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Feb 1, 2013 21:55:56 GMT -5
Post by rapidjim on Feb 1, 2013 21:55:56 GMT -5
Just received another email from Ice Bear.
For those of you that were waiting for over a year now and wanted to know, The Zodiac 300 is now built and expected in the States at the end of the month.
This machine has been highly anticipated and Ice Bear will start taking advanced orders on them on Monday.
Jim/Owner Rapid Repair Preferred Ice Bear Dealer
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Zodiac
Feb 2, 2013 1:09:26 GMT -5
Post by Rebel on Feb 2, 2013 1:09:26 GMT -5
Whats it look like Jim???
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Zodiac
Feb 3, 2013 11:31:10 GMT -5
Post by rapidjim on Feb 3, 2013 11:31:10 GMT -5
Whats it look like Jim??? Here ya go. I am trying to do site updates today if anything needs to be done on this one. Jim
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Mar 21, 2013 15:38:56 GMT -5
Post by davec on Mar 21, 2013 15:38:56 GMT -5
I just ordered a new Zodiac from Jim via Calf. IAvatar is off their site) Jim has called me a couple time just to let me know the status of the trike That all the paperwork had been completed and they were starting to put the trike together Then he called to say the PDI was done and waiting on the Post PDI inspection of the first PDI. Then to let me know they wer building the crate and it would be delivered sometime next week.
I'm like a kid at Xmas. 300cc water cooled new toy.
I chose a trike for one (well maybe more) reason I lost my Left leg 10 months ago in a MC accident I need a place to put my crutches, when I don't wear my leg I'm not comforable riding my Goldwing or my Shadow 100 with a missing leg. (I got a prostetic leg, but not sure it would hold up the bike, with psgr, etc)
I don't have $30K for a new GW trike (or $20K for a used one) I don't wanna spend $10k to trike out my Honda Sabre. (at this time) But I do have enuf to buy this Zodiac,and get my knees (well, actually knee) back in the wind, as I was told.
But, in my research I do have a couple questions, mostly dealing with maint of the trike and engine. So, here goes:
1. I understand the oil to be used is NON energy conserving oil. Just like the Wing and Shadow. Without the oil additives. Right or no?
2. I know Jim used the manual for a YP250 Yamaha for enging maint. But, just exactly what is the nomenclature of the engime?What type/name/etc. And, I understand there is no manual ,per se, to assist in maint, to further enhanse ones knowledge of the trike.
3. Oil changes at 1000 miles (or 600 miles 1000 km's), as well as oil changes during break in period. which is at xxx miles? I read to change oil every 500 miles for 4 changes to get al the 'bad stuff' outa the engine case.
4. Rear gear oil at the same time as engine oil or every other oil change?
5. The fluids and plug have been changed during the PDI. Should I change the hoses also (gas line, etc)
6. How about regreasing the front axle? Is chinese grease (I read on another forum on the Harbort Freight trailers, that there is little to no greasre on the wheel spindles) acceptable?
7. I also understand the need to periodically do a pre flight inspectioin, nuts bolts screws oil air etc etc.
8. Are there any simple (even a cave man can do it) performance upgrades one can do to this engine? I don't wanna do a cold air/hi air flow air cleaner cause I don't feel like (really don't know) how to rejet, and which jets to use? Also, should the air intabke between the carb and manifold be changed? (the PO of my 150 Wildfire had to change his out shortly after getting it)
9. Valve adjustment; (my hondas don't need valve adjustments) but what is the time table for a valve adjustment? I'm reluctant to go by 'when it starts starting hard/running bad, it's time to do a vavle adjustment'. Every 4000 miles?
10. Tire pressure for these trike tires. On my wing and Sabre, I keep like 35 in front and 40 something in the back. What is the proper tire pressuer in these fat tire trikes?
11: all right, you got me, I'm intentionally trying to revive this Trike thread, re energize the interest in trikes, (but I am serious about my 10 questions above). and enjoying the riding season.
What say y'all? Show me your titt....trike.
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Zodiac
Jul 29, 2015 13:38:48 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Jul 29, 2015 13:38:48 GMT -5
,I have one zodiac my wife drove it now it's hers, mine comes in Thursday the 30th between 4 to 5 happy days are coming again tire on riding on back seat LOL
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Zodiac
Jul 31, 2015 1:58:10 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Jul 31, 2015 1:58:10 GMT -5
Good news bad news it came and went the dum trucker tells me he can't get it off his lift way to small I said you paper work says to bring it to home how did you plan to do it. He say I don't know lift gate was maybe 3 foot length crate 10 foot long. So he took it back, I can't believe the shipper couldn't. see the problem there A 5 year old would, are you smarter then a 5 year old? This service cost a extra 80.00 Duh. Just vented sorry
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Zodiac
Jul 31, 2015 17:27:55 GMT -5
Post by Rebel on Jul 31, 2015 17:27:55 GMT -5
I guess he was expecting a loading dock in you garage. Hopefully it comes back soon.
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Zodiac
Jul 31, 2015 18:26:23 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Jul 31, 2015 18:26:23 GMT -5
Well went a got in with trailer the PDI was not up to snuff many bolt are lose or missing I will be spending many hours with my lock tight. They sure road tested it 125 miles I am surprise all the bolts most of bolts were still there. lost about 6. But the white really is sharp I still need to add a few toys to it. I'll post picture later. LOL wife tell me now I got mine leave hers alone she's something for sure LOL love her any way for sure had her 45 years plus gotta keeper LOL
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Aug 1, 2015 13:56:47 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Aug 1, 2015 13:56:47 GMT -5
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Aug 1, 2015 14:14:53 GMT -5
Post by Rebel on Aug 1, 2015 14:14:53 GMT -5
I think I like the white one better, nice par of trikes though
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Aug 3, 2015 22:44:51 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Aug 3, 2015 22:44:51 GMT -5
Did you ever get the feeling when something goes wrong from start. Like I said they couldn't get it off the truck then the other shoes fell. It was PDI at Pacific Rim international west I asked Jim what he thought he told me to call seller which it did. Couldn't get it into reverse unless you keep playing with shift lever, battery cover off no screws,oil dip stick missing oil o ring,125 mile on it,when they put on trunk left more screws out of plastics, dozen screws missing, found linkage at end of engine case had a 1/4 slop in hole of shaft. Chain was so tight you could play a tune on it.Also the bolts that hold muffler were to be shoulder type bolts with rubber bushing not just bolted with with regular nuts and bolts I did call they had me sent picture 16 of them. He was shocked at how many mile had on it.When you get it in reverse there is a load clonk I be looking to see in morning if they put in gear lube. I'll talk tomorrow to see what they say. I did tell them the person who PDI this machine needs to be retrained. To me it looks like drunks and blind people did it or he was to much in a hurry to go for a lone ride.
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Aug 3, 2015 23:43:32 GMT -5
Post by Rebel on Aug 3, 2015 23:43:32 GMT -5
Aww what a disappointment, I hope they make it right for you.
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Aug 4, 2015 8:27:22 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Aug 4, 2015 8:27:22 GMT -5
all I got to say one way or another it will be
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Aug 8, 2015 2:41:04 GMT -5
Post by crawford on Aug 8, 2015 2:41:04 GMT -5
I hit a major snag Gear box was empty when They drained it never refilled and the did a test ride 125 miles gear box is now toast now waiting to see how they attract this major problem they way they talk they are looking for a local repair shop to replace it how it doesn't take a long time right now it's a boat anker
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Aug 8, 2015 13:47:19 GMT -5
Post by Rebel on Aug 8, 2015 13:47:19 GMT -5
I think it may be getting time to evoke a lemon law claim on it.
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