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Forum: Battle scooters 05-21-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By DaBinChe
As for the final drive oil. NO ONE knows hondas...

As for the final drive oil. NO ONE knows hondas better then Honda. If they say 10w-30 then it will be fine. I don't see anything wrong with using gear oil except if the bearings really do have...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-21-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By DaBinChe
Don't be fooled by aftermarket mombo jumbo. The...

Don't be fooled by aftermarket mombo jumbo. The quality is not even close compared to original Honda parts. Aftermarket parts performs differently and that is just that difference in results but...
Forum: Battle scooters 05-20-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 387
Posted By DaBinChe
For break in don't worry about revving it up just...

For break in don't worry about revving it up just keep varying the revs. As for the final drive I used gear oil the last time I changed it and did again this time too and did see in the service...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-23-2013, 01:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 797
Posted By DaBinChe
yeah that thing is garbage, I wouldn't even take...

yeah that thing is garbage, I wouldn't even take it if was free because I know that it'll cost me more money to keep it running then to buy a brand new vespa
Forum: Road warriors 03-29-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
My BT45v front and rear lasted about 6k miles. ...

My BT45v front and rear lasted about 6k miles. Replaced with Activ..I'll report back on how they perform and last.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-24-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,036
Posted By DaBinChe
Board is a 2"x8"x8' and the sides are 1"x4". If...

Board is a 2"x8"x8' and the sides are 1"x4". If you want a wider ramp you can use two of the aluminum flange on a wider board or two boards screwed together which should also give you double the...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-19-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,036
Posted By DaBinChe
Most all modern trucks have a slight angle to...

Most all modern trucks have a slight angle to them, meaning that the rear kinda sticks up higher then the front. Park on a level surface and you see that the rear of the bed is higher then the...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-19-2013, 12:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,036
Posted By DaBinChe
Also if you have a removable tailgate then take...

Also if you have a removable tailgate then take that off, makes it much easier and give you more clearance for the underside of the scoot.
Forum: Battle scooters 03-18-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,440
Posted By DaBinChe
Damn dude you ride your scoot more then me! When...

Damn dude you ride your scoot more then me! When you get to the SouthBayArea look me up.
Forum: Battle scooters 02-18-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,728
Posted By DaBinChe
You talking to me or to JerryH??? Cause it...

You talking to me or to JerryH??? Cause it sounds like me, don't confuse me with JerryH, he makes lots of assumptions and speculations and has opintions based on these thoughts, I like to stick to...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-18-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,589
Posted By DaBinChe
a lot of work went into it but it needs a better...

a lot of work went into it but it needs a better engine..those gy6 are just awful
Forum: Road warriors 02-17-2013, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,214
Posted By DaBinChe
I'd say consider one of the new honda 500cc

I'd say consider one of the new honda 500cc
Forum: Battle scooters 02-17-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,728
Posted By DaBinChe
No it is not the old rotary type transmission, it...

No it is not the old rotary type transmission, it is down neutral and 4 up. I think I have my ride report posted on here do a search..if not here then on other scoot sites google it. The only...
Forum: Battle scooters 02-16-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,728
Posted By DaBinChe
Having ridden a Symba from SJ to the Arctic...

Having ridden a Symba from SJ to the Arctic Circle and ridden and worked on many Passports, I'm gonna have to disagree. The Symba is a better bike then the passports were quality wise and also more...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-11-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 590
Posted By DaBinChe
2010 with 30 miles sounds like a clogged carb to...

2010 with 30 miles sounds like a clogged carb to me, clean out them jets. If he isn't gonna ride it much then he should always use seafoam at double (2oz. per gallon) the normal amount because of...
Forum: Road warriors 12-21-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
with cosmetic stuff I could understand cause...

with cosmetic stuff I could understand cause beauty is in the eye of the beholder...but stock the bike rides/handles/feels like crap. I'm glad I changed things which makes this bike a long time...
Forum: Road warriors 12-19-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
Not sure why y'all so concerned about everything...

Not sure why y'all so concerned about everything being stock. My bike I got was stock and it was god awful...almost sold it after a few weeks of having it but decided to give it a shot and upgraded...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-06-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,748
Posted By DaBinChe
With experience in the scooter industry I would...

With experience in the scooter industry I would say do not carry Bintelli or any china scoots. They are bascially just like any other chinese scooters, ie a marketing company here in the US buying...
Forum: Road warriors 10-30-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
that is a sweet looking bike and looks very...

that is a sweet looking bike and looks very ride-able to me
Forum: Road warriors 10-28-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
my W675

I'm just about done with my w675.

List of things done:
Super Brace
RaceTech fork springs (lowered an inch) and gold emulator
Hagon rear shocks (210mm, which should come out to about an inch...
Forum: Battle scooters 08-15-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,342
Posted By DaBinChe
for mexico city's mild climate I'd go with 30wt....

for mexico city's mild climate I'd go with 30wt. for liquid cool and a 40wt. for air cool
Forum: Battle scooters 08-14-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 13,688
Posted By DaBinChe
my w650 with lower bars: ...

my w650 with lower bars:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a158/binhkc/w650/IMG_0312.jpg


Yes it has lots of chrome which, like you, I don't like. Currently the fenders are off being powder...
Forum: Ride reports 06-09-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 374,672
Posted By DaBinChe
That sounds do-able. I was thinking of meeting...

That sounds do-able. I was thinking of meeting you at Mono Lake and departing at Susanville/Honey Lake.
Forum: Ride reports 06-09-2012, 01:55 AM
Replies: 1,159
Views: 374,672
Posted By DaBinChe
It's a kinda sad feeling when nearing the end of...

It's a kinda sad feeling when nearing the end of such a fun trip. So let me know your route/schedule in CA, I'll see if I can intercept and ride along for a short bit. Unfortunately I won't be on a...
Forum: Road warriors 06-06-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
So the folks with cracked rear fenders. How many...

So the folks with cracked rear fenders. How many miles till the crack happened? My 2000 has over 8k miles already and has not shown any signs of cracking...not sure if the previous owner ever...
Forum: Road warriors 05-06-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
Well put in the Hagon 300mm 18kg and RaceTech...

Well put in the Hagon 300mm 18kg and RaceTech 80kg with Gold emulators it rides great so much smoother more supple and feels more planted. I went with a 300 because I wanted to lower the bike by an...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
Actually I'm wanting something that would match...

Actually I'm wanting something that would match up with the Race Tech gold emulators & .80kg/mm springs. So Ohlins will be overkill...looks like Ohlins aren't available for the W anyways.

I'm...
Forum: Road warriors 04-26-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
Hagon Shocks

Hagon Shock question:
So for you lighter weight guys what spring rate are you using? Let me know your riding weight and spring rate. Thanks!

My riding (geared up w/helmet, boots, leathers etc.)...
Forum: Battle scooters 04-01-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,465
Posted By DaBinChe
You are in for a big surprise if you think the...

You are in for a big surprise if you think the gy6 will hold up. You have a BR clone so it is from china and I can guarantee you that that engine will need a rebuild before 10k miles and if you ride...
Forum: Road warriors 03-07-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,859
Views: 296,951
Posted By DaBinChe
Just picked up a 2000 w650 last month. I'm...

Just picked up a 2000 w650 last month. I'm planning on doing mods already and have some ???s. I want to change out the tank knee pads to thinner ones. I heard the 2001 or 2002 ones are thinner? If...
Forum: Battle scooters 03-01-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,782
Posted By DaBinChe
don't do it those are chinese scooters...I'm...

don't do it those are chinese scooters...I'm surprise Costco has them, guess cause it is in mexico, they normally carry good quality products but not in this case.
Forum: Battle scooters 02-07-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,622
Posted By DaBinChe
the chinese bikes won't make it without some...

the chinese bikes won't make it without some serious work along the way. The Honda depending on how old should me okay with some minor work along the way. Good thing you are on the Honda.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-30-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,240
Posted By DaBinChe
Don't do it on a chinese scooter the 50cc chinese...

Don't do it on a chinese scooter the 50cc chinese scoot only last a few thousand miles and will need a rebuild. Go get yourself a used honda metropolitan for under a $1k and that thing will do 50k...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-11-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 52,993
Posted By DaBinChe
The Symba motor is nothing like the modern Honda...

The Symba motor is nothing like the modern Honda Cub motors. What they do share is the same type of configuration, like how every automaker has a I4/V6/V8, that is where the similarity ends. I've...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-11-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 52,993
Posted By DaBinChe
You only got a small part of it right. So it...

You only got a small part of it right. So it goes like this when honda started to become big and moved into other markets. In Taiwan they contracted SYM to be a OEM parts maker, then slowly let SYM...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-11-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 52,993
Posted By DaBinChe
The Madass was never produced in Germany. It was...

The Madass was never produced in Germany. It was designed there and has always been made in China. Subcontracted out to a chinese mfg.
Forum: Battle scooters 01-07-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,983
Posted By DaBinChe
I regularly do a 80+ mile round trip commute from...

I regularly do a 80+ mile round trip commute from San Jose to Santa Cruz. Going over the Santa Cruz mountains and even riding on HWY17 most of the way. My scoot is a new Honda Elite110. It does...
Forum: Battle scooters 01-06-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 54,545
Posted By DaBinChe
everyone is giving horrible advise...ya'll are...

everyone is giving horrible advise...ya'll are telling the OP to get what ya'll want and not what the OP is asking. Only two good suggestions are the Buddy 125/150 or the LX150. These can do 55mph...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-27-2011, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 603
Posted By DaBinChe
Do what I did just use what ever frame that...

Do what I did just use what ever frame that you'll be rolling

For example with my build I am using the tomos paper work even though it doesn't have any pedals anymore:...
Forum: Battle scooters 12-20-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,183
Posted By DaBinChe
stick with OEM belts they last much longer and...

stick with OEM belts they last much longer and don't just explode on you like an aftermarket "performance" belt does. I've seen way too many go out. OEM rollers seem to last longer too at least to...
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