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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-06-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,716
Posted By Jollysig
I live on top of a mountain. It's about 2 1/2...

I live on top of a mountain. It's about 2 1/2 miles at a steady incline up with stop lights along the way. I'm around 160 lbs with a 200cc bike and have no problems getting the bike up in gear and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-06-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By Jollysig
My bike is 200cc GY-5. I'm around 160 lbs so the...

My bike is 200cc GY-5. I'm around 160 lbs so the bike has no problems getting up any hills and I ride 90% road 10% dirt roads... no serious off roading. I guess I'll send Bruce a PM and see if he...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-05-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,641
Posted By Jollysig
Sprocket Combination Help on a 200GY-5

I've decided I need to gear my bike better for highway use. After reading everything over I believe a good choice is a 17 front 42 rear with a 428 chain. I just wanted to run this by the experts here...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-03-2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By Jollysig
That's pretty much what they did. They sanded two...

That's pretty much what they did. They sanded two coats of paint so it was smooth then used a primer with a sealer mixed in. If I ever have to do this again I definitely doing it the Home Depot (I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-02-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By Jollysig
Well I finally gave up trying to fix it myself...

Well I finally gave up trying to fix it myself and took it to a local body shop... boy am I glad I did. I learned that plastic gas tanks are made to vent and since these pieces where used on the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-01-2007, 12:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By Jollysig
I already wet sanded it with high grit paper...

I already wet sanded it with high grit paper after I cleaned the stripper off. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-01-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By Jollysig
After I used the stripper I cleaned the plastic...

After I used the stripper I cleaned the plastic and sanded the whole piece smooth then cleaned and prepped it again.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 07-01-2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,866
Posted By Jollysig
Tried to fix paint and the new paint bubbled, Any Help?

I scratched up the paint on the pieces that attach to the gas tank on my 200GY-5. I thought while fixing some electrical issues on my bike I would also repaint those pieces. I tried painting them the...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-29-2007, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,044
Posted By Jollysig
Installed the new battery, new spark plug, and...

Installed the new battery, new spark plug, and raised the needle in the carb. The bike starts easily with the start button but is still having trouble starting with the kick starter. What should I be...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-29-2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,044
Posted By Jollysig
Thanks for all the advise. This my game plan. At...

Thanks for all the advise. This my game plan. At lunch today I'm off to buy a new spark plug and battery. First thing when I get home I'm going to raise the needle, charge the new battery till it's...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,044
Posted By Jollysig
That's my problem though.... I don't think it's...

That's my problem though.... I don't think it's the battery and my bike does not like to start using the kick. I don't have time to test it tonight and I'll be busy tomorrow but I'm going to go...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-28-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,044
Posted By Jollysig
Once I get home from work I'll head over and see...

Once I get home from work I'll head over and see if it's drawing any amps.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-27-2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,044
Posted By Jollysig
Battery Dead, Possible Short?

Well I had to go away on business for 2 weeks and I forgot to unplug my battery before I left. When I got back first thing I did was head over to start my bike... dead battery. Well after a good 5...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-27-2007, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jollysig
Sorry it took me so long to post a reply my...

Sorry it took me so long to post a reply my internet has been down for a few days. I was able to find the product you posted and so far it is working well. It was able to clear up the plastic fairly...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-26-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By Jollysig
Everything worked out pretty well actually....

Everything worked out pretty well actually. Thanks for the advise on the wiring, it was able to pass inspection today and the lights work a lot better than the stock ones. I'm thinking about heading...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By Jollysig
well I have two 15 watt lights pulling from the...

well I have two 15 watt lights pulling from the battery and one 20 watt pulling from the stator. I figure this load will be fine since the 20 watt light on the stator will only be used in "high beam"...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2007, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By Jollysig
I ended up wiring 2 of the lights to ignition hot...

I ended up wiring 2 of the lights to ignition hot wire and the third light I ran to the high beam wire on the light control. This give the appearance that there is a "high" setting. I hope it works...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2007, 02:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jollysig
They are just surface scratches... Where can I...

They are just surface scratches... Where can I find the polish???
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-25-2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By Jollysig
That's a good idea. I'm going to give that a try...

That's a good idea. I'm going to give that a try tonight and see if I can pass inspection tomorrow. Thanks
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-24-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,907
Posted By Jollysig
Installing a Acerbis Diamond on a GY-5

I bought a Acerbis Diamond Headlight http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=10816&department=661&division=6
to replace a cracked headlight on my 200GY-5 only problem is it only has low...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-24-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jollysig
looking for a speedometer cover for a GY-5

I scratched the heck out of the speedometer cover and can't see the numbers clearly anymore. Does anyone know a way to fix clear plastic? or does anyone have a broken speedometer laying around that I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-04-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,802
Posted By Jollysig
I ended up get one from hooperimports for $17...

I ended up get one from hooperimports for $17 with shipping. I wish I had more time to head down to the local motorcycle shop but I needed to get ready for a business trip.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-04-2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,760
Posted By Jollysig
When I said tag plate I meant liceanse plate...

When I said tag plate I meant liceanse plate holder. When you place the liceanse plate there is just enough room to put the inspection sticker under the plate on the holder.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-03-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,760
Posted By Jollysig
I just had my bike inspected in El Paso, TX. They...

I just had my bike inspected in El Paso, TX. They put the inspection sticker on the back of the bike. Either above or below the plate on the tag holder.
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 06-03-2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,417
Posted By Jollysig
I painted it about 3 weeks ago and have been...

I painted it about 3 weeks ago and have been riding it everday since then. So far the paint has held up very well. No cracks, chips, or wear marks yet. Painting the seat only took about 45 minutes to...
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