Post by endru on Mar 31, 2014 20:15:12 GMT -5
I had had a problem plaguing me for quite some time now and I FINALLY solved it. This is something that almost made me give up on scooting. I had this thread going a while back if you want to read details itistheride.boards.net/post/27669/thread. In a nutshell, I was having major issues at higher rpms, the scooter would barely get over 35 mph without the engine repeatedly cutting out and dropping my speed suddenly. It would make a loud "braaap." It was like fuel was cutting out or the timing suddenly reversed, it was miserable. Getting up to that speed was laborious too, I could feel the engine hesitating. I had tried all kinds of things... new fuel filter, manual petcock, new CDI, new rings, back to the stock head, cleaned the carb, stock exhaust, different octane fuel, jetting and more (not in that order). Nothing made a difference.
Just got a new carb, slapped it on, and we're back in business. Easily hit 45, no fuel issues at all. I wish I'd tried that sooner. Can't wait to see what it'll do after I re-mod it. I have no clue what the problem could have been with the old carb. It was the stock carb, the scooter has less than 1,500 miles on it. The new carb is the same size - 19mm intake. My only theory is that the clip on the needle, which was not adjustable, was set fine for a stock 50cc but couldn't cope with the BBK.
Either way I'm just relieved it's working again!
Just got a new carb, slapped it on, and we're back in business. Easily hit 45, no fuel issues at all. I wish I'd tried that sooner. Can't wait to see what it'll do after I re-mod it. I have no clue what the problem could have been with the old carb. It was the stock carb, the scooter has less than 1,500 miles on it. The new carb is the same size - 19mm intake. My only theory is that the clip on the needle, which was not adjustable, was set fine for a stock 50cc but couldn't cope with the BBK.
Either way I'm just relieved it's working again!
MJ and NGK iridium . Everything else was stock and it was a lil monster . I sold it to a guy who had blew up his scooter and needed one ASAP . He loved mine so much he had the cash in my hand before he could come to a complete stop after a test ride .