Difference Between Maintenance and Repairs

Do these differences really matter? Actually, yes, yes they do.

Repairs are services that are required or necessary when something on your bike, scooter, small engine is not working properly.

Maintenance is the routinely scheduled services, inspections and part replacements that your bike, scooter, small engine manufacturer recommends based on the age, usage, hours or mileage of your equipment.

Honda Metropolitan - Not Running?

Complaint? Scooter not running.

I can't stress the importance of using a fuel stabilizer before you tuck your scooter away for any lenght of time. I don't really care what brand you use, Sta-Bil, Opti-Mizer, Pennzoil (gumout), Pri-G, Briggs & Stratton (Fuel Fresh), Seafoam, etc... you get the jist of it. Pick one. Any one. Just pick one and add it to your tank.

Why don't I care what brand you use? Because anything is better than nothing. I'm not here to try and sell you a brand. I really don't care. Just use one.

Let me say that again...ANYTHING is better than nothing.

Results? After a complete fuel system flush, luckily, I was able to get one of the Metro's running. The other one needs a complete fuel system overhaul including a new fuel tank, fuel unit, and fuel pump. I managed to save the carburetor but the owners are looking at something in the $400.00 neighborhood to get the Metro up and running properly.

And to think a $7.00 or $8.00 dollar bottle of stabilizer might have prevented this.

Looking into the fuel tank, not a good sign to see all that rust.

A better view of the fuel tank damage. See all the rust and how the gas is starting to varnish?

Photo inside the carburetor showing the gasoline turning to varnish.

The actual color of the gasoline that came out of the tank.

Little red nasty secret

Its official, the Honda had a nasty little secret. The ATV has been neglected and forgotten.

Don't let this happen to you. There is only one way to stop this from ever happening again.

Get out there and RIDE! :)

Jinlun Scooters

Well, here's what I've noticed from the inspections I've done. These little scooters are arriving with issues. I know its nice that they advertise 100mpg and they may very well get it (I wouldn't know). What I do know is that if it doesn't run (which all the ones I've worked on, haven't) that'll get you even more miles to the gallon. Okay, maybe that wasn't as funny as it sounded in my head.

It's a cute little scooter and once I get it working it's fun to ride, but the issues don't stop there. The Handlebar/Front Wheel alignmen has been anywhere from 30-40 degrees off. I found one today with the left side side view mirror threads were stripped and non-useable. I did manage to come up with an idea to get it on, but thats besides the point.

The point is...when you pay money for something, you, well, I at least expect it to be in working condition.

Setting up shop...

I am setting up shop out of my garage and need business to get me started. I repair lawn mowers, weed-eaters, chainsaws, trimmers, scooters, water pumps, anything with a small engine including motorcycles. I offer good, quality work at reasonable prices. I believe in making an honest living by charging an honest dollar. Please keep in mind that I offer affordable prices, not free. (Some trading accepted).

LEO, Fire, Emergency Medical and Educators get 30% OFF LABOR, period (Of course, you need to show me a valid ID).

1989 Honda NX 125

I've become the owner of a new / old dirt bike and while I'm thrilled about this, I'm also a bit frustrated. It seems I need a STD piston for it and Honda quit making them years back.

So, if you can help a girl out, please let me know. 

Hello, again!

Wonderful news to share! I'm finished with the motorcycle mechanics course and am now in the marine mechanics course.

I can't wait to get my hands on some engines! :)