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Post by astroprof on Aug 25, 2009 7:59:31 GMT -5
ouachita - Since I'm getting old and mainly retired, the parts are rusting out and I'm starting to depreciate in value. At least I know that if anything happens to me, she's taken care of. Of course with this whole healthcare thing and Sarah Palin's "death panels" & putting people to sleep at 65, I'd better go have fun. Got a future trip planned out. The Stony Creek that I talked about in my post was essentially dead due to mine drainage for most of my 60 years. In the past 10 there's been a major effort to clean it up. I found one great hole (trout + smallmouth) and scouted one on Sunday. 15 minutes from the house and hardly anyone fishes it. Pretty water. Hip boots fit under the seat, I have a pack rod, vest and creel go in the trunk. I need to find a place to chain the scoot. Here's a couple pics of my favorite stretch and a typical rainbow I caught last trip out. I had to share the pool with an osprey - too cool.    |
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Post by harrywr2 on Aug 25, 2009 10:29:12 GMT -5
I called Dr. Mom to tell her I was headed back home. She suggested that I try US 219. It always seems a little strange when she encourages me to ride the super slab. You would be surprised at how many 60+ biker couples we meet on the open road. Just because she's spent here entire adult life 'doing the right thing' for the sake of the children...career blah..blah...doesn't mean she doesn't secretly desire to just hop on the back of a motorcycle with a biker dude and ride off to parts unknown. |
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Post by astroprof on Aug 25, 2009 12:28:56 GMT -5
I called Dr. Mom to tell her I was headed back home. She suggested that I try US 219. It always seems a little strange when she encourages me to ride the super slab. You would be surprised at how many 60+ biker couples we meet on the open road. Just because she's spent here entire adult life 'doing the right thing' for the sake of the children...career blah..blah...doesn't mean she doesn't secretly desire to just hop on the back of a motorcycle with a biker dude and ride off to parts unknown. Jeez Harry - In addition to being a college professor, she's a Psychologist by training - secret desire?  ? Uh-huh. Oh well, we're getting a little old for leather dress-up fantasies. I got her to ride around the neighborhood once. You're right about us senior citizens and riding though. |
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Post by jaxco on Aug 28, 2009 23:14:58 GMT -5
Contacted MRP and they suggested the 17gr Sliders.
Think I will order them next weekend.
Told me to hold off on any other mods until the sliders are swapped out.
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Post by harrywr2 on Aug 29, 2009 9:16:59 GMT -5
Contacted MRP and they suggested the 17gr Sliders. Think I will order them next weekend. Told me to hold off on any other mods until the sliders are swapped out. I'd prolly order a couple of sets of cheap rollers and find the optimum weight before forking out for the sliders. The powerband on the engine is fairly narrow...which is normal for a higher performance engine. It seems to me that my acceleration from 70-80 is better then from 60-70. |
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Post by jp321 on Sept 6, 2009 15:03:54 GMT -5
I have 8,500 miles on my Um X-PEED 250i Motor Scoot I bought it new in May 2008
there is no ware or cracks on the belt at this time
I've already viewd the ms3 manual all it gives is measurement thats not what I'm asking.
anyone here know how long the drive belt lasts I'm saying in MILES
Thank You
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 6, 2009 15:50:43 GMT -5
I have 8,500 miles on my Um X-PEED 250i Motor Scoot I bought it new in May 2008 there is no ware or cracks on the belt at this time I've already viewd the ms3 manual all it gives is measurement thats not what I'm asking. anyone here know how long the drive belt lasts I'm saying in MILES Thank You Honda uses the same belt manufacturer and belt grade on the Silverwing...manual says to inspect at 12,000 miles and replace at 16,000 miles. A Silverwing is 180 pounds heavier then an MS3. If the width is still at least 22.5mm and there isn't any cracking then the belt is still good. You should get at least 12,000 miles out of the belt. But it really depends on how you drive. I'm ride mostly mountainous terrain and expect to have extra wear...not seeing any signs of it though. |
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Post by jp321 on Sept 6, 2009 16:01:36 GMT -5
Thank You Harry
My Old V Belt is 0.94 lnches 23.876mm
I guess I'll get alot of miles out of it what do you think?
Thank You
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 6, 2009 16:22:05 GMT -5
Thank You Harry My Old V Belt is 0.94 lnches 23.876mm I guess I'll get alot of miles out of it what do you think? Thank You Barely broken in...I prolly wouldn't even bother inspecting it for another 5,000 miles anyway. |
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 27, 2009 19:35:09 GMT -5
Did the 12,000 km service today.
Valves still where they were at 4,000km, on the left side .005 intake and .009 exhaust and and the right side .004 intake and .008 exhaust.
Belt is 23.95 mm wide, still well within the 22.5mm service limit.
Did notice the o-ring for the oil drain plug, the rubber washers for the valve cover and the diptick were a little sad...so ordered replacements.
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Post by mexavoi on Jun 21, 2016 15:07:33 GMT -5
Hello. How is a scooter ?
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Post by Rebel on Jun 21, 2016 20:05:22 GMT -5
Welcome Mexavoi,
Harry has not posted here for a long time but we are glad to see you here.
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Post by ms3250 on Oct 15, 2017 5:52:06 GMT -5
Anyone still riding an MS3 250?
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Post by bility19 on Jan 21, 2021 1:57:29 GMT -5
Anyone still riding an MS3 250? Yes but having charging rectifier regulator issues any solutions? |
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? Uh-huh. Oh well, we're getting a little old for leather dress-up fantasies. I got her to ride around the neighborhood once.
