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Post by wayneb on Aug 27, 2009 23:23:16 GMT -5
Well, according to the hyosungmotorsusa.com site, there is a hyosung dealer 21 miles
from me. But I don't think they sell scooters. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll look at it if I
have any problems. Next dealer is 54 miles away.
I was reading on another online site where someone said a hyosung dealer told them that they hardly ever see any of them come back for warranty work.
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Post by harrywr2 on Aug 28, 2009 8:38:39 GMT -5
You probably want to get yourself some oil filters in any case. The Hyosung uses real oil filters unlike many other bikes that just have a metal screen. If the dealer didn't change the factory stuff you'll want to do that right away. Probably gear oil as well. The cooling system may need to be burped.. Besides that you just want to check the bolts are tight. It's just a safety precaution as the factory uses loctite on most of the bolts. You'll need a metric hex bit socket set as a lot of the bolts are metric allen head. toolprice.amazonwebstore.com/13-Pc-Neiko-Hex-Bit-Socket/M/B000GYLGU8.htm |
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Post by wayneb on Aug 28, 2009 8:51:49 GMT -5
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Post by CCProf on Aug 28, 2009 9:06:21 GMT -5
Wayne - that looks right. I can't tell you about Polaris parts because I get mine from the UM dealer. Cost me about $13.
Are you having the scoot shipped?
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Post by wayneb on Aug 28, 2009 9:15:01 GMT -5
Yep, C&M Motorcycle Hauling is bringing it to Illinois from Colorado for $350.
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Post by harrywr2 on Aug 28, 2009 9:15:49 GMT -5
You'll need the polaris part# which is somewhere in this thread. |
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Post by CCProf on Aug 28, 2009 13:01:41 GMT -5
If you folks have any trouble getting parts, let me know. My guy is pretty good about stocking/ordering.
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Post by wayneb on Aug 28, 2009 15:27:20 GMT -5
I hope I didn't just make a big mistake. C&M Hauling said it might be a month before they
could pick the scooter up, so I got some bids from uship.com. There was a guy that could
pick it up this weekend and deliver it next week, but he uses a pickup truck/van. He just
happened to be coming this way. He was getting good reviews from others that have used
him, and he has delivered motorcycles also. They said he was a very pleasant guy that took
great care with their shipments. I'm a little nervous about the pickup truck, but I don't think
the other people that used him would be lying. I sure hope it arrives in one piece. He has a pretty good sales rank on uship.
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Post by CCProf on Aug 29, 2009 6:45:05 GMT -5
Don't know what to tell ya. I've hauled my old matrix in the wife's van (took mirrors off to fit). Lot's of people haul bikes in pick-ups so that's not unusual. I hope he has an 8 foot bed because the scoots about 7 feel long.
Good luck - keep us posted.
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Post by wayneb on Aug 29, 2009 18:13:53 GMT -5
You probably want to get yourself some oil filters in any case. The Hyosung uses real oil filters unlike many other bikes that just have a metal screen. If the dealer didn't change the factory stuff you'll want to do that right away. Probably gear oil as well. I'm planning on changing the engine and gear oil as soon as I get it. I was just reading the service manual and it recommends 10w40 for engine and transmission. So do you use that instead of gear oil then? The guy shipping my scooter said he was going to pick it up this weekend, but now he says Tuesday. I don't mind a few more days, as long as I get it in one piece. |
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Post by harrywr2 on Aug 29, 2009 19:21:41 GMT -5
Gear oil is graded differently then motor oil.
A 10w40 motor oil is about the same viscosity as a 80w90 gear oil.
Honda and Hyosung say just use motor oil for both. Other manufacturers say use motor oil for the motor and gear oil for the gears.
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Post by hakuin on Aug 29, 2009 23:45:51 GMT -5
"Well, I couldn't resist the price and bought the Hyosung on eBay. " CONGRATS on your MS-3!! About registering your scoot, I can only add that I had absoutely 0 problems registering mine in Michigan. The manufacturer was in their computer system.
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Post by wayneb on Sept 3, 2009 12:51:37 GMT -5
I just got the scooter last night, delivered in excellent condition. Took it around the
block and can tell it has much better acceleration than my 150. My friend came over and
was checking it out, he used some throttle when he tried starting it and must have flooded
it, won't start now. Have to get the battery charged up again before I try it again. I need
to get it registered and insured, and go take the motorcycle test again to get my class M
license before I can go very far on it.
UPDATE: The scooter not starting ended up being something very simple. My friend must have bumped the emergency engine kill switch, it starts fine now again.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 3, 2009 13:44:04 GMT -5
Congrats Wayne!!!
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Post by CCProf on Sept 3, 2009 14:38:18 GMT -5
Wayne - congrats and welcome to our world! If you haven't already, get a battery tender hooked up to that thing. Enjoy the ride, it's way different than your old 150.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 4, 2009 12:43:27 GMT -5
The only CVT part that the manual mentions lubricating is the clutch.
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Post by wayneb on Sept 5, 2009 21:35:26 GMT -5
Did my first maintenance on the scooter today. It was overheating, so figured it needed
burping as mentioned in previous replies. I've never burped a radiator before so it was new
to me. I tried following the service manual instructions, but after burping according to their
instructions it was still overheating. So I decided I would just replace the coolant so I at least
know I have some good coolant in it. Took out the drain bolt and it wouldn't drain. Then I
sqeezed the hose and it started to drain, must have been an air bubble in the hose. Got
the coolant all replaced now, and so far it doesn't seem to be overheating anymore after
extended idle. Will find out for sure tomorrow when the cops aren't around and I can take
it for a spin, still don't have my class m license so can only legally drive under 150cc, the cops
are out more at night. Plan on taking the test soon.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 5, 2009 22:10:12 GMT -5
Will find out for sure tomorrow when the cops aren't around and I can take it for a spin, still don't have my class m license so can only legally drive under 150cc, the cops are out more at night. Plan on taking the test soon. Labor day weekend the cops will be out in force... |
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Post by cruiser66 on Sept 5, 2009 22:49:31 GMT -5
Did my first maintenance on the scooter today. It was overheating, so figured it needed burping as mentioned in previous replies. I've never burped a radiator before so it was new to me. I tried following the service manual instructions, but after burping according to their instructions it was still overheating. So I decided I would just replace the coolant so I at least know I have some good coolant in it. Took out the drain bolt and it wouldn't drain. Then I sqeezed the hose and it started to drain, must have been an air bubble in the hose. Got the coolant all replaced now, and so far it doesn't seem to be overheating anymore after extended idle. Will find out for sure tomorrow when the cops aren't around and I can take it for a spin, still don't have my class m license so can only legally drive under 150cc, the cops are out more at night. Plan on taking the test soon. Big Guy's PDI has an excellent section on draining and refilling the cooling system. I will do this for my PDI. x1scooters.com/scooterpdi.html66 |
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Post by wayneb on Sept 6, 2009 0:20:39 GMT -5
Thanks for that link, cruiser66. I had that link saved in my favorites, but haven't looked at
the site in a while. That is some helpful information on changing the coolant.
harrywr2, I don't usually see any cops during the daytime here around the holidays, they
come out at night looking for the drunks on the road. But with my luck I would probably
run into one and they would probably check my plates and license. I just stick close to my
neighborhood for now and don't ride very long, just want to get used to the bike a little
bit before I go take the test (probably next week). I think it is actually easier to ride than
my 150, even though it is 100 lbs heavier.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 6, 2009 9:42:18 GMT -5
wayneb,
You'll probably want to do some braking practice, especially if you do any riding on dirt and gravel roads.
Linked brakes are a bit different. Left handle operates left front and rear brakes. Right handle right front brake.
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Post by CCProf on Sept 6, 2009 11:43:14 GMT -5
Amen on the brakes Harry! I usually give a couple squeezes coming to planned stops.
I was out the other day and actually saw another Xpeed on the road - same color as yours. You weren't in PA were you? LOL.
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Post by wayneb on Sept 8, 2009 9:17:07 GMT -5
I just got back from the DMV and passed the test. I didn't think I did that good, but I can
legally drive any motorcycle now.
I've got a problem with the left mirror. It's come loose and no matter how much I tighten it,
it keeps moving out of position. This is not good because the turn signal is in the mirror. Has
anyone else had a problem with the mirrors and have a fix for it. I cannot figure out how to
make it stay in position.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 8, 2009 9:42:27 GMT -5
The outer nut is supposed to act as a lock nut. if no joy in that I would try some blue loctite or blue permatex. Don't use the red stuff...it has to be heated to 250 degree's to get it off.
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Post by wayneb on Sept 8, 2009 9:45:53 GMT -5
I don't think I like these mirrors. No matter how tight I would tighten the nuts, the left mirror
would come loose. I loosened the nuts again, and see that the tube that the mirror slides
into has four notches in it. This tube must have spread apart some where the four notches
are. I took my pliers and sqeezed the tube together a little and put the mirror back in the
tube and tightened it down, and the mirror is staying in place now, though I don't know for
how long. If it loosens up again, I will try the blue loctite.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 8, 2009 9:59:00 GMT -5
I don't think I like these mirrors. No matter how tight I would tighten the nuts, the mirror would be loose. Unfortunatley, the mirrors are a US market afterthought. We've got those beautiful turn signal lenses in the body...but too close together to make mama DOT happy...so they tossed on some cheap turn signals in the rear and in the mirrors. |
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Post by wayneb on Sept 8, 2009 10:42:51 GMT -5
The left mirror is much tighter now than when I got it. But went for a ride and now the right
mirror is starting to move out of position also. I don't think the outer nut does anything at
all to tighten it, or else I am missing some inner part on mine. Guess I'll take the right mirror
apart and squeeze the tube a little tighter like I did with the left mirror. I'm afraid after time
though the tube will spread apart some again and the mirrors will come loose again. If they
do come loose again then it will be loctite time.
Are the lenses on the front body supposed to flash also, the only thing that flashes on mine
are the lenses in the mirrors.
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Post by harrywr2 on Sept 8, 2009 11:40:23 GMT -5
Are the lenses on the front body supposed to flash also, the only thing that flashes on mine are the lenses in the mirrors. They would flash in Korea  Unfortunately DOT has a standard for minimum separation that the lenses don't meet so the factory didn't install the bulbs and sockets. If you go to the exploded parts view at UM America or Hyosung Motors USA they actually show the body turn signals in the pictures but don't list a part #. Then the pictures don't show a turn signal lens in the mirrors but list a part# for the lens's for the mirrors. |
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Post by wayneb on Sept 8, 2009 11:57:04 GMT -5
I didn't see any bulbs in them so didn't think they were supposed to flash.
Apart from the problems I am having with the mirrors, I think I am going to enjoy this
scooter much more than my Tank Touring 150. It will be nice to be able to keep up with traffic on
the highway now. The worst part about buying a new scooter is having to go through
the break-in period. I want to see what it will do, but can't push it too much yet.
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Post by CCProf on Sept 8, 2009 13:53:01 GMT -5
Wayne - congrats on passing!
Mirrors - my left one is like yours and Harry's - always seems loose. Right one is ok. I do dislike the mirrors. I bought a set of "handlebar mirrors" from JC Whitney and added them on. For visibility purposes, they really help. I do have a habit of knocking the right one out of alignment a little when I roll the throttle. If you consider them, installing is a bit of a pain because of the tapered ends of the bars. I cut some clear plastic tubing that was a little smaller diameter then gently forced it on and tacked with gorilla glue in a couple spots. I trimmed the excess tubing of then with a utility knife. Eliminated a lot of frustration (2 hrs) trying to get them to stay on the tapered ends.
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