Monday, October 8, 2007

Broke Down In Bumfuck

Yep. During my pre-flight check, I happened to notice that the only thang holdin' my exhaust system together were the bolts that hold the pipe to the "block."

As you can see, the long bolt in the front must've vibrated loose in the 300-mile trek here, and fallen out, completely. The fastener to the rear plastic fender is also broken. I hope this is covered under warranty!

Our hero, on the way to get gas and to try to find a bolt.
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5 comments:

  1. hmmm, i have been seriously debating getting an agility 125 as my first scoot. but after seeing all that you have gone through, i am not so sure. overall how happy have you been with this scooter?

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  2. fs8gbe -- I'm pretty happy with it, actually. This trip -- 300 miles in 11 hours (lots of stops, and some minor route shifting) -- seems a lot to ask of a 125cc machine. Over half of it was over 45mph; 1/3 of the overall trip was made at wide-open throttle. I can see how a bolt could vibrate loose, but it happened on this trip. When exactly, I couldn't say, since I didn't check it until this morning during pre-flight. It was there and fine in Lebanon, TN, on Friday, 'cause that's where I checked the oil, and I would have noticed this if it were loose or gone.

    Honestly, it performs like a trooper. This one's a very minor issue, but I want the exhaust gasket checked, and the fasteners replaced, of course.
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  3. these hallowed hills aint no Bumfuck...boy!

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  4. I have a agility 50 its not a bad scooter just alittle slow. I live in worcester,ma. I got mine on sept. 5th an been riding it alot. i have 460+ miles on it. My first trip was 100 miles round trip no problems. Before i go to NH this weekend i'll do yet another check over plus the exhaust after seeing yours wow. Im also looking for a mudflap for mine. On rainy days my back gets wet or the scooter get dirty on top. Good luck on selling your scooter.

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  5. This is a very imformative post. Thanks for sharing.

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