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Post by armandb on Apr 26, 2010 21:32:47 GMT -5
Hey guys, Just got my trike in and did the usual fluid/oil change out. Took it for its first ride and when I go over 30 it swerves really bad back and forth.... Any idea how to fix this? Is there an easy way to "level the tires"? www.roketa.com/product/34399/0/47108.shtml |
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Post by chyder on Apr 29, 2010 17:34:04 GMT -5
I got one recently as well. Lots to tell about it and the distributor of the things. It's an ongoing saga with a currently uncertain end, so I'll save that story for later.
Whoever says the PDI on one of these is as simple as putting on the wheels and changing the fluids is either lying or grossly misinformed.
I had the same situation, and no, it's not easy to fix. Basically, you need to align your front end, and adjust the toe-in, which is pretty tricky to do. I was able to find some discussion about it on the web by looking up alignment procedures on 4-wheelers and utility vehicles.
I was able to get it in the ball bark by rubber strapping a couple of long straight edges (levels...a couple 2x4's ain't gonna cut it) to the tires and measuring different places on the lengths that stuck out at the front of the machine. Theoretically, when you adjust the wheels so that the distance between the straight edges is the same at any given point, the wheels should be parallel. Then at that point, you want to tweak them in about 1/8" to 1/4" measured directly in front of the wheels. When adjusting the steering system rods, you also want to make sure that the universal joints are in the same position at both ends before you lock them down. You also want to make sure that your handle bars are relatively centered and straight before you start.
Then go out for a SLOW ride on a back street and see how it handles. If it feels really doggy and wants to dart one way or the other, then you probably have too much toe-in. If steering feels "greasy" and hard to control, probably toed-out too far.
I literally adjusted mine about 10 times, with test drives in-between, over the course of a few days before I could say I felt safe going at higher speeds. Also, you may need to adjust the shocks. Mine came set very hard and every bump in the road sent me off course. I still need to soften up the back shock on mine, once I figure out how. The suspension is related to the controllability of the machine, so it's important too.
And finally, keep in mind that these are really unique critters to ride. Due to the unique 2F/1R wheel arrangement, the MC-95's have all of the sketchy feeling that the real Spyders do (search the web, the feel scares the hell out of some folks), but with none of the fancy electronic stabilizing and power steering. So it takes a few hours of riding on a well adjusted machine before it starts to feel like you are in control of the things. I'm at that point and I like the machine, but I felt like I was taming a bronco for the first few hours I put in on it.
And if you don't have a clue about anything I just wrote, you are going to need to take it to someplace that does service on 4-wheelers and ask them to do it for you.
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Post by armandb on Apr 29, 2010 18:22:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the Info. I bought mine from Family Motor Sports - BEWARE!
After I put the back tire on I looked and saw the frame was bent and the back tire is at a 22 1/2 degree angle! I called Tracee and she told me off and said she only made $200.00 off of the sale and I am not worth her time! Needless to say I have contacted my CC company and the BBB who states they have an F rating anyway! I should have looked them up first!!!!!
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Post by rapidjim on Apr 30, 2010 7:58:22 GMT -5
Another way to adjust the toe in is to use a tape measure. This procedure takes two people to do it. It is best to tie the handle bars down so they are perfectly straight. Then take a look from directly in front of the machine to see if one tire is turned in or out more than the other, if they are okay then, using the outside tread, as close to center as possible measure the distance between the front of the tires then the back, you need to adjust the tie rod ends equally so the front measurement is about an eight of an inch smaller than the back. If one tire is turned out or in farther than the other you need to concentrate your adjustment on that side. When you are finished the tires should be straight with an eight of an inch toe in in the front.
I have used this procedure on cars before the fancy alignment machines were made and it does work, I still use it today on my 54 Chev, because the local alignment shop doesn't have specs that go back that far, if it isn't in the machine they don't have a clue.
Good Luck
Jim
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Post by marciag on Apr 30, 2010 9:36:05 GMT -5
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Post by armandb on Apr 30, 2010 9:44:22 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
Yes Marcia that is the company. I really should have checked with the BBB first.....
What really gets me is Don looked at the pictures I sent them and told me "it is a danger to drive"! Totally crazy.
Thank heaven for AMEX....
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Post by chyder on Apr 30, 2010 14:48:21 GMT -5
Another way to adjust the toe in is to use a tape measure. This procedure takes two people to do it. It is best to tie the handle bars down so they are perfectly straight. Then take a look from directly in front of the machine to see if one tire is turned in or out more than the other, if they are okay then, using the outside tread, as close to center as possible..... I would have loved to have been able to use this method. It was the first one I read out there on how to do it. Unfortunately, these machines are very low to the ground and the only way to get a tape on the back side of the tire up high enough to do any good would be to strip the entire machine down to the frame. This machine has a lot of plastic that is all screwed together underneath and I wasn't willing to strip the machine down that far just to adjust the steering. Fortunately, most of the engine parts are accessible from under the seat or under the machine (the department store car ramps are great for this). Anyway, that's why I went to the straight edges. As long as they protrude past the front of the machine the same distance as the diameter of the tire, they are as accurate. If it goes out further, then it's even more accurate because a small error further out equates to a really small error at the edge of the tire. |
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Post by rapidjim on May 1, 2010 7:45:30 GMT -5
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Post by marciag on May 1, 2010 9:57:53 GMT -5
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Post by bradshawm on May 4, 2010 13:15:15 GMT -5
armandb,
How's the MC-95-250 running for you now that it's been a few days?
Can you tell me how the power is on it? Have you been able to take it on any hills? How about stability? There's not much out here on those except all the confusing info from dealers. A good review on how it handles would be greatly appreciated.
Marshall
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Post by armandb on May 4, 2010 13:23:06 GMT -5
It's not. The back tire/frame is bent and Tom told me it was a danger to drive. Then he told me to recrate it for pickup and I told him I had already trashed the metal crate. He then said he would not pick it up then. So.... I called KANDI who sells to Family Motor Sports and they said if I make a wood crate they would pick it up. Well, $300.00 later I have a very nice crate ready to be picked up and neither KANDI nor Don will call me back with a pickup date! What a scam..
Pissed in an understatement!!!!
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Post by bradshawm on May 4, 2010 13:45:07 GMT -5
Wow, what a bummer! Do you have a next step?
Chyder - Is yours continuing to run well? Is it feeling stable for you now and does it have enough power for anything with a climb to it?
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Post by armandb on May 4, 2010 14:56:26 GMT -5
Just a dispute with my credit card company. I think I will go with a Can Am now...
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Post by chyder on May 4, 2010 20:24:01 GMT -5
Chyder - Is yours continuing to run well? Is it feeling stable for you now and does it have enough power for anything with a climb to it? It feels more stable than it did before I got things tweaked in and tightened down. I don't think the tires are the greatest for this type of machine. If they are inflated to 40 psi, they are so hard that your teeth rattle wen you hit a bump. The ride is smoother at a couple of psi less, but then steering seems to drift more. One thing is for certain, it's not the stable ride that a car or bike is (I also own a Virago 1100), rather a bastardization of the two. Kind of like a car without the stability and grip that the fourth wheel provides, and a bike without the "stay up" gyroscopic effect. It's fun to ride, but it's a challenge on anything but super smooth and flat roads. As for power and running..... After I took the top of the head apart and tightened the 3 loose nuts that were causing blow out past the head gasket, and my oil to look like a milkshake, it now goes up hills without popping and seems to have enough power. It was doing the popping thing on the first ride, so it came to me like this from the factory. Now I am dealing with an unknown heat issue, even after changing the oil and coolant...twice. Both front discs are rubbing / squeaking and one of the front bearings appears to be bad. The Auto choke has never worked. I was sent a replacement that is no better than the first one. The float in the fuel tank split open and was floating around in my tank before the first tank of fuel was half gone. I also have a host of cosmetic problems that are being handled very poorly (read: not at all) by the distributor. This includes large drips and runs in the paint finish and poor paint adhesion ( to fix this they offered to send panels that were a different color  ), a muffler with severe finish problems (including deep rust and a small dent), and a seat that has the cover applied too high and crooked. The paint is eaten away around the fill cap already, because the tank cap isn't sealing properly. And those aren't even all of the issues. I too have a dispute in with my card company, as to date, the only things they have responded to are the head gasket, the fuel gauge sender and the auto-choke. The dealer all but called me a liar when I started telling him about all of the issues this machine has, and was only slightly more receptive when I sent him photo documentation. I will do a full write up on this, and probably not just here, including photos, the parties involved and the final outcomes, but not now. I'm giving them a chance to make it right before I do. I understand that things happen, but on a $4100+ machine, that's no excuse to not make them right. |
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Post by suem on Dec 13, 2010 9:15:57 GMT -5
From what I've been reading for days, this trike is just not one you can tackle yourself unless you're already one heckuva mechanic. Better to hit a company that says it's fully adjusted and assembled, the front end aligned, and who has gone through and found all the loose bolts etc.
Fortunately for me I've got a place that sells the ICEBEAR (prowler?) fully assembled and adjusted about 40 miles away. I've heard these are like riding a mustang till you get used to them. I was also told that they are not independent front suspension like the can am is (which doesn't mean much to me really). I like the canam but that much cash isn't in the budget and the can ams have had their share of serious problems as well from frozen steering issues to maintenance problems that they're being sued over! I also don't really care for the idea of the belt on the can am, after my harley sporty popping two 180.00 belts in the last two years I'm turned off on belts. My friend that used to race hates belts because you can't ride it like a chain bike; yes I know chains have to be periodically adjusted as they "stretch" but at least they don't tend to have sudden failures when you stop at mcdonald's. I was on a can am briefly, it's nothing like a two wheeler, even with the "assisted" steering I found it quite difficult to steer from a standstill. Can anyone speak on how hard this trike is to steer when you first start off?
I'm really attracted to this guy because it's soooo much cheaper than a can am and my motorhead friends insist there are a lot of upgrades that can most likely be accomplished here from better mufflers to other updates that would give it more power and possibly address some of the touchy steering complaints. The two in the front trikes are supposed to be more stable in turns which attracts me and I bet it would be better on wet roads too. Plus this one doesn't have all the electronic crap like is on the can am which undoubtedly is not cheap to fix but then that being said...I'm sure you can overtax this guy if you're being stupid unlike the can am that has the idiot proofing built in.
I would love to see some more posts from folks that have had these a few months as far as maintenance issues, ease of tire replacement, handling--i.e. getting used to it...how long did it take you, etc. etc. etc. After reading the posts in the drive train problems thread (which scares the poop out of me) I'd really like to know if these have any of those problems reported yet.
At first this will be a 100 mile round trip commute vehicle on nice smooth concrete but a major road. I read the brake is on the right foot, which makes me happy since that's where I'm used to it being on a two wheeler. I'm sure these aren't ABS brakes but I'd love to hear someone's opinion on how well they work and stopping distance. The idea of Chinese stuff does put me off a bit but heck what isn't made in China anymore, if they were dangerous they wouldn't be passing DOT (at least I hope they wouldn't).
Love to hear opinions...
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Post by caipira on Jan 9, 2011 11:35:39 GMT -5
I found this forum while surfing after I got curious about this bike. Yesterday a guy asked me to work on the 250 he bought and was having problems keeping it on the road. It had already crashed twice and put 2 people in the hospital.
Anyway he contacted the distributor in CA. and they sent him an upgrade kit that consisted of 2 lower a/frames, 3 shocks, sway bar kit and rubber bushing engine mounts. I installed everything mentioned and adjusted the castor/camber and toe in using a small level and a tape measure. Used a small level placed against the wheel rim and adjusted them a very small amount to the inside on the top of the wheel. Then used a tape measure to measure from the inside tread on both front wheels. Adjusted 1/4" toe in and tightened it all up. The owner then ran it up to 60 mph and came back all smiles. Before it was limited to 35 mph.
The importer first wanted 1000 dollars for the kit. When he told him that it had already put 2 people in the hospital they gave it to him for free. I don't frequent this forum so
I can be reached at srcaipira@gmail.com if anyone has questions.
This could be a very frustrating experience but from what I have seen it is fixable.
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Post by ulavenger on Mar 6, 2011 11:45:12 GMT -5
 I'm planning on buying a MC-95-250 from Thrifty Scooters, after doing a lot of research over the last couple of months. You may want to know that since Feb 2011 the new MC-95s are all coming assembled and with a modified suspension system to eradicate the steering tracking problems. From what I've found out, the previous MC-95s were difficult to handle above about 35mph. The mods include sway bars, reinforced swing arms and other changes. A brake problem was also supposed to have been corrected. If you are thinking about getting a MC-95 you should either get a new one (make sure it has the mods (I have more photos), or you may have to purchase a mod kit for older versions. I'm hoping to get mine within the month, so I'll post more details once I get it.
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Post by chyder on Mar 6, 2011 19:21:38 GMT -5
I'm planning on buying a MC-95-250 from Thrifty Scooters, after doing a lot of research over the last couple of months. If you are thinking of buying one of these from Thrifty Scooters, make sure you read this thread first. If you still want to afterwards, I wish you better luck than I had. |
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Post by drumnguy77 on Mar 7, 2011 1:46:46 GMT -5
Hello,, I wanted to see if you can send me pics of your problematic trike...i believe you said it was a rocketa? Mine about the same, its a kandi...had probs on delivery and should of sent it back then ,but decided to keep it..it came wrong color but i got adjusted to that..had a time getteing iit assembled! after that battery went out on me becasue it wasnt fully charged for me..then later knew that there was no way of keeping this jewel on the road safely without it fishtailing on turns and any type of quick turn is out of question.. I am now looking into a balance kit for it to hopefully keep it from knocking me off on hitting any ripple in road..cant go over 35 right now and feel safe! any pics and help is appreciated! thank you, Brian
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Post by ulavenger on Mar 11, 2011 19:10:29 GMT -5
drumguy77 let me have your email address and I send you the photos.
ulavenger@yahoo.com
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Post by edfr on Mar 11, 2011 21:13:00 GMT -5
WOW UNBELIEVEABLE!! So what everyone is saying they are a PIECE OF sh!t and do not waste your money. Unless you buy it from a B&M Dealer and he will set it up BEFORE putting you cash down as well as being able to fix it AND IN WRITING.
Lefty
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Post by chyder on Mar 14, 2011 1:49:58 GMT -5
WOW UNBELIEVEABLE!! So what everyone is saying they are a PIECE OF sh!t and do not waste your money. Unless you buy it from a B&M Dealer and he will set it up BEFORE putting you cash down as well as being able to fix it AND IN WRITING. Lefty They are 80% at best, and that other 20% is what apparently can't be fixed. Like the other poster wrote, any bump in the road sends you flying. Mine is tweaked in as good as it can get, and it's still scary on anything but perfectly smooth road. As such, they are dangerous as hell in the hands of an inexperienced rider, and only a little better with someone like me who has been riding for 33 years. If the company making these things has fixed the design, they should be contacting everyone who bought one and offering them the parts at their cost, if not for free, before someone gets killed. $4200+ is too much money for a poorly designed, unsafe machine of questionable quality that the manufacturer, and the dealers who sell them, refuse to stand behind. |
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Post by edfr on Mar 14, 2011 15:14:16 GMT -5
Chyder,
I agree totally, sooner or later they will get sued and caught but unfortunately not until people get killed on one of those things. Look how long it took to settle the problem with fords rear tires coming apart and causing rollovers. And since the numbers on these dangerous machines are very few it will take someone put in the hospital to bring charges against them and the dealers knowing they are selling a dangerous piece of equipment.
Lefty
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Post by Beardoggie1 on Apr 20, 2011 11:09:08 GMT -5
How to change transmission oil MC-95-250. There are two hex plugs in the bottom of the trans but nothing above them or on the side to allow willing with new oil. The owners manual only shows the engine oil changing details. HELP
Just got a new and upgraded MC-95-250 4-15-2011. 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 Sooter) 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.
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)
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Post by ulavenger on May 6, 2011 15:13:01 GMT -5
I've had my MC-95- 250, purchsed through Thrifty Scooters for a few weeks now and I love it! I'm not having any handling problems. It starts easily and runs well. I've done a 93 mile run over the local backroads and hills, and it goes great. I have the newer version that came out in Feb 2011, with the suspension mods, and my feels good at lower speed and even better as it gets faster. I have not felt any instability at any speed. It handles like an ATV. Now, I'm still running the engine in, so I've not been above 50mph, but it works great, and cruises just fine at 35-45mph. Going up the local hills (in the Midwest, so not vertical cliffs, but the same as I drive my car on) is not a problem at these speeds and that applies when I but my wife on the back. I'm 175lbs + and my wife is around 130lb. I don't know if it will reach the theoretical 68mph, but I think it will probably be OK up to 60ish. I didn't get it for long distance cruising, but for evening and weekend rides to the local towns, lakes and parks, and maybe to ride to work. I think it is perfect for non-Interstate, town and quiet city road use. I'm riding for fun not fury. It does feel very different to a two-wheeler. Anyone used to riding one will feel very uncomfortable for a while. I'm riding over the usual badly kept roads we are all seeing these days, and it does require attention, just the same as for a two wheeler, but I've tried tapping the handlebars to see if it will misbehave and it remains on track. I can pull really tight low speed turns and it shows no instability. It goes where I point it. The suspension came set very hard on the rear, so I adjusted the rear setting to the least tension and it is much nicer on the bum. I feel sorry for those of you out there with a faulty machine, but I cannot find anything bad with mine. This is not a machine for anyone who does not know how to maintain a motorcycle. Parts are available if you need them, but mostly it should be the routine oil changes, chain and brake adjustment, for many miles. The paperwork that comes with the trike is pretty well useless but there are several sites out there that have great info on this engine and transmission system. . People wave and smile as I ride by, and when I stop I always have to explain what it is. It really is eye catching. My friend just got the exact same machine today, so so I'll write about his experiences too. You can read more about my own experiences with my trike at: www.chinesereversetrikegroup.yolasite.com/I'll be happy to chat with anyone with a MC-95, or some one seriously considering one. i know some people are very any Chinese/foreign bikes, but it was the same back in the UK when the Japanse biks first appeared in the 60s. Within a few years almost everyone was going to the Hondsa, etc as they were not only cheaper but better made than the leaky UK machines (not trying to offend anyone here, but I was there at that time). My trike is really well made, and the engine and rest of the systems all look great, and perform really well. I have no connection with any company or dealer, so you can take or leave my views and opinions. I'm just trying to spread accurate info about what I find out about my own MC-95 to help others come to a reasoned viewpoint , based on my own experiences. Keep having fun! www.chinesereversetrikegroup.yolasite.com/
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Post by Beardoggie1 on May 13, 2011 9:58:33 GMT -5
MC-95-250 Reverse 3 wheel trike. I bought my Trike from (or through) JR Wolters, owner of Thrifty Scooters (ThriftyScooters) (ThriftyScooters.com) . After much research about dealers and 75% of the would not answer their phone or return calls I decided to go with JR. At least he did answer my call and questions. The thing to remember is that he does not build these bikes. He only brokers them from a central distributor. The bike actual came through a Distributor Kandi USA - Wholesale to Powersports Dealers. What I found out is that all of these dealers are deceptive. Every one of them including lead you to believe that they bring the bike in to their facility and make ready it and ship it package it and ship it to you, THIS IS NOT TRUE. On several occasions I contacted the dealer who gave me this same line. Most were in California. When I told them that I had a friend near their location and wanted him to inspect the trike that I wanted to buy I hot all kind of excuses why this wasn't possible. This was dealers that said they had Million square foot ware house. Actually it was easy to obtain their real address and when I Google Earth their location they were in mall store front or small ware houses scarcely a 1000 feet. When I checked out JR. He or She had a trail that wouldn't quit. His cell phone No pops up in several places. www.selectautocycle.com Say that Select Auto & Cycle has been acquired by Thriftyscooters.com Same Number Same Name. www.google.com/search?num=100&hl=en&biw=960&bih=403&q=2084409610&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq= Same Name Same Number www.hotfrog.com/Companies/Select-Auto-Cycle = Same Name Same Number www.relaxing-hottubs.info/boise/details/pool-hot-tub-filterheatertimer-boise-100 = Same Name Same Number cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Scooter-Helmet-Blowout-/140542366038 History 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 MPG 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 the following links: www.roketa.com/product/product_su....D=0&proID=47108www.roketa.com/register/sign_in.jsp?action=May 10-2011 1. Tightened more bolts. Princely mounted a GPS because the Speedometer is Junk and is erratic. (of course it gets 70 MPG when the speedometer shows 50 MPH while the GPS shoes 40 MPH ) It really gets around 45 MPG. 2. Fixed the break light adjustment. It just stayed on. Remember the Chinese mostly get paid on peace work. All they have to do is attached it. Adjustment takes time! 3. Let pressure out of the air shock. Steering stability and ride condition improved dramatically when I lowered it to 40 psi from 110 psi. Remember this This thing will kill you if you try to go over 50 MPH . I feel safe at 45 or less. If you have ever driven a 4-wheeler it drives just like that. And forget two people. At 30 MPH it is nest to impossible to handle. Attachments:
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Post by ulavenger on May 16, 2011 11:52:08 GMT -5
My MC-95 does not appear to have the stability issues. Another guy I know rides 20 miles to work on his and cruises at 60MPH. I take my wife on mine and cruise around 40-45mph (still running the engine in) with no stability problems. Check out my website: www.mc-95reversetrikegroup.infoI decided to change the name from the ChineseReverseTrikeGroup to MC-95ReverseTrikeGroup as it is more specific to our machines, and it probably what newcomers will be searching for. There are some variations of the name depending on the supplier but they all come back to the MC-95, so I think that it fits well. I'm adding new info all the time. If you have an MC-95 owner contact me via the website. I'd like to have as much info from real riders as possible. Save www.MC-95ReverseTrikeGroup.Info in your favorites! Thanks Kevin
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Post by mike6736 on May 16, 2011 16:51:28 GMT -5
I test drove one of these befor buying the Magnum 300 and At 35-40mph I was in fear of loosing it so stopped, u-turn and went back. The guy said it takes time to get used to.
That same scoot is still there....never sold.
Mike
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Post by Beardoggie1 on May 20, 2011 12:44:57 GMT -5
ulavenger These are not negative comments but a quest for the truth, When I see a helmet cam picture or better yet a video and you or any one else with a GPS @ 60 MPH or even 50 MPH with 2 people (or one), I will believe it. Every YouTube video I have seen see are going slow including the one you reference on your site. mc-95reversetrikegroup.yolasite.com/news.php You have a great web sight I hope you put something like that on. Great site and allot of good work and information went into it. I like my Trike and it does what id bought for. You encountered much of the same pre and first run attention an I. FYI There are no "2011 MD-95" They are 2010 Check your VIN. if you have a picture of one showing the VIN plate .. 2011 and would you post it? I bought my MC-95 from Thrifty Scooters in April 2011 and he told me they were 2010s. All of the modifications mention in your site are on this trike. JR was the best dealer I found (with a few minor misleading marketing shortcomings) I check out every one on the web for over 2 months. Most of which either had no prone number or would not answer and only send you to voice mail. The bike was not EPA approved until 1-29-2011 All of the EPA info on the bike was in anticipation of the certification. I am sure it took them sever months after applying for it due to the extrema slowness of of our Government. (EPA Certification epa.gov/otaq/cert/veh-cert/cert-tst/10-final-mc-ctrr-01-26-11.csv www.epa.gov/otaq/cert/veh-cert/cert-tst/10-final-mc-ctrr-01-26-11.csv Highway Motorcycle - II (170-279cc),AKNDC.250M3W-001,AKNDC.250M3W, "Kandi USA, Inc.","Zhejiang Kangdi Vehicles Co., Ltd.",China,"Zhejiang Kangdi Vehicles Co., Ltd.",China,NA,CO,49S,4,1,2,GAS,244,CARB,1,,NA,,PAIR,,N,ICM,,Y,T,"KD-250MB-2, KD-250MD",FTP_C,G/KM,N,,,,C/O,KD-250MB- 2.219,1,244,10.5,kW,310,7000,137,CV,3,16.4,M,1.285,1.406,1.335,1,0.69,0.72,1.41,3.13,3.1,0.69,0.72,,,,) Fortunately my state and your state allowed you to title it even though the manufacture was not on the Federal approved manufactures list. I know that TX and NJ will not allow registration them with out them being on the approved list.(would think they will be added soon. The manufacture is www.kandivehicle.com/newEbiz1/EbizPortalFG/portal/html/CategoryProductExhibit.htmlThe approved manufacturers which the Federal Department of Transportation which show all of the approved MFG's. I only copied the Chinese manufactures. WMI CODE** MANUFACTURER* LAN Changzhou Yamasaki Motorcycle Co., LTD. LAE China Qingqi Group, Inc. LHJ Chongqing Astronautical Bashan Motorcycle Manufacture Co., LTD. LSR Chongquing Hi-Bird Motorcycle Industry Co., LTD. LLC Chongqing Kinlon S & T Group Co., Ltd. LZS Chongqing Zongshen Group LCE Chunfeng Holding Group Co., LTD. - CFMOTO - Model Year 2003 and newer RF4 Chyong Horng Enterprise Co., LTD. L5X Cixi Konced Motorcycle Co., LTD. LB2 Geely LAA Jialing LL8 Jiangsu Linhai Power Machinery Group - Linhai - Model Year 2006 or newer RFB Kymco LAW Power Sports Factory - Agent For - Qianjiang - Model Year 2003 and Newer L4Y Qingqi Group Ningbo Rhon 5RY Roketa * RFG Sanyang Industry Co. LTD. LJ4 Shanghai Jmstar Motorcycle Co. L8Y Shanghai Shenke Motorcycle Co., LTD RFB STR Motorsports, Inc. dba Kymco USA LFG Taizhou Chuanl Motorcycle Manufacturing Co., LTD. LYD Taizhou City Kaitong Motorcycle L5Y Taizhou Zhongneng Import and Export Co., LTD. LFE Wuxi Futong Motorcycles Co LTD L1E Zhejiang Lingyun Motorcycle Co., LTD. L8X Zhejiang Summit Huawin Motorcycle Co., LTD. LFF Zhejiang Taizhou Wangye Power Co., LTD. L4S Zhejiang Xingyue Vehicle Co., LTD. L4S Zhejiang Xingyue Vehicle Co., LTD. As you note, they are not on the list. Read more: scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=threewheelers&action=display&thread=38151#ixzz1MuWGuzXwAttachments:
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Post by ulavenger on May 20, 2011 13:43:41 GMT -5
I'll be trying to add more details on my own experiences with my MC-95 as I get the engine run in. So far I'm up to 50mph and no problems, even two up. Having read of others having problems with earlier machines, I'm being cautious too. I'll try to add more video when I can. I've mounted a handlebar cam and so I'll see what footage I can get from that. I'll also try a helmet cam. I'm still learning how to make the Youtube mini movies so it takes a while for me to produce them. Also, we are back in bad weather here so I'm not able to ride at the moment. I use a GPS too as I like to know the real speed. My speedo reads accurately up to 40mph, and then under-reads up to 50mph (speedo reading). The GPS gives 43mph. Then it actually settles back to accurate above 50mph. My website is there to share info on the MC-95 - good or bad. I'm not aiming to paint a pretty picture of it. I don't sell them or have any financial gain from their sales. I struggled to find anything about them when I first looked at them, so I'm just trying to provide a place to share info and what different riders are experiencing. We always hear from those having problems, but it is harder to get comments from those not having any problems. I'd like to hear from all MC-95 riders to get an accurate picture, warts an all. I welcome all comments from those riding the MC-95. Riding a reverse trike IS very different to a 2-wheel machine. I think of mine as handling more like an ATV. They do take extra practice and different skills to ride them, and no one should try to ride them fast if they are not totally in control and feel comfortable doing it. I don't think anyone buying one is expecting a high speed performer. I got mine for cruising quiet backroads. They don't have the power or speed for Interstate or high speed roads, or long distance cruising, but mine is fine in my town/city traffic. Keep checking out the website and I'll try to add more as I ride it more. Kevin www.MC-95ReverseTrikeGroup.info |
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), a muffler with severe finish problems (including deep rust and a small dent), and a seat that has the cover applied too high and crooked. The paint is eaten away around the fill cap already, because the tank cap isn't sealing properly. And those aren't even all of the issues.
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