Yamaha Scorpio maintenance and servicing

[blue rider]

Where do you live? i would be happy to come out for a ride. Im L plate to.

One idea is to do the commute to work on the weekend so you get the feel for it.

can only recommend what Mr Spokes said, i went on my commute trial run on a couple of weekends, to make sure I knew where I was going, and more than one way. Rush hour can be stressfull in the beginning.

you will see, soon you will find the loooong way home!

good place to practice, is One Tree Hill, nice roads, ups n' downs etc., Unitech Car park on Carrington Road is good aswell ....and as said by others get a mate to ride with you.....this helped me a lot in the beginning, and still does!

[Tigadee]

can only recommend what Mr Spokes said, i went on my commute trial run on a couple of weekends, to make sure I knew where I was going, and more than one way. Rush hour can be stressfull in the beginning.

Planning on that, thanks for the advice...

you will see, soon you will find the loooong way home!

LOL! Looking forward to that!

good place to practice, is One Tree Hill, nice roads, ups n' downs etc.,.......

I'm not venturing that far yet but that's a good tip, I'll put that into my calendar.

I've done three short circuits around my neighbourhood now; doing figure 8s pretty good and braking too. Almost got turning with indicator and down- or up-shifting pretty smooth too. At this stage, 50kph seems very fast to me! LOL!

Later on, I'll pop on to the motorway for a short run between Hillsborough Rd and Dominion Rd. Next weekend it'll be the test run between home and work [mostly motorway travel].

[Tigadee]

I've just come back from a short 1st run on the motorway and man! I was scared!

I only got up to 80kph but the Scorpio kinda felt like it was going to lift off the tarmac! Could a screen help? I was wearing an open face helmet with visor. Would I feel less intimidated if I wore my full-face?

Could the Scorpio be too small and too light a bike for me? I'm 6' 1" and 110kgs... The Scorpio is 135kgs.

[The Pastor]

if your worried about rust, a weekly wash will help that. you can wipe it down with an oiley rag - but any rain will wash this off. The best bet is to park it in a garage.

Pay alot of attention to your forks, rust on them can fail your warrent, and it can cost a lot to repair.

[Tigadee]

Will do, thanks.

[varminter]

I've just come back from a short 1st run on the motorway and man! I was scared!

I only got up to 80kph but the Scorpio kinda felt like it was going to lift off the tarmac! Could a screen help?

Could the Scorpio be too small and too light a bike for me? I'm 6' 1" and 110kgs... The Scorpio is 135kgs.

I remember doing 100K's on the GN I had (must have been downhill), looked down to make sure the wheels were still on the road. A bigger bike would help but I'd wait untill you're up to it. Learn the basics on the one you have, at least you'll be able to pick it up by yourself, my one need's the wife also, unless I do 'the hulk' thing. Wouldn't use a screen, you'd have even more trouble getting up to speed.

[Bonez]

I've just come back from a short 1st run on the motorway and man! I was scared!

I only got up to 80kph but the Scorpio kinda felt like it was going to lift off the tarmac! Could a screen help? I was wearing an open face helmet with visor. Would I feel less intimidated if I wore my full-face?

Could the Scorpio be too small and too light a bike for me? I'm 6' 1" and 110kgs... The Scorpio is 135kgs.

Does it still have the higher original bars? You may find a 1.5" or there abouts rise bar more comfortable and bring weight forward a bit more. You're probably sitting quite upright at the moment. A fullface helmet will offer better protection and screen will take some pressure of your chest. They're good wee bikes.

A week after getting my first bike, a Honda CJ250, I rode from Blenhiem via the Wairapa, Hawkes Bay to Auckland. Mind you there was less traffic then and I was 18. Little steps and you'll get there but sometimes one needs to gab the bull by the horns as it were . Good luck.

As for cleaning i just use a soft brush, soapy water, hose, Neapol . deisol/kerosene or WD40 to give the engine/frame/chassis chrome some wet weather protection.

[Tigadee]

Varminter - I was thinking to swap with a cruiser type bike like the Kawasaki Eliminator here which looks like it may be heavier [and perhaps bigger?]. Or it could be just first time motorway jitters...?

I definitely appreciate it's light weight for my learning period now, it's been great. Just filled the tank up about 2/3rds to full and cost me 9.55 dollars. Had to wipe that big grin off my face! LOL!

Bonez - I'm not sure about the bars, probably original. So raising the bars will help with posture for better aerodynamics? Yeah, I will switch to the full-face for motorway travel. I'll still use the open-face w/ visor for practicing in a carpark and slower speeds - it's so much cooler and because I wear glasses.

Thanks for the cleaning tips.

[newhere]

I've just come back from a short 1st run on the motorway and man! I was scared!

I only got up to 80kph but the Scorpio kinda felt like it was going to lift off the tarmac! Could a screen help? I was wearing an open face helmet with visor. Would I feel less intimidated if I wore my full-face?

Could the Scorpio be too small and too light a bike for me? I'm 6' 1" and 110kgs... The Scorpio is 135kgs.

Hey - I think you are really brave getting on the motorway this early in your riding, I had been riding for a year before I did and I was freaked out also.

I would definitely recommend a full face helmet for safety but I don't know if it will help with intimidation - I think it just takes practice, practice and more practice.

Im only 5.3" and 50kg and I also found I got blown around on my scorpio but you will used to it and figure out to compensate for it, leaning forward is helpful I think it maybe the way the bike is designed as I don't have that problem on my gladius

[Bonez]

Bonez - I'm not sure about the bars, probably original. So raising the bars will help with posture for better aerodynamics? Yeah, I will switch to the full-face for motorway travel. I'll still use the open-face w/ visor for practicing in a carpark and slower speeds - it's so much cooler and because I wear glasses.

Thanks for the cleaning tips.

Slightly lower bars would give you a forward leaning position. Higher bars will mean you are sitting more upright. A slight fwd lean is better for your spine as well. When I say 1.5'' rise I mean a 1.5 rise from the bar mounts not an extra 1.5" rise on the stock items.

[Captain_Salty]

i reckon by your third time on the motorway you'll be loving it

[blue rider]

I've just come back from a short 1st run on the motorway and man! I was scared!

I only got up to 80kph but the Scorpio kinda felt like it was going to lift off the tarmac! Could a screen help? I was wearing an open face helmet with visor. Would I feel less intimidated if I wore my full-face?

see this is way i call mine the transformer, at a 100+ it'll pull out wings and be a plane. and a full face helmet will keep you pretty but not make you feel less intimidated.

[nzspokes]

I've just come back from a short 1st run on the motorway and man! I was scared!

I only got up to 80kph but the Scorpio kinda felt like it was going to lift off the tarmac! Could a screen help? I was wearing an open face helmet with visor. Would I feel less intimidated if I wore my full-face?

Could the Scorpio be too small and too light a bike for me? I'm 6' 1" and 110kgs... The Scorpio is 135kgs.

Mate, dont worry. I went through the same thing a few months ago. First time back from the motorway I was ready to sell my bike. Now its easy. Remember that the motorway is safer because everybody is going the same way!!

Look I live close to you by the sounds, really happy to come out for a ride with you. We could probably talk Bluerider in to coming out as well.

My first m/way ride was over the Mangere bridge, CRAP!! It was windy and nasty. Now I just blast over it.

Your bikes fine. im on a 25 year old bike and im 43 and 100k. Ive been on a ride with lots of Scorpeos, they honk along.

Seriously, hit me up for a ride round. I dont care if it half hour our 5 hours.

[nzspokes]

Oh yeah, you get used to the wind.

I will can get you a copy of Twist of the wrist DVD. It will help you to.

[Tigadee]

Awesome advice, thanks mates.

NZspokes - Will hit you up real soon!