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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 7, 2013 15:00:07 GMT -5
I just bought 2 motofino 49cc scoots and a old Honda Spree for $400. They have all been sitting since 2008. The motofinos both have around a 1000 kilometers on them. What would be a list of most dos to start with when bringing a scoot back to life.
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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 7, 2013 15:02:12 GMT -5
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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 7, 2013 15:02:44 GMT -5
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Post by millsc on Apr 7, 2013 16:19:24 GMT -5
do they run any of them?
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Post by prodigit on Apr 7, 2013 16:26:58 GMT -5
1- Replace the battery
2- Do an oil change (engine and cvt); eventhough oil may be relatively new, the agents and additives may be expired.
3- Dump old fuel (if any residue left), and run a carb cleaner in your (new) fuel
That should be just about it!
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Post by domindart on Apr 7, 2013 17:44:56 GMT -5
Lets see some pics when u get the chance!  |
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 7, 2013 18:01:45 GMT -5
Congratulations! As a junkyard bike restorer/rider, I can add: check your rubber parts for dry rot, replace any cracked rubber. Change the brake fluid to remove accumulated moisture in the fluid. You may also need to clean the carb jets and change the battery as well.
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Post by domindart on Apr 7, 2013 19:05:37 GMT -5
Oh lol didn't notice the pictures  |
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Post by skuttadawg on Apr 7, 2013 19:24:13 GMT -5
Sweet deal as the Honda is worth that alone . I would do all that has been mentioned plus replace the fuel lines and pour in some Seafoaom after draining out the gas in tank and in the carb bowl . The Elite should have the 2T oil replaced to .
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Post by woowilly on Apr 7, 2013 22:48:38 GMT -5
Check for rust in the gas tanks. That seems to be a problem on engines I've resurrected that have sat for years. Rusted gas tanks are nothing but trouble down the road.
Mice like to make nests in anything that has a hiding place and doesn't move.
( wires nearby are chew toys for rodents...)
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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 8, 2013 11:01:57 GMT -5
Thanks for all of the replies. I'm looking at getting deep into them this week. I did the monfinos to run for a a little by just putting in a fresh battery and clean fuel. The blue one ran long enough for me to take it down the street and its a torque monster. It topped out at 33 but it got their extremely fast. The blue/purple one started up and ran in the drive way but I couldn't get it running good enough to put on the road. I have not touched the Honda Spree yet because its the only one without a title.  it was put into the package deal so it was pretty much free. I will be doing a deep clean on the whole fuel system and new plugs this week. I really hate pulling out the tanks but its a must do it looks like. I will update as the week goes on. On a side note: the neighbor ask me how many scooters I needed since I have five in the driveway now. LOL. My reply was not enough! Again thanks for the replies. I'm sure I will be asking for help during the week. |
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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 8, 2013 11:16:43 GMT -5
Pics of the other scoots I already have. I bought my first in September of last year. They both run really well so now have have enough to start upgrading this summer.  Attachments:
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Post by millsc on Apr 8, 2013 11:22:14 GMT -5
I have two and my step son has one so i have three scoots, did have five sold my wifes scoot which i wish she would of kept it was a black roketa with 200 miles flawless got for 400 bucks sold for 600. Traded a chain driven two stroke for a mower, traded my red roketa in the picture for a t3 with under 400 miles on it that im upgrading.
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Post by PCBGY6 on Apr 8, 2013 12:37:26 GMT -5
Got the spree running. All I did was put it fresh gas and jumped it off. It just needs a battery and the back tire aired up. Only one without a title and its running like a champ. Just my luck.
I guess I will research and see if I can get a title some how or sell it to someone that lives in a state that doesn't require tags for scoots.
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 8, 2013 19:25:33 GMT -5
Consider contacting ITS ( international title service ) on the Spree, might be worth the expense.
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