06-06-2020, 07:37 AM | #46 |
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I really like that oil cooler.
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06-09-2020, 12:46 PM | #47 |
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You may have seen this in the groups already but... going back to your question about the rear hub.
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06-10-2020, 08:40 AM | #48 |
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Maybe! But I've stared at that and I think I can see what went on.
First of all: Two of the bolt securing locations look chowdered at the edge of the threads. One of the four bolt hole locations looks chowdered inside the threads, then broke away in the same direction the chain is trying to rotate the wheel. Looking at the one hole where we can see inside, it looks to be straight metal, nothing more. So my conclusion is this:
What you CAN say is that tapping tolerances on a grom would be better leading to fewer loose bolt issues. Oh, and you can see evidence of the sprocket wobble on the uneven tooth wear pattern. The outer edge of each groove is hammered really hard. |
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06-21-2020, 12:33 AM | #49 |
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Alright, 150 miles on the ZS190.
Still breaking in the trans. Shifts well so long as the bike is moving. Probably need to readjust the clutch cable from stretch. These tires however... They are entirely terrifying and wholly unsafe. I was feeling them out in a concrete parking lot and tried an emergency stop. From about 30mph I locked both brakes without issue and the bike still slid almost a full residential intersection before stopping. No bueno. These tires are going to kill somebody. |
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06-21-2020, 10:41 AM | #50 |
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Try lowering your air pressure , you shouldnt need to run more than about 18 psi , unless you are huge .That will help the grip a lot, thats what we do in the Stunting community to address that and many run it down to as low as 12 psi. You dont want it up around 30 psi or higher .That said yes the stock tires are hard , you dont pay $1200 for a new motorcycle and get cutting edge technology tires.
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06-22-2020, 08:58 AM | #51 | |
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This is the first I have heard of lowering the pressure. Will that actually work going 70+? Hahaha it's true. I guess I was just expecting something okayish for stock speeds (30-40mph). There are a bunch of quite good cheap moto tires out there. I guess at this point I'm choosing between Pirelli DR or Michelin CG. Lots of people like the Pirellis, and they have no center groove so I'll probably go with those. |
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11-01-2020, 10:45 PM | #52 |
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RIP this project. The bike was stolen from my gated community on September 4th and 'recovered' on October 9th.
With my peculiarities, i would have to take the engine and everything apart to individual pieces, inspect with a loupe, order replacement parts, reassemble, and then I still wouldn't fully trust it. I gave the carcass, title, and keys away to a local veteran who plans to restore it come springtime for his kids. IMO, it's kind of a dangerous bike for kids. I needed to heal my heart. So... since I really enjoyed my brother's KP mini with 223cc big bore and worked head... 2021 KP Mini. It's getting a water cooled 6-speed, 4 valve, SOHC, 300CC swap. |
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11-02-2020, 06:52 PM | #53 |
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Sorry to hear that! That is a tough one! All the best on healing that loss!
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01-04-2024, 11:14 AM | #54 |
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Dangit just read through all this and didn't see that coming. Thanks for sharing all your experience!
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