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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 3, 2006 9:27:24 GMT -5
Something that I rarely see adressed on the forums is valve adjustments. This is a relatively simple thing to do, but when you consider how many small things are overlooked in the Chinese factory, I'm surprised that I don't see more suggestions about this. I found that mine were set with at least double the clearance that they should have had, so if you are after full performance, adjust the tappets correctly on your scooters. Stan
PS: If your "manual" doesn't list the clearance, they are available in the "Part Numbers for Common Items" page on my site.
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Post by Admin on Jun 3, 2006 12:06:54 GMT -5
Dang Stan, posting free valve clearances on your site will cut my manual sales in half!  |
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Post by surfbum96818 on Jun 6, 2006 19:16:16 GMT -5
Don't worry Dawg I am still planing on buying your manuals as I am a mechanical nincumpoop!
thanks for the tip Stan.
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Post by surfbum96818 on Jun 6, 2006 19:36:29 GMT -5
By the way stan that is a great site !!!! and DAWG note that he has a link to purchase your manual on his site. lol I know you were just messing with him!
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Post by Admin on Jun 7, 2006 0:11:55 GMT -5
By the way stan that is a great site !!!! and DAWG note that he has a link to purchase your manual on his site. lol I know you were just messing with him! Of course, I know that. Stan is the man. We exchange emails....compare notes..... and support each other in supporting the scooter community. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 7, 2006 7:54:16 GMT -5
Nah, everyone still needs the Dawg Obedience Manual! ;D Lee does a great job of illustrating the common service items. Lee does a lot for the scooter hobby and buying his manual helps offset some of the cost he incurs, so it's a very good thing. I don't know of anyone else that is in closer contact with the various importers and major vendors, which also helps all of the scooter hobbyists. For those that don't have the Dawg manual, it's on his site at www.scootdawg.com . Stan |
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Post by Admin on Jun 7, 2006 8:41:59 GMT -5
LOL, thanks for the plug Stan. And folks, when you need performance parts, make sure you buy them from Stan at www.oregonvintage.com/  |
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Post by surfbum96818 on Jun 7, 2006 15:06:02 GMT -5
hey stan I have a question for you as a vendor I am very interested in purchasing some MRP performance parts but I want to use my GE Money bank card to do so do you know of anyone who sells perfprmance parts AND excepts that card??? I have had nothing but greta experiences with that company ( GE Money Bank ) and wish to continue to use them for everything I do to my scooter
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Post by 90GTVert on Jun 9, 2006 9:40:47 GMT -5
hey stan I have a question for you as a vendor I am very interested in purchasing some MRP performance parts but I want to use my GE Money bank card to do so do you know of anyone who sells perfprmance parts AND excepts that card??? I have had nothing but greta experiences with that company ( GE Money Bank ) and wish to continue to use them for everything I do to my scooter I thought the money back cards were just a Visa/MC and you could use them anywhere. If it has a Visa/MC/Discover/Amex logo on it, it should work with any vendor. My site uses PayPal, which should accept them all as well. Stan |
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Post by surfbum96818 on Jun 10, 2006 16:26:31 GMT -5
No these are vendor specific. In my area the only places I can use it are the dealership where I bought my scoot, and a ton of tire shops ( guess I know what I am upgrading next LOL ). I know a shop in tulsa that was looking into financing through them, but would love it if you would talk to them. I was approved in about ten minutes through the shop in town and they gave me a $2500.00 limit my scoot was 1500.00 I would love to add parts but cant stand the dealership here. If you would like I can give you thier customer service line.
I know you are probably happy with the way you are currently doing business and I totaly respect that but I believe the only stupid question is the one you don't ask so what "the hey" . but if it helps I am seriously interested in buying MRP parts and don't use any other form of credit. I am kind of a cash only kind of guy but I was in a bind for a second mode of transportation and bought my scoot hoping to solve that problem. On the bad side I had a lot of trouble with the scoot and the dealer HOWEVER I fell in love with riding the dang thing and want to continue to improve it.
NOTE I think the GE MONEY bank card is also good at exon mobile stations as thier logo is on the back BUt definetly not a debit card or VISA / MC
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Post by coast motor on Jun 14, 2006 19:53:17 GMT -5
getting back on track here,
i just installed an after market big bore kit. cyl , piston , head etc. the kit came with a new chain. why? the new cam {racing}mrp. has the same no. of teeth. it also appears to be the same diameter. so what gives? also the stock valve clearences dont apply here. i found the best setting to be .08 and .10. what do yall think? don-@coast motor west coast
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Post by lewtwo on Jun 14, 2006 21:12:08 GMT -5
>> so what gives? <<
Perhaps they do not trust the quality of the oem chains.
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Post by Admin on Jun 15, 2006 1:37:21 GMT -5
getting back on track here, i just installed an after market big bore kit. cyl , piston , head etc. the kit came with a new chain. why? the new cam {racing}mrp. has the same no. of teeth. it also appears to be the same diameter. so what gives? also the stock valve clearences dont apply here. i found the best setting to be .08 and .10. what do yall think? don-@coast motor west coast I see you are a guest, but you have some experience. When you say .08 and .10, you have got to supply the type of units. We are always crossing over from Metric to Imperical. Surely, if those units are in imperical, you've left out a zero after the dot. On your question, MRP also sent me a new chain and I could never figure out why....and they couldn't really tell me. You can get some cool stuff from MRP, but don't expect a lot of tech support. |
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Post by surfbum96818 on Jun 17, 2006 6:00:23 GMT -5
I noticed the SAME thing I called about some parts and asked a few questions and the guy
1. sounded like he just woke up.
2. sounded like he didn't really know much about SCOOTS.
3. Couldn't tell me where to buy parts in my area.
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Post by Admin on Jun 17, 2006 6:14:27 GMT -5
Hey, cut them some slack. If you were to call me, I would
A. sound like I just woke up
B. sound like I wanted to go back to sleep
C. start snoring. Pardon me, I think I'm going back to bed...zzzz
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