OK, I bought the thing. Pics and questions!

FastDoc · 05-15-2009, 12:59 AM

I bought the 250 Kinroad Dual Exhaust. Or Motofino, which is what it was called on the fairing. Who knows...

$1200. 2008 with 40 km on the clock, still in it's protective plastic and with the nubbins still on the tires. Titled through 1/2009.

I did a full prep on it, and the way this bike was assembled, that's a good thing. Lots of Locktite, and grease. I pulled and greased the wheels, changed the oil and cleaned the filter, hcecked the brakes, adjusted the headset, removed the plastic, replaced the battery with a sealed unit, aired the tires, properly lubed and adjusted the chain, and gave it a proper wash and wax.

It rides well. 65 mph is no problem, so when it's broken in and regeared I bet 70+ will be easy enough. It handles well, and it's pretty comfortable. Vibration is not excessive.

OK, my questions:

It needs higher gearing. What are my options? Any links to parts?

The lights are poor. Quite dim. Is this the way they are or is this unusual. Funny I could not check the voltage with the bike running. I guess it's a nor resistor plug and it made my digital voltmeter go haywire when it's running. I wonder if I might have a charging problem.

The gas gauge did not work. I found a broken yellow wire, so I fixed it and the gauge works, but it's the darndest thing. When I start the bike the instrument quits and goes to E. The only way it works is with the ignition on and the motor off. What's up with that? The instument lights are also weak, but the brake lights, horn, and blinkers seem normal enough.

Are these bikes prone to electical issues? Is this normal?

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05-15-2009, 12:59 AM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	OK, I bought the thing. Pics and questions! I bought the 250 Kinroad Dual Exhaust. Or Motofino, which is what it was called on the fairing. Who knows... $1200. 2008 with 40 km on the clock, still in it's protective plastic and with the nubbins still on the tires. Titled through 1/2009. I did a full prep on it, and the way this bike was assembled, that's a good thing. Lots of Locktite, and grease. I pulled and greased the wheels, changed the oil and cleaned the filter, hcecked the brakes, adjusted the headset, removed the plastic, replaced the battery with a sealed unit, aired the tires, properly lubed and adjusted the chain, and gave it a proper wash and wax. It rides well. 65 mph is no problem, so when it's broken in and regeared I bet 70+ will be easy enough. It handles well, and it's pretty comfortable. Vibration is not excessive. OK, my questions: It needs higher gearing. What are my options? Any links to parts? The lights are poor. Quite dim. Is this the way they are or is this unusual. Funny I could not check the voltage with the bike running. I guess it's a nor resistor plug and it made my digital voltmeter go haywire when it's running. I wonder if I might have a charging problem. The gas gauge did not work. I found a broken yellow wire, so I fixed it and the gauge works, but it's the darndest thing. When I start the bike the instrument quits and goes to E. The only way it works is with the ignition on and the motor off. What's up with that? The instument lights are also weak, but the brake lights, horn, and blinkers seem normal enough. Are these bikes prone to electical issues? Is this normal? [/img] __________________ Happy to serve.
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