Another Blur died suddenly...
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 7:00 pm
So we went on a trip up the east coast and hauled the 11 Blur 220i. We were staying at Shenandoah State Park (I HIGHLY recommend!) and was happy to finally take the Blur on other than city roads.
Overcast, had been raining but road was dry. Headed to Luray...about a 40 mile or so round trip.
Having a blast on the Blur! 55 mph speed limit. Nice sweepers running 55-60, not WFO. Come to a little rise and I stall. Luckily it was a bridge with a nice wide shoulder. Stop, hit the starter and the motor fired right back up. Revs great but no power to rear wheel.
I was about 9 miles out, no cell service for quite a distance, had been riding geared up. Stowed my jacket under the seat and stuck my thumb out wearing mesh armored pants holding my modular helmet. First time I have hitchhiked in about 35 years.
Thank you so much for the ride Junior! I will pay it forward!
Haven't opened it up yet but I changed the belt and rollers like 1,500 miles ago. Scoot has about 6,500 miles on it. I think it's the belt (didn't see any oil) or could be the clutch. No bad noises when it stalled or after I started it again. I will report after I open it up.
I'll take this kind of breakdown over seizing a vintage 2T at 65 any day! It was a great ride while it lasted!
Overcast, had been raining but road was dry. Headed to Luray...about a 40 mile or so round trip.
Having a blast on the Blur! 55 mph speed limit. Nice sweepers running 55-60, not WFO. Come to a little rise and I stall. Luckily it was a bridge with a nice wide shoulder. Stop, hit the starter and the motor fired right back up. Revs great but no power to rear wheel.
I was about 9 miles out, no cell service for quite a distance, had been riding geared up. Stowed my jacket under the seat and stuck my thumb out wearing mesh armored pants holding my modular helmet. First time I have hitchhiked in about 35 years.
Thank you so much for the ride Junior! I will pay it forward!
Haven't opened it up yet but I changed the belt and rollers like 1,500 miles ago. Scoot has about 6,500 miles on it. I think it's the belt (didn't see any oil) or could be the clutch. No bad noises when it stalled or after I started it again. I will report after I open it up.
I'll take this kind of breakdown over seizing a vintage 2T at 65 any day! It was a great ride while it lasted!