Yamaha Scorpio maintenance and servicing

[Tigadee]

Took the Scorpio for a long ride today. Even went on the motorway again and this time 80 kph seemed OK, as I leaned forward and hunched a little. Also it was less windy today... So I pushed up to 100kph and that feeling that the bike was swaying and about to lift off the ground came again. Seriously wonder if I need a heavier bike! [Not more powerful, just heavier/bigger.] I mean, just add wings and I think I can fly to work! LOL!

Back on the neighbourhood roads and it was great although I stalled twice, once at the traffic light and once when I stopped behind a car. I have trouble telling what gear I'm in and whether I am properly in 1st gear. Is it possible to have a gear indicator display installed?

I also noticed that after 30 mins, my [big] bum started to ache. I think I need a wider and more padded seat! Other than that, it was such fun, and the weather today was brilliant... Lovely!

[nzspokes]

Took the Scorpio for a long ride today. Even went on the motorway and this time 80 kph seemed OK, as I leaned forward and hunched a little. Also it was less windy today... So I pushed up to 100kph and that feeling that the bike was swaying and about to lift off the ground came again. Seriously wonder if I need a heavier bike! [Not more powerful, just heavier/bigger.] I mean, just add wings and I think I can fly to work! LOL!

Back on the neighbourhood roads and it was great although I stalled twice, once at the traffic light and once when I stopped behind a car. I have trouble telling what gear I'm in and whether I am properly in 1st gear. Is it possible to have a gear indicator display installed?

I also noticed that after 30 mins, my [big] bum started to ache. I think I need a wider and more padded seat! Other than that, it was such fun, and the weather today was brilliant... Lovely!

All these things will improve as you ride more. Dont worry about the bike.

[nathanwhite]

I have trouble telling what gear I'm in and whether I am properly in 1st gear. Is it possible to have a gear indicator display installed?

When I'm coming up to lights, I just keep clicking down gears. When it stops moving down, i'm in first.

[Tigadee]

NZspokes - Righty-ho, sir... Thanks for the encouragement.

Nathanwhite - Sorry, my bad. With the 1st, the problem is sometimes the clutch sticks and I can't get into 1st unless I release the clutch and/or roll the bike forward a little. Another time I didn't realise I was in 2nd and ended up stalling when I tried to start off...

[nathanwhite]

Having to roll the bike a little to change gear (I think) is normal.
Perhaps I should clarify too. When I am coming up to the lights, decelerating from 50 to 0 I am shifting down, so that by the time I am doing about 10kph I am in first.

[nzspokes]

NZspokes - Righty-ho, sir... Thanks for the encouragement.

Nathanwhite - Sorry, my bad. With the 1st, the problem is sometimes the clutch sticks and I can't get into 1st unless I release the clutch and/or roll the bike forward a little. Another time I didn't realise I was in 2nd and ended up stalling when I tried to start off...

The clutch thing is normal. On mine I have to hold pressure on the gear lever as I release the clutch a bit and it clunks in. You learn your bikes tricks after awhile.

[Tigadee]

Many thanks for clarifying! It is indeed good and extremely helpful to hear from other Scorpio owners who are more in tune with their machines!

[Badjelly]

Finally, for protection of finish, I recommend Inox Lanox (an oily spray like CRC, but contains lanolin and sticks better).

I'm not familiar with that product. Is it available in places like Repco or just anywhere like Bunnings?

I get mine from Supercheap Auto. It may well be available at Repco and other places.

[Tigadee]

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

I'm getting there! Heh! Heh!

Badjelly - Thanks! I'll drop by there today...

[Tigadee]

Two hops on the motorway this evning, very invigorating.

100kph again, better but still don't feel 100 percent, the bike wobbled a few times whenever I looked back to check my six. Or should I not do that at that speed and use mirrors only instead?

Making good progress and I think I can handle a test run on the weekend for the route to work. It's a 30 mins ride by car and will be the longest motorway ride for me so far.

I am liking the Scorpio so far, it's robust enough to handle my mistakes, especially the clutch and go. I still stall couple times each day, but I try to be more conscious of hovering near the friction zone now when I am prepared to start from every stop. Changing gears is now better, I know which gears I'm in most of the time, but just not changing as smoothlyautomatic as I do with driving my manual gear car.

[nzspokes]

Two hops on the motorway this evning, very invigorating.

100kph again, better but still don't feel 100 percent, the bike wobbled a few times whenever I looked back to check my six. Or should I not do that at that speed and use mirrors only instead?

Making good progress and I think I can handle a test run on the weekend for the route to work. It's a 30 mins ride by car and will be the longest motorway ride for me so far.

I am liking the Scorpio so far, it's robust enough to handle my mistakes, especially the clutch and go. I still stall couple times each day, but I try to be more conscious of hovering near the friction zone now when I am prepared to start from every stop. Changing gears is now better, I know which gears I'm in most of the time, but just not changing as smoothly as I do with driving my manual gear car.

Thats great mate, your starting to get it worked out. The motorway looking thing will be more your leaning or pushing on the bars not the bike. I can now take hands off the bars and adjust things etc. more you ride the easier it will get.

[newhere]

NZspokes - Righty-ho, sir... Thanks for the encouragement.

Nathanwhite - Sorry, my bad. With the 1st, the problem is sometimes the clutch sticks and I can't get into 1st unless I release the clutch and/or roll the bike forward a little. Another time I didn't realise I was in 2nd and ended up stalling when I tried to start off...

I had that problem with mine to, the clutch lever cable (im not sure this is the correct terminology) is to tight (the little bit near the actual clutch lever) for some reason after a service this would happen to my scorpio, loosen it off and you should be right!

[Tigadee]

The motorway looking thing will be more your leaning or pushing on the bars not the bike.

Ahhh, I see... I thought it was from the changing aerodynamics of my helmet turning from forward to side.

Newhere - Thanks, mate!

[Tigadee]

I start mine fine every morning, have only needed the choke about 3 times since I've had it and that was during the really cold snap we had recently.

Starting doesn't seem to be a problem now. Maybe the warmer weather or else the previous owner tried too hard? But all I need to do is push on the start button and add a little throttle and it starts. Then I let it warm up a minute before moving.

Looks like this means nothing wrong with the battery, after all. Yay!