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Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-25-2024, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 921
Posted By Oldenslow
There's only one source for the Magic Sprocket --...

There's only one source for the Magic Sprocket -- and I ain't tellin'...
Forum: Street 03-14-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 634
Posted By Oldenslow
I am willing to bet the year of production was...

I am willing to bet the year of production was not even mentioned in any ad. I have never seen year model mentioned in any description of a Chinese bike for sale "new". I bought my DF 250-RT in 2020...
Forum: Street 02-08-2024, 08:17 AM
Replies: 736
Views: 196,234
Posted By Oldenslow
eBay, search for "Honda CB125 footpegs". You'll...

eBay, search for "Honda CB125 footpegs". You'll find plenty...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 02-05-2024, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 741
Posted By Oldenslow
I replaced the Torch original on my 250 China...

I replaced the Torch original on my 250 China bike with an NGK D8EA. It felt like I'd added a supercharger...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 01-19-2024, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By Oldenslow
Seems even the genuine article, the Grom, can't...

Seems even the genuine article, the Grom, can't do it without significant mods...

https://www.rideapart.com/features/384091/must-have-modifications-wheelie-honda-grom/
Forum: ATVs 01-07-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By Oldenslow
A bad ground. Or, like it or not, a bad battery....

A bad ground. Or, like it or not, a bad battery. If there's a bad cell or a break inside the battery it can test as fully-charged but fail when a load is applied.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 11-04-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,912
Posted By Oldenslow
Wonderful, but realize this -- you got lucky. If...

Wonderful, but realize this -- you got lucky. If you ever have your fuel injection get gummed-up with old fuel, you will fervently wish you had a carburetor...
Forum: Street 10-05-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 736
Views: 196,234
Posted By Oldenslow
Honestly -- it'll probably run better and get...

Honestly -- it'll probably run better and get better mileage with regular. Higher-octane merely delays ignition until later in the compression stroke eliminating knocking in high-compression...
Forum: Pure Dirt 09-15-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,827
Posted By Oldenslow
American 87 is the Chinese 91.

American 87 is the Chinese 91.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 09-07-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By Oldenslow
Don't know the model, but the maker is Loncin. ...

Don't know the model, but the maker is Loncin. The engine, the Loncin LC166FM, is a bored-out copy of the Honda CB125, actually 229cc rather than the claimed 250. Parts can be found numerous places....
Forum: Street 08-28-2023, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By Oldenslow
I took the old bulb, went to O'Riley's two blocks...

I took the old bulb, went to O'Riley's two blocks away, and the nice lady at the counter looked at it, went in the back, and came back with the correct one...
Forum: New Member Introductions 08-25-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Posted By Oldenslow
If you make some measurements of the battery...

If you make some measurements of the battery holder you can go anywhere that sells batteries -- Walmart, for instance -- and find one that will work.
Forum: Street 08-18-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By Oldenslow
I don't know, but I do know that if you replace...

I don't know, but I do know that if you replace the Chinese-made bulb with a USA-made version of the same bulb, you will be amazed by the difference. The bulbs on these bikes are beyond lousy.
Forum: Registration Issues 07-05-2023, 08:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,412
Posted By Oldenslow
Somehow I would prefer a rider learn to actually...

Somehow I would prefer a rider learn to actually ride the bike, rather than modify the bike to make up for their lack of skill. Managing the clutch is an essential skill, not something to avoid...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-27-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By Oldenslow
I'd be utterly shocked to get 3000 miles on those...

I'd be utterly shocked to get 3000 miles on those tires.
Forum: Street 06-27-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 736
Views: 196,234
Posted By Oldenslow
Once warmed up it should run fine with no choke. ...

Once warmed up it should run fine with no choke. May take a minute or 2 after startup. Tire pressure, 36 PSI, front and rear.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 06-13-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By Oldenslow
In my dinky little SC town, in the small...

In my dinky little SC town, in the small family-owned century-old hardware store, I have found every metric bolt or nut I have needed on my Chinese and Japanese bikes.
Forum: Video and Pics 06-04-2023, 11:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,891
Posted By Oldenslow
Looks to be the result of an unfortunate liaison...

Looks to be the result of an unfortunate liaison between a VW van and a Cub Cadet lawnmower...
Forum: Ride Reports 06-03-2023, 08:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,922
Posted By Oldenslow
These engines are basically fire-up-and-forget...

These engines are basically fire-up-and-forget propositions. Millions of them have served faithfully and well throughout the world, used by people who've never heard of an oil change or engine...
Forum: Street 05-18-2023, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 482
Posted By Oldenslow
Google will give you over 12 million choices...

Google will give you over 12 million choices...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-13-2023, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 829
Posted By Oldenslow
For some reason, "I have thrown everything at it...

For some reason, "I have thrown everything at it but the kitchen sink, now it don't work" is darned hard, if not impossible, to diagnose.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-10-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,377
Posted By Oldenslow
All admirably packed with self-delusional...

All admirably packed with self-delusional pseudo-science...

Quite entertaining, while remaining minimally informative.
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 05-07-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,810
Posted By Oldenslow
I see claims of 16-18 HP for these motors. ...

I see claims of 16-18 HP for these motors. Maybe, depending on how you measure, but run it thru sprockets, chain and wheel and I doubt you've got 12 to the ground.

For what they have, they do OK,...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-27-2023, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,661
Posted By Oldenslow
I own a Kawasaki Z650, possibly the quietest...

I own a Kawasaki Z650, possibly the quietest 2-wheeled vehicle with a motor. I have an 80-year-old neighbor who complained about the noise, even called the cops. Policeman came by with a decibel...
Forum: Dual Sport/Enduro 04-19-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By Oldenslow
Everyone who claims to be getting to 100mph has...

Everyone who claims to be getting to 100mph has the kph speedometer... and no knowledge of what a kilometer is.
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