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Post by johnathonkreider on Mar 29, 2017 20:32:54 GMT -5
Hey, quick question. My scooter won't turn over. I've charged the battery up to full power, and when I go to turn it over, it won't turn over, It just "clicks" like the battery is dead (at one point, even tried to jump it with a sedan- still just a click). I researched and figured that it's either the starter or the solenoid that's having problems, and I'm pretty sure it's the starter, but I wanted to make sure. I've done the test where I touch both poles of the solenoid to a screwdriver, it sparks, but it still doesn't turn over.
Is there anything else I should check before ordering a new starter?
Thanks!
-Kreider
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Post by spandi on Mar 30, 2017 18:14:54 GMT -5
Try grounding the starter motor, also, check your grounding connections to the frame. Lastly you can always yank the starter motor our and bench test it with a 12 volt power source.
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Post by 125scooterbro on Apr 1, 2017 12:27:30 GMT -5
Hey, quick question. My scooter won't turn over. I've charged the battery up to full power, and when I go to turn it over, it won't turn over, It just "clicks" like the battery is dead (at one point, even tried to jump it with a sedan- still just a click). I researched and figured that it's either the starter or the solenoid that's having problems, and I'm pretty sure it's the starter, but I wanted to make sure. I've done the test where I touch both poles of the solenoid to a screwdriver, it sparks, but it still doesn't turn over. Is there anything else I should check before ordering a new starter? Thanks! -Kreider from my experience i think it's the starter |
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Post by tankcommander on Apr 1, 2017 12:34:43 GMT -5
I have had two starters that the ground had separated. Two screws where wires go into the starter motor, take them out and have a look under it. Might be worth it to take a look.
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Post by johnathonkreider on Apr 2, 2017 15:42:41 GMT -5
Just replaced the starter an hour ago, and it starts up beautifully!
So, if your scooter has started to be a tad bit harder and harder to start, taking more and more time to really turn over, and eventually just quits, check the starter. Mine was filled to the brim with oil.
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Post by 125scooterbro on Apr 3, 2017 12:52:37 GMT -5
Just replaced the starter an hour ago, and it starts up beautifully! So, if your scooter has started to be a tad bit harder and harder to start, taking more and more time to really turn over, and eventually just quits, check the starter. Mine was filled to the brim with oil. i will order one soon from ebay because mine it start having some hard starts |
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Post by tankcommander on Apr 8, 2017 13:03:09 GMT -5
Neighbor of mine was having this issue. Told him to pull his starter and bring it over and I would take a look. Think we found one problem...  |
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Post by spandi on Apr 8, 2017 16:15:32 GMT -5
Neighbor of mine was having this issue. Told him to pull his starter and bring it over and I would take a look. Think we found one problem... Looks like Jed Clampett's backyard. (I switched out mine for a Mitsuba starter as the Chinese one proved impossible to put back together once taken apart.) |
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Post by 125scooterbro on Apr 9, 2017 4:02:21 GMT -5
Neighbor of mine was having this issue. Told him to pull his starter and bring it over and I would take a look. Think we found one problem... Best is to replace it, i have starting problems aswell, next week i order one from ebay |
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Post by chewbaca on May 6, 2017 22:59:34 GMT -5
It's not to hard to refresh one of these starters.
Dumping out the oil is a good beginning.
The commutator can become pitted and ruff
Some 600 grit sandpaper will smooth it out
cleaning with electric parts cleaner.
New carbon brushes can also be soldered in if the old ones are bad (it's a real pain)
And then add some axle grease to the bushings before reassembly.
The O ring oil seals can found at the hardware store, neoprene is fine.
I do recommend a new starter but it nice to have a spare that will work
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