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Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 04-24-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By krat
You have way more problems than a dead bike but...

You have way more problems than a dead bike but this is an easy one to fix.

You take the 17 year old down to the line of fast food joints along the busy road. You kick him out of the car and tell...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-22-2024, 01:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,089
Posted By krat
Think this through fellows; Are there...

Think this through fellows;

Are there valves? Is there a valve cover? Is the plug going into the center of the head?

No valves or valve cover with plug into the center of the head is a 2...
Forum: Zongshen RX4 04-19-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 757
Posted By krat
If you don't know what you want buy the CFMoto...

If you don't know what you want buy the CFMoto and ride it around until it breaks and you can't get parts or service, or you figure out what you really want.

When you figure out what you really...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-14-2024, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By krat
I have used Sta-bil for decades in everything...

I have used Sta-bil for decades in everything from lawn mowers to stored autos and use it every year in 4 motorbikes.

It does not jell over a winter.

In fact, raw gas will not jell over a...
Forum: Street 03-21-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 384
Posted By krat
No more than replacing the old ECU unit with a...

No more than replacing the old ECU unit with a new one!
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 03-21-2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By krat
The local state approved motorcycle training...

The local state approved motorcycle training center runs a fleet of Suzuki GS125 learner bikes.

They quit making those back in 2000. Every bike in their fleet is now 24 years old minimum and...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 02-28-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 43,373
Posted By krat
I got an increase in MPG when I installed a...

I got an increase in MPG when I installed a windscreen on my 150cc scoot.

I have a little over 2k miles on my drive belt so far and it still looks new. Your "200" is only 15cc larger than mine and...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-28-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 474
Posted By krat
Off the positive side of your battery there will...

Off the positive side of your battery there will be a small red wire that leads to an in-line fuse that controls the entire electrical system on the bike.

That fuse is the first thing to check.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-12-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 637
Posted By krat
You may know about welding but you seem to lack...

You may know about welding but you seem to lack knowledge about heat, friction and the law.

The trailer you are focused on is illegal to put on the road behind a vehicle. It is a utility cart...
Forum: Everything Else 02-11-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By krat
https://www.amazon.com/YTX5L-BS-BATTERY-MOPED-SCOO...

https://www.amazon.com/YTX5L-BS-BATTERY-MOPED-SCOOTER-DIRT/dp/B00NWSEFGM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=motorcycle+battery+4.5%22x2.5%22&qid=1707685244&s=automotive&sr=1-3

If you go to Amazon search feature...
Forum: Street 02-10-2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,603
Posted By krat
There is also a large heard of motorcycle...

There is also a large heard of motorcycle batteries that now live at Walmart! Just a short drive for most people.
Forum: ATVs 02-07-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 935
Posted By krat
CG engines are vertical. Cylinder nearly up and...

CG engines are vertical. Cylinder nearly up and down. Overhead valves with internal cam. They will be in 125cc and larger, up to 275-300cc.

Qmb engines will normally be on the fully automatic...
Forum: ATVs 01-27-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 679
Posted By krat
It will usually be a 90# oil. It is available at...

It will usually be a 90# oil. It is available at any auto parts center or farm supply, or Walmart, just ask for "gear oil".

Most of those CVT units have two screws, one on top and one below it...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 01-24-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By krat
"Most of the world goes where they need to with...

"Most of the world goes where they need to with what they have and consider it just another trip. Throw some cheap saddle bags on whatever scooter you decide to buy zip tie a milk crate to the...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 01-23-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By krat
I can see that no one is following Itchy Boots. ...

I can see that no one is following Itchy Boots.

She has readjusted the term "adventure bike" in my mind.

She is in Africa now. Riding "roads" that redefine the word. That is after the trip...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 01-22-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 331
Posted By krat
Not sure about that particular one, most are...

Not sure about that particular one, most are generic in nature though with the same engine/cvt setup and such.

I do have some general cautions though.

1. 50cc bikes are usually small. I mean 5...
Forum: ATVs 01-18-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,387
Posted By krat
Beating on electrics generally does not help. ...

Beating on electrics generally does not help. They do not understand what they have done wrong and therefore are difficult to train.

That round thing with a positive and negative terminal you...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 12-13-2023, 10:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,182
Posted By krat
The air/fuel mix is supposed to be done with the...

The air/fuel mix is supposed to be done with the engine running. You will need one of these before you can accomplish it properly. They hide the a/f screw in that well where it is unreachable with...
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 12-05-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,005
Posted By krat
If this was a car and you did not hear the fuel...

If this was a car and you did not hear the fuel pump and knew you had battery would you start pulling wiring diagrams, checking the EFI, changing spark plugs???

No, you would say the $0.75 fuel...
Forum: Pure Dirt 11-27-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,359
Posted By krat
Putting back in what you drain out does not...

Putting back in what you drain out does not always work. I have dumped forks that had 400cc in one side and 50cc in the other.

Generally about 250cc per side is about right on the 125cc-250cc...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-24-2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,856
Posted By krat
Just a random thought but if you can't lift the...

Just a random thought but if you can't lift the bike with the skid plate on then the skid plate is a waste of money and only a decoration.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-13-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 5,056
Posted By krat
Zapkin your life is not over. And if you are in...

Zapkin your life is not over. And if you are in Wheeling WV your riding season is about over anyway. Plenty of time to do the fix.

Soak it down with penetrating oil for a couple of days and get...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 10-09-2023, 11:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 732
Posted By krat
You are probably both a bit over the upper limits...

You are probably both a bit over the upper limits of a 250cc. My Honda Shadow 750 only uses 120 mains. My 600 uses 114 mains.

You don't just keep shoving in fuel and going faster and faster. ...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-15-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,191
Posted By krat
Google told me how to do it 6,670,000 ways,...

Google told me how to do it 6,670,000 ways, complete with an endless supply of you tube instructions.
Forum: Pit/Pocket Bikes & Scooters 09-08-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By krat
We thought that after proof reading your own post...

We thought that after proof reading your own post you would have it under control.

Seems obvious that it is the stator or the CDI. Neither part being especially expensive.

The CDI is a $5 part...
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