Buying a modern 50
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A foot pedal brake would be great. We'll see how it goes. You can also convert them to a front disc brake which would help as well. First we'll see how they like it, then sort issues as they arise. If they are both keen, we'll add another TNG to the fleet, possibly an ET2.
Janet has always been keen but there was no way she would actually try it until James was fully weened (almost there!). She really dislikes being a passenger. For some reason she finds it demeaning. Fingers crossed, it all goes well.
Janet has always been keen but there was no way she would actually try it until James was fully weened (almost there!). She really dislikes being a passenger. For some reason she finds it demeaning. Fingers crossed, it all goes well.
Changed the gear oil and the engine oil. The engine oil was particularly black so I ran the new oil for 10 minutes or so and then drained it again. I also drained the fuel tank, filled it with premium, ethanol-free fuel and added a generous helping of Sea Foam.
Next on my list is to secure a service manual and an air filter. Once I have the manual, I'll check the valve clearances and flush and refill the cooling system.
Next on my list is to secure a service manual and an air filter. Once I have the manual, I'll check the valve clearances and flush and refill the cooling system.
Hey John, need a twin Jazz? No arguments in the house!
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-scooters-pocket- ... 1027402869
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-scooters-pocket- ... 1027402869
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2001 Vino YJ50 2-stroke (Just rolled 26,000kms - yes that's right - 26!)
2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom "Blaze"
2006 new to me Vespa LX150 8,000kms with character
2006 hand-me-down Vespa LX150 33,000kms
2001 Vino YJ50 2-stroke (Just rolled 26,000kms - yes that's right - 26!)
2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom "Blaze"
2006 new to me Vespa LX150 8,000kms with character
2006 hand-me-down Vespa LX150 33,000kms
I'd come for a fix and a ride this weekend, but we're tied up all weekend. Maybe we can look at it next week and a ride next Sunday… pre-Thanksgiving?! Pumpkin Spice ride
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2001 Vino YJ50 2-stroke (Just rolled 26,000kms - yes that's right - 26!)
2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom "Blaze"
2006 new to me Vespa LX150 8,000kms with character
2006 hand-me-down Vespa LX150 33,000kms
2001 Vino YJ50 2-stroke (Just rolled 26,000kms - yes that's right - 26!)
2007 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Custom "Blaze"
2006 new to me Vespa LX150 8,000kms with character
2006 hand-me-down Vespa LX150 33,000kms
Sheesh, it's liquid cooled even. A brilliant little set up with the rad mounted in front of an engine mounted fan. Flushed the system and changed the coolant as it's eight years old.
Will probably drive the scoot across the traffic circle on Sunday afternoon and let Janet loose in WP for a while -- depending on how cold it is, of course.
Will probably drive the scoot across the traffic circle on Sunday afternoon and let Janet loose in WP for a while -- depending on how cold it is, of course.