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Cheap Chinese Scoot

Lifetime Fuel Economy: 94.6 MPG(US)
90 Day Running Average: 92.04 MPG(US)
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General Description EPA Values
Year: 2008
Make: JMStar CFMoto Jonway
Model: 250 Roadster
Trim: Scooter
Vehicle Type : Motorcycle
Curb Weight: 316
EPA City: 75
EPA Highway: 60
EPA Combined: 67.5
Description
I purchased this Chinese scooter for $1699 w/free shipping on eBay, it was delievered to my driveway on March 26th. 2008.

Currently it has little over 7800 miles, I fill up every 150 mile or so, put in 1.4 gallon to 1.8 gallon of 87 octane fuel from gas stations.

The longest single day trip has been 262 miles, in 90+ degree heat and 80% humidity.. it took over 6 hours.. I think I lost 5 lb. of water weight during the ride.
Modifications
Removed CD/Radio/MP3 player and speakers.

Removed alarm system and siren

Removed charcoal canister

Removed crankcase vent box

Changed turn signal, marker lights, dashboard background, license plate bulb and brake light bulbs to LED bulbs to reduce the electric load.

Converted headlight sockets to H4 sockets, using one 35w 3400k single output HID headlight and another 35w halogen bulb headlight.



139dp FIAAM electric horn

Upgrade to full wave bridge rectifier/regulator to increase stator electric power generation effciency



Hardwire GPS and SAE power outlets

RAM GPS mounting





Bicycle rack for scooter.. Final version as pictured.. works great for hauling my bicycle to local bike rides. Crosswind condition make scooter handling rather interesting, but only when cruising at 40-50 mph with 20+mph crosswind.



Handguards installed for winter riding, plastic mounting bracket doesn't seem that they would last long.

Replace fork oil with heavier weigh, better damping property.
Planned Modifications
Replace OEM rear shocks with something that doesn't perform like pogo stick.
 

 
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