I am a two wheeler fan (mainly motorcycles...have 1, will buy more soon) and
bought a LmL NV last month. initially it was just to collect. however, the
scooter is serving me in many ways lately. its a second hand one and its a 1987
model. 20 years of age !!
1st let me share the condition of my scooter.
>well its 20 year old
>none of the indicator lights or horn work. none of the switches
work. The head light and the tail light have direct connection. Its kind
of funny... when I go out at night, I pop a male-port in a female-port (
created by a claver mechanic).. Then both the head and tail light blows
up...............!! however, the headlight is poor (any suggestions ?)
>the front breaks didn’t use to work. (Got it corrected last week).
Now there are few things I would like to share:
The scooter has amazing pickup. its really good.... even after 20 yrs
Its a fuel hungry machine.....(too bad) my one goes only 25-30/ liter.
The scooter is not very well balanced. the right side
is far more heavier than the left side and the scooter tends to shift to
right side of the road if you do not have previous experience. (Probably
scooters that have engine on one side are less balanced).
- If I apply-break to the front wheels while running, the scooter tends to shift right...!! Got no idea why. **(Please
suggest if you can)
5. I went up to 80kmph with this scooter..........it was so great. BUT
wait...suddenly the engine sized at 80kmph speed!!! **My rear wheels skidded
badly... however, I clutched just at the right time... the rear wheel got freed
up form the engine and slowly came to a halt. then I tried to start the
scooter....it did start, but couldn’t go far..... It stopped again. I went to a
workshop. There they said that my Fuel-Oil (2 stroke) mixture was not proper. I
used too little oil while taking fuel and the piston almost seized.
I was lucky that time. The mechanic poured 2stroke oil directly in to the carburetor
while running the engine high.
However, here in Bangladesh no one could tell me the right
ration on fuel oil mixture.........*( scooters are not at all popular here.
95% of the 2 wheelers are bikez)*....Please advice if u can.
That’s all about my scooter...
But I need your help...........please advice me on a few
things...
1. How can I make my
scooter more fuel efficient ? (piston change ? carburetor change ?)
*2. I am planning to install horns
and indicator light. my mechanic told me he can do it *without a battery or rectifier
by a direct connection.... (should I take his advice ? dose LmL NV
(ks) normally have battery ?
3. **What is the oil-fuel mix ratio
? please provide a reasonable measurement.
*4. How do I improve the
head-light quality? Bulb change?
- **Is there any way to improve balance
? (My one doesn’t have the spare wheels. is it affecting?)*
6. It takes a
lot of energy to start the scooter in the morning.. 15-20 kicks. This is
really painful. Please advice what can I do to get rid of this problem.....any
simply solution?
7. Please provide ANY
additional tips and info.............
*had to type fast. Pleases forgive
the spelling errors..............
*You can send your answers to
*samihasib@gmail.com
or,
samihasib@yahoo.com
I am eagerly waiting for your advice and help.
Thank You.
Sami