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4033
Hi Ray Thanks for that. Could I also ask, what sort of mpg are you getting from your MC2, at the moment I'm averaging about 50mpg (although I'm usually...
sjm12
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Dec 1, 2007
9:57 am
4034
Hi, 50mpg appears to be the general rule of thumb amoungst those I speak with and myself. Better fuel consumption over a long trip though. If you join...
rwpatmore
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Dec 1, 2007
11:24 am
4035
Hi All, I having a AIXAM 500 SL,Diesel deliverd on Wednesday, can someone please tell what the rate of car tax they require. Also any tips you can pass on to...
paul
paultf1
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Dec 2, 2007
1:33 pm
4036
Hi Paul, They should be taxed as private/light goods. Starting is usually easier than a Reliant although will vibrate more. Ray...
rwpatmore
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Dec 2, 2007
1:40 pm
4037
Hi Paul' one thing you should know about starting a Kubota Diesel on a cold morning is the procedure. Put your foot hard down on the throttle and keep it...
kubotakiddy
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Dec 2, 2007
1:51 pm
4038
... down ... and ... Thank you Kubotakiddy for your tips, do you know the price of the car tax. thanks. Paultf1....
paul
paultf1
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Dec 2, 2007
2:21 pm
4039
That'll be £115 please for 12 months ker-ching thank you :o( JJ. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_1 0012524 ... ...
JJ
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Dec 2, 2007
8:17 pm
4040
For those of us who haven't seen this yet - you can see the tax state and cost for any UK vehicle if you have the make and registration. Fill it in at: ...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Dec 2, 2007
8:25 pm
4041
Full stop starting!... i will have to try that but my 2000 eco starts with a whisp of foot action and just sort of catch it then it ticks over fine....mind you...
sidecar_jon
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Dec 3, 2007
12:07 pm
4042
Full stomp starting!... i will have to try that but my 2000 eco starts with a whisp of foot action and just sort of catch it then it ticks over fine....mind...
sidecar_jon
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Dec 3, 2007
12:08 pm
4043
The Kubota Z482 engine does not have any excess fuel system so trying to start the engine on a cold day with minimum fuel eg idling position on the throttle is...
kubotakiddy
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Dec 3, 2007
10:15 pm
4044
Thanks very interesting and useful...thanks.....
sidecar_jon
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Dec 4, 2007
12:58 pm
4045
Well, the glass from the left hand mirror of my Aixam Eco (made in 2000) dropped out sometime last week. Apparently it was held in its mounting with what...
mcddhc
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Dec 4, 2007
2:46 pm
4046
will starting on full throttle put undue stress on the gearbox and belt? I'm just about to fit an Elsbett (...
Paul Rychnovsky
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Dec 4, 2007
2:59 pm
4047
The proper cold start procedure on our old tractor was heater on, wind the throttle round to full before cranking. It puts extra fuel in. I start my Kubota...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Dec 4, 2007
6:31 pm
4048
What shape are they Derek? We've only just had posts on this subject. If they are the square-ish ones then http://homepages.enterprise.net/jayjay/mirror.htm...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Dec 4, 2007
6:31 pm
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I was interested by the Elsbett site, which I must say is very informative, however perhaps a grain of caution should be added here. Kubota's own technical...
kubotakiddy
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Dec 4, 2007
9:40 pm
4050
As far as I was aware, there are two types of Red Diesel. One made for heating systems and one that conforms to the automotive standards as per vehicle...
billy_bollocks21
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Dec 5, 2007
9:54 am
4051
I agree a great deal of caution should be exercised when using biofuels/vegoil. The warranty has run out on my aixam so i'll take the risk, and it will be an...
Paul Rychnovsky
riggo37
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Dec 5, 2007
10:09 am
4052
It will be fascinating to hear how it all goes....
sidecar_jon
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Dec 5, 2007
1:09 pm
4053
Thanks to all for the tips. I have taken delivery of my Aixam 500sl today,can someone tell me if the gear lever should be very stiff to put in forward.It seems...
paul
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Dec 5, 2007
7:18 pm
4054
Hi Paul, they aren't bad to work on though you may have to find some metric tools now ;o) Very suitable for the home mechanic IMO. Are you pushing down on the...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Dec 5, 2007
10:30 pm
4055
... some metric ... if ... easier ... of ... change. ... Hi JJ, no i am just pushing the gear stick forward,should I be pushing down the same time as pushing...
paul
paultf1
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Dec 5, 2007
11:54 pm
4056
Hi Paul yes push the lever down it has a latch on it ;o) The spare wheel is on a wire coathanger thing with a poor compact jack inside it. unwind the nut on...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Dec 6, 2007
8:28 am
4057
I've only just noticed the posts! What a plonker I am not to have looked/searched the site before posting! I think my mirrors are the same as yours so will...
Derek Brown
mcddhc
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Dec 6, 2007
11:01 am
4058
That's the one Derek. May be labelled SG90 depending on supplier. Halfrauds do them though I found one cheaper (afterwards) at a motor spares specialist. I...
JJ
thermalsoareruk
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Dec 6, 2007
6:46 pm
4059
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the aixamandmicrocar group. File : /Yuasa...
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Dec 8, 2007
9:05 am
4060
First I have say thanks to JJ for his excellent pictures on this and other Aixam service tasks (see his site http://homepages.enterprise.net/jayjay/). This is...
stromatolyte
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Dec 9, 2007
3:09 pm
4061
x-reg Aixam 500 19500 miles X-reg with accident damage £150 Phil Tedds (Coventry ) 02476 638 776 Please phone if interested....
Brian Hampton
julian_coates
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Dec 10, 2007
6:12 pm
4062
Hi Again, As the Aixam 500sl got an interior light or am I blind, as I cant find it any where I am still finding my away around the car. paul....
paul
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Dec 10, 2007
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