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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 20, 2013 23:12:37 GMT -5
Maybe your spark plug boot's guts are shot. Mine was cutting out at lower/mid speeds, pumped the gas a few times(while cruising) and ran fine again like nothing ever happened(besides harder starting). Found out that it burnt a hole right through the resistor cap in the boot--- not even sure if the spring and resistor were even in there after I pulled the boot off. Luckily, I had a brand new spare off a new coil.
Take the boot off the plug and look down in it---if you see a hole in there get a new boot. Worth a shot and only takes two seconds.
Although your fuses popping leads me to believe it's something else.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 15, 2013 23:32:36 GMT -5
I let my scoot/carb sit for 7 months over the winter- rebuilt my engine in June of this year. There still was some gas in the carb because I looked the day/night of the rebuild--which I thought that I completely drained. No gum anywhere- looked brand new. No seafoam or anything. Scoot runs fine.
How long does it really take to gum up the carb? I may add a bit of seafoam this next fill up.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 11, 2013 22:13:18 GMT -5
Thinking about just buying a new caliper-- 2005 scoot thats been around the block more than once. I have to send Scrappy an email, cuz the one they have for my chassis style, handsome boy, looks exactly like mine-- but only if I hold the pic up to a mirror and look at it. Nowhere else has the same exact one, plus theirs comes with new pads at a decent price. I've looked everywhere.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 11, 2013 22:07:10 GMT -5
Shots given
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 11, 2013 22:03:18 GMT -5
Got my tires earlier last week-- I like them a lot. Feels good riding with 2 brand new tires, feels like the scoot and I are one.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 9, 2013 0:25:59 GMT -5
I'd take a look at the variator and make sure nothing got whacked around when you removed the restrictor ring.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 9, 2013 0:18:28 GMT -5
Anyone ever take the pistons out to clean and lube? Mine were rusty and seized--pretty bad, causing problems. I got them to move with some cleaning, wd40, and pliers-- reassemble....(rinse, wash, repeat). It's working better than it has for quite awhile, but it seems like taking them out, cleaning, and lubing with something besides WD40 is my best bet.
Thanks.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 3, 2013 0:33:48 GMT -5
handling pyrotechnics
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 3, 2013 0:24:53 GMT -5
This is wrong approach, because it forces all seals in the brake system to work in the opposite direction they designed to, soaking all dirt inside. Not sure what you mean by soaking all dirt inside? It's an interesting point that you made though, as I'm fairly ignorant about how the whole "system" works. With that being said, the rubber piece that's attached to the bottom of the cap you unscrew to the master cylinder, is all messed up and coming off the cap. My brakes are actually working better after the fact(not dragging AS bad when moving the scoot backwards), but the cap needs replaced. I'm tempted to just --replace the whole system--- it doesn't cost much. |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 3, 2013 0:10:02 GMT -5
I've always thought I've used pretty respectful language--- except right before we made the move from scootdawg. I woke up the next day and was glad my posts were deleted--- I was hammered and mad at the world that night. Not sure who all saw it, but accept my apology if you did--- especially the admins, lol.  |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 3, 2013 0:06:38 GMT -5
Ran into this thread while researching how to prevent crank bearing failure (which my scoot is prone to) The guy giving the information (w/Eric Clapton avatar) says he's a chemist, and from the technical data he gives to back up his case I don't doubt it. Basically it's his contention that "unfiltered" scoots (no paper) need the added protection of synthetic oil MORE and with frequent changes provide superior protection to any dino oil. totalruckus.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=73173&start=0How often has your crank been an issue? What oil do you use? The reason I ask is that has been the only thorn in my side with my engines. |
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Post by onewheeldrive on Aug 2, 2013 2:35:45 GMT -5
Only non-detergent oil I run into is just 30w.
You run these BBK's full throttle for 100+ miles a week, your not gonna hit 30k miles without a rebuild, I'm telling you--- for the 139qmb's. I don't care if you have a goldmine and change/use Royal Purple or any other expensive oil EVERY DAY--- it's not gonna happen. The quality of parts isn't good enough for these cheaper scoots engines to last forever, and it's not worth the pain in the wallet if it does--- I'd rather fork out a few extra bucks minus super expensive oil changes, and buy a new engine at some point in time.
I've been through a few rebuilds(cranks-not just the topend) and a few engines. I've tried every oil out there---dino/syn. I'm over it.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 31, 2013 22:24:33 GMT -5
What are the reasons to use Seafoam so often? I have a can around here somewhere that I used during troubleshooting, and over the winter. Just wondering what your reasons are.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 31, 2013 22:20:43 GMT -5
My engine is 72cc basically stock- minus the snorkel on my airbox. That's it. Would it be something I should give a try-- not expecting much from it, but it's something that's been on my mind. The A9 seems popular.
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Post by onewheeldrive on Jul 31, 2013 21:53:14 GMT -5
I grew up on C64/128. Everyone else had a Nintendo. The sound chip in that thing is awesome. A few shoeboxes full of disks kept me very busy. What a fun computer-- even helped my dad program a few games. Castle Wolfenstein was my fave.
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