Recent content by bhall80

Just finished installing the skid on my 2017 137 Winder after getting shocks rebuilt by @cannondale27. Many ways to do it but this is what worked for me. I was solo on this project. Ratchet rear spring down 2-3 inches. Raise rear up until bumper is 40 plus inches high. Bungee the track up for...

These stats are crazy! I'm 48 and the day I took my drivers test at 16 I was so excited I skipped my first conference varsity baseball game to rip around town in VW Rabbit GTI! My coach was not happy! Times have changed for sure. I have 4 boys and the main road block to power sports in our...

Like everyone else, I'm puzzled with Yamaha's decisions over the last 10+years. I understand all headwinds for the sport but Yamaha has built brand loyalty and a reputation of building high quality products over the last 50 plus years. That's not easy to establish and throwing it out the window...

I agree it probably comes down to rider ability to handle the extra power with the 600. If he’s riding behind you all the time, probably not an issue. I used to have a 500 back in the day and it was a great sled. For what it’s worth, my 12 year old, who is a good athlete with very limited power...

I saw this on FB market place and asked the owner what he used and he said igrips.

Picked up a new 2021 venom for my soon to be 12 year old son a few months ago. Added some accessories including studs and ran it on the stand. Code 1006 and 1639 were flashing. It also seems like it takes a long time to start versus my winder. Dealer recommend bringing it in and thinks the 1006...

Would Mobile 1 synthetic work or should I use the iso flex suggested above ?

What brand or kind? Looks like a dry grease unlike the the other drive bearings.

Popped the seal. Do I add any grease?

Yup lube and impact worked !

Thanks, the painted threads on the long bolt do not thread easily! Any suggestions?

Thank you. Do I need to remove snap ring for the puller to work?

Inside

Not quite sure how to work this. The bronze part will not fit on the inside of the wheel because of the plastic cover. Any ideas?

Thanks for the feedback! The Venom seems like the best route. My son has no other motor sports experience than the Scoot.