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Post by gatekeeper on May 22, 2013 12:15:22 GMT -6
To adjust the valves look at these: .thescooterprofessor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=videe&action=display&thread=370" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> .thescooterprofessor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=videe&action=display&thread=370You don't need to pull the fan cover off, just line up the cam sprocket holes as shown in the videos to make sure the rocker arms are on the back side of the cam lobes. Adjust the valves with the engine cold. If some of the electrics started working on their own, that means you've got some loose connections somewhere. Or some of your connections are corroded causing intermittent contact. Although you replaced the R/R last year, it is not uncommon to get a bad one when new. With the scooter running test for AC voltage at the headlight socket. It shouldn't read higher than 14 volts AC or so. On one of mine I was blowing bulbs although the engine ran well. When I tested for AC voltage at the headlight socket I was getting 16.5 volts AC. Put on a new R/R and the voltage read 13 volt AC an after a year later no more blown bulbs. |
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by: gatekeeper - May 19, 2013 19:03:53 GMT -6
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Post by gatekeeper on May 18, 2013 19:48:58 GMT -6
For the electrical issue, have you checked the fuse? There should be an in-line one on the small red wire coming off your battery. They can look good and still be blown. Use a continuity tester on it.
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Post by gatekeeper on May 17, 2013 19:21:13 GMT -6
Thanks Cruiser, I kind of thought so but I wanted to be sure.
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Post by gatekeeper on May 17, 2013 16:37:05 GMT -6
My MC-13-250 (Bali) has the vertical Honda clone engine with a blocking diode. The previous owner moved it from where it was bolted to the frame and routed it's wiring so it is just laying loose in the under seat storage compartment. I don't have any charging problems and the headlights are (somewhat) adequate. I do note that when I apply the brakes the headlights do brighten up just a little bit.
My question is, does bolting the diode to the frame provide a needed ground or is it just to aid in heat dissipation?
The previous owner said that at one time he did have a charging issue but didn't know what he did to fix it. He just replaced a bunch of stuff and moved the diode.
I was getting ready to replace the tires, service the forks, paint the muffler, you know a general spring cleaning so I thought I would ask.
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Post by gatekeeper on May 15, 2013 19:37:03 GMT -6
I don't have remote start on any of my scooters but I have heard that you have to start it the way you shut it off. Meaning I guess if you shut it off with the remote start you have to start it that way. Seems like a vicious catch 22 to me.
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Post by gatekeeper on May 15, 2013 19:18:00 GMT -6
[replyingto=admin]JR[/replyingto]Here is one of mine JR. Attachments:
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Post by gatekeeper on May 15, 2013 14:41:10 GMT -6
Open the seat. There is a should be an access panel in the bottom of the storage compartment, a couple of screws and take it off. The idle adjust screw is on top on one side of the carb near the wheel the end of the throttle cable attaches to.
The air/fuel adjustment screw is on the bottom of the carb on the intake manifold side. Much harder to get to.
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PLASTICS!!!
by: gatekeeper - May 6, 2013 4:43:54 GMT -6
Post by gatekeeper on May 6, 2013 4:43:54 GMT -6
Scrappydog sells body parts for that body style but only in black.
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 25, 2013 22:30:29 GMT -6
Got a speeding ticket on that island when I was 17. Was riding an old Honda 300 Dream.
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 23, 2013 20:17:11 GMT -6
250ccscooterman, I'm in Washington State too. Shelton, WA. Where are you at?
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 23, 2013 15:16:13 GMT -6
Factory specs run on the tight side for me. I like the .004/.005 on mine. Makes them tick i bit but longer between adjustments. Every engine can be a little different. To start out you might want to try .003/.004 on yours.
Get your valve adjustment done first, then worry about the carb adjustments.
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 23, 2013 4:01:10 GMT -6
Time to adjust the valves would be my suggestion. Try .004 inches on the intake and .005 inches on the exhaust.
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 19, 2013 16:41:03 GMT -6
Trace the two wires that come out of the fan to the first connector you come to. Should be on the right side of the scooter. Pull connector apart then apply 12 volts DC to one of the wires that go to the fan and jump to ground the other wire. You can either use a battery or another 12 volt power supply.
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 15, 2013 19:43:42 GMT -6
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