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Starter issues [SOS] by: rebecca28 - Sept 2, 2015 2:03:41 GMT -5

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Post by rebecca28 on Sept 2, 2015 2:03:41 GMT -5

Hi,

I'm not sure this is the right area for this topic. Please move it if it is.

I have a 150 gy6 motomia milano 150.

I was testing how well it started via the electric start and it was starting fine but the next time i did it i get no cranking or anything - as soon as I hold the brakes (both of them or one of them) all the power drains and i see petrol gauge go down and all the lights dim to off.

It starts fine with the kick start but i feel like it may fail me soon so I would like to get the electric start working again.

Additional info:
Battery was charging fine
all lights are strong when bike is running and battery gauge reads around 15v
While running - If i grip the left brake lever i see a minimal drop on all power.

Please can someone point me in the right direction

I really need this scoot for work

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Starter issues [SOS] by: lain - Sept 2, 2015 7:01:48 GMT -5

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Post by lain on Sept 2, 2015 7:01:48 GMT -5

You say battery was charging fine, by charger or by scooter? The capacity of the AGM and regular acid (to a lesser extent) decreases very slowly over time, and the speed of the capacity drop will get faster over time as well. It may seem to be charging fine on a charger, but chargers cannot tell if the capacity is severely low, a charger just gives power to the battery and if you have a smart charger it stops charging when it feels a resistance from the battery. I replace my batteries every year, or every second year if I'm lucky haha.

It definately sounds like a dead battery though. I have one on my secondary scooter, because of it I just use the kickstarter and use the electric only if I need to.

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Starter issues [SOS] by: horace - Sept 2, 2015 16:28:06 GMT -5

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Post by horace on Sept 2, 2015 16:28:06 GMT -5

Yeah, it does sound like a charging issue... These VERY SMALL batteries can be hit or miss even when fully charged.

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If possible, you may want to take the battery to a local autoparts store. They can test and charge it under load for free!!!!!

If not the battery other issues maybe at play--- I am NO electrical Guru but start simple.... GOOD LUCK!!!!!

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