Scoot Repairs - DIY?

[Admin]

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.

[teddy554]

yeah wish i could pay some one lol

[Guest_3]

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

[mrmike]

Originally Posted by scooterwayne

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

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.

[Irish]

Originally Posted by mrmike

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.

I recently bought a 2006 HD Sportster w/ Trike Kit. If it says Harley on it , you can't afford NOT to do your own work! EX: an ashtray might cost $2 , take the same ashtray & put H.D. on it & it will cost (AT LEAST ) $7. Irish

[scootnwinn]

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...

[50cc]

Originally Posted by scootnwinn

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...

Same here.

[larrball]

Originally Posted by scootnwinn

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...

Me 3. (50cc was #2 )

My first 2 scooters (scooters like most of us have/50cc/Gy6) where junk right off the start and always needed 'ANOTHER' problem to justify the $400 price tag.
Now the little 2009 Jonway i have now has been as close to a Honda/Yamaha scooter as i'v seen outside this and most scooter forms.
I do a good PDI twice a year and replace all maintenance items and keep it under a cover all year around.
So far, so good with only a CDI/lights/Battery that had to be replaced and some parts that where replaced by choice.
Yep i got a good deal, got a bit lucky, but now i did pay almost right at $1000 for it back 3 years ago.

Oh ya, the horn works only now and then due to lack of use and when it warms up i'll spray that switch with contact spray.

And Yes, i'm still keeping my eye on that 2012-13 Zuma.

Too bad my eye and my pocket book don't see to well together, or my ass would be riding a Zuma this spring..(Pun intended).. Oh, well.

[bandito2]

Originally Posted by scootnwinn

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...

Same thing here. But I did have a shop press on some gears once upon a time with a hydraulic press since that is the sort of thing the average guy just doesn't have handy. And a long time ago I had some electrical work done... Otherwise it has been DIY for me.

[jct842]

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

[Firehawk989]

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.

[beachbum]

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.

[Guest_3]

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

[mrmike]

Originally Posted by scooterwayne

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

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

[chindog]

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.