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by springer1
Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:06 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How to reduce your coronavirus infection risk
Replies: 36
Views: 9852

Re: How to reduce your coronavirus infection risk

Signed up last week on-line - and received the first of the 2 Moderna vaccines today. It has been a long year - but maybe.... "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." I think Bob Dylan said that Fish Winston Churchil...
by springer1
Tue Feb 09, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: How to reduce your coronavirus infection risk
Replies: 36
Views: 9852

Re: How to reduce your coronavirus infection risk

For general public use any face covering is better than no covering. That's correct. That's why I applied Gorilla Glue to the edges of my mask ..... there's just no way I ever- ever- ever want to be without it and those flimsy straps can break at the most opportune time. Plus, it works great as a w...
by springer1
Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: How to remove cleaning spray stains from paint work...!?
Replies: 25
Views: 2925

Re: How to remove cleaning spray stains from paint work...!?

What would bleach do? I'm not recommending, just wondering.
by springer1
Sat Jan 30, 2021 10:41 am
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Making the rear brake pads last???
Replies: 103
Views: 22357

Re: Making the rear brake pads last???

I was watching a NASCAR race on TV and and announcer said how silly it was when a Crew Chief radio'd his driver to tell him to "start conserving fuel". The announcer commented how a driver couldn't really do that without getting passed by everyone. Jeff Gordon was a new commentator on the ...
by springer1
Mon Jan 25, 2021 8:52 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Front flat tyre - only a few months old
Replies: 31
Views: 5036

Re: Front flat tyre - only a few months old

Replace it (the tire, not the repair).
by springer1
Sat Jan 23, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: Other Bikes
Topic: 23°F on the Liberty150i
Replies: 13
Views: 2380

Re: 23°F on the Liberty150i

A few years ago I landed one of my Radio Control Airplanes on a seriously cold day and the canopy shattered. I don't know what it was made of but after replacing it I don't fly when its that cold anymore. I guess the composites and plastics in our scooter are of better material. I wonder what the co...
by springer1
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Performance Spark Plug
Replies: 18
Views: 4797

Re: Performance Spark Plug

Actually, NGK says not to use anti seize on their spark plugs. The finish on the new plug prevents seizing, and any substance added to the threads will invalidate correct torque settings - increasing the possibility of over tightening and stripping.
Fish
Thanks for the heads up on that !
by springer1
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Performance Spark Plug
Replies: 18
Views: 4797

Re: Performance Spark Plug

Not changed my spark plug nor made any attempt to get it out - now 6+ years on and near mid 20k miles guess I should check. tbh, a bit worried it won't budge. Running fine and starting 1st time on stock plug - no need for after-market 'promise you the world' parts. Still getting 130mpg+ Just leave ...
by springer1
Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:10 am
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Performance Spark Plug
Replies: 18
Views: 4797

Re: Performance Spark Plug

Not changed my spark plug nor made any attempt to get it out - now 6+ years on and near mid 20k miles guess I should check. tbh, a bit worried it won't budge. Running fine and starting 1st time on stock plug - no need for after-market 'promise you the world' parts. Still getting 130mpg+ Just leave ...
by springer1
Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Performance Spark Plug
Replies: 18
Views: 4797

Re: Performance Spark Plug

That's interesting to hear 2t oil made head temps go up but that does makes total sense. Same volume going into the chamber but less parts of gasoline. Yep - time to get a 2 stroke PX150 Vespa and start playing with fuel mix, oil mix, pipes, ignition & etc. To the rider - the engine at 50 mph s...
by springer1
Fri Jan 15, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: PCX Performance
Topic: Performance Spark Plug
Replies: 18
Views: 4797

Re: Performance Spark Plug

I donno about the idea that a cooler plug with cure a lean running situation. Whenever I changed the exhaust on my 150 Vespa (Stella), I first installed a CHT and baselined head temps at various running situations, then rejetted after the exhaust change to mimic the original temps. Same thing when I...
by springer1
Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:27 pm
Forum: Forza Technical Help
Topic: Forza Mf10 - Rattling noice
Replies: 12
Views: 1162

Re: Forza Mf10 - Rattling noice

bonjo wrote:Just fitted the stock exhaust and still got the same noice.
Header gasket fitted OK ? It sure sounds like a header/pipe leak.
by springer1
Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:32 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: I put the oil filter screen in backwards - What should I do?
Replies: 4
Views: 585

Re: I put the oil filter screen in backwards - What should I

I wouldn’t be concerned it’s just a screen anyway not a real filter and forum members have basically never found anything in it except at its first cleaning. Just get a new one and replace it at your next oil change. I’ve not checked mine since that first oil change. Anyways - Be careful not to over...
by springer1
Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Off-topic
Topic: Well, we gave another one of our dogs their wings
Replies: 8
Views: 2179

Re: Well, we gave another one of our dogs their wings

So sorry Mel, she was a cutie and a great friend.
by springer1
Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Best Oil to use
Replies: 23
Views: 3058

Re: Best Oil to use

I have and always ran all my scooters on Mobile 1. 5w-20 changed every 1k miles like a religion. Im in so cal so its rarely ever over 100 degree's. If I rode in a hotter climate i would run 10w-30. Well it's only a quart - so there's no downside & your engine says "thank you". No way ...
by springer1
Sat Jan 02, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: New year, new look
Replies: 9
Views: 2901

Re: New year, new look

Heal up well, Paul ! I enjoy your videos.
by springer1
Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Rough feeling on deceleration
Replies: 8
Views: 807

Re: Rough feeling on deceleration

Whenever decelerating above 55 there is a rough feeling coming from low down. It's hard to tell what it is
Remove the sandpaper from the seat cover. It's like the dog said when he sat on 100 grit .... "Rough !"
by springer1
Fri Jan 01, 2021 5:07 pm
Forum: PCX Technical Help
Topic: Pcx having problems with first start.
Replies: 7
Views: 1636

Re: Pcx having problems with first start.

Did you ever figure this out, mine does this too. Please clarify your bike's symptoms. The original poster's description did not clarify what "turn over" meant. Does "not turn over" mean the starter doesn't activate, or does the starter engage but not crank over the engine, or d...
by springer1
Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:45 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Front flat tyre - only a few months old
Replies: 31
Views: 5036

Re: Front flat tyre - only a few months old

Check the valve. Take off the cap and put spit or water around the inner stem & look for bubbles as you wobble it. If no bubbles, put some more spit or water around where the stem seats on the rim. Put your head down close to it and watch/ listen ..... again as you wobble it side to side. Obvio...
by springer1
Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Front flat tyre - only a few months old
Replies: 31
Views: 5036

Re: Front flat tyre - only a few months old

Check the valve. Take off the cap and put spit or water around the inner stem & look for bubbles as you wobble it. If no bubbles, put some more spit or water around where the stem seats on the rim. Put your head down close to it and watch/ listen ..... again as you wobble it side to side.