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3505
The body panels are loose and it need carb work. Contact me if interested....
shockingelectrician
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Apr 1, 2006
8:47 pm
3506
Hi, Has anyone had trouble selling their Met 2? In perfect shape, always kept in garage or covered when not riden, less than 600 miles on it? Victoria...
Victoria
nicho_vtan
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Apr 2, 2006
11:58 am
3507
... kept in ... hey victoria, the metropolitan 2 is a slower more restricted version of the metro 1. The metro 2 usually tops out at 25-30 mph. I have a 2005 ...
Chris
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Apr 4, 2006
1:22 am
3508
Hi, I'm in Virginia. I'm only asking $1350 or so for it. Was told that was a good price, it should sell, but it hasn't. Vic hey victoria, the metropolitan 2 is...
Victoria
nicho_vtan
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Apr 4, 2006
10:29 am
3509
Chris, I also have a 2005 Met and would like to get some more power for the hills. What's the easy way to speed it up. Feel free to contact me directly. ...
james walter
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Apr 4, 2006
4:36 pm
3510
Summer Scoot '06 is now open for PRE-REGISTRATION! What this means is that if you PayPal Summer Scoot the $10 Pre-Registration fee by June 1st, 2006, you'll...
Doug
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Apr 4, 2006
7:22 pm
3511
hey victoria, chris again..I live in n.c. what color is it? I am willing to make the drive if it doesnt sell. what part of virginia are you in? I have a friend...
Chris Cooney
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Apr 5, 2006
12:20 am
3512
I'm in Norfolk/Va. Beach area. My family is all from Okracoke and Swan Quarter. :) Its orange ice, but its easy to change. I learned how to color it, just...
Victoria
nicho_vtan
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Apr 5, 2006
11:21 am
3513
I have a 2002 Honda Metropolitan scooter. It's been great. But I moved and I live in a very rough neighborhood in Boston where, frankly, I'm worried about...
fishtankmedia
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Apr 5, 2006
2:14 pm
3514
... Here ya go: http://tinyurl.com/gu7xn HTH, Tom...
prester_john_in_cathay
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Apr 5, 2006
5:19 pm
3515
... Variator replacement - Kitaco, Polini, etc. 6gm rollers. Very worthwhile mod. Tom...
prester_john_in_cathay
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Apr 5, 2006
5:25 pm
3516
"Remove the restrictor plate." If you havent already, 1. pop the seat up. #2 remove the 4 bolts holding the seat/trunk assembly in. DO NOT remove the 2 hinge...
Chris
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Apr 6, 2006
1:27 am
3517
Heard of them? if not go to knairfilters.com and research it. Worthwhile addition to your scooter! i can give the part# to anyone who is interested...chris...
Chris
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Apr 6, 2006
1:43 am
3518
I did this a few years ago but only noticed a 6 mph increase... From: "Chris" <fatcat_27258@...> Reply-To: honda_metropolitanites@yahoogroups.com To:...
Alan Taylor
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Apr 6, 2006
12:11 pm
3519
"Only" six miles an hour? Ha! Anyway, the Metropolitan of course doesn't have a restrictor plate. The moped model Metropolitan II does. A straight forward,...
prester_john_in_cathay
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Apr 6, 2006
1:00 pm
3520
Chris, I would be interested in the part number. I wnt the the K&N website and they did not list anything for a 2005 CH50 Met. I even checked a few older...
Shawn Phillipps
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Apr 6, 2006
3:28 pm
3521
im running in the mid 30's now with out having to remodify the variator. You have a metro 1 then..there isn't a whole lot of difference between the metro 1 and...
Chris Cooney
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Apr 6, 2006
5:27 pm
3522
shawn, the part # is 33-2238. CARQUEST and NAPA are starting to carry them and can order them for you. I had to factory order it at CARQUEST where i work. If...
Chris
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Apr 7, 2006
12:59 am
3523
Chris, Thank you so much. I will definitely check this out. Just a couple more questions. When you installed this did you also install an aftermarket...
Shawn Phillipps
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Apr 9, 2006
9:52 pm
3524
shawn, i didn't change the jet or exhaust. no need with adding the filter. I'm going to research the exhaust/carb jets before i do anything else. I'll keep you...
Chris Cooney
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Apr 10, 2006
12:48 am
3525
Hi all, I live in the upstate NY area so I generally don't ride my Met in the winter....I recently took it out of the garage and had trouble getting it...
npman33
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Apr 10, 2006
11:19 pm
3526
Last year's gas or new gas this year?? Scott ... -- Scott Check out our latest promotions at... http://msindustries.tripod.com/ Gotta Fly or Gonna Die...
Scott
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Apr 11, 2006
2:09 am
3527
Hey Scott, thanks for replying. I left very little gas in the tank last year, hoping to avoid any problems. I"m sure there was some in the line but really...
npman33
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Apr 11, 2006
12:59 pm
3528
Try going over to urbanscootin.com/forum . There is a maintenance/technical question forum, and tons of people who will probably be able to help you. And there...
Jody Messer
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Apr 11, 2006
1:17 pm
3529
I live down south and ride year 'round, so I'm no expert. It sounds like maybe a dirty main jet due to having condensate and gas varnish up the carb over the...
prester_john_in_cathay
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Apr 13, 2006
3:52 pm
3530
I wouldn't think so, unless the gas has left behind what we usually call varnish...a sort of gummy substance that precipitates out of gas that sits around for...
Scott
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Apr 13, 2006
6:26 pm
3531
the good news is im having the same problems after a winter of the ped sitting in my office here in wisconsin. the bad news is after a fresh tank of gas...
Flash.
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Apr 13, 2006
9:43 pm
3532
Hello all, I bought a 2002 Met from a guy my wife works with. He seemed to be a very serious owner, so I assumed the scooter would be in awesome condition. The...
drthcraig
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Apr 15, 2006
1:22 am
3533
... a...
Chris
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Apr 15, 2006
2:02 am
3534
Are you saying you have the Honda Service manual CHF50/P Metropolitan manual that the dealer uses? Thats what I have..I didnt want to type a bunch of stuff if...
Alan
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