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Forum: Street 08-07-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,780
Posted By grumpyunk
I tried a helicoil copy that came with drill,...

I tried a helicoil copy that came with drill, tap, inserts, and was not pleased. The metal of the case(SG 250) was so thin it was easy to get the tap cockeyed even after drilling to the next size to...
Forum: Street 08-07-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By grumpyunk
I would check to see if there was any warranty...

I would check to see if there was any warranty stilll in effect, and contact the original vendor if so.

Likely has access to the parts:
Chinese ATV, Dirt Bike, Go Cart Buggy & Scooter Parts -...
Forum: Street 08-07-2023, 02:25 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
Barnone:Turns out the flat was caused by a tear...

Barnone:Turns out the flat was caused by a tear in the inter tube close to the valve stem.

Did you consider using a patch? The tube looks good and fresh, not discolored with age or lacking in...
Forum: Street 08-05-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
Cmoore... does it seem to vibrate more at one end...

Cmoore... does it seem to vibrate more at one end than the other? It is possible one of the tires is out of balance. If you can suspend the tires the front would tend to rotate to have the heavy...
Forum: Street 07-13-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
That thing was near Atlanta a few days ago. It...

That thing was near Atlanta a few days ago. It made the TV news with some shots of it coming north in I-75. I figured it was a bike carrying a LOT of sheet metal(for no reason other than the Gape...
Forum: Street 07-10-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
The brake lights will only glow when the ignition...

The brake lights will only glow when the ignition is switched to ON. They use battery power, as do the headlights. If you have no light, the most likely spot to look would be where the switches(F &...
Forum: Street 07-06-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By grumpyunk
Didja get it yet? Likely can recoup some of the...

Didja get it yet? Likely can recoup some of the purchase price by putting the older for sale.
tom
Forum: Complete Machines 04-10-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,508
Posted By grumpyunk
2013 Cleveland Cyclewerks Ace 250 Deluxe Canton, GA nr ATL

See on FB/marketplace:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1268276363759042/

Similar to the CSC SG250.

tom
Forum: Complete Machines 12-26-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
Posted By grumpyunk
franque, what does it take out the door for a CSC...

franque, what does it take out the door for a CSC SG250 these days?

I posted the Ace on FB, and it was $300-500 less than all the other 250's. Got responses with Looooowww ball offers. Figured...
Forum: Complete Machines 12-25-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
Posted By grumpyunk
Pictures for those who want visual confirmation...

Pictures for those who want visual confirmation it is real.

Speedo has been replaced with new as the old would not show correct mph. Old available to verify miles, about 2500.
tom
Forum: Complete Machines 11-28-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
Posted By grumpyunk
Tom, that is the Ace Standard, not the Deluxe. ...

Tom, that is the Ace Standard, not the Deluxe. There are a few differences, such as rear disk brakes.\
You did not live in Longmeadow, MA at one time?
tom
Forum: Complete Machines 11-27-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,093
Posted By grumpyunk
2013 Cleveland Cyclewerks ACE 250 DeLuxe

Asking 2395. In Canton, GA. About 2790 on the clock. Everything works.
Will add some photos if anyone asks. Faster than a CSC SG250, from personal experience. Has a dent on the tank.
Am...
Forum: Street 10-03-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,488
Posted By grumpyunk
That sound does not exactly follow rpm. When...

That sound does not exactly follow rpm. When revved, the sound goes up, but when you let off the throttle, the sound continues even as the sound from the exhaust drops, IOW, the sound lags behind...
Forum: Street 08-14-2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,082
Posted By grumpyunk
If you touched the HOT lead to ground, you can...

If you touched the HOT lead to ground, you can pop the fuse in a fraction of a second. If you disconnected the harness, anything that used those conductors won't work, duh.
What did you...
Forum: Street 08-12-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
Lookng good. Did it become clear that the...

Lookng good. Did it become clear that the tachometer function did not work as advertised? Wanted to be sure you know that before deleting permanently all your gauges. The speedo worked and could...
Forum: Street 08-08-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
I installed one on a Jonway after modifying the...

I installed one on a Jonway after modifying the damaged cluster face. Setting it up properly was akin to playing blind mans bluff with mittens on.
I will insert my description of how to do the...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 07-25-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,825
Posted By grumpyunk
Could the sellers actually be using 'drop...

Could the sellers actually be using 'drop shipping', and have zero stock? The MCO, MFG Cert of Origin, would then be coming from 'somewhere' other than the vendors office.
I would ask if the...
Forum: Street 07-23-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 739
Views: 270,831
Posted By grumpyunk
If it cannot be adjusted richer for idle, then a...

If it cannot be adjusted richer for idle, then a larger jet would be necessary. Chicago is not that high in elevation, so would in general not need a richer jet than factory.
I suspect some crud...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 07-23-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,532
Posted By grumpyunk
Just purchased a battery on ebay. I did not...

Just purchased a battery on ebay. I did not realize this was the (in)famous Txpowersports as in this thread. The listing was for a specific part number, which I looked up, and it was $1 cheaper...
Forum: Dealer & Distributor Discussion 04-22-2022, 08:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,532
Posted By grumpyunk
910, was arbitration the only remedy? Why and...

910, was arbitration the only remedy? Why and how did the BBB get involved except as a semi-enforcer? Do they have any clout to insure recovery?
Small claims will end up the same way unless...
Forum: Everything Else 04-10-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,408
Posted By grumpyunk
Well, how does the number stamped get translated?...

Well, how does the number stamped get translated? do they just make that stuff up?
163 169 eh what's the difference? I thought the 169 should be the bore. Guess not.
I was guessing. But my sg...
Forum: Everything Else 04-09-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,408
Posted By grumpyunk
If it has rocker arms with pushrods that connect...

If it has rocker arms with pushrods that connect to a high-mount rocker arms and a camshaft, it is likely a Zongshen style 125cc. The '250' is actually 223cc, and has a 67mm bore. I think the 125's...
Forum: Street 04-03-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By grumpyunk
The relay has a conductor(the winding) that...

The relay has a conductor(the winding) that connects the small terminals to each other.
If you have the brake lever pulled, 12v on one will also show 12v on the other, for example. One conductor...
Forum: Street 03-30-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,955
Posted By grumpyunk
The brake switch provides the 12v to the relay. ...

The brake switch provides the 12v to the relay. Besides the brake lights, there may be a splice that feeds the starter switch and thence to the relay. Check for voltage at the starter switch wire,...
Forum: Street 03-30-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,029
Posted By grumpyunk
In theory, the K&N and the pod are less...

In theory, the K&N and the pod are less restrictive to airflow. That is good and it is bad. Good for more power, more fuel usage per mile, but bad in that they reduce restriction by being less...
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