Longevity

Salty Gator · #1 11-09-2009, 07:25 PM

Hi everyone,
I was wondering how many miles/kilometers people have put on their bikes with minimal issues. So far I've almost 1000 miles with nothing more than a snapped masterlink ONCE...( and Thank God one block from my house )...I swear....nothing more than that in 1000 miles and it NEVER fails to fire right up....
Am I lucky or doing something right ?...I always maintain the bike ( this and that....this and that... )

Talk to me y'all,
Salty

Michigan Mike · #2 11-09-2009, 09:04 PM

Salty,
That sounds great ... what kind of motor? Tires?

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Salty Gator · #3 11-09-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan Mike

Salty,
That sounds great ... what kind of motor? Tires?

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I have the simple blacked out 49cc Zoom kit and the stock tires on a Schwinn Skyliner....I've enclosed a snap of the bike...the rear tire will need replacing soon...couple flat spots on it,but otherwise it works better now than it ever has .....

Thanks,
Salty

Michigan Mike · #4 11-09-2009, 09:22 PM

Cool! Hope you get another 1000 with no problems!

**2door** · #5 11-09-2009, 09:31 PM

Salty,
You and others like you with mechanical experience will always fair better than those with limited mechanical skills. You know what to look for, what to maintain and can anticipate potential trouble before it becomes a problem. Consider yourself fortunate and enjoy the ride. I have compassion for those with little or no mechanical aptitude who want so bad to have a dependable bike but because of their limited skills struggle with even the most minor situations. That's why we like people like yourself; to speak up and offer to share the knowledge that comes so easily to you, to those who need it the most. Congratulations on your 1000. Keep racking them up.
Tom

bairdco · #6 11-10-2009, 12:43 AM

i dunno the exact mileage, but i've gone 3 months of heavy riding average of maybe 40 miles a day, and all i've had was a broken masterlink 20 seconds into my very first ride (threw it away and joined the chain with a chain breaker,) broke the throttle adjuster out of my grip, probably from leaning it against the wall (my roommate is suspect on that one,) and my fuel inlet banjo bolt at the carb snapped when i was tightening it after cleaning the carb. drilled out a bolt and fixed that.

other than a leaky gas tank, no other problems. not even a flat. oh, except for the broken frame on my first bike, but what do you expect from a 60 year old rollfast cruiser?

engine-wise, i ain't complainin'.

grubee starfire 66cc.

Salty Gator · #7 11-10-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2door

Salty,
You and others like you with mechanical experience will always fair better than those with limited mechanical skills. You know what to look for, what to maintain and can anticipate potential trouble before it becomes a problem. Consider yourself fortunate and enjoy the ride. I have compassion for those with little or no mechanical aptitude who want so bad to have a dependable bike but because of their limited skills struggle with even the most minor situations. That's why we like people like yourself; to speak up and offer to share the knowledge that comes so easily to you, to those who need it the most. Congratulations on your 1000. Keep racking them up.
Tom

Hey Tom,
I appreciate the kudos and hope this helps all of us who strive to have success like I have with a build....I was actually blessed with a Dad who instilled upon me at an early age to pay attention to things and your surroundings.....to strive to attain total knowledge....and those lessons are basically why I'm able to do what I can....a lot of these issues all of us face with our MB's are basic common sense....stop and think it out .....there's no rush in building these things.....take your time....think it out ....* patience is a virtue *....* good things to those who wait *.......we all begin in the same place......a box delivered from UPS.....LOL....

Thanks,
Salty

Salty Gator · #8 11-10-2009, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bairdco

i dunno the exact mileage, but i've gone 3 months of heavy riding average of maybe 40 miles a day, and all i've had was a broken masterlink 20 seconds into my very first ride (threw it away and joined the chain with a chain breaker,) broke the throttle adjuster out of my grip, probably from leaning it against the wall (my roommate is suspect on that one,) and my fuel inlet banjo bolt at the carb snapped when i was tightening it after cleaning the carb. drilled out a bolt and fixed that.

other than a leaky gas tank, no other problems. not even a flat. oh, except for the broken frame on my first bike, but what do you expect from a 60 year old rollfast cruiser?

engine-wise, i ain't complainin'.

grubee starfire 66cc.

May the stars shine upon you.......awesome....I certainly hope we get more replies with such serendipity......I truly appreciate stories like ours.......

Thanks,
Salty

Salty Gator · #9 11-10-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Michigan Mike

Cool! Hope you get another 1000 with no problems!

Hey Mike....
I hope so too!...even if I don't it's been a **** of a ride.....each milestone is an accomplishment in itself......now onto the NEXT build.....I don't even know where to start......LOL....

Thanks,
Salty

turtle tedd · #10 11-10-2009, 01:59 AM

Grubee Starfire GT2 on shwinn del mar...between 400 and 500 miles so far..motor running strong..do not ride it to hard..MM 48sprocket and adapter , KMC kool chain...about 28 to 1 fuel mix...had two rear wheel flat on stock ties..buoght a set of Hemisphere kevlar wall and heavy duty thorn proof tubes..wrapped inside of rims with good electrical tape..no more flats..I stay on top of everything that can loosen up especialy chain tensioner