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New
by: cruiser - Feb 6, 2013 0:09:42 GMT -6
Post by cruiser on Feb 6, 2013 0:09:42 GMT -6
Welcome, msgusaf. You're never too old to learn new and interesting things and scoots are certainly in that category. Have fun and to make sure you do, we are here to give a hand if you run into any problems.
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Hi
by: cruiser - Feb 2, 2013 1:56:02 GMT -6
Post by cruiser on Feb 2, 2013 1:56:02 GMT -6
Welcome, Hank. I have seen you and April on other forums. Have been impressed by your posts and I am happy to see you are now a student at U-Scoot.
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Post by cruiser on Jan 3, 2013 1:56:05 GMT -6
Sounds like you may have a short across the large terminals of the starter relay. Check the heavy red wire which runs from the battery to the the starter relay. It should be securely attached at one terminal. Another heavy red wire should run from the other starter relay terminal to the starter. These terminals should not have any wires or other metal items across them which would bypass the relay and cause the starter to spin whenever the battery is connected. The only other scenario is that the starter relay is stuck in the on (start) position. If you think this is the problem, you might try tapping on the outside of the relay with a small tool to see if it opens the internal contacts.
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Post by cruiser on Dec 19, 2012 21:32:54 GMT -6
Like they say, JR - "no pain no gain". It sounds like the operation is a success and I'm sure you will be diligent with your rehab. Speedy recovery, my friend.
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fuel line
by: cruiser - Dec 13, 2012 23:48:26 GMT -6
Post by cruiser on Dec 13, 2012 23:48:26 GMT -6
You could be having carb problems as noted above. Have you checked the fuel flow through the filter with the line disconnected at the carb? If the flow trickles, then the filter may be plugged.
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fuel line
by: cruiser - Dec 11, 2012 22:51:55 GMT -6
Post by cruiser on Dec 11, 2012 22:51:55 GMT -6
Once the fuel line is connected to the carb, the fuel flow should only be a trickle with the engine running. To put this in perspective, let's say your scoot gets about 75 mpg. It would take 90 minutes of traveling at about 50 mph to see one gallon of gas going through the fuel filter. When the engine is idling, it uses even less fuel so it should be just trickling.
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Post by cruiser on Dec 11, 2012 22:22:11 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum! A multimeter is one of the most valuable tools for chasing down electrical gremlins. Electrical and carb problems are the most prevalent in scoots. Let us know your findings and we should be able to get the system charging in no time.
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Post by cruiser on Dec 8, 2012 0:31:16 GMT -6
I don't consider this to be either a traditional motorcycle or a traditional scooter. It's more like a "crossover". Something a motorcycle rider might get if he's thinking about a scooter but not quite sure or maybe something a scooter rider might get if he was thinking about a motorcycle but was not quite sure. I feel that it's an automatic motorcycle with hand brakes like most scooters.
I like scooters for their simplicity, light weight, ease of getting on and off (don't have to swing a leg over the seat) and low price. The Honda has none of these attributes. It sure looks pretty though.
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Post by cruiser on Dec 7, 2012 23:52:42 GMT -6
You should always use the same color LED's as the lens that cover it. Red lens should have red LED's and amber lens should have amber LED's. White LED's are good with clear lenses. LED's emit light differently than incandescent (standard) light bulbs and require that the lens match the color of the LED if you want the best light output.
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Post by cruiser on Dec 5, 2012 21:49:16 GMT -6
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Post by cruiser on Nov 24, 2012 23:37:34 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum. Does anything at all happen when you try to start your scoot? If the kill switch is activated, both the starter and the engine will not turn. If the engine turns over, but does not start, then you could have a fuel delivery or ignition problem. Give a little more info and we should be able to get to the cause of your problem.
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Post by cruiser on Nov 15, 2012 21:17:07 GMT -6
The cold temps will not hurt the battery charger. I have used several types over the past decades with no problems. Sometimes you have to charge a battery in a car out in the cold, so the charger ends up outside too. Charging in the cold may decrease the actual amount of charge that the battery holds, but it does not hurt the charger.
Some chargers like the Battery Tender Plus have built in temperature compensation for different ambient temps.
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Howdy
by: cruiser - Nov 15, 2012 21:08:36 GMT -6
Post by cruiser on Nov 15, 2012 21:08:36 GMT -6
Welcome to the forum. It looks like you have the younger brother of my first scoot:  Mine is a 2008. |
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Post by cruiser on Nov 15, 2012 2:04:17 GMT -6
That was a good link,cruiser,and I ordered the one I needed ,it was one with the square 3 mm and 4mm and 8 ,9,and 10 mm box end wrench--the 250 B uses the 4 mm square which is not found in my tool box--thanks again...this forum is great ! ride on,fflintstone Glad you were able to find the right tool even with the incorrect description given on all the links I found. The #49 is a two piece set for early British motorcycles. The universal six piece set that they describe is really the #55 which costs quite a bit more. Good job on ordering the right one at a good price. |
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Post by cruiser on Nov 14, 2012 22:28:18 GMT -6
Your welcome, fflintstone. You can find this tool at other sites, but you will probably pay shipping.
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