Post by Beardoggie1 on Apr 25, 2011 18:09:22 GMT -5
Up date on my MC-95-250 experience.
4-15-2011
Received new and upgraded MC-95-250. I have not had any stability problems, it drives like a four wheeler. Apparently the new Manufacture incorporates all of the fixes. My dealer (Thrifty Scooters) recommended I have the scooter delivered to the freight terminal as most of the fright damage happens from the terminal and the delivery company which are often second party contractors. My machine was shipped by UPS fright and was packaged well and rapped in clear plastic which allowed me to check for damage with out have to take the box apart. They loaded it on my ( borrowed ) trailer and home I went. Unpacking was a snap. Removed the clear plastic, cut the tie down wires (4) remove 2 board and rolled the scooter off. Taking crate apart was and disposing of took the time.
No problems getting the scooter registered in Mississippi. Got the plats, Inspection sticker and insurance (geico 1 year $99.00) all in the same day.
First Problems:
encountered out of the box.
1. Had to remove the plastic on the handle bars to adjust the hand brake to in stall the right hand mirror.
2. Speedometer did not work. The plug in located at the base of the back wheel was not connected. Nothing about this in owners manual.
3. Hose clamps are junk. Installed new stainless steel clamps and replace the water with 50/50 coolant.
4. Check ALL Bolts and lock-tight all vital bolts. (was recommended by my dealer)
4-25-2011.
Have used the trike for a hundred miles. It gets about 50 MPG @ 45 MPH. Checked it with a GPS because the speedometer in erratic. It jumps from 30 to 40 with out an increase in speed.
Problems discovered and corrected .
1. Mirrors. Just loctite them. There not enough room to get a wrench around the nut.
2. Muffler bolts came loose - Loctite them
3. Starter wiring puled out of the socket. Checked all the wiring and taped every connection and put wire shielding on all exposed wires. (it look better)
4. Changed the oil with out any problem but could not find the transmission fill hole. Nothing in the manual about it. After 4 days of looking and getting no help from my dealer did locate it . It on the left back side of the transmission. (by the trans vent screen) ( left side of bike facing forward)
5. Tire pressure - Tires were under inflated (By fault) 40 psi made the bike much more stable.
6. Seat is CHEAP CHEAP and is uncomfortable.
7. I would not ever drive this machine at 60 MPH it is way too unstable on rough roads, and for me that is ok. I live in the country and most of the reads are 45 or less. If you are going to try and drive this to work on a freeway you taking you life in your hands. I would not want to flip this thing at 55 or 60 MPH.
Now the pluses:
I like this bike and it runs well and looks great. Every time I go to town every one really looks at and when I went to the restraint, every one came out to look it.
I am happy with it and does what I want it for (to cruise around my local area).
I am glad I invested $4450.00 instead of 20K+ for a Can-am . I have read about the problems with their steering locking up and people getting killed. I suggest you Google can-am problems. You will find allot of links about their problems and their refusal to wariness them. If you look at their video, the machines are going slow. I haven't seen any of them up in the 60 - 70 MPH range.
Parts:
You can sigh up and buy parts direct. I ordered a chain and Sprocket to have (just in case) for $65.00 plus @20 shipping.
If you go to www.roketa.com/product/product_support.jsp?cateID=34399&sonCateID=0&proID=47108
www.roketa.com/register/sign_in.jsp?action=
Happy in North East Mississippi
4-15-2011
Received new and upgraded MC-95-250. I have not had any stability problems, it drives like a four wheeler. Apparently the new Manufacture incorporates all of the fixes. My dealer (Thrifty Scooters) recommended I have the scooter delivered to the freight terminal as most of the fright damage happens from the terminal and the delivery company which are often second party contractors. My machine was shipped by UPS fright and was packaged well and rapped in clear plastic which allowed me to check for damage with out have to take the box apart. They loaded it on my ( borrowed ) trailer and home I went. Unpacking was a snap. Removed the clear plastic, cut the tie down wires (4) remove 2 board and rolled the scooter off. Taking crate apart was and disposing of took the time.
No problems getting the scooter registered in Mississippi. Got the plats, Inspection sticker and insurance (geico 1 year $99.00) all in the same day.
First Problems:
encountered out of the box.
1. Had to remove the plastic on the handle bars to adjust the hand brake to in stall the right hand mirror.
2. Speedometer did not work. The plug in located at the base of the back wheel was not connected. Nothing about this in owners manual.
3. Hose clamps are junk. Installed new stainless steel clamps and replace the water with 50/50 coolant.
4. Check ALL Bolts and lock-tight all vital bolts. (was recommended by my dealer)
4-25-2011.
Have used the trike for a hundred miles. It gets about 50 MPG @ 45 MPH. Checked it with a GPS because the speedometer in erratic. It jumps from 30 to 40 with out an increase in speed.
Problems discovered and corrected .
1. Mirrors. Just loctite them. There not enough room to get a wrench around the nut.
2. Muffler bolts came loose - Loctite them
3. Starter wiring puled out of the socket. Checked all the wiring and taped every connection and put wire shielding on all exposed wires. (it look better)
4. Changed the oil with out any problem but could not find the transmission fill hole. Nothing in the manual about it. After 4 days of looking and getting no help from my dealer did locate it . It on the left back side of the transmission. (by the trans vent screen) ( left side of bike facing forward)
5. Tire pressure - Tires were under inflated (By fault) 40 psi made the bike much more stable.
6. Seat is CHEAP CHEAP and is uncomfortable.
7. I would not ever drive this machine at 60 MPH it is way too unstable on rough roads, and for me that is ok. I live in the country and most of the reads are 45 or less. If you are going to try and drive this to work on a freeway you taking you life in your hands. I would not want to flip this thing at 55 or 60 MPH.
Now the pluses:
I like this bike and it runs well and looks great. Every time I go to town every one really looks at and when I went to the restraint, every one came out to look it.
I am happy with it and does what I want it for (to cruise around my local area).
I am glad I invested $4450.00 instead of 20K+ for a Can-am . I have read about the problems with their steering locking up and people getting killed. I suggest you Google can-am problems. You will find allot of links about their problems and their refusal to wariness them. If you look at their video, the machines are going slow. I haven't seen any of them up in the 60 - 70 MPH range.
Parts:
You can sigh up and buy parts direct. I ordered a chain and Sprocket to have (just in case) for $65.00 plus @20 shipping.
If you go to www.roketa.com/product/product_support.jsp?cateID=34399&sonCateID=0&proID=47108
www.roketa.com/register/sign_in.jsp?action=
Happy in North East Mississippi
I love my MC-95!
