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Forum: Complete Machines 07-14-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,896
Posted By Boatguy
Crying 2020 Lifan Xpect

Turn key bike. Maintenance records are right in this forum. You can see me diligently:

* Breaking the bike in properly using Rotella
* switching over to the current oil I use now after the...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 11-21-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,906
Posted By Boatguy
Mine came from Texas from Xpro. I guess that’s...

Mine came from Texas from Xpro. I guess that’s why I was thinking it might be the same guy
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 11-21-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,906
Posted By Boatguy
whoever they are I had a good experience with...

whoever they are I had a good experience with them.

also, even if it is that Manny guy, it’s possible that he learned how to run a business by now. It’s been a few years. He’s had a lot of...
Forum: Ride Reports 11-11-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,790
Posted By Boatguy
Isn’t that crazy? Same with mine. Only...

Isn’t that crazy? Same with mine.

Only difference is it shrunk. Ha ha ha. Looks smaller when you are an adult
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-07-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Boatguy
this has always been a big problem for me. ...

this has always been a big problem for me.

ever since I was a little kid riding 3 wheelers.

once that full face helmet goes on I feel like I’m in a car. Like I have all this protection around...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-07-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Boatguy
I also got mine off Amazon. I don't think I got...

I also got mine off Amazon. I don't think I got any special deal on my boots but I really like them. They completely protect my feet, ankles and shins. They walk like ski boots so be aware of...
Forum: New Member Introductions 11-06-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,835
Posted By Boatguy
Another vote for a Lifan. I've had mine as...

Another vote for a Lifan.

I've had mine as long as I've been a member. Other than routine maintenance (which includes oil changes, new tires, etc), I've done nothing to it. There was one...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-04-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,554
Posted By Boatguy
Completely disagree. It takes oxygen to gum...

Completely disagree.

It takes oxygen to gum up the fuel.

Only available in carburetors.

I sure don’t miss those hunks of junk.

I have every small engine (6 of them) fuel injected...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-04-2023, 12:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,554
Posted By Boatguy
Unheard of Reliability

I haven’t used my bike in 6 months or so.

Put it away (outdoors under a cover that shredded over the summer with a hurricane going by).

Left whatever gas in it (low grade ethanol gas)
...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-31-2023, 03:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By Boatguy
Did you try the basics like completely removing...

Did you try the basics like completely removing the battery lead from the terminal overnight? Did you ensure the TPS is working properly?

Before the computer, I'd suspect the TPS and the...
Forum: Ride Suggestions 10-28-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,989
Posted By Boatguy
Florida down there is not much of a joy to ride....

Florida down there is not much of a joy to ride. It’s either packed with traffic or those roads into the Everglades that you were talking about. And you would probably want to Ducati for that because...
Forum: Video and Pics 10-24-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,792
Posted By Boatguy
I read all about that park. I was so interested...

I read all about that park. I was so interested in it once I saw it in your other post. It’s really something. It’s so unique.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-18-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,313
Posted By Boatguy
Is it when the RPMs get higher in the vid after...

Is it when the RPMs get higher in the vid after he shifts to pick up speed? Like after he winds it out a little? Because I can hear the tank tube vibration at that point. I know. I left my tube...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-16-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By Boatguy
Glad that worked. I guess it’s a much more simple...

Glad that worked. I guess it’s a much more simple ECU than one of these complicated newer outboards
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-14-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By Boatguy
From doing TPS calibration on outboards…. ...

From doing TPS calibration on outboards….

They basically just run in a range.

As they rotate, they put out a different voltage for each position they go through.

What typically happens is...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2023, 10:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,313
Posted By Boatguy
It does sound like the drop tube in the tank that...

It does sound like the drop tube in the tank that you are describing. It only hits at certain RPMs.

The drop tube is just too close to the edge of the tank and when it vibrates it starts buzzing...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 15,336
Posted By Boatguy
Definitely take us a picture. So we can help. ...

Definitely take us a picture. So we can help.

You know when I did my valves I was pretty surprised that my spark plug was less than finger tight. It was freely spinning in the threads.

I...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-11-2023, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Posted By Boatguy
it’s not necessary. Maybe it’s nice for the...

it’s not necessary. Maybe it’s nice for the engine when it is really hot, but it doesn’t break down just because you don’t have one.

I have spent plenty of time in the traffic in Florida at 98F as...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-09-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,657
Posted By Boatguy
I think you should mention where you bought it. ...

I think you should mention where you bought it. Mine came pre-assembled without even paying for it from Xpro.

I’m really thankful I didn’t have all of the problems you were mentioning. My...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 10-06-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By Boatguy
Watching closely. I have a whole thread on this...

Watching closely. I have a whole thread on this recently. Came to a conclusion , but my requirements were just a little heavier/faster/bigger. But not by much
Forum: Everything Else 10-06-2023, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,681
Posted By Boatguy
I want to see the other beast also. I want...

I want to see the other beast also.

I want to see the hellcat motor and backend stuffed into a scooter frame
Forum: Everything Else 10-05-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,681
Posted By Boatguy
Businesses in the front, party in the back. Or...

Businesses in the front, party in the back. Or unknown motorcycle in the front, scooter in the back. Or something.

Quite a beast. I wonder why it is impounded?
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-01-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,095
Posted By Boatguy
I feel like the real answer to the question in...

I feel like the real answer to the question in the title of the thread, “Hawk 250cc fuel type?” Is the same for all China bikes and the answer is:

Anything but diesel and kerosene. Lol
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-30-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,095
Posted By Boatguy
Regarding the fuel in the hose, I had a friend at...

Regarding the fuel in the hose, I had a friend at a job I had between high school and college.

He had some kind of moped he used to get to work. One day he couldn’t get to the place we both...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-29-2023, 04:08 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,450
Posted By Boatguy
Exactly. Here are a few pictures. It was one...

Exactly. Here are a few pictures. It was one thing for me to just kind of talk about it from experience driving near them, but look. These are the typical vehicles in the United States next to Groms....
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