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Forum: ATVs 09-24-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,071
Posted By FosterVS
Re: gio rebel t3 (200cc) vs gio beast (200cc)

Personally, I would avoid any of these Chinese machines. Unless you want something just for the kids to putt around on.

"I'm needing something that will be extremely reliable more then anything" -...
Forum: ATVs 09-12-2011, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,074
Posted By FosterVS
Re: Some Basic ATV Maintenance Qs

What is that "glop" around the bottom of the disc? Is that grease, maybe from the center section? If so, then I'll bet those pads are polluted with the stuff. That would explain why the brakes don't...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-08-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,284
Posted By FosterVS
Actually, run some "Slime" in them, rather than...

Actually, run some "Slime" in them, rather than go through the trouble of changing tube(s) before the tires need replacing. At least that is my opinion.... when a local dealer replaced my tires, the...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-07-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,284
Posted By FosterVS
Replace the fuel line (and filter) - if what's...

Replace the fuel line (and filter) - if what's there isn't already rotten, it will be soon. Check the nuts on the intake (at the head and carb) and make sure they are tight. Original "gold" chain on...
Forum: ATVs 09-07-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,242
Posted By FosterVS
Re: ALLSTARS

I finally got around to fixing this, as I have had a broken hip for 4 months (damn Gio X31...). Stripped Rebel T3 almost completely down to frame and took it in to local steel shop to get it welded,...
Forum: ATVs 09-06-2011, 11:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,609
Posted By FosterVS
Don't throw that old gasket away - use it as a...

Don't throw that old gasket away - use it as a template to cut out a new one, from cork gasket material. You might want to put a light coat of gasket compound on the new cork one. Use locktite on the...
Forum: Parts & Accessories 08-14-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,023
Posted By FosterVS
Parting Out Gio Rebel T3

Frame is broken in two spots, and cracked at weld joints in a number of others. Other than that, it's working fine. Has the 30mm Chikuni carb, aftermarket chain, etc.

I was still running and...
Forum: ATVs 06-30-2011, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,041
Posted By FosterVS
Rotten front suspension rubber boots

My 16 year old son is ripping apart the Rebel T3, so I can drag the, mostly stripped, broken and cracked frame in somewhere to get the POS welded up.

Noticed today while I was giving him pointers...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 06-16-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,742
Posted By FosterVS
Re: Shineray and Senke online dealer needed!

Wow, I LOVE that Senke bike. NICE!

Not sure where you are located, but you'll never get one of these into Canada, and if you did somehow manage it, you'd never get it registered for road use....
Forum: ATVs 05-28-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By FosterVS
Don't - it's the easiest fix there is - holding...

Don't - it's the easiest fix there is - holding the brake on.
Forum: ATVs 05-25-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By FosterVS
Re: Brand new Gio Mini Beast does not start

Not sure about this model, I know with my T3 I have to hold the front brake lever on to get it to turn over.
Forum: Complete Machines 05-25-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,970
Posted By FosterVS
Bike sold. Thanks to all who contacted me about...

Bike sold. Thanks to all who contacted me about it.
Forum: Complete Machines 05-23-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,970
Posted By FosterVS
http://www.topsecretbases.com/images/me.at.area.51...

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Forum: Complete Machines 05-17-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,970
Posted By FosterVS
250 Gio X31 - I hate to do it, but it needs to go

2 weeks ago I had a small "crash" with it, on a sand trail, bike tipped and I flew a short distance. And broke my f'n hip...

Absolutely nothing wrong with the bike. I just cannot be riding it...
Forum: ATVs 05-11-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,264
Posted By FosterVS
Re: GIO T2 Rebel Carb is leaking gas

Umm... is the bowl drain screw tight? This would be directly above that hose.
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-09-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,018
Posted By FosterVS
Holy crap man, maybe I should just cut my peepee...

Holy crap man, maybe I should just cut my peepee off too...

Actually, I had to quite smoking a week ago. One of the problems with the hip fracture I have is blood circulation. If the blood vessels...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-09-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,018
Posted By FosterVS
I was diagnosed with osteopinea a number of years...

I was diagnosed with osteopinea a number of years ago, which is the precursor to osteoporosis. They put me on some kind of drug for a short period, then I had to get more bone density tests, which...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-07-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,018
Posted By FosterVS
RCMP called today, got the name and phone number...

RCMP called today, got the name and phone number of the good samaritan that picked it up and reported it. I am pleasantly surprised, considering I've had 4 pocket bikes and a couple of dirt bikes...
Forum: Pure Dirt 05-07-2011, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,018
Posted By FosterVS
STOLEN: Gio X31 near Grande Prairie, AB

I was out riding my X31 May 1st. And managed to crash. And unfortunately, broke my hip.

Was riding alone (bad idea) but had my cell phone, and was rescued, in time.

However, had to leave the...
Forum: ATVs 04-26-2011, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By FosterVS
Re: Rust Paint Atv

I haven't completely confirmed it, but any of the rust spots I am seeing at joints on my T3, the tube and/or welds are cracked. Still have broken frame tubes on both sides, right behind the foot pegs...
Forum: ATVs 04-26-2011, 08:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,093
Posted By FosterVS
Well.... #1 make sure there is still gas left in...

Well.... #1 make sure there is still gas left in the tank, #2 make sure the fuel shut off is on ( if you have one ), #3 check spark plug for foriegn aluminum pcs melted on it ( that's a bad sign), #4...
Forum: ATVs 04-11-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,535
Posted By FosterVS
Re: stalling

Yeah, that's my next fix I guess. I have some cork gasket material, and will replace that plastic spacer with that, as well as the gasket between the intake tube and the head. When it warms up......
Forum: ATVs 04-11-2011, 09:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,242
Posted By FosterVS
Re: ALLSTARS

Per picture above - it is now completely broken through, on both sides now. I bolted on some semi-circular plates underneath, drilling holes through the frame. I think I understand why the frame...
Forum: ATVs 03-19-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,535
Posted By FosterVS
Re: stalling

Yeah, that's my next fix I guess. I have some cork gasket material, and will replace that plastic spacer with that, as well as the gasket between the intake tube and the head. When it warms up......
Forum: ATVs 03-19-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,535
Posted By FosterVS
Rebel T3 won't run unless choke on

I have pissed with these so much, I should know how to resolve this.

Originally, the intake pipe was cracked, which I replaced. Once reassembled, it would not stay running. Would start, then stall...
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