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Post by clur84 on Sept 19, 2005 14:52:38 GMT
my scooter just arrived but im not sure how to put it together can anyone help the instructions are so unclear
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Sept 19, 2005 15:26:19 GMT
You could download the manuals from the link section.
They give pretty good details on strip down and rebuild.
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Post by clur84 on Sept 19, 2005 15:36:19 GMT
cheers which bit is it in becuase i cant seem to find it
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Sept 19, 2005 15:43:08 GMT
You will need to look at the relevant section for the part you are working on, Brakes, Battery, wheels, handle bars etc.
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 19, 2005 16:01:06 GMT
The guides are a sticky topic in the Hints, Tips & DIY section.  What particular bits are you having trouble with? A few people have trouble with the front wheel while others have trouble with the battery.... |
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Post by clur84 on Sept 19, 2005 17:22:10 GMT
it was mostly the wiring of the brakes, indicators that sort of thing, Have left it in my dads hands at the mo though so hopefully he should be able to fix it. will write again if I need any more help. Thank you!  |
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 19, 2005 17:24:32 GMT
If you're dad gets stuck let us know, we're here to help!!  |
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Post by clur84 on Sept 19, 2005 18:57:20 GMT
Right got the bike together but the front wheel seems very stiff to turn, should it turn freely and if so what could be the problem. Thabks
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 19, 2005 19:11:22 GMT
A few other people have mentioned this, I'll have a quick look around the forum for you......
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Sept 19, 2005 20:15:33 GMT
It sounds like either the brake is binding (catching) or the wheel bearings need oiling. Was there any washers to put on the front axle between the wheel and fork? I think there should be some.
It is supposed to run freely so something must be wrong.
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Post by drzoom on Sept 20, 2005 19:23:52 GMT
is it just me...or is this one of the scariest posts I've read here !
How many people out there with little or no motorcycle mechanical knowledge are trying to put these things together ?
Suppose that missing washer you didn't notice at the bottom of the crate suddely becomes very important when doing 30mph along a busy road...
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Post by hypojam on Sept 20, 2005 19:51:01 GMT
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Post by Rusty on Sept 21, 2005 8:12:59 GMT
Totally agree with Drzoom. It's all well and good trying to save a few pennies by not going for the pre-assembled option, but if your not particularly technically minded you are saving these pennies at the potential cost of your life.
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Post by Ginger Phil on Sept 21, 2005 13:50:21 GMT
I've been reading loads of these kind of stories on the Preloved forum, I just cannot believe that if they don't know how to assemble their bike these people don't take it down to a local bike garage and give them a tenner to do it.  With my Taishan the only bits that had to go on were the mirrors & battery but after doing a few hundred km's I took it to a bike garage and asked if he would go over the bike and check every nut & bolt and service it at the same time. The guy didn't look very interested so the job was never done but the principle was there.  |
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Post by clur84 on Sept 22, 2005 16:33:27 GMT
We have sorted putting the bike together and it runs fine. Just to add the reason I bought the bike was because I really like the style and could not find them anywhere else. The bike is also being checked over and service by the garage. I would not ride around on it if this had not been done I am not suicidal.
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Post by BillyGreen1973 on Sept 22, 2005 16:37:02 GMT
Good to see you got your scooter sorted out.
hope you enjoy your new ride, I'm sure you will!!
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Post by jules30 on Sept 22, 2005 19:04:36 GMT
thats good to know, enjoy
jules
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