Post by vertige on May 17, 2012 10:47:20 GMT -6
Hi, I have a 2010 Flyscooter Scout that isn't running. I bought it last year after taking my Motorcycle Safety Training course on a Yamaha Vino. I found the Vino too heavy and large for my frame to manage, so thought to get a smaller scooter. I live in a hilly city, where pretty much anywhere you want to go is going to have a considerable grade. We also don't have the most consistent or smooth pavement here. So I thought I'd try a Scout (super cute) if I could get it to run.
And I did... for two rides. I don't know how to drive a manual on a car, and in theory get it. That means that I'm still awkward shifting this thing even though it's clutch-less. I took it home, but then it died at a light and I couldn't restart it. Towed it to a shop that cleaned stuff up and fixed some wiring things and rode it home again. It was fun, but still hard to start and maintain.
Then the wind came, caught the cover and knocked the thing over. The handle is twisted 90 degrees, so...
I guess my question is, am I ever going to be able to ride this thing? It's not broken in (has less than 30km on it), is tough for me to start and keep running long enough to get the hang of, and now I have more repair issues to deal with. Does anyone have any advice to give me as far as keeping this thing running and start-able day after day, so I can get into scootering?
Or should I try and sell it for parts and find a used 50cc that's been broken in?
And I did... for two rides. I don't know how to drive a manual on a car, and in theory get it. That means that I'm still awkward shifting this thing even though it's clutch-less. I took it home, but then it died at a light and I couldn't restart it. Towed it to a shop that cleaned stuff up and fixed some wiring things and rode it home again. It was fun, but still hard to start and maintain.
Then the wind came, caught the cover and knocked the thing over. The handle is twisted 90 degrees, so...
I guess my question is, am I ever going to be able to ride this thing? It's not broken in (has less than 30km on it), is tough for me to start and keep running long enough to get the hang of, and now I have more repair issues to deal with. Does anyone have any advice to give me as far as keeping this thing running and start-able day after day, so I can get into scootering?
Or should I try and sell it for parts and find a used 50cc that's been broken in?