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Post by 90GTVert on May 22, 2009 11:31:44 GMT -5
lol No snacking over here.
Yeah, under $150, and it should be as legal as it was before. As much as I'd like to cut off more unwanted steel, I did leave the Vento VIN plate attached.
I did some more riding and tuning. The only thing I can find that I don't like is the top end. It really does lose top end power from the lack of aerodynamics. I can pul in behind traffic to block some wind and still go 60, but get back on my own and I managed 57MPH tucked. Oh well. I don't think I'd want the other scoot like this, but I do like it. The solid motor mount really did squat for me from what I can tell and my hand's are no longer numb when I get off the scoot.
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2strokd
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Still takin notes...
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Post by 2strokd on May 22, 2009 12:29:27 GMT -5
Im glad it all worked out. Very good idea leaving the VIN tag. A jerk of a cop having a bad day could turn your day into a nightmare if you were running around town without a VIN. Thats my luck anyway. 57mph is only 3 away from 60 (i think). Thats not bad at all my friend, could have been worse. I bet you will be back to 60 soon.
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Post by kliff on May 22, 2009 16:00:28 GMT -5
NEKKID!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am really loving this.....out(&^*$#@%)standing!
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Post by 90GTVert on May 23, 2009 6:21:28 GMT -5
Thanks kliff.
I bought a Blazer 11-15V variable load electronic flasher after seeing others use it with LEDs on all four corners. It doesn't really work either. The loud variable load electronic flasher I first tried just made the signals come on and not flash. This one makes them kinda pulse. The center LEDs light up at about 50% and the LEDs on the outer edge of the signals gradually pulse on and off. It looks kinda cool, but ti doesn't look like I've got my signal on and it's not bright. I suppose I'll have to buy one of the flashers specifically designed for LEDs.
I rode for a bit last night, the first time out with my new headlights. It was worth all of the work just to use the drving lights. I used a 60W hi/lo beam bulb in my stock housing before. Now I use one 55W H3 driving light. They come on individually, one is high one is low. The 55W drving light is much better. It lights up wider, taller, brighter, and whiter. Normally when I get into town, under street lights, you can't really tell my light is on. I can still see my light on the road now. I was riding with a friend on his sportbike. Usually when we are behind a car I can see that my light is way more dim in the reflection, not anymore.
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phaze5
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i tell it the way it is sorry
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Post by phaze5 on May 26, 2009 5:40:29 GMT -5
very cool vert now you have to put some skin under the seat to hide the box.
you could bend up some tin or make a custom speaker type box with fiberglass? that would clean it up.
it looks like a madASS to me lol
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Post by 90GTVert on May 26, 2009 6:09:22 GMT -5
Eh, it doesn't really bother me to see the underseat storage. I kinda like it that way.
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Post by 90GTVert on May 26, 2009 7:41:36 GMT -5
I had to start my friend's scoot up and let it run for a few... it's been abandoned for months now other than 1 ride a month ago . I was curious to see what the lights looked like side by side. His uses stock replacemnet style 45W & 60W bulbs (stock was 35W) and mine are 55W H3 bulbs. I used to use the same style of 60W bulbs in my stock housing. 55W low beam vs 45W low beam 55W high beam vs 60W high beam
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xs650
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Post by xs650 on May 26, 2009 10:31:32 GMT -5
Eh, it doesn't really bother me to see the underseat storage. I kinda like it that way. +1 How much does it weigh?
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Post by 90GTVert on May 26, 2009 11:47:17 GMT -5
I'm not sure what it weighs. Specs say it weighed 207lbs stock. I'd think it would be 190lbs or less by now if stock specs were correct. Just moving the other scooter around it feels bulky. It's a 150 so of course it's a little heavier, but I really noticed how big it feels after getting used to the naked scoot.
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Post by 90GTVert on May 26, 2009 12:53:25 GMT -5
I just got my electronic LED flasher in. Justplugged it in and attached it's wire to ground. The turn signals work now and the flasher clicks very loud.
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Post by Rebel on May 26, 2009 13:12:31 GMT -5
the plan is coming together, great.
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stepthrutuner
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J Lo/Piaggio.... "I can't wait to ride with stepthrutuner."
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Post by stepthrutuner on May 26, 2009 16:46:11 GMT -5
I envy your lights, 90GT. I wish scooters came with better lights.
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Post by 90GTVert on May 26, 2009 19:03:17 GMT -5
The sad part is that they were $40 for 2. The money isn't bad, it's finding a way to mount them that looks alright that would be tough on a stock scoot. Having good LED signals and tail/brake is nice too. So much brihgter than the LED replacement bulbs I've tried, and even brighter than the larger incandescents I used for a while. It certainly makes me feel more confident in the daytime knowing I have a bright high beam and signals that you can actually see in the sunlight.
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 6, 2009 16:18:53 GMT -5
I took a ride with a friend on a GY6 150cc today. We ended up on some back roads "testing". I am 280lbs and the other rider is 150lbs, so I'm nearly double his size. We tried racing from a dead stop, he won. We tried racing from different rolling speeds, he won. We tried switching scoots to see what the outcome was. Racing from a stop, he won. Racing from a roll, he won. It's an even margin either way. So basically my 99cc is about equal to a 150cc GY6 with a K&N, exhaust, and rejet. I'd like to see them race with two equal weight riders. I think it would be dead even or my scoot may win because the throttle response of mine is better. I'll try to get a video whenever I've got a couple of little dudes around to race these things, but I don;t know when that may be. I'm glad my scoot has the torque to pull with the GY6 and the top end feels better on mine. In reality, they pull about the same but mine doesn't feel dead up top like the GY6 does.
I never realised just how nice my modded and redesigned scoot was until I got on the 150. It's just like a Triton with different headlights, scoops in the fromt of the rear fairings, and of course the GY6 so it's a great comparison.
First off, the throttle feels like crap compared to my aftermarket throttle. There's so much slop in it and it, it's too easy to turn, and it doesn't return fast enough. I know my old one was similar, but going from one to the other makes me really love the new throttle assembly.
It feels like a tank now, not the brand the war machine lol. My scoot feels so much lighter and more nimble. It responds better with the stiffer frame since the brace and the stock China tires really suck compared to the Michelins. The grip is fine for normal driving, but the vibration is terrible.
Wow, I have a lot more leg room. The pegs I installed are about 2-3" below the floorboard's level. That makes a HUGE difference. I felt cramped up riding the 150 after being used to mine. I rode for thousands of miles with the stock floorboards and I can't beleive I never thought it was uncomfortable before.
There are other differences in the favor of my scoot, but those are the ones that really got my attention. The main thing the 150 has on me is gas mileage. I'm not sure what it is exactly, but I think it's 10MPG or more than I get. I really was glad to get back on my scooter after riding the 150 for a bit. The 150 rider agreed with me on all points. He's 5ft9in tall and even he noticed that the foot pegs made the scoot way more comfy and gave him more room. I was pretty happy with what I learned this morning.
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Post by Rebel on Jun 6, 2009 16:59:07 GMT -5
I knew you would like those highway pegs you put on there, some things on motorcycles are just there because they work well and are good. I have no problem with combining the two worlds if it is something you like, use it.
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