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Post by oldbikerider on May 30, 2013 9:00:56 GMT -5
Tightening the cable is like twisting the throttle, it is not the way to adjust anything but cable free play. The carb is a Chinese Mikuni clone and should be similar, I hate to hear the needle is non adjustable. The tube on the top is a cable protector.
Do not reuse a fouled plug to troubleshoot carb problems, put a new one in you may just have a faulty resistor plug.
How does the choke work ( is it like pull the knob out to start then push in once it is going)?
Let me see if I got this right. You drained the float chamber and the bike runs till it refills the chamber? There should be some fuel in the bowl, but the level must be correct. It is possible that the float level is wrong or the needle is not seating to keep the fuel level correct. This will flood the engine and foul the plug.
If a bike is running rich, cold starts are not a problem but after it warms up it will foul the plug and die. If the bike is lean, cold starts will be hard to do without excessive choke but once warm the bike will run but it will have pops on deceleration and pinging on acceleration.
Since this is a new bike I'd seriously consider getting another carb under the warranty.
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Post by oldbikerider on May 29, 2013 21:09:13 GMT -5
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Post by oldbikerider on May 29, 2013 17:10:25 GMT -5
From the picture and your description, you are set up kind of like an old Mikuni from the 70's, it will not have an enrichener. Sounds like jetting is not right or the position or size of the slide needle is wrong. The needle is attached to the inside of the slide and it controls the running mixture ( not the idle mixture). Mikunis have 3 to 5 grooves in the needle jet that are adjusted by moving the "e" clip to another position. Try raising or lowering the slide needle clip. If I remember correctly, moving the clip down richens it, moving the clip up leans the mixture.
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Post by oldbikerider on May 24, 2013 4:29:56 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
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Post by oldbikerider on May 19, 2013 18:29:31 GMT -5
Rode to work and back, dodging thunderstorms.
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Post by oldbikerider on May 11, 2013 8:29:16 GMT -5
My $200 Linhai 300 after the fire damage was fixed. Attachments:
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 30, 2013 19:16:05 GMT -5
Hello. sounds like the scoot has been a good ride so far. Here are some things you might look at. Check your valve clearance, if the valves are too tight the scooter will have symptoms like you describe. It could also be that the vacuum operated fuel pump quit working properly.
Hope that helps
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 23, 2013 4:06:01 GMT -5
By chance do you have the two piston caliper? I know this sounds odd but someone else here on the board had a similar issue with a two piston caliper that was solved by putting in new pads and using the old pads as a shim. Something about the pistons got to a certain point and refused to go any further, no breaking power and the lever was spongy, and it refused to be bled even though it was moving fluid. If someone else doesn't find that thread, I will later this afternoon.
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 20, 2013 21:15:13 GMT -5
A title service company can handle the paperwork for you for around $150 or so, Google title service. I have personally used ITS and they are a good company, but there are others out there.
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 19, 2013 6:53:56 GMT -5
So max damages are 10 grand for injuries ?
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 16, 2013 15:36:24 GMT -5
Why do you suspect a charging issue?
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 14, 2013 3:47:02 GMT -5
I think the speed limiters are only on the 50cc scooters to keep them at 30mph and are not installed on the larger displacement scooters. You might want to tune your CVT, getting the variator roller weights tuned to your riding style might help do what you want.
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Post by oldbikerider on Apr 12, 2013 5:55:12 GMT -5
Looks like the old Zenier Diode on a Triumph. On old Triumphs if the diode failed or was missing you wouldn't be able to start the bike.
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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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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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