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Old 04-06-2014, 02:22 AM   #1
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Is it easy or not...

Is it easy or not to replace a carb? How many hoses do I have to take off? I'm thinking about doing a carb replacement myself, if I know that my issue is a faulty carb then I should buy a carb and put it myself. Plus I wouldn't mind saving the money I was gonna give to the mechanic.



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Old 04-06-2014, 08:30 AM   #2
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Yes it's easy, it only takes about an hour, and that's if you clean up really proper. If you're just popping the carb on, it takes about 15 mins.

But I ask;

Are you CERTAIN your carb is bad? They don't fail very often at all, and usually just require a good cleaning.
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Old 04-06-2014, 09:51 AM   #3
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Cant hurt to have another Carb. on hand, anyway.

http://www.partsforscooters.com/125-...ategory=133066

I would rid it of the stock hoses and get some good one on there.
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Old 04-06-2014, 11:50 PM   #4
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thanks guys, ill admit im semi-mechanical but not fully mechanical but i am a DIY type of guy, missing my scoot already had to walk and take the bus today to work
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Old 04-07-2014, 11:04 AM   #5
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Makes it a lot easier if you take pictures before you remove anything. Also, maybe colored bits of tape to mark the hoses, then the pic while they are still connected. Take several pics as you work.



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Old 04-07-2014, 11:17 AM   #6
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all you guys are very knowledgeable

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Old 04-07-2014, 07:50 PM   #7
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Its easy. The first time, naturally wont be as easy, but I believe you can do it. And if you have any questions, im sure the dawgs here will help.
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Old 04-07-2014, 10:07 PM   #8
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It should be easy if its any thing like a cars carb. Remember to tighten down all at same time. for example dont tighten one down completely before you thread the others. Hand tighten all screws then go in a diamond pattern to make sure its tighten down correctly. Also be careful not to strip the screws since i'm guessing the block is aluminum

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Old 04-09-2014, 08:03 AM   #9
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You shouldn't have to touch the block to change the carb.
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Old 04-09-2014, 12:09 PM   #10
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You shouldn't have to touch the block to change the carb.
ok, got it, thanks blue
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Old 04-09-2014, 09:34 PM   #11
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Carb Project Update::: hey fellas, so i found some courage (just like the lion from oz) and started disconnecting my carb (gulp) its 90 percent disconnected BUT how do i disconnect the freaking throttle cable (is that whats it called?)



plus i discovered the problem, *broken hose (carb drain hose)* look below



and the last piece is a electrical thing, look below, there are 2 screws on the sides, is that where im supposed to disconnect it? i tried unplugging it but it aint moving

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Old 04-09-2014, 10:05 PM   #12
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The throttle cable has two screws that seem just a little hard to get to, but they are easy if you take the carb off the intake manfold first. Last thing is the "autochoke" or "fuel enricher" it provides gas during the first couple of minutes when a cold engine is turned on. Did you buy a new carb?
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Old 04-09-2014, 10:27 PM   #14
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also, im sure there is more than one way to tackle the carb removal.
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Old 04-09-2014, 10:29 PM   #15
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And the drain hose having a leak could cause the engine to run like you have a faulty carb. depending on the severity of the leak
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