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Forum: Street 04-13-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
Because of my ignorance when it comes to bikes, I...

Because of my ignorance when it comes to bikes, I failed to specify that I had a DOUBLE front-brake caliper. My bike requires 3x lines, NOT 2x. I have a cross-over from one side of the caliper to the...
Forum: Street 04-11-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
I bought the "skinny" unit from EBay for apx....

I bought the "skinny" unit from EBay for apx. $13, I think it was $8 + $5 shipping. It has all the features of the stock unit EXCEPT the provision for holding the throttle-tube. Therefore, you may...
Forum: Street 04-11-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
The piece on the bottom is a Honda "upgrade"...

The piece on the bottom is a Honda "upgrade" linkage. The eye-holes are m6 and the shaft itself is 190mm. You could order the shaft in MANY lengths. I'm going to order a 200mm so I don't have to turn...
Forum: Street 04-11-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
My mom fell very ill and almost died. We believe...

My mom fell very ill and almost died. We believe she is past the worst of the illness, but she is still in the hospital. I'm sure you guys understand why the bike was on the back burner for a while....
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,804
Posted By Psomniferum
Thank you for that input, Megadan. This is the...

Thank you for that input, Megadan. This is the type of info. I need being brand new to bikes. I'm just glad I FINALLY figured out what oil the engine makers were asking for. It's stuff like this that...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,804
Posted By Psomniferum
I bought a tube of Lucas Zync Engine Treatment....

I bought a tube of Lucas Zync Engine Treatment. It's for breaking in new engines. The tube is for a CAR engine. Would anyone know how much I should use on a 150cc single-cylinder?

I remember when...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,804
Posted By Psomniferum
I'm SO glad you wrote that! That reinforces it...

I'm SO glad you wrote that! That reinforces it for me because I am brand new to bikes. Thanx for your input :-)
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,804
Posted By Psomniferum
I run diesel oil in my bike. Makes my bike happy!

In my owner's manual and on the maintenance-plate on my bike it calls for 15w-40 oil. I went from store to store, AutoZone, O'Reilly's, NAPA. NOBODY had 15w-40 bike oil! Pep Boys had an empty slot...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
These are the manuals I've bought so far. The...

These are the manuals I've bought so far. The Chinese 125cc manual is ALL upright engines, grrrr! I ordered the pit bike manual and patiently await its arrival! According to Google Preview, it has a...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
The 1st image is my vm22 atop the intake that...

The 1st image is my vm22 atop the intake that came with the 150cc. Perfect fit! The 2nd image is my vm26 with the v2 intake from TBolt Parts. I'm a day or 2x away from swapping engines. For now, I...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 18,109
Posted By Psomniferum
I could see where this looks like a repeat. But...

I could see where this looks like a repeat. But the unit I found on EBay is NEW information I found AFTER that post. I ordered a unit for myself and figured the 2nd option would be more palatable for...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 18,109
Posted By Psomniferum
On my 2nd attempt, this is what I did with a...

On my 2nd attempt, this is what I did with a dremel. I carved the kill-switch around the mount for the new throttle-tube. The 2nd picture is a unit I found on EBay that has everything the stock unit...
Forum: Street 04-02-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
Attempt #2 - I took a dremel and carved the...

Attempt #2 - I took a dremel and carved the kill-switch box around the new throttle-tube. I'm happy with the results!
Forum: Street 04-01-2020, 09:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
I think I'm on to something here... I was able to...

I think I'm on to something here... I was able to hack off the last 1/2" of the kill-switch housing as it was just the cavity for the throttle-tube to spin in. I'm tempted to cut a 2nd box much more...
Forum: Street 04-01-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
This is the stock throttle-tube incorporated into...

This is the stock throttle-tube incorporated into the kill switch. Both pieces feel very weak and I broke the positive-stop inside the throttle-tube mount only a few days after I bought it. I had...
Forum: Street 03-31-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
That is the plan, I just wanted to open the...

That is the plan, I just wanted to open the forks up so I had a clean approach to try to scrub the overspray off. I'm talking about areas of the frame I can't remove. Thus far, I've been able to...
Forum: Street 03-31-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
Thought this was interesting. In order, they are;...

Thought this was interesting. In order, they are; Honda replacement CBR250 shifter, stock Venom X22 shifter, Honda replacement Grom shifter w/linkage, EBay "Chinese" CBR250 shifter w/knuckle. The...
Forum: Street 03-31-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
Thanx, megadan! That definitely gives me ideas of...

Thanx, megadan! That definitely gives me ideas of where to look now.
Forum: Street 03-31-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
I'm a Ghia-man myself, lol! To me, the bugs were...

I'm a Ghia-man myself, lol! To me, the bugs were too common. And everyone knew what one was. The Ghia was atill mysterious. When I waa 19, my buddy blew the head gasket on his '98 Outback. He bugged...
Forum: Street 03-29-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
What is this type of handlebar called? A...

What is this type of handlebar called? A split-bar? I'd like to know so I can order aftermarket bars. Also, since Im swapping to a kickstart engine with a mikuni carb., I'd like to find a kill-switch...
Forum: Street 03-29-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 18,109
Posted By Psomniferum
I bought MY Chinese bike on a whim, lol! My buddy...

I bought MY Chinese bike on a whim, lol! My buddy came over on his Grom-knockoff Venom something-or-other. When I found out it was street-legal, I HAD to have one! I ordered the X22 by accident....
Forum: Street 03-28-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
Very good advice, franque. I was surprised how...

Very good advice, franque. I was surprised how much dirt and grime had accumulated underneath. I'll have to find a better way to seal. Definitely want to clean it all out and repack everything! We're...
Forum: Street 03-28-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
This is what I meant when I stated I wanted to...

This is what I meant when I stated I wanted to remove the cap for the forks. Now I can remove the handlebars and clean them up right. Even without disassembling the forks. I'm also trying to gain...
Forum: Street 03-27-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
This is $900 worth of kit from Venom Motorsports....

This is $900 worth of kit from Venom Motorsports. 1x plastics set, 1x fuel tank, 1x nose-cone w/ headlights, 1x new headlight switch and 1x new kill switch (originals were oversprayed and looked...
Forum: Street 03-27-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,975
Posted By Psomniferum
I was NOT offended in the least! I really...

I was NOT offended in the least! I really appreciate yours and wag's help and advice. THANK YOU! I have learned a tremendous amount about bikes just in the year or so I've owned this little sucker....
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