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Post by jmicester on Jul 14, 2016 3:03:37 GMT -6
Hello all!
So I was riding my scooter to work this morning. I was wot when my scooter died. I pulled off to the side of the rd and restarted it. So about 10 min later while wot, going up a hill the scoot died. I coasted down the hill and tried to restart it but this time it would not restart. Any ideas what could've went wrong?
Side note
I may be totally mistaken but While attempting restart the scoot, it didn't sound like the same start engine noise. It sounded like it had less compression.
Steps taken.
Replaced carb
Checked for spark
Adjusted valves
* I will replace the fuel filter tomorrow.
* also debating on replace spark plug
Other info
2009 fly scooter cadenza
2900 miles
Any input helps. 2Thanks folks!
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Post by crwford on Jul 14, 2016 20:17:46 GMT -6
Have you test for spark? If so and got spark take air cleaner of spray in a little started fluid then try to start. Also see if you are getting gas? f not try taking loose gas cap then try. Are you using high test gas better then 91 octane and make sure you got good fuel not with any water.
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Post by jmicester on Jul 14, 2016 22:13:17 GMT -6
Have you test for spark? If so and got spark take air cleaner of spray in a little started fluid then try to start. Also see if you are getting gas? f not try taking loose gas cap then try. Are you using high test gas better then 91 octane and make sure you got good fuel not with any water. Yes I am getting spark. I am using 91octane I am sure the fuel is good because before I broke down I filled up at chevron. I am going to switch fuel filters tonight when it cools down, it's still 104 out!  |
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Post by jmicester on Jul 15, 2016 2:05:11 GMT -6
So I pulled the spark plug again and even though I am getting spark, I noticed the spark plug was slightly Corroded. My Question is would a corroded spark plug cause the scooter to fail even though it is getting spark?
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Post by crwford on Jul 15, 2016 7:21:33 GMT -6
Sounding strange you just filled up and then the engine quit again I would drain tank. Did you try taking off air filter and spray starter fluid to see if it would fire? also did you leave wire on spark plug and ground plug crank engine and see if plug fired???
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Post by cyborg on Jul 15, 2016 7:26:59 GMT -6
I've had plugs and other replacement parts be bad right out of the box,,,also please check your oil,,,
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Post by jmicester on Jul 15, 2016 11:18:23 GMT -6
Sounding strange you just filled up and then the engine quit again I would drain tank. Did you try taking off air filter and spray starter fluid to see if it would fire? also did you leave wire on spark plug and ground plug crank engine and see if plug fired??? I have not tried spraying the starter. I will try tonight. Yes I grounded the spark plug and I did receive a blue spark. But honestly, the scooter sounds like a it's not getting the same compression when I attempt to start. |
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Post by jmicester on Jul 15, 2016 11:20:49 GMT -6
I've had plugs and other replacement parts be bad right out of the box,,,also please check your oil,,, I will go get a new plug after work. Also, this may sound like a total newbie question, but how would my oil level have an effect on my scooter starting. I will check on the oil tonight. |
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Post by cyborg on Jul 15, 2016 16:10:15 GMT -6
If you ran it very low or dry you lose oil pressure and the cylinder gets ruined,,,you lose compression = no run no start
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Post by jmicester on Jul 18, 2016 1:01:05 GMT -6
If you ran it very low or dry you lose oil pressure and the cylinder gets ruined,,,you lose compression = no run no start Yup you were correct! I had low oil. I gave my scoot an oil change and it fired right up! Thank you!!!! |
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Post by crwford on Jul 18, 2016 11:38:06 GMT -6
Now I guess because every day because I check oil and radiator I just never thought of it. LOL
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Post by cyborg on Jul 19, 2016 12:19:12 GMT -6
I know it's a major drag but this is how you save this engine to live a long life now,,,,mark your mileage,,,at 300 miles change it,,,and again at another 300,,,,this should help ,,,
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Post by cyborg on Jul 19, 2016 12:22:10 GMT -6
You are most welcome,,,that's why we are here,,,to help in any way if we can
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