Post by blesseddoc on Apr 17, 2013 6:48:25 GMT -5
Hi scoot-ers!
I've read through the UM Xpeed 250 thread on the old website and thought I'd start a fresh thread for those of us scooting around on this fabulous ride!! The tips and info there were pretty insightful.
I'd love some help with the following problem:
1) Scooter would not start up after having ridden to destination with no problem. Assumed the problem was the rectifier (alternator on a car) since that was the problem the last time. Replaced the rectifier. Scooter would not start.
2) Had to push start button 3-5 times to get scooter to start. It wouldn't always "turn over". After replacing the rectifier - lights came on weakly, but no sound at all when I hit the starter. I charged the battery completely with attached tender and still the same. I read the other thread so decided to replace the rear light with an led light then changed the battery to a 12V BS AGM battery (turns out, the old one was a 12V AGM battery so wasted money). I turned the ignition key and I knew I would be successful when I hit the start button, lights were on bright, new LED rear light looked great, hit the starter button - NOTHING! No sound, no choking, nothing at all. Lights didn't seem to dim while I was pressing starter button. I was sad.
3) I decided that maybe I would check the tip-over switch which possibly got tipped over when I removed the seat compartment to get to the rectifier. Then I would possibly change the starter relay/solenoid if that doesn't do it.
Someone please help!! It's beautiful outside! I'm not a mechanic. I just want to ride. Has anyone faced this before? What did you do? Did I mention I'm not a mechanic? I've had a little fun actually figuring out how to replace parts though. I don't mind diving into it - but I don't have the appropriate tools so it's not as much fun as it could be I suppose.
I'm dying! Spring is finally here and my scoot is still sitting in storage! :-(
I'm open to suggestions...
I've read through the UM Xpeed 250 thread on the old website and thought I'd start a fresh thread for those of us scooting around on this fabulous ride!! The tips and info there were pretty insightful.
I'd love some help with the following problem:
1) Scooter would not start up after having ridden to destination with no problem. Assumed the problem was the rectifier (alternator on a car) since that was the problem the last time. Replaced the rectifier. Scooter would not start.
2) Had to push start button 3-5 times to get scooter to start. It wouldn't always "turn over". After replacing the rectifier - lights came on weakly, but no sound at all when I hit the starter. I charged the battery completely with attached tender and still the same. I read the other thread so decided to replace the rear light with an led light then changed the battery to a 12V BS AGM battery (turns out, the old one was a 12V AGM battery so wasted money). I turned the ignition key and I knew I would be successful when I hit the start button, lights were on bright, new LED rear light looked great, hit the starter button - NOTHING! No sound, no choking, nothing at all. Lights didn't seem to dim while I was pressing starter button. I was sad.
3) I decided that maybe I would check the tip-over switch which possibly got tipped over when I removed the seat compartment to get to the rectifier. Then I would possibly change the starter relay/solenoid if that doesn't do it.
Someone please help!! It's beautiful outside! I'm not a mechanic. I just want to ride. Has anyone faced this before? What did you do? Did I mention I'm not a mechanic? I've had a little fun actually figuring out how to replace parts though. I don't mind diving into it - but I don't have the appropriate tools so it's not as much fun as it could be I suppose.
I'm dying! Spring is finally here and my scoot is still sitting in storage! :-(
I'm open to suggestions...
