serranot

I did not take it as a complaint. At some point I had to call it good--it was turning into too much of a science project. But I'm sure there will be things here and there that need attention. Today's science project--replace the carb on a Honda Metropolitan scooter. It's a 2007 with 125 miles on it. I need to start using my toys more.

As the PO, I feel the OP's pain. I thought I had fixed that coolant leak--clearly not. Sorry about that! I had that off and on about three times and it's not for the faint of heart. Thermostat was replaced in the 08-09 timeframe. But if you're in there anyway . . . Enjoy your new ride. I see you made good on your promise of buying a whole bunch of stuff for it.

I just spent a bunch of time in traffic with the mod. It was about 75 derees f ambient. It was hot having that air blowing on me. I may go back to stock. It was that bad.

I think a lot of folks here have missed the point. First, it's not relevant to say "you could be killed every day by driving to work" or "you could be killed every day falling down while doing laundry." Yes, you could. But we need to drive cars to live in the world (most of us). And they are a *lot* safer than motorcycles. And we have to do laundry. And doing laundry is a *lot* safer than motorcycles. The fact is that most of us ride motorcycles as recreation. We do not absolutely require them to make a living or survive. Just like skydiving or general aviation. Rather, it's a choice we make in our lives. So it isn't a valid comparison to say that you could die doing laundry or in a car. Not because it's not true but rather because (1) most of us need to do those things to make a living; and (2) the chance of being killed doing them is far lower than riding. I've had these same thoughts recently, especially living in the DC area. If i lived in rural Iowa, I might think different. But riding here with all of the a** clowns around is another matter. I still have my bike because I wanted this make and model forever. But I have started to evaluate the benefits as opposed to the risks. It's like wearing a helmet. I have a friend who didn't want to wear a helmet. And he kept trying to say that under certain conditions, helmets are dangerous. Really? Uh, no. Just admit you don't like helmets and accept the risk. Don't say that wearing a helmet is more dangerous than not wearing one. The better justification is that you just want to ride, despite the risks. Don't try to justify it as being as safe as laundry or something you *must* do, because it usually isn't. Rather, justify it because you choose to accept the risk because of the pleasure it gives you. This is not intended to offend or attack any particular person, but rather the arguments stated herein.

Do you swap the whole fan assembly or just the fan itself?

Paint it '00 VFR yellow. Beautiful . . .

Hi, I just had my Ohlins resprung to stock from one step firmer than stock. I weigh about 175 before gear, and the 16+kg spring was WAY too firm for me. I just use the bike for commuting and fun, no track days or serious speed, and the 16 spring didn't budge at the typical speeds at which I ride. Tom