Magnum 300cc on its way!

[rapidjim]

I have sold 2 Magnums this week and both customers are out of State but, elected to have them shipped to me for PDI, assembly, ect.

I will take lots of pictures and post how things go as it goes along. I expect to have the 1st one by Wedesday next week. The shipping company called to set up delivery before the Trike even left the dock! That impressed me.

Jim

[Rebel]

great, what motor is it using? any and all pictures will be appreciated.

[rapidjim]

Trust me there will be lots of pictures!

Jim

[rapidjim]

Update!!! The first one arrives tomorrow!!!!!

Jim

[rapidjim]

Both Trikes were delivered late today. I was expecting one but not both of them. Crates and cardboard looks good. We will see what we have tomorrow.

Jim

[Rebel]

bit by bit, piece by piece, where's the beef?

[rapidjim]

They arrive! Milltown Chief of Police watching! LOL! He is sooooooo nosey.

Unknown to me both the trikes we ordered two days apart were both delivered the same day. Order March 24th and 25th. The first one was in the Mn hub on Saturday the 28th, the second one arrived at the hub on Monday. Both delivered March 30th.


Nice steel cages.

Removing cages

Bottom of the steel cage has 8 "U" pieces welded to the bottom steel to keep the cage from shifting off the pallet. This also makes impossible for 2 people to slide the cage and trike off the pallet. We took 2 floor jacks front and rear to raise the cage up and slide the pallet out from under the cage. Next we took 2 4x4s and placed under the differential and removed the rear jack.

Next we took a torch and cut the rear section off from the cage. This allows room to mount the tires. Removed the 4x4s and was able to roll the trike off the remaining frame.

The trikes were very well packed and protected. The only problem was that one of the side bars of a crate came loose and caused damage to one rear deck.

Linhai 300cc Water Cooled Motor

Notice that the rear brake calipers are on the bottom of the rotors not on the side as I would suspect.

Wanted to reshow this picture, take a close look at the diff and the reverse mechanism. There is quite a throw from forward to reverse, not like the 150cc at all.
I have taken a few more pictures that did not turn out so I will retake them next week.

PDI.

The trike is shipped pretty close to being assembled, but not as some say it is on their websites. Rear Calipers, Rear Wheels, Rear Fender assembly, Windshield, Mirrors and Battery must be installed. Plug wire was also off and taped to the side rail.

All fluids were changed, I was not impressed at the China "stinky" oil. 10W40 valvoline oil used and valvoline 80/90 in the diff.

Preliminary check of all hoses and wiring to make sure nothing was hanging or loose.

Added Premium gas and was impressed on how fast it fired up and ran. Very small vibration at an idle, but I also felt the idle is too low. There was 2.7 miles already on the odometer. Full digital dash, pictures to follow.

Have not installed the rear deck yet, as we just finished repairing it and still needs to be rubbed out.

Now for a quick jaunt around the block. Reverse locks in very nice no noises. Released reverse and forward was right there, no jerks or noises. Impressed with this. Initial pull from a dead stop feels more than adequate, don't want to push it yet.

Now here is where the first problem comes in. There is a bad left to right to left shimmy in the front wheel that starts to subside above 35. There is not up and down movement. Brought it back to the shop, felt no play in the triple tree, and no play in the front wheel bearings. Place a traffic cone in front of the tire, with the tire off the ground and rotated, tread roll is true. Also used the cone to check for bent wheel or side wall warpage and there isn't any. Next step will be to remove the front tire and check the bearing and find somewhere to have it balanced. I really can't think of anything else that would cause it.

With the exception of the above so far I am very impressed. Found nothing loose, bent or distorted yet. I am disappointed with the shimmy! Hopefully it is a balance problem.

Both MCOs arrived by US Mail this morning, and were sent automatically, nothing required on my part.

More to come next week.

Jim/Owner
Rapid Repair

[Rocketdog]

An out of balance tire can make it feel like there's something bent or a bearing problem. Hopefully that's all it is Jim. Very nice looking trike!!

RD

[rapidjim]

Rear tire balance was the cause of the shimmy!

Yesterday after getting it all balanced up, I proceeded to install the rear deck/fender assembly. What a pita! It can not be done with the tires on! Alignment is a bit tricky but taking ones time it does fit together nicely. I really don't care for the "gap" between the top of the assembly and the bottom of the rear section of the main bike, but is necessary because of the up and down movement of the rear differential.

Sorry for no pictures, my camera died. I am getting a new one today and will take pictures of the white one when I get it put together. The customer is wants the black one tomorrow.

Overall I am more than satisfied in the way it turned out. I think they are great machines. Now one word of caution for those that are thinking of buying a trike, keep in mind they do not handle like anything else you may have ridden.

Jim

[Rebel]

Ya, trike handling is the pits, that is why the off road ones were discontinued and they are now four wheelers. The reverse trike is a much better design for stability and handling.

[marciag]

Hello All: I am the newbie here. In fact, I am SO new, I haven't even ridden a scooter before! Having said that, I have ordered an Ice Bear Compeller from our friend here, "RapidJim." I could have ordered one closer to home but after having spoken to Jim by phone, email and reading his posts on the scooter forums...I have to say that I have a great deal of faith in him. No pressure, Jim! ;-)
Seems as though there is a delay in shipping due to customs issues. The anticipation is killing me! I want my trike!!

My best to all. MarciaG

[rockhound]

Welcome aboard ! You will find a great bunch of people here willing to answer your questions &
help solve scooter problems, or just chat about scoots & rides. I'm 65 and just learning to ride
a scoot for the first time. Got 70 chino miles and I'm hooked on scoots! Again welcome aboard
and enjoy the new ride!!

[Rebel]

Marcia, Welcome the the forum!!

Jim will take care of you, he is one of the good guys out there. Be sure to take pictures and let us see your new trike when you get it. You also need to be sure the PDI is done properly, or is Jim doing that for you?

[marciag]

Hello and thanks for the welcome. After seeing the pictures and hearing some stories, it wasn't too tough to decide to ask Jim to do my PDI! Especially after I spoke with one of my local mechanics! Until I find the "right one"...it is well worthwhile going out of the way to trailer her home to get my PDI done right. Not to mention the peace of mind!

I surely will take TONS of pictures!!

MarciaG

[Rebel]

looking forward to it!!