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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 12:02 pm
by gtd65
bunglewright wrote:
Wed May 17, 2017 8:59 pm
Hi there,

I've got a Rider Super Cub, which is now showing 2200km.
Having read the forum, I understand that the front brake shoes are not common with the C90.
What are the options for buying spare brake shoes? Has anyone found an equivalent on ebay?
Finally, how long do the shoes normally last?

Thanks
Based on the lack of performance, it should be indefinitely :)

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 2:14 pm
by cornmek1
Wahey!

I can touch 43mph on a good day :)

Bearing in mind all the roads between my house & work are 30mph, its not really a issue..

regards

Kevin

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 3:43 pm
by gtd65
cornmek1 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2017 2:14 pm
Wahey!

I can touch 43mph on a good day :)

Bearing in mind all the roads between my house & work are 30mph, its not really a issue..

regards

Kevin
Is that all that yours will do?

MIne bimbles along at 50MPH with ease..I'd have expected the 50cc variant to get over 40MPH?

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:44 am
by hairygit
gtd65 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2017 3:43 pm
cornmek1 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2017 2:14 pm
Wahey!

I can touch 43mph on a good day :)

Bearing in mind all the roads between my house & work are 30mph, its not really a issue..

regards

Kevin
Is that all that yours will do?

MIne bimbles along at 50MPH with ease..I'd have expected the 50cc variant to get over 40MPH?
Ah, that's because the 50cc variant is sold as a "Moped" with a top "design" speed of 30mph, the fact it tops 40 is surprising enough!

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:59 am
by cornmek1
Mmmm...

Guilty as charged m'lud...

I think its more to do with a shocking lack of any performance tuning bar iridium sparkplug ...

Still running on the original lean carb setting with the useless emission reduction thang in place .. valves untweaked..

And a rider not as streamlined as he used to be.. :D

Parp parp !

Kev

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:51 am
by gtd65
hairygit wrote:
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:44 am
gtd65 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2017 3:43 pm
cornmek1 wrote:
Wed May 31, 2017 2:14 pm
Wahey!

I can touch 43mph on a good day :)

Bearing in mind all the roads between my house & work are 30mph, its not really a issue..

regards

Kevin
Is that all that yours will do?

MIne bimbles along at 50MPH with ease..I'd have expected the 50cc variant to get over 40MPH?
Ah, that's because the 50cc variant is sold as a "Moped" with a top "design" speed of 30mph, the fact it tops 40 is surprising enough!
I was assuming that the Chinese "design" will not pay attention to actual details like the 30mph limit, simply say that's what it is. :lol:

My mates 1975 C50 back in the early 80's would show an indicated 50MPH on the flat, which was quicker than my FS1E!!!

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 12:21 pm
by gtd65
cornmek1 wrote:
Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:59 am
Mmmm...

Guilty as charged m'lud...

I think its more to do with a shocking lack of any performance tuning bar iridium sparkplug ...

Still running on the original lean carb setting with the useless emission reduction thang in place .. valves untweaked..

And a rider not as streamlined as he used to be.. :D

Parp parp !

Kev
What about down a hill with the wind behind you?

Mine will go off the clock and I'm not exactly ballet dancer material at nearly 16 stone and 6 feet. :oops:

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:48 pm
by bunglewright
So I pulled off the front wheel on my bike and they is plenty of "meat" left on the brake shoes.
Now my next project is to replace the head bearing as the steering has developed a notchy feel, that will not go away with adjustment.
I have ordered a bearing set for a C90 off ebay, fingers crossed it will fit :?

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:35 pm
by gtd65
bunglewright wrote:
Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:48 pm
So I pulled off the front wheel on my bike and they is plenty of "meat" left on the brake shoes.
Now my next project is to replace the head bearing as the steering has developed a notchy feel, that will not go away with adjustment.
I have ordered a bearing set for a C90 off ebay, fingers crossed it will fit :?
What sort of mileage have you done on your super cub now? The brakes are fairly crap, I'd expect the shoes to last forever 😇

Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:50 pm
by steveST100
bunglewright wrote:
Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:48 pm
So I pulled off the front wheel on my bike and they is plenty of "meat" left on the brake shoes.
Now my next project is to replace the head bearing as the steering has developed a notchy feel, that will not go away with adjustment.
I have ordered a bearing set for a C90 off ebay, fingers crossed it will fit :?
Yes they will fit as have fitted a set in both a riders and kepspeed frames.

steve g