Forum: 250cc +
06-02-2017, 04:42 PM
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Views: 8,553
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
10-08-2016, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,297
Welcome to the wonderful world of scooter...
Welcome to the wonderful world of scooter ownership!
1. This could be material from an improperly seated gasket. Depending upon which one, it could be the cause of your oil issue. 2. Could be...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
10-08-2016, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,196
I had a similar issue with my 150cc scooter a...
I had a similar issue with my 150cc scooter a couple of years ago. I ripped the engine apart. All I should have done was replace the gaskets at both ends of the cylinder. The shroud helps air flow...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
09-18-2016, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 59,385
Simple oil change today. A few weeks ago I...
Simple oil change today. A few weeks ago I replaced both tires. Easier in some respects that I thought, more difficult in others. Saved myself about $50 having the local shop do it though....
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
09-18-2016, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,203
College kids around here buy them, drive them...
College kids around here buy them, drive them into the ground and then sell them cheap on Craigslist when they don't run any more. They're all 50cc though and I'm pretty happy with my 250.....
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-23-2016, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,975
I've tried all these methods....
In my experience, there are 3 things that you can do:
1. Switch to bolts/lock washers that are 1 size larger than the studs. This is the least desirable solution however and there are risks. ...
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Forum: 50cc - 124cc
07-02-2016, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,116
In my experience, it's a crap shoot. I've only...
In my experience, it's a crap shoot. I've only ever replaced 2 carbs, but with both, I went through them pretty extensively (check the float, the holes in the jet, etc.) and re-set them up from...
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Forum: 50cc - 124cc
06-30-2016, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,327
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
06-30-2016, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,528
rks is spot on.
I'm the third owner of a...
rks is spot on.
I'm the third owner of a 2008 Chinese 250cc scoot where the first two owners did all that rks described. Only minor, somewhat typical issues and I have nearly 13k miles on it...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
06-30-2016, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,996
On the giving it gas at idle. I agree with...
On the giving it gas at idle. I agree with regard to a carb/jetting/rich lean issue, but look to see if you have the PAIR system set up. I had a similar Roketa and had the same issue. Once I...
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Forum: 250cc +
06-25-2016, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 12,996
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Forum: 250cc +
06-25-2016, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,155
Could you have had too much oil in it? Perhaps...
Could you have had too much oil in it? Perhaps pressure build up, only temporarily forced oil into the cooling system (which might also have messed up the sensor). When you changed everything out...
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Forum: 250cc +
04-11-2016, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,066
Agree with it being a vacuum issue. My 250...
Agree with it being a vacuum issue. My 250 (Helix) will, on a flat surface with little/no headwind haul my 270lb. arse up to 72 mph, but that's near redline. I usually keep it to less than 7k RPM...
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Forum: 250cc +
10-23-2015, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,026
Belts are pretty inexpensive. I've put nearly...
Belts are pretty inexpensive. I've put nearly 4,000 miles on my 244cc scoot this past summer. When I bought it in the spring, the seller said the belt was new the previous fall. I'll still...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
09-24-2015, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 25,119
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Forum: 250cc +
09-24-2015, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 9,498
Thinking fuel pump...
I wonder if the fuel pump isn't just a hair under the pressure that it's supposed to be. In this case, perhaps the extra weight/pressure of the fuel in the tank is giving it just enough to keep...
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Forum: Wanted
09-06-2015, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,781
Definitely my fault...
I'd been a bit lax about doing a walk around lately. Had I done so, I bet I would have seen it coming loose. I'm not sure blue loctite would have helped however since the screws/bolts screw...
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Forum: Wanted
09-05-2015, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 13,781
WTB - Muffler end for Helix/244cc
SO... riding down the highway at about 60 mph when I hear a loud banging. Look in my rear-view mirror and see a black object bouncing wildly on the road. My scooter's running fine, no issues, so I...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-25-2015, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,696
Ok... I think I found the issue. The tube from...
Ok... I think I found the issue. The tube from the intake manifold is connected to the vacuum line from the petcock and to the back of the carb by way of a plastic "T" connection. When I had the...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-25-2015, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,696
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-25-2015, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,696
I'll go with "phone a Friend", Regis.....
Ok...
2007 MC-30-150 (Roketa), 4,500 miles. Last summer it had a bad oil leak (turned out to be a gasket). Did a complete tear down, replaced all gaskets and seals.
I was nervous that I...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
07-23-2015, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 25,445
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-23-2015, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,739
Could be an intermittent spark issue. I've had...
Could be an intermittent spark issue. I've had stiuations where the boot SEEMS to fit over the plug but after some road vibration it moves enough to cause a poor connection. Sometimes these are...
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Forum: 250cc +
07-14-2015, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,562
Yea.. I'd say a PDI is always a "must".
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Yea.. I'd say a PDI is always a "must".
I've now purchased 3 scoots over the last 7/8 years (all used) and at the very least, a PDI gives you a good walk through of the innards and often can...
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Forum: 250cc +
07-14-2015, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,464
Good head's up...thanks!
Fortunately, the...
Good head's up...thanks!
Fortunately, the variator and clutch are new (from ScrappyDog) and the belt (Kevlar) was in great condition when I got it. Without pretty beefy modifications, it seems...
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