or underneath the seat - there should be one, and it...
Kurt Schweitzer
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Jun 1, 2009
10:59 am
17399
The maximum tire pressure on the sidewall is maximum SERVICE pressure. It is used for the maximum load the tire is designed for. The tire pressures recommended...
James Mullin
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Jun 1, 2009
2:30 pm
17400
My original Tank Racer is running quite well. In fact, ever since I swapped out the carburetor two years ago, it has started first time, idled perfectly, and...
Jim Munro
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Jun 1, 2009
4:54 pm
17401
well  I will tell you I weigh 308 and my 150 really flies with me on it, I have had it to 65 mph but no hier.  so if  I stay under maximum air pressure that...
Irvin Schauer
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Jun 1, 2009
5:36 pm
17402
I had the same problem and I found out that there were two screw missing which hold up the gasket and that's why it was rattling. They're like a half an inch...
MIGUEL GARCIA
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Jun 1, 2009
10:05 pm
17403
Which gasket are you talking about? Thanks, Jim Munro From: tankscooters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:tankscooters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of MIGUEL GARCIA Sent:...
Jim Munro
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Jun 1, 2009
10:16 pm
17404
I dont know much about bikes, I thought there was only one gasket? Two screw that connect one of the gaskets, I have a 250 classic... ... From: Jim Munro...
MIGUEL GARCIA
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Jun 1, 2009
10:19 pm
17405
Considering how fast these motors spin, even at idle, I don't think the variator rollers are bouncing around but are held firmly against the ramps. Does the...
James Mullin
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Jun 2, 2009
4:05 am
17406
Wow! The only time I see 65 MPH is going down a long steep hill. I can dream my speedometer is lying to me, can't I? :}...
James Mullin
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Jun 2, 2009
4:05 am
17407
Considering how fast these motors spin, even at idle, I don't think the variator rollers are bouncing around but are held firmly against the ramps. Does the...
James Mullin
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Jun 2, 2009
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17408
Wow! The only time I see 65 MPH is going down a long steep hill. I can dream my speedometer is lying to me, can't I? :}...
James Mullin
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Jun 2, 2009
4:05 am
17409
My 2005 Tank Racer DE 150 does the same thing. If I really roll on the throttle from a stop, it rattles badly. If I just ease off the line, no rattle. Which...
Larry Thacker
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Jun 2, 2009
5:13 am
17410
I agree, they spin pretty fast, and the weights push up against a diaphragm that moved the pulley. Nevertheless, I can't imagine what else it is. It happens at...
Jim Munro
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Jun 2, 2009
5:37 am
17411
does anyone live on the westside of cincinnati wanna ride sometime i feel foolish riding with all my buddies who have big 1200 cc motorcycles im out of that...
swiiseguy10
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Jun 2, 2009
6:32 am
17412
Mine is about 10-12 mph off.  Therefore, when it says 65, I'm actually going about 53....and that's fast enough for me.  Any faster than that, it feels like...
dsmusik@...
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Jun 2, 2009
12:10 pm
17413
Hey, I realize that we are all usually courteous and law-abiding when we are out on the road with our scooters, but I have recently seen some behavior that I...
Dustin
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Jun 3, 2009
9:31 pm
17414
What the problem is with the reckless scooter riders is that most of them are first time riders. I live fairly close to Las Vegas, NV. In Nevada it is legal...
GAry Brackney Sr.
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Jun 4, 2009
12:00 am
17415
That "rattle" you're hearing is most likely belt slap. When you roll on the throttle hard, the vibration and rotation causes the drive belt to bounce and slap...
Alex
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Jun 4, 2009
12:46 pm
17416
I check this daily for 'scooter news'. http://news.google.com/news?ie=utf8&oe=utf8&q=scooter+-libby+-mobility&hl=en&gl=us Fully 50% of it is 'injury or...
Kelly N
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Jun 4, 2009
12:47 pm
17417
I check this daily for 'scooter news'. http://news.google.com/news?ie=utf8&oe=utf8&q=scooter+-libby+-mobility&hl=en&gl=us Fully 50% of it is 'injury or...
Kelly
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Jun 4, 2009
12:54 pm
17418
Never thougfht about the belt. Thanks for the heads up. I'll pull the case tonight and check on that. I have only had it for a year and as far as I know it is...
Larry Thacker
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Jun 4, 2009
2:02 pm
17419
7000 km is about 4400 miles. It is time to check the belt anyhow before it breaks and leaves you stranded. Your belt is probably well beyond its wear limit by...
James Mullin
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Jun 4, 2009
9:48 pm
17420
The 'rattling' I get does not seem to be the belt. I have taken the belt off several times and checked for shredding, wear, and cracking it looks very good...
Jim Munro
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Jun 4, 2009
11:37 pm
17421
Jim,   Have you checked your muffler?  There have been quite a few reports of rattles coming from cracked mounting lugs AND from loose baffles on the inside....
Wayne Detjen
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Jun 4, 2009
11:54 pm
17422 Elizabeth LeClair
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Jun 5, 2009
4:03 pm
17423
Hi again, Well here i am again, still stymied with my tank tk150t-12 that just stopped! I have fuel on the carb side of the filter I have fuel in the line to...
Harve Thorn
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Jun 6, 2009
12:09 am
17424
Try a shot of starter fluid when you are trying to start it.  If it runs for a few seconds then it is the carb. ... From: Harve Thorn <maya2blue@...> ...
Wayne Detjen
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Jun 6, 2009
1:26 pm
17425
The starter would turn without brakes depressed. ( at least on mine). Try one brake lever, then the other. You might even hear a click of the switch.... Phil ...
Philip Lutz
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Jun 6, 2009
1:56 pm
17426
My stock belt has 11,270 on it. Still looks new. Not sure why folks have so many belt problems. Tank 150 Urban Sporty....
Glenn Schoolcraft
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Jun 9, 2009
8:17 pm
17427
Well, I just recently moved from California to Arizona. Purchased my scoot in CA (CARB certified), and attempted to pass Arizona smog.. and failed. I have a...
Phil
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Jun 9, 2009
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