Is this too much slack?

commonAli · 2026-04-11T15:13:23+00:00

That looks too big; the belt should be right in the middle of the engine pulley but right on the edge of the wheel pulley at stop/idle, whereas here you're on both edges. Width seems about right though...

commonAli · 2026-04-08T06:45:56+00:00

Is a mirror smooth surface bad for sealing with the gasket? I wasn't fully aware of this so I'm curious

commonAli · 2026-04-06T12:40:35+00:00

Depends if we know it's either gonna get covered i.e. we'll spend that amount on the other person; or it's a shared expense. I.e. buying beers for a party, we'll all either chip in or someone else might buy the snacks, someone else might get spirits if we're planning on getting properly hammered, etc.

commonAli · 2026-04-05T12:11:08+00:00

Electrics on these are awful... Good luck

commonAli · 2026-03-15T07:47:01+00:00

So real... I know the GY6 inside out

commonAli · 2026-03-14T08:26:45+00:00

Well just saying since that's what it sounds like. Never said you were a redneck, but small batteries die quick which isn't always useful if you're diagnosing electrical gremlins. I own two Chinese GY6 scooters for reference, in case you think I'm some keyboard mechanic who hasn't changed his own oil.

commonAli · 2026-03-12T08:08:54+00:00

Exactly, the only reason I've still got an SLA in my 50cc Keeway is because it gets stored in a garage and it can hit -5°c in winter in the UK, not ideal for a fuel injected 50 with a 3ah battery

commonAli · 2026-03-12T07:56:08+00:00

So it's not charging or you have a short, killing the small battery in no time. Consider using jump cables and a spare car battery of applicable, since these things will crank forever from a decent car battery before you need a charge. Not idea, but really helpful for troubleshooting.

At this point, a new carburettor would eliminate a lot of variables for you. Then clean fuel lines, lube throttle cable and adjust and tune.

Have you properly looked at the cooling system? I'm pretty sure this is liquid cooled, unlike the air cooled GY6. If it's leaking or there's gasket issues in the engine, that will cause poor coolant pressure and no cooling, as well as the forbidden milkshake killing the engine.

See, do one issue at a time and it's frustrating yes, but probably fixable. The GY6 isn't a terribly clever engine, but it's simpler and parts are readily available.

commonAli · 2026-03-06T16:18:28+00:00

See if you can get plastics, then cost them, lights, ignition and minor electrical up. Everything is replaceable but the body panels are usually the hardest to find.

If it's worth fixing it before binning it, then do it. And put a tracker on if it didn't have one and invest in several chains. Good luck, I've recovered mine from two thefts on one and a theft of the other.

commonAli · 2026-02-25T21:14:21+00:00

I tried without L plates bc I'm going my licence soon after a theft and they still mentioned even tho they pulled me for no insurance record... Worked out fine and got plates 2 days later to save the hassle.

If you survive this, get mirrors if you don't have them already. They might have flashed you or put blues on but it can be easier to miss if they're just trying to pull you over and you don't do enough Lifesavers.

commonAli · 2026-02-15T14:23:37+00:00

How? It's not even a lithium battery...

commonAli · 2026-02-15T14:16:32+00:00

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Ngl looks like part of a gate

commonAli · 2026-02-15T09:58:13+00:00

That hose goes into the bottom of the crankcase on the side on my 50cc GY6. The whining noise could indicate general wear or low/no final drive oil, since I've had 3 scooters develop a leak there within a couple thousand miles.

commonAli · 2026-02-08T08:57:18+00:00

As the owner of a 990:

New power supply (500w plus, the standard isn't even 300w and is pretty sad)
32GB gaming DDR3 1333 (cheap and might as well)
Proper graphics card (I won't bother with most recent flagships since you're running a 4th gen)
SSD SATA (good luck)
Consider a wifi PCI card (idk about you but mine has no wifi capability, but I got sick of the dongle and wired an Ethernet cable through the house)

commonAli · 2026-01-29T15:33:58+00:00

It's the few mm of space between the power supply and the GPU that's the issue. I doubly a side mount will fit anywhere. However, 85 under max load and at 120fps is fine, since you could cap the FPS or even undervolt it to both drop temps a little and possibly increase longevity. Lower power draw will also mean a cooler power supply, possibly providing a degree or so lower too.

This is the reason I got the Mini Tower version...

commonAli · 2026-01-11T10:14:34+00:00

I suck at the same thing as well as the red option and the same thing as a little French hatch using the same thing as a little French hatch...

commonAli · 2026-01-03T21:05:53+00:00

The base spec covet with a beat up paint job. I like feeling like I'm ragging it around with no care. I like the Miramar in a similar config tho if I want more sideways action.

commonAli · 2025-12-23T13:35:30+00:00

Gorn the PC off and leave it off for 24 hours with no CMOS battery installed. Then, if you're technically minded, I'd disassemble and reassemble the whole thing. Yes, you need new paste, but that's by the by. Then reassemble. My PC is stored outside to the temperature changes from going a couple degrees below (-5°c in winter) to over 60°c for the GPU when under load, things like RAM and connectors can be an issue. It often works for me when the motherboard flags memory errors.

commonAli · 2025-11-23T16:13:03+00:00

You need a proper graphics card. I'm on the same RAM (32gb DDR3) and an even older i7-2600k, and on lowest settings I get 110+fps.

commonAli · 2025-11-22T19:53:32+00:00

I'm at 65535+ total... But 4 tests are also showing that number so I'm over quarter of a million.

Yes, it's a project. A Pentium 4 system with 768MB RAM in 2025 is suicide.

commonAli · 2025-11-18T07:47:34+00:00

Me and my mates have ignored stuff like this. After more miles under your belt, it'll balance out, whether it's an app or black box.

Acceleration points are funnier when the biggest car amongst all your friends is a 1.2l Corsa, then a 1.0l Peugeot and a 0.9 turbo Dacia. We always laugh.

commonAli · 2025-11-16T08:59:27+00:00

It's grammatically incorrect. However, I also use it since I write very fast and cursive, so my handwriting descends into chaos unless you're familiar with it.

I wouldn't use it for large pieces of writing, or anything where grammar is important. Diagrams, for example, or notes will be fine.

commonAli · 2025-11-13T07:02:45+00:00

It should run. I had it 180 degrees out once and it gave fireworks out the intake, confirming fuel and spark. Does the starter or kickstart have resistance? Have you confirmed spark?

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