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Post by alleyoop on Jan 20, 2015 17:02:29 GMT -5
Sputtering is to MUCH FUEL. So set it like this at first:
Turn the fuel ratio mixture clockwise UNTIL it stops THEN turn it COUNTER CLOCKWISE 2 1/2 turns and try that setting;
Now remember when and if it acts up starts to bog or sputter BACK OFF THE THROTTLE 1/4 of an INCH and HOLD IT THERE.
Pay attention to what the motor does:
1. If it speeds up it is LEANS NEEDS a little more fuel.
2. If it Sputters and or just settles down it is RICH to much fuel.
Alleyoop
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Post by scooter on Jan 21, 2015 19:41:01 GMT -5
Sputtering is to MUCH FUEL. So set it like this at first: Turn the fuel ratio mixture clockwise UNTIL it stops THEN turn it COUNTER CLOCKWISE 2 1/2 turns and try that setting; Now remember when and if it acts up starts to bog or sputter BACK OFF THE THROTTLE 1/4 of an INCH and HOLD IT THERE. Pay attention to what the motor does: 1. If it speeds up it is LEANS NEEDS a little more fuel. 2. If it Sputters and or just settles down it is RICH to much fuel. Alleyoop I tried it again today and I get the same thing. It cuts in and out at open throttle at about 50 mph. According to your trick of the trade, I'd say it's running rich, however I get the occasional pop when I shut the motor off. The mixture screw is now at one turn out. The good news is that my electric fuel pump arrived today. I put it on and the cutting out has stopped. Top speed was 55. I think the qlink manual said that was the top speed but I really expected 60+. That said, I now have to deal with the shuddering on takeoff and the steering. I think the shuddering might be the clutch. I should have taken it apart and inspected it while I was replacing the variator. The steering is downright scary. Ever since I got the bike, the wheel wants to turn hard right or hard left when making low speed turns. That is, if I were to let go of the handlebars, the bike would turn hard and kill me. It has always felt weird, for the whole two months I have had it. I feel vibrations in the handlebars that just don't feel right. Today, I tried letting go of the bars at about 20-25 mph and it shimmied rapidly back and forth. That's my highest priority right now. I don't know what to look for, exactly, but something ain't right. |
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Post by scooter on Jan 23, 2015 17:05:06 GMT -5
Sputtering is to MUCH FUEL. So set it like this at first: Turn the fuel ratio mixture clockwise UNTIL it stops THEN turn it COUNTER CLOCKWISE 2 1/2 turns and try that setting; Now remember when and if it acts up starts to bog or sputter BACK OFF THE THROTTLE 1/4 of an INCH and HOLD IT THERE. Pay attention to what the motor does: 1. If it speeds up it is LEANS NEEDS a little more fuel. 2. If it Sputters and or just settles down it is RICH to much fuel. Alleyoop Good news. After I put on the electric pump, the scooter was running better but had a top speed of 55 or so. On the way home yesterday it starting running very poorly. I put another intake tube on it, from the air box to the carb, and zoom! I got 69 MPH today. It felt good to finally get a little speed out of this thing! Now I know the true power of "The Dark Side!"  |
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Post by alleyoop on Jan 23, 2015 20:37:49 GMT -5
Great, I knew it was not right the 250s usually run in the 60+mph range with no problems.
Ride Safe
Alleyoop
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Post by jerseyboy on Jan 24, 2015 12:05:06 GMT -5
Sputtering is to MUCH FUEL. So set it like this at first: Turn the fuel ratio mixture clockwise UNTIL it stops THEN turn it COUNTER CLOCKWISE 2 1/2 turns and try that setting; Now remember when and if it acts up starts to bog or sputter BACK OFF THE THROTTLE 1/4 of an INCH and HOLD IT THERE. Pay attention to what the motor does: 1. If it speeds up it is LEANS NEEDS a little more fuel. 2. If it Sputters and or just settles down it is RICH to much fuel. Alleyoop Good news. After I put on the electric pump, the scooter was running better but had a top speed of 55 or so. On the way home yesterday it starting running very poorly. I put another intake tube on it, from the air box to the carb, and zoom! I got 69 MPH today. It felt good to finally get a little speed out of this thing! Now I know the true power of "The Dark Side!" Awesome!! 69MPH,,us 150's are going to be right on your tail...and maybe get you in the corners..  |
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Post by scooter on Jan 24, 2015 16:18:22 GMT -5
Awesome!! 69MPH,,us 150's are going to be right on your tail...and maybe get you in the corners.. Yeeah! My 150 did 55-60, 60 or more on the Chinometer, it was a lot lighter, better handling, and the parts costed half as much as these 250 parts. You don't get much for the extra money except a few more miles per hour, but I hear these things can cruise without trouble.  You'll definitely get me in the corners! |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 25, 2015 13:41:05 GMT -5
Be aware: the little 110/100-12 and 120/  -10 tires on a Helix/Commuter are frequently only rated for 62MPH! |
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Post by jerseyboy on Jan 25, 2015 16:02:33 GMT -5
Be aware: the little 110/100-12 and 120/ -10 tires on a Helix/Commuter are frequently only rated for 62MPH! What brand rubber does the helix come standard with? I don't think the stock Chinese scooter tires are even rated..lol |
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Post by scooter on Jan 25, 2015 21:13:12 GMT -5
Be aware: the little 110/100-12 and 120/ -10 tires on a Helix/Commuter are frequently only rated for 62MPH! Thank you for reminding me. The front one is j rated, the rear says m/c L so I guess the back one will stay together as the front one blows up. I guess I'd better cool it.  |
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Post by Jarlaxle on Jan 30, 2015 6:40:17 GMT -5
Be aware: the little 110/100-12 and 120/ -10 tires on a Helix/Commuter are frequently only rated for 62MPH! What brand rubber does the helix come standard with? I don't think the stock Chinese scooter tires are even rated..lol Mine had Bridgestones, which seems to be the most common choice for a Helix. |
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
-10 tires on a Helix/Commuter are frequently only rated for 62MPH!