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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By jkv357
That may help, but if he's running 45mph with a...

That may help, but if he's running 45mph with a scooter that maxes out at 55mph he's running close to wide-open, so it's mostly running on the Main Jet.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,238
Posted By jkv357
If it were a 2-stroke it would most likely be...

If it were a 2-stroke it would most likely be oil-injected, so leaning the mixture would not effect the oiling.

Running overly lean will cause problems, but tuning for optimum performance isn't...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,238
Posted By kafer65
Its a 4 stroke. I've got a china clone in my...

Its a 4 stroke. I've got a china clone in my son's gokart. Brake drag perhaps causing it? We have a lot of problems with the spark plug boot tip breaking causing lots of misfires where it can't...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,238
Posted By oil pan 4
If it is a 2 stroke leaning it out gives the...

If it is a 2 stroke leaning it out gives the engine less oil too.
Frying the engine is the danger of going too lean.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,238
Posted By cr45
If you are living at altitude then there is a...

If you are living at altitude then there is a good possibility that your scooter has sea level jetting and is thus running too rich at altitude.

Try dropping the needle a couple of notches as this...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,238
Posted By oil pan 4
Is it a 2 stroke?

Is it a 2 stroke?
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-13-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,238
Posted By jkv357
I think you are on the right track. If the...

I think you are on the right track.

If the plug is black, and not tan, it would indicate a richer than optimum overall mixture. Also check that the air filter is clean and the intake is clear....
Forum: Instrumentation 11-11-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,081
Posted By elhigh
When I installed my vac gauge I hooked into the...

When I installed my vac gauge I hooked into the vacuum line feeding the brake booster. Since that's the one place you know you'll want all the vacuum you can get, you know that's the one place it...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By oil pan 4
The manual transmissions have historically not...

The manual transmissions have historically not had any issues with being flat towed.
I have seen Hyundai Tucson being towed behind RVs. I originally thought they were all autos, so I would bet those...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By JRMichler
Before I started using EOC, I ran a test. I...

Before I started using EOC, I ran a test. I found a hill with no traffic and a safe runout area at the bottom. Then got it rolling, shut the engine off, lightly pumped the brakes until the vacuum...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By spacemanspif
Brake booster holds vacuum for a few pumps before...

Brake booster holds vacuum for a few pumps before the pedal gets hard and the system essentially goes into old school manual brake mode. Test out how much you get buy shutting the car off in your...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By UFO
You are not only right, but engine on/off the...

You are not only right, but engine on/off the gearbox gets the same lubrication. It's designed to lubricate itself, whether the input shaft is turning or not, the lubrication is the same.

With my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By LitterBug
Not completely true. The output shaft is...

Not completely true. The output shaft is spinning inside the gearbox. No synchros are engaged so the gears are not spinning. Most manual transmissions should have enough passive lubrication...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-29-2015, 07:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,000
Posted By MkVer
I'll let the veterans dive into answering your...

I'll let the veterans dive into answering your second question, but as for your first.

No damage. None. Zero. Your brakes are designed to be fail safe, yes some cars do have a pump to make braking...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,144
Posted By deejaaa
looks good. I started a new grille block but...

looks good. I started a new grille block but won't post up until finished. it will be real lightweight and hopefully look factory.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2015, 08:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,144
Posted By cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
A belly pan may not just improve the aerodynamics...

A belly pan may not just improve the aerodynamics but also eventually protect the undercarriage.
Forum: Success Stories 08-20-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,003
Posted By MetroMPG
No belly pan. It's on the list! The air dam...

No belly pan. It's on the list!

The air dam is about 10-11 cm / 4-4.5 inches tall.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-31-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
Open loop means your ECU is ignoring the O2...

Open loop means your ECU is ignoring the O2 sensor and running rich, this happens on start up and at high engine loads as a protection measure.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-30-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By MetroMPG
Time for an OBD fuel economy display! You...

Time for an OBD fuel economy display!

You won't regret getting one - it makes the drive into even more of a game.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-30-2015, 08:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By Fat Charlie
+1. That's what gears are for, letting...

+1.

That's what gears are for, letting the engine work at its best range.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-30-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,196
Posted By RedDevil
I'd start out in fourth gear to begin with, when...

I'd start out in fourth gear to begin with, when you floor it you will go into open loop and the engine will be wasting fuel.
Chances are that in 4th gear it can make it at 80% throttle and have...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 07-17-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,651
Posted By markweatherill
We must thank the early adopters for buying these...

We must thank the early adopters for buying these EVs new.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-14-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,791
Posted By Vman455
This--don't over think it.

This--don't over think it.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-14-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,791
Posted By Frank Lee
Fuel economy conversions / calculator -...

Fuel economy conversions / calculator - EcoModder.com (http://ecomodder.com/forum/tool-conversions.php)
Forum: The Lounge 07-08-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,333
Posted By MetroMPG
Admin note: I combined another thread (single...

Admin note: I combined another thread (single post by Eddie25) with this topic.
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