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This is more of a general cycling question but since I am a scooter owner and I don't see any specific thread about helmets I'll post it here. I have a decent helmet, it's comfy and fits well. During the hot months (which is about 3/4 of the year where I live) it gets really hot when I'm idling at a stoplight or heavy traffic, and putting the windshield up doesn't help too much. I was thinking of buying of those modular full face helmets where the whole face/jaw part swings up. I've seen plenty of people use them and they look nice. Are they less safe? If not, do you guys have any specific recommendations? I'd prefer one of the ones with the dark visor that drops down inside the helmet because I've found that wearing glasses inside a helmet is a pain in the rear end.
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May 4, 2010 10:49
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If 45 mph is the "sweet spot" for a 125 then I guess I really do have a piece of crap scooter because my 125 can barely do 50 mph at full throttle.
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May 15, 2010 10:38
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HappyHelmet posted:Are you winding out the transmission as well? I have no idea what that means.
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May 15, 2010 14:54
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Well I finally did it, I put my scooter down. Thankfully it was at low speeds, I was taking a turn and some rear end in a top hat decided the best place to throw out his dirty soapy water was the drain in the middle of the street. Luckily I invested in a protective jacket literally the week before, so I'm okay. Just a couple of small scrapes.
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May 23, 2010 21:16
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I don't wave to people on my scooter anymore than I wave to people in my car. What the hell.
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Jun 10, 2010 23:08
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I need some help. I have a Keeway F-Act (aka a cheap Chinese scoot) 125cc with a flat battery. The kick pedal on this thing is a bitch. In the past I have been able to kick it after about 15 frustrating minutes, but this time it just doesn't seem to work anymore. I must have kicked the poor thing 30 times and all it is doing is making the lights flash. I tried giving it a little gas too but it's no good. The pedal was starting to feel wierd so I stopped. I know it has gas, and it was running just fine 8 hours before, although even with the electric start it takes a while before it runs on its own. Is there some I'm doing wrong? Do I just need to suck it up and have it towed to a mechanic?
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Dec 9, 2011 11:04
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The thing about the huge scooters is, why not just get a proper motorcycle at that point? You can go for a cruiser style if you want to sit back.
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Jan 18, 2012 01:01
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I've never heard of Vento, but Kymco is a pretty popular brand and seems to have decent quality.
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Jan 30, 2012 10:18
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I fear turns and take them extremely slowly... on my 125cc scoot.
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Feb 21, 2012 23:16
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Uh how do you put your foot down at stops with that thing clipped on?
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Feb 26, 2012 20:51
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Gay Nudist Dad posted:You just put them down? It's not fastened at the bottom, it's just an apron. Oh. Somebody said it clips to the bike itself, so I was confused. If it's just a dress you'd probably look less silly buying some warm chaps or baggy pants that clip on.
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Feb 28, 2012 10:09
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Got some more problems with my cheap China 125cc! Last night my battery was flat (again,) after a couple fruitless attempts to start while cranking the throttle I gave it up as a bad deal and took the battery inside to charge overnight. The battery is topped off this morning, starter cranks over beautifully (without throttle) and the scoot idles fine, but the tiniest bit of throttle kills the engine. I had this problem in the past in similar situations, but it those cases it was fine rolling on flat road and after a few minutes the engine cleared up and I could floor it uphill. Well this time I can't even get the wheels rolling when it's on the kickstand. I have no engine aptitude but at a guess it seems to be like there might be an airflow problem? Again this scoot was left untouched overnight so I figure if it was flooded last night it should be fine now. The weather is heating up and I would really like to be able to ride again without all this bullshit. Once I can get it running I'll take it to a mechanic to get it looked at, but for now what can I do?
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Mar 21, 2012 11:49
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Do you have a straw built into your helmet to go with that cupholder?
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Mar 25, 2012 12:29
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So there's plenty of guides and videos on how to do basic carb cleaning maintenance, but everybody seems to skip the part where you actually take it out of the scoot. Maybe it's just easy as pie but as soon as I took the seat cover off and took a look at that mess of hose and metal I got scared of loving everything up. Anybody have a good source for this? I'm talking about your standard Chinese knock-off scoots.
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Mar 25, 2012 23:28
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I realize I've basically been talking to myself for the last five or so posts in this thread but... I DID IT! I decided to bite the bullet and take apart the carb, I cleaned it out and managed to put everything together and now it runs and rides just like before! Feels good man.
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Mar 26, 2012 12:34
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Don't forget to bugdet for gear. If you plan on riding in the winter you'll need a second set for that.
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Apr 5, 2012 07:25
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That... is an abomination.
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Apr 9, 2012 14:47
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Do you have access to a multimeter to check what the actual voltage across your battery terminals is? How long does a scoot battery last anyways? I've had to replace mine twice in the past three years, they aren't cheap.
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Apr 20, 2012 11:13
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Well, I understand your reasons but man that thing would look much better without the decal and weird-rear end fin thing.
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Apr 23, 2012 23:37
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Isn't the air filter supposed to be oily? To help catch dust and whatnot.
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May 2, 2012 12:24
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So it turns out you are supposed to check your tire pressure more than once every three years  Feels like a totally different ride, I can actually make turns now!
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Jul 29, 2012 14:08
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My front brake handle is sticky. What should I use to lube it? Also, any tips for taking the handle apart? Never done it before.
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Sep 6, 2012 10:05
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It's hard to squeeze. Last time I was at the mechanic I complained about it and when I picked it up he said it just needed a lube job (I hope he checked the fluid, I can't be sure.) It worked fine for two weeks, then it went back to being hard to squeeze. I'm guessing he just squirted some WD40 in there that evaporated.
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Sep 6, 2012 21:13
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I don't know how the roads are where you drive, but I'm still kicking myself for buying a scooter with tiny wheels. Don't buy one like that, you'll feel every bump and pothole. Go for something with bigger wheels.
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Feb 10, 2013 16:14
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My daily commute takes me through a couple of road work areas where there is a lot of loose sand and gravel on the road. Are there any special precautions to take on those roads other than driving slow and not taking sharp corners?
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Mar 25, 2013 01:09
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