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Post by rw0575 on Nov 18, 2012 16:59:22 GMT -6
I will try to figure out how to post the pictures. Right now I'm trying to figure out why it won't even turn over. I've taken it to the mechanic almost a dozen times to fix the same problem. They finally replaced the spark plug yesterday, said they cleaned out the carb again. Am I missing something on how to properly start the engine? Am I suppose to prime it somehow? It just won't turn over. It seems like there isn't gas getting to the engine to turn it over. I'm about to pull my hair out right now considering this is my only mode of transportation besides  my feet. |
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Post by rw0575 on Nov 9, 2012 21:23:50 GMT -6
Alleyoop, Those are some of the best written directions I've ever seen. I'm impressed, few people have that skill. I worked on it more today. I'll have to print off these directions and do this in the daytime. Thank you!
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Post by rw0575 on Nov 7, 2012 19:29:01 GMT -6
Thank you. I know car mechanics pretty darn well. I need to get over the fear that I'll do something wrong. I just checked the spark plug. Either the guy ripped me off or he didn't do all of what he said. I should have known something was up when he said he did the tune up I asked for along with dealing with the problems he found and the 2-stroke oil wasn't even filled. I suppose I thought maybe tuneups for bikes weren't the same as a car tuneup regarding filling fluids. He either didn't replace the spark plug like he said or he replaced it after the carburetor and the air/fuel mix was adjusted. I've got a list to talk to him tomorrow (mostly because if I already paid him to do something, he should remedy the situation. I really need this thing to not stall. I wish the manual had more pictures. It took me a couple of minutes to find the spark plug because it didn't really tell you where it was.
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Post by rw0575 on Nov 7, 2012 18:24:59 GMT -6
I need something to go more than 30mph, even just up to 35-40 is really all I need. It's my only mode of transportation and the roads around here have 35-45 mph and everyone speeds. I'm wondering what kind of scooter I should have purchased. I thought going with a Yamaha or a Honda would be a great bet. What 50cc scooters have speed up to 35-40 for a 50cc? I'm thinking I need to sell this because of the speed regulation issue if I can locate a better one after I get it fixed. Does anyone have any good recommendations for a 50cc that would go 35-40? I would need to buy a used one for my budget and my . Especially if this one isn't sold first. Thanks!
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Post by rw0575 on Nov 7, 2012 18:10:50 GMT -6
I just purchased this scooter then second week of October. It seemed okay with no problems until I rode it for 20 miles (small distances and short trips added together). It turns out the carburetor wasn't seated correctly. I had a shop fix that issue and I've changed the idle speed (It wasn't staying on after I got it back and it was the low idle speed). Thank you for the manual. I need to get it printed so I can take it outside to the bike.
It is still having stalling problems. It usually starts okay, not great, but okay. After I ride it for about 5-10 miles, then it sits for about an hour, it doesn't want to start with the button, and doesn't really want to start with a kick start. Once it does, it goes for a few feet, then stalls out. Once I get it going after a few tries, it still kind of chugs. What I mean by chug is it feels like the gas isn't going anywhere sometimes...it loses power. Sometimes it just flat out dies in the middle of the road while driving it.
I'll check the plug even though the mechanic said he did that. I'll ask the mechanic if he checked the oil system like I asked.
I don't understand why it is more expensive at all the bike repair places than at car repair places. I've called all the shops I could find and even some of the stores.
The 2-stroke oil seems to disappear really fast. Is that normal? Is it something you fill up and use like your gas, not like say brake fluid, transmission fluid, or steering fluid in a car? Thanks for all your help.
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Post by rw0575 on Oct 22, 2012 18:16:04 GMT -6
New to scooters, although I am pretty good with auto mechanics. I've never worked on a small gas engine and I'm guessing they should be easier than a large automobile engine. I just purchased a 2000 Yamaha Riva Razz 50cc scooter (model SH50) to use around town and have noticed some issues even before I could print out the manual. It is only getting 40mpg, the engine seems excessively loud, there is bluish smoke, it only goes to max 30mph and not the 40 I expected it to, and the other day the electric starter button stopped working. The same day I had to use the kick start instead of the button, it started with the back wheel wanting to constantly rotate so I have to keep the hand break on at all times. It didn't do this when I had practiced kick starting it before, at least not that I could remember. Attachments:
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