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Post by cloudsifter on May 18, 2012 22:27:53 GMT -5
Received my "New" '08 Aeolus 300.
During the PDI as recommended in the forum here (great info by the way, thanks!) I have warmed up the engine about 5min and have drained the oil from thru the plug on the bottom.
I have 15w40 diesel oil ready to refill with, but during the removal, no surprise even though I was ready for it- the plug dropped into the oil catch pan, and therefore I did not see the way the spring/filter was installed up inside.
There were just a few metal pieces very small as you would expect I guess, on it.
Am I correct in assuming that the spring/filter is installed with the basket sitting upright in the normal way you would assume any other basket would sit, or or put another way- like you would hold your kitchen strainer over the sink when you strain something through it?
Thank you,
James
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Post by cloudsifter on May 19, 2012 0:15:37 GMT -5
Alright, searched some more terms after I asked my question and this time found what I think answered my question.
However, I find the Gear oil filler port, but not where you drain it and the manual just doesn't give me enough to be able to find it. It has a drawing, but I just don't see it.
James
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Post by ScootForFun on May 19, 2012 8:51:04 GMT -5
The gear oil drain plug is actually a bolt, and is not so obvious. This kind of threw me for a loop too, first time I did it. But it is the bolt facing out towards the left side of the bike, down underneath the actual gear oil filler cap that you already see. If you look at it closely, you'll see it's at the end of a small channel in the metal casing that goes upwards towards where the filler plug is. I took a pic for you off of my LH300, and labeled it so you can what bolt it is. Oh yeah, before you loosen it, be ready with something to catch the old gear oil. Takes a bit to all drain out, and of course you want to have the filler cap off when you do this. Attachments:
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Post by torque on May 19, 2012 10:01:46 GMT -5
the oil strainer sits atop the spring with the "basket" hanging down. Be careful not to overtighten the plug, as they break off easily.
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Post by cloudsifter on May 19, 2012 12:29:06 GMT -5
The gear oil drain plug is actually a bolt, and is not so obvious. This kind of threw me for a loop too, first time I did it. But it is the bolt facing out towards the left side of the bike, down underneath the actual gear oil filler cap that you already see. If you look at it closely, you'll see it's at the end of a small channel in the metal casing that goes upwards towards where the filler plug is. I took a pic for you off of my LH300, and labeled it so you can what bolt it is. Oh yeah, before you loosen it, be ready with something to catch the old gear oil. Takes a bit to all drain out, and of course you want to have the filler cap off when you do this. Thank you Scootforfun, I will be going out in a little bit and report on my success to find it with your help. James |
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Post by cloudsifter on May 19, 2012 12:30:17 GMT -5
the oil strainer sits atop the spring with the "basket" hanging down. Be careful not to overtighten the plug, as they break off easily. Thank you Torque. I guess I got it back in correctly then. I do wonder if there is a listing of torque values on the forum here for this scooter. I have a torque wrench, so could put it to good use maybe. James |
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Post by torque on May 19, 2012 14:45:53 GMT -5
Call Jim at Sunright -- he'll get you a copy of the service manual with all the torque values.
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Post by cloudsifter on May 19, 2012 20:57:07 GMT -5
The gear oil drain plug is actually a bolt, and is not so obvious. This kind of threw me for a loop too, first time I did it. But it is the bolt facing out towards the left side of the bike, down underneath the actual gear oil filler cap that you already see. If you look at it closely, you'll see it's at the end of a small channel in the metal casing that goes upwards towards where the filler plug is. I took a pic for you off of my LH300, and labeled it so you can what bolt it is. Oh yeah, before you loosen it, be ready with something to catch the old gear oil. Takes a bit to all drain out, and of course you want to have the filler cap off when you do this. Scootforfun your pictures and this post scootdawg.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=gotopost&board=250ccengineandtrannsmission&thread=21630&post=88572Did it for me. Worked great. I used a 10mm offset dogbone. And used a sharpie to write 10 near the plug so (if it doesn't wear off) the size will quickly be ascertainable with minimal effort next time at - I think I read about 3k mi somewhere in the forum. Oh yah, since I didn't have a tube small enough to fit in there... I improvised with 1. a little fuel funnel with strainer that i had for putting coleman fuel in a stove (strainer did slow it down though), 2. coupled with a funnel that had a longer tube, but too big to fit by itself. Be sure to not overfill the little funnel as the strainer really slows things down... you have to go in little increments. I used a graduated plastic measuring cup with ml markings to originally measure out the oil. Thanks guys. Just need to replace/bleed the brake fluid now (not really brown, but left side came just little low from factory, so might as well, since I have it, and I can't do much of anything till I'm 'legal' to ride it anyway. |
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Post by raha111 on May 20, 2012 11:04:08 GMT -5
reciving my new aeolus 300 tomorrow and have read a lot so far about changing the engine oil.what i have not found is where the oil filter is located and where to buy new filters. i have searched several parts suppliers for oil filters for this model and have came up with no answers or suppliers to buy the new oil filters.any help appricated. thanks
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Post by torque on May 20, 2012 11:30:57 GMT -5
There is no oil filter. Only the oil strainer, which you clean each time you change oil.
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Post by raha111 on May 21, 2012 16:02:04 GMT -5
thanks great big guru dawg. no wonder i couldnt buy one. i am truly a newbie
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Post by torque on May 21, 2012 16:58:54 GMT -5
No prob. The Linhai Aeolous 300 is a great bike (as Chinese bikes go). You should get many miles of enjoyment. Carry a spare cdi with you as they are known for going with little or no notice. They're easy to replace on the road IF you carry the right tools. Change coolant, if you havent' already. (Be sure to "burp" it.) Make sure you've got some good, reliable valve stems, as the originals are known to crack and break. Change oil every 1500 miles, and gear oil every 3000.
My valves did not need adjusting at 6k miles. The tech said they looked like they probably wouldn't need it for a good, long time.
Have fun!
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Post by ScootForFun on May 25, 2012 9:19:27 GMT -5
Carry a spare cdi with you as they are known for going with little or no notice. I keep seeing this, but have had no trouble out of mine in over 4K miles now. And Also, this bike has a TCI, not CDI, so since you owned this before your Majesty (congrats on that, btw), could you point us to the exact TCI/CDI part that you are suggesting to carry as a spare? I might consider doing just that- just in case. |
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Post by torque on May 25, 2012 17:20:28 GMT -5
Here's the one I used. It's an upgrade over the stock unit. I also replaced the fuel pump (they seem to "go" at around 6-7k miles) with a mikuni model -- I can find that for you too if you need it. Here's the cdi I used (you can also get a replacement from Sunright, the importer) -- www.martinracingdealer.com/SPD/ms-06-034--80000F24-1238689489.jspI replaced mine twice. First time, I was just pulling out of a parking lot, starting to accelerate -- engine sputtered and died. No restart. Had one in my saddlebag. Pulled the right-side floor board, and found out my screwdriver wouldn't reach one screw holding it in. Luckily a friend came along that lived nearby -- went and got his toolbag. Swapped it out and I was back on the road again. Make sure you carry somekind of a screw/nut driver set that'll get you into tight places. |
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Post by torque on May 25, 2012 17:28:42 GMT -5
p.s. -- I got several of my parts from Kathi at: www.scootersonly.net/She has many in stock. I think the CFMoto may use the same cdi (not sure about that, though). Anyway -- she was always very helpful, shipped in good time too. Got my coil and cdi both from her. |
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Post by ScootForFun on May 26, 2012 18:17:38 GMT -5
ok, thanks for the links, torque. Bone to you.
Somewhere in a distant brain cell, the thought occurred to me that if people have been mistakenly putting in CDI's instead of TCI's into 300's, I could see why that might cause some problems with subsequent failures. But that was just a thought in a distant brain cell... About 4,200 miles now, no trouble so far out of mine, and pretty sure I have the OEM TCI onboard. Bike has about 5,300 miles total. The TCI might be one component I think I'd rather get from Sunright, just so I make sure and get the exact right part with the TCI being such a critical component in the system.
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Post by torque on May 26, 2012 18:33:36 GMT -5
I used the MRP CDI in my Linhai. Worked great. Coil too. It was easier to get than the one from Sunright. It can be difficult to get thru on the phones to Sunright sometimes. best bet is to call in the morning. Get the part # from Jim, then call Gigi to place the order. Get her fax# and send her your cc# and the parts you need.
It'll take her a few days, but if you keep calling in the a.m., leaving a "kind" reminder, she'll get it out 4 u. After they get to know you, you'll go to the "top" of their priority list.
If u don't want to go thru all that, get the MRP replacement from Kathi over at Scooters Only, or someone else.
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Post by cloudsifter on Jun 10, 2012 18:31:54 GMT -5
Just changed engine oil tonight. Scooter has in the 200mi range on it. I believe I read wait till 1.5k for gear oil change.
So far...
Two fill-ups.. (well top-offs, not fill-ups from empty) one was about 63mpg, other was about 48mpg I think. Different driving on both of them, so not surprised on the mpg diff. I weigh about 280 right now. (Working on lowering that.)
I have been using premium gas.. probably 92 or 93 octane.
I don't recommend doing it, but- yesterday decided to take Tollway (speed limit 70mph) about 15 miles, then off on a side-street to visit a friend. I decided that after one or two exits if I felt like it was going to be a problem, I would go to plan B route, on surface streets.
Conditions were- Saturday, 6pm, not rush hour traffic or I never would have tried it. It was definitely an experience. Scooter was controllable, I never felt like I couldn't control it. At 70mph when a car passed, I felt some buffeting in the wake of the car. I didn't notice much as the front of the cars would pass on either side. Crosswind occasionally, it seemed like when you are driving your car and you feel a crosswind and you just 'adjust' automatically. Of course this was on 2 wheels.
You definitely know you are a big thing sticking up there in the wind. Think of a big sheet of plywood strapped on your car facing into the wind, and that's similar to the feeling.
Accidentally (truly accidentally, I'm not funning here) I got up to about 80mph when I realized it I backed off the throttle It may have been in less turbulent wake of a vehicle, or coming slightly down an incline- not sure, don't remember. There was some room to spare on the throttle.
Coming home at midnight- I used the plan b route for a nice return home- where speeds where 35-50mph. It was a nice drive.
Having been riding the scooter officially for just under a week , starting Jun 4th 2012, I'm having a blast. Trying to use the techniques taught in MSF class- required here in Texas, and I'm glad I did the class.
Driving on a street with curves and up and down hills that has had the asphalt ground off with one of those machines, that digs out some concrete and leaves grooves in it- is an experience. For about half a second I was like "oh sh*t".. but then realized it wasn't as big of a deal as it initially felt. No problems controlling it.
Always trying to watch for sand/rocks/gravel going around corners and adjusting when I see that.
Dark spots up ahead can indicate a dip (oil drops off cars in dips).
Had a moment where a lady the other day in left lane from me, a few car lengths ahead, did a quick neck turn and came over into my lane. No problem, as I saw her head turn and anticipated it. And, I did have time to grab the brakes, but she did get the horn. I 'do' try to make it a point to stay out of people's blind-spots, but with cars passing or beside you often, you can't always stay out of everyone's blind-spot 100% of the time, and I wasn't in hers I usually when I find someone riding same speed as me in their car, I either speed up a little or slow down if they are right beside me, and/or make some noise if need be.
Having a great time on my scooter, have been asked twice how I got/where I got/ or how much does one of those things cost.
Good friend was really impressed what I got for the money.
James
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Post by torque on Jun 10, 2012 19:33:00 GMT -5
Yep-- it's a great lil scoot for the money.
I "toot" my horn a LOT! If I don't see the eyes of a driver at an adjacent stop sign -- "toot". If a car in the oncoming left-turn lane starts to turn it's wheels -- "toot". If someone in an adjoining lane starts to "wander" too close to mine -- "toot".
I hate "tooting my own horn" , but I hate the sight of blood more -- especially when it's mine!
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Post by oldkid on Jun 11, 2012 8:21:49 GMT -5
James, you made a good choice when you selected the Linhai 300. Mine has been the most trouble free machine I think I've ever bought. Nothing machanical so far but as you I did swap out all the fluids at the begining. Engine oil, rear gear oil, antifreeze and brake fluid. I used the Prestone Long life antifreeze, it mixes with any brand. Also as I remember most of us old Linhai owners, such as Scooterollie, Torque, and myself posted "hints as I remember".
I added louder horns, a 12 volt outlet, and the tall windscreen from Gustafsson Plastics.
My Mainstreet 300 rides, sounds and handles about the same as my Majesty.
Glad you took the training. I hope they also now teach to expect the cage drivers to be on the phone texting. Good luck and stay safe.
the oldkid, Tom
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Post by cloudsifter on Jun 13, 2012 21:13:43 GMT -5
DFW area slammed with hail tonight.
I left the hospital when it started raining. Family friend in for a surprise bypass today that turned into a quadruple.
I left, it was raining, knew i was going to get wet. 1/3 of the way home got stuck in the second turn signal left turn lane that I have gotten stuck in so far. Need magnet!
Hail started, went from pee to golfball quick... I got hit only with one or two and they only glanced me but did not hurt. One or two ping off top of helmet... not really bad. It was pelting the cars around me, and I could hear the storm siren going off as I was sitting at idle at the stop light. Didn't pull into the only gas station near there as I didn't want to compete for already used up overhangs. Kept going, got home fine, soaked, scooter performed very well... as I drove carefully to avoid hydroplaning and didn't lean too much in turns to avoid a fall.
James
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