Why does my scooter keep dying?
The engine dying when you stop is also symptom of a clogged idle jet. An intake leak really messes up the air/fuel ratio on your scooter and this can cause idling issues or worse, piston damage. On many scooters this hose or ‘boot’ deteriorates over time due to heat exposure.
Why does my scooter die when I give it gas?
This can be caused by a faulty petcock (or vacuum leak), bad hoses, clogged fuel filter, stuck float, any of which could also be exasperated by low quality gas. You said you bought the scooter new.
Can scooter go long distances?
Why are scooters good for long distance? Scooters come with a small cargo space beneath the driver seat which helps in storing small and essential items. The sitting posture on the scooter may be more comfortable for many when compared to the bikes. Riding a scooter through heavy traffic is easier.
How many miles can a 400cc scooter last?
If you take good care of it and do repairs when necessary, it could last over 100,000 miles.
Is it safe to ride a scooter year-round?
Answer: In some climates, you can ride a scooter year-round, but in many parts of the world, it’s to cold, wet, or icy to safely ride for weeks at a time. Scooters need some routine care to prevent problems from keeping you from riding once the weather is nice enough again. A fuel stablizer like Sta-Bil will keep your gas from getting sludgy.
Is it possible to run a scooter with no power?
Essentially the scooter is still running, just once warm it is hit and miss if I can open throttle fully or not with repect to it cutting out. Some days yes. Some days no! I have removed spark plug and cleaned it, it looked fine! Any ideas on what else I can check?.
What should I do if my scooter is running lean?
Once you have it running, you can fine-tune. Never turn the screw more than 1/8 of a turn at a time. Try turning it IN about 1/8, this will help the top speed operation. BUT, turning it in TOO MUCH will cause the motor to run lean at full speed and can burn a piston. Also, running too lean will cause a loss of low-end power.
How to stop a scooter from losing power under acceleration?
– Start with adjusting the idle screw and fuel/air mix out two turns. – Start scooter and adjust idle screw to the point where it is at highest RPM without rear wheel rotating. – Adjust fuel/air mix screw until scooter accelerates without bogging?? I guess the next logical step is to clean out petrol tank and lines!! Click to expand… Bingo!
What to do if your motor scooter won’t run?
You need to check that it too has a little 0.004 clearance to ensure your scooter is running to its optimal performance level. This video by Rouse Garage will show you the process on a 50cc scooter with a common engine layout, you may find your scooter has a slightly different layout.
Answer: In some climates, you can ride a scooter year-round, but in many parts of the world, it’s to cold, wet, or icy to safely ride for weeks at a time. Scooters need some routine care to prevent problems from keeping you from riding once the weather is nice enough again. A fuel stablizer like Sta-Bil will keep your gas from getting sludgy.
Do you know how to take care of a scooter?
No matter what scooter questions you have, we’ll try to help… When you depend on a motorized vehicle for transportation, recreation or anything else, knowing how to take care of it – and when – is essential. That is no different when your vehicle is a scooter. Some scooters need more TLC than others; just ask most Chinese scooter lovers!
Can a gas scooter be used as an electric starter?
Gas powered motor scooters are normally fitted with electric starter components which are there to make life easier for the rider to get going. However, they are not so useful when your scooter’s battery runs out of juice!