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  1. Custom scooter build codename "MilfHunter"

    Hey back again after a while. Putting up my latest project, a ground up very fast 4T scooter build. I bought a crap chinese scooter from trademe for $54 dollars that wasnt working, but it had what i needed which was an un bent frame and a GY6 50cc engine case that wasnt wrecked. i started...

    Started by NSR-Dan, 8th April 2009 20:22
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  2. More power when cold?

    Ok, I have a TR50 street magic, it has ahad a few things done to it to help it's performance... 70cc kit. Burial Blaze exhaust, 21mm Carb etc. I live up a big hill (Brooklyn for wellingtonians) and I have found that it goes up at 50kph sweet when it is dead cold (the engine not the weather) but...

    Started by YAMASAKI, 29th January 2009 14:32
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  3. Were is the best wreckers for Yamaha CY50 parts

    Gidday , anyone help me out here , Im in New Plymouth , desprit for some parts , have tried wreckers down here but no go ! Cheers :blink: Also were can I get polini parts from ?

    Started by Daddyboy, 16th March 2010 20:53
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  4. Lane splitting special. Well done NZ

    http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel Pity about the price

    Started by DougB, 13th March 2010 17:15
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  5. 150cc fuel pump

    Hey there guys. New to the forum and after a bit of info. Can I replace the vacuum fuel pump with an electric one? Its on a chinese 150cc 4 stroke.

    Started by Driride, 11th March 2010 15:59
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  6. Anyone got an old scoot lying 'round?

    not being able to use a clutch at mo' is driving me crazy! :cry: :brick: has anyone got an old scoot they can lend me (poss not running?) in return for service, repairs, beer, almost anything ya need actually... (god loves a tryer)

    Started by theblackstig, 10th March 2010 13:15
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  7. Wanted Gilera runner frame

    VX or VXR frame required any got anything ? I would consider a cheap regesterd bike too...

    Started by Sam I Am, 12th March 2010 09:00
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  8. Honda dio dim headlight?

    Hi guys can someone shed some advice if possible. Just brought a '92 dio 50 for my step son. It has a new battery,it starts well all the indicators and horn brake light are strong and steady but the headlight and tail are very weak. There is a small increase in brightness when revving the...

    Started by 240, 9th March 2010 18:05
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  9. No more Burgman 400s?

    Was looking at the Suzuki website last week and I see that they do not list the Burgman 400 anymore. Have heard a rumour that sales were low and might have been discontinued (in NZ anyway) Anyone heard anything about why they aren't being made available. They are a great scoot and were only...

    Started by Pogo2, 8th March 2010 20:02
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  10. Looking for Solex 5000 moped to check out in Christchurch

    Am fixing a solex 5000 moped and I believe the fuel pump or the carb is reason it won't run. Looking for one to borrow to see if I can get it too work Thanks

    Started by Dom, 8th March 2010 11:51
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  11. Yamaha SA50 Speedo Cable

    I just picked up a little 1982 Yamaha SA50 Passola off Tardme to hoon around on for next to nix:doobey:. It goes well and is registered, but the speedo doesn't work. I pulled it apart and found it has a stuffed cable. I have had a flick around Google and can't find anything in NZ for them. The...

    Started by Roachmann, 16th January 2010 22:55
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  12. Retro fixup-1988 Honda Nifty 50

    Morning Chaps and Chapesses I have recently inherited a 1988 Honda Nifty 50 from my father in law, who got it from his brother-who probably got it from some bloke in a pub:D Its been kept under cover and is in reasonable nick for a 20 year old scoot. Now the bad news- it doesnt go! According...

    Started by Storm, 25th August 2008 09:24
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  13. Help: Aftermarket parts

    has anyone managed to source Stage6 scooter parts or KOSO bits in NZ? I'm quite keen on a few of their offerings: electrics and carbs/jets etc. like http://www.scootercraft.com/product_info.php?info=p15572_Stage6-R-T-PWK-28mm-Racing-Carburetor.html If anyone can point me in the right...

    Started by Bert, 2nd March 2010 22:28
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  14. Angry Scooters in cycle lanes?

    i dont know if it's a national problem but i have noticed a number of scooter riders around christchurch using cycle lanes recently. am i just too much of a grumpy old bastard or is this really annoying? then again i suppose it at least means theyre out of the traffic and not slowing everybody...

    Started by vegan_virgin, 26th February 2010 18:45
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  15. Help - manual wanted for gy6

    chinese scooter manual wanted for gy6 in pdf plz:scooter::scooter:

    Started by scooter chris, 26th February 2010 12:20
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  16. Moto NZ50 any takers?

    Just found this: http://nzmoto.com/page1.php Its a Moto NZ50, I tried searching but couldn't find anything about them on the Forums, After a battle that resembled the last battle on Lord of the Rings I convinced my Parents to let me buy a "Scooter" So I am eyeing up one of these but just...

    Started by ScarFace, 3rd January 2010 10:38
    buy, manuals, moto, moto nz50, scooter
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  17. Why can't my Jog go faster than 53?

    Hi, So I've got a 2007 Yamaha Jog. I've owned a previous jog, and have felt the current one lacks the acceleration and speed that the previous one had, but that is hard to prove. I did however remember the needle on the old one getting up to around 60kmh, where this one only gets to 55. I...

    Started by beanz, 23rd February 2010 10:49
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  18. Street magic TR50 low compression problem. help please

    I have a Tr50 that won't start. I've replaced piston and rings (standard size) and done main gaskets etc. mechanic said it has low compression (90psi). Turns over fine but just won't fire. I've pulled the engine apart again, cleaned carb, cleaned reed block, new plug, fresh fuel. I have not...

    Started by Psyko, 13th February 2010 12:58
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  19. SJ 50qt real wheel removal

    So what is the trick to getting the back wheel off.Do you really have to pull the whole exaust off ?

    Started by spookytooth, 20th February 2010 17:33
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  20. Beautiful day for pootle out Maraetai/Whitford and...

    One of the riders in our wee group swapped bikes with Balu and took the burger for a run. They were impressed and might even be seduced to the dark side. So, there we have it - another biker who has given the ole burger the benefit of the doubt and tried it, and liked it! Balu is working on...

    Started by PrincessBandit, 21st February 2010 15:40
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  21. 16 inch tyres hard to find

    these tires seem to be really difficult to find. These are the tires in order of my preference: All 110/70 - 16 (or 120/70 - 16 or 110/80-16 to fix speedo error) front and 140/70-16 rear: 1.) Metzeler Feelfree 2.) Michelin City Grip 3.) Michelin Gold Standard

    Started by NZscoot, 8th February 2010 09:57
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  22. Is this jacket suitable?

    Hi I'm about to start riding a scooter (adly silver fox) to university (auckland). Do you think this is suitable for a protective jacket? http://www.1tonne.co.nz/index.php?page=listingDetails&prodid=56&sco=&categoryid=2 Hoping to learn, so all thoughts appreciated Thx

    Started by red_makes_it_go_fast, 14th February 2010 19:52
    1tonne, cordura, jacket
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  23. Correct octane rating for 2008 Honda 50 City-Dio 2 Stroke?

    Just scored the Mrs the 50 for 5 hundie , only got 500 k's on the clock :) we both happy campers, anyway whats the factory recommendations please for fuel octane ? (Guy at scooter shop that sells chinese scooters said to the Mrs to always run it on 91, I've always run my 2 strokers on 95 or 98. )

    Started by brp, 9th February 2010 16:02
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  24. Advice for buying scooters/any for sale?

    Hello. After my first experience buying scooters, I decided that all Chinese scooters are pieces of fucking crapshit. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=269939760 I paid 200 bucks for it. Never again So the advice I need is: What are good makes to look for? What year/models, and...

    Started by ClanFever, 4th February 2010 19:45
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  25. Scooter Magazine online For Autos

    well worth a look http://www.petrolmag.net/

    Started by ICE180, 13th February 2010 10:40
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