Hi, Message to all. DO NOT RIDE IN SHORTS AND SANDALS! ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET, GLOVES, AND EYE PROTECTION. No whining.
The grinch, aka Richard
From: Tom Peterson <tompeterson@mac.com>
To: Honda-C70@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [Honda-C70] ouch! exhaust burn... again :(
Hi Anneliese,
>I've only had my scoot for about two years, but I've already managed to
>burn my leg on the exhaust pipe twice now. Both burns happened right
>after a ride, when I brushed up against my parked bike. I've researched
>elsewhere on how to care for this 2nd burn I just gave myself, but what I
>need to know from you experts is if there is some type of insulated pipe
>protector I could keep on my exhaust at all times??... Obviously I want to
>keep the classic passport look going on, but I also really don't need
>anymore unnecessary scars on my legs :(
>
>Thanks, I'd really appreciate the advice!
Sorry to hear about the burns.
I picked up two pretty decent burns from my Passport with a minor one or
two for good measure. The last of major burn required a visit to the doctor
that is still one of the most painful doctor visits I can remember. It was
also the last burn I received from the bike, and that was 25 years ago. The
scar is basically only visible to me.
I still ride, and for better or worse almost exclusively in shorts. I have
ridden to work everyday the last two weeks, for example. I didn't make any
changes to the bike, however. I think I just got a little smarter and
little more careful.
Height may be a factor. While I am not super tall, I can straddle the bike
with a lot of leeway on either side.
The really bad burn occurred when my college roommate caused us to tip over
at a stop and my leg was briefly pinned under the pipe. Perhaps it was the
smell of burning flesh on the pipe the next few rides that wised me up. :^)
Good luck.
-Tom <pdx>
PS - Someone on a yellow Passport rode past my house this weekend. I have
seen this bike go by a couple of times before. Once again, the young person
riding the bike was saved the embarrassment of being flagged down by a
crazy old dude because of slow reflexes.
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1970-73 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw
1970-73 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/6ebwtw (scroll to sec.7.1 page 101.jpg)
1980-83 C70 Honda Service Manual: http://tinyurl.com/hu42c
1980-81 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec.18-1 page 170.jpg)
1982-83 C70 Troubleshooting Guide:
http://tinyurl.com/hu42c (scroll to sec. 20-28 page 205.jpg)
1980-81 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/z4zn6
1982-83 C70 Maintenance Schedule: http://tinyurl.com/hw35c
More resources for C70 Passports and Cubs:
http://www.shlaes.com/Vehicles/Scooter.htm
http://www.velodrome.com/HondaC70/HondaC70.html
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