Post by jdmsoldier on Mar 10, 2014 0:04:38 GMT -5
THE PROBLEM:
2-Stroke moped 50cc jonway
Small oil leak
Oil light and sound was on. Checked oil near gone, but still had a good amount in the tank.
After a 2-hour ride, died out while stopped near my house.
Made loud screeching/chopping sound when I tried to start
Finally started after I kind of forced the gas but sound was loud and could hear it through my helmet.
It jerked a couple times, then sounded normal as usual, but died out again after 1 block
Won't start or turn, only hear 1 click from the back of the bike when I hit starter
I probably did this to myself with improper maintenance. I like to do everything DYI, to save money, so i borrowed some tools, tried to do oil changes in the beginning, but for the gear oil, one of the bolts was too small, it was like it was in between sizes either that or stripped, so i just tipped the bike and let the oil drain.
As for the two-stroke oil i just kept refilling it. I didnt know where to bleed the old oil, and I been doing that since I got it. A few months ago it
started leaking oil, and needed oil more frequently. I knew it was bad, and that I should have found where to bleed it, but I just kept avoiding it.
Local shops charge around 60+ per hour, plus they would need to tow it is prob 30 to tow. Complete tune ups here cost around $200. I figure when the thing is fixed I might as well buy another moped with those prices.
I know its not cool to avoid proper maintenance and then ask for help, but I need to know where to start on DYI repair. Thanks.
2-Stroke moped 50cc jonway
Small oil leak
Oil light and sound was on. Checked oil near gone, but still had a good amount in the tank.
After a 2-hour ride, died out while stopped near my house.
Made loud screeching/chopping sound when I tried to start
Finally started after I kind of forced the gas but sound was loud and could hear it through my helmet.
It jerked a couple times, then sounded normal as usual, but died out again after 1 block
Won't start or turn, only hear 1 click from the back of the bike when I hit starter
I probably did this to myself with improper maintenance. I like to do everything DYI, to save money, so i borrowed some tools, tried to do oil changes in the beginning, but for the gear oil, one of the bolts was too small, it was like it was in between sizes either that or stripped, so i just tipped the bike and let the oil drain.
As for the two-stroke oil i just kept refilling it. I didnt know where to bleed the old oil, and I been doing that since I got it. A few months ago it
started leaking oil, and needed oil more frequently. I knew it was bad, and that I should have found where to bleed it, but I just kept avoiding it.
Local shops charge around 60+ per hour, plus they would need to tow it is prob 30 to tow. Complete tune ups here cost around $200. I figure when the thing is fixed I might as well buy another moped with those prices.
I know its not cool to avoid proper maintenance and then ask for help, but I need to know where to start on DYI repair. Thanks.
