Scoot Repairs - DIY?
 

So when the scoot breaks down or needs routine maintenance, do you do it yourself, or have someone else do the work?

Just my latest attmept to start interesting poll topics. :scoot:

yeah wish i could pay some one lol

I hate to say it..but we take the scoots to Big Al's Cycle Shop to be fixed when needed.

The only thing I don't do is mount and balance tires. I do remove them from the bike and reinstall but not the actual mounting...

I do it all. I even did a top end over haul on my 400cc majesty. That was caused by a poor design on yamaha's part. In doing it I found parts for chinese scooters are a whole lot easier and quicker to get than yamaha. It was a 2007 and they do not even stock new pistons for it in the USA. john

Done all the work so far on the 2 scooters I owned. First was a Benzhou Deluxe 50 with 8000km for $600. That one got new driven face, new rollers, new belt, fresh oil seals for the transmission, tapped transmission oil drain plug to a larger size because the old one was stripped out, and a new clutch.

The one I currently own, a Hyosung Sense with 6800km, got for $400 not running. Just got it back on the road, it needed a thorough carb cleaning and adjustment, fresh gas, new plug, new battery, and the head and exhaust bolts tightened to get it going properly again. Tops out at only 60km/h or so though, so next I'm going to get into the transmission. Probably needs a new belt and rollers/sliders at least.

I think I would draw the line at having to split the crankcase though. Would probably just try to find a new or used engine to replace the dead one.

I do all the work.

These forums are just awesome. You really can find all the help you need to do the work yourself.

I can see that if you dont have the time, you might just bring it to somebody.

Wayne

I live here in Westvale (Syracuse West). Where is this Big Al's cycle shop located? I will do most of my own work, but would need tire work and inspections done somewhere else.

Hey Mike, Al is in Deansboro NY. But I heard he is moving to Waterville NY.

I've never done any work on my scooter. That's all changing this weekend. I'm going to do the oil/filter change, change the gear oil, replace the air filter, and do a CVT belt and roller/slider change. I just hope it runs right after I finish.

Always do my own work, but I'll be having the exhaust modded by a shop after I work out the fit and figure where the oxygen sensor bung needs to be installed.
Oh yea I have a seat being done up by a motorcycle seat craftsman. I need ot give him a call, haven't spoke to him in a while.

Thanks for the response. I'll look him up when I need work done.

Same here.

I still have busted up knuckles from owning my Harley all thoses years. Now other than fluids my bikes go to the shop. I'm just getting to old to enjoy it anymore .

Be Big,
AMAC

What is a scooter shop....I have none here. Have over 9000 miles on my scoot and have installed HID head lights, manual choke, recovered the seat myself, LED's on the rear and installed a rear trunk. It is a 2008 Roketa 250B (257) purchased new in July 2008. Enjoy the ride...http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps517cd2f8.jpg