Modifications made to my new Viva VX200SX!

[TheOtherRide]

Congrats, Joe--I'll be jealous if you get the black bike w/ the black rims!

I'm curious if you'll get an '06 or an '07, too...and if there are differences.

[justjoe]

Hey Paulie thanks!

I dunno which I'll get 06 or 07. Thay said they only had One black in stock

So it could be Red with the pink rims for me.............

There goes my macho image, oh well

[SamM]

Thanks everyone! Yeah, Viva Motorsports is probably telling everyone about the chrome wheels now. I think they were just telling me what I wanted to hear when I bought mine. What am I going to do send it back! My salesman was Avi. When I was ordering my Viva, I told him that I didn't want the Viva unless it had the blue color matched wheels. He said, "Yeah, ...ah it comes with blue wheels." He knew after I ordered it would be too late. Got ya! It doesn't really matter now anyway, I guess he was right, huh! The Viva is just as nice with the chrome wheels. I'd like to find a set of aluminum wheels and I'll put it on my list of future ...things to do!

The Viva would not kickstart with the starting lever either. I had to hold the starter button and give it throttle to get it to start. I'll need to look into what's up with that. After it did start, I just held the throttle open a little until she warmed up and it idled ok. Just under 1000 rpm. I'll have to fiddle with it later.

You guys have all been a big help! I'll keep you updated as I do a few things and go for a little ride later in the week.

Off to work for me. I'd like to ride the KTM but I don't need the all the wind blasting me just yet!

Later!

PS: My cousin from Florida is bringing my mom and aunt (his mom) home this week from Florida. My aunt is staying with my mom for a few months. Anyway, he has a chromed out Big Dog Bull Mastiff Chopper. I wonder what he'll think of the Viva. He wasn't impressed with my KTM.

[justjoe]

Hey Sam I guessin if he was not impressed with the KTM the Viva won't
either(but who knows?)
BTW I like the chrome wheels on yours

Also my guy at Viva(Antoine) told me when I asked about the specs online showing the viva as a 4 speed that "they don't count the reverse"

Okey............I know a 1000lb Gold Wing has reverse but a Viva?
heh heh

[SamM]

My Viva doesn't have a reverse but I do believe it's a 5-speed. Haven't gone all the way through the gears yet. It's at least a 2 speed. I do know that!

Congrats on getting the Viva Joe! You're really going to like it. I'll be swapping out the sparkplug tomorrow and pumping up the tires. Thursday is the quickest I can get out on it for a test ride. I can't wait!

I hope to be commuting to work on it Friday through Sunday next week!

Yeah, I probably won't even mention the Viva to my cousin!

[SamM]

Joe,
Here's a couple pictures for you. Don't forget to post a few when you get it! We'd all like to see it! Waiting for it to arrive IS like waiting for Christmas. I feel like a kid again! I like the idea of saving myself some money on gas. I bet this thing will pay for itself in short order. I know it will for me!

[justjoe]

You guys can be sure I'll post some photos when it come in!
I guess we're talking 10 days or so from the west coast

On another topic I forgot to ask when I ordered from Viva what is their warranty like? He didn't try to pitch the extended one or anything

Thanks
JV

[msRandi]

It looks just like mine. well with out the cool black wheels. and you know flat black is os in.

[SamM]

**UPDATE**

Today, I purchased a few new parts for my Viva. Renthal aluminum atv handlebars for a Yamaha Banshee, Scotts MX grips, Acerbis Mini Rally handguards, and a new universal clutch lever and bracket. The stock clutch lever moves up and down about an inch and a half. Too much for me. I also have the new NGK sparkplug and a few other small additions. I hope to have everything put on in the next few days. I'll post pictures.

[fatboy250]

Originally Posted by SamM

The stock clutch lever moves up and down about an inch and a half. Too much for me.

That was easily fixed on ours with a thin Teflon washer. But I guess moding and accessorizing your scoot is what you really wanted anyway. Can't wait to see some more pics.

Jason

[SamM]

Yeah, I'd like to post some new pictures nut I first need to do something. Lastnight I worked a 12 hr shift and today I'm moving. The picture of the Jeep with the Viva in the back has my mom's house behind the Jeep. We were just housesitting for her while she was away in Florida visiting her sister. She'll be home today or tomorrow. She just lives next door to us. Anyway, I have some plumbing to do at our old house and we have a couple more loads of clothes and stuff to take down. The Viva is on the back burner.

Teflon washers huh! Were do you get those?

[fatboy250]

Originally Posted by SamM

Teflon washers huh! Were do you get those?

Well, Dad has access to all kinds of stuff at work. I'm not sure, but if you had access to any durable material like it you could make 'em. He may have made them, I didn't ask.

Jason

[SamM]

Thanks Jason! I'll work something out.

Just returned from my first ride on the Viva. What a great little bike. Nothing fell off, nothing broke, nothing didn't work, and nothing seemed out of sort with it! The handling is much lighter than what I am used to. No big surprise there, I expected that. I put exactly 11.6 miles on the bike. I rode down to the local Elementary School and turned around and came back. I don't notice any excessive vibration at all. It was much better than I expected. After reading so much about vibration I guess I just expected more. The bars were a little buzzy as were the pegs but I could ride this bike for awhile. The seat is brick hard. If I sort the seat foam out I could ride it that much more. The battery simply must be moved under the seat. I have a plan for that but it involves a new battery. I have a smaller battery for my WR250F that will easily go under the seat.

The oil will be changed today and I'm going to start modding it later tonight or tomorrow! It was worth waiting for. I like it even more than I did before!

The one negative was the gearing. I'm calling Bruce right now! 7k rpm produced 40 mph in 5th gear. I was afraid to turn much more than 7k rpm, on a not yet broken in engine with chinese oil in the crankcase! I may have turned it too fast at 7k.

[Akonababe]

You need a smaller sproket like 45 or 46 tooth, the viva comes with a 56 tooth sprocket great for power in dirt but not much for speed. We have 45 tooth sprockets on our vivas and it seems like the best way to go for street and dirt riding combination.

[SamM]

Yep, already ordered front and rear sprockets and a 520 D.I.D. chain from Bruce at EJCycles. While I was at it I ordered a new air filter. Very soon I'll be making a new battery box and relocating the battery under the seat.

More pictures later tonight.