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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 21:24:36 GMT -5
You are missing a bolt for your center stand - it is missing in pictures 9 and 10. Is the spark plug in the center of the top of the head? That looks like a 2 stroke exhaust. I think the intake and the exhaust are both low on the cylinder, - two stroke style. Yes, thanks for pointing that out, I saw that the bolt was missing the nut earlier when I was taking pics, so I pulled out the bolt and washer for now until I get a replacement nut. As far as the spark plug, I have yet to see/find it yet. Im guessing its probably behind the dash. |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 21:19:47 GMT -5
hi, the small hose from the bottom of the white tank (1) seems to be going into this thing right here; (2) 1.  2.  and on this thing there is a sticker that says to put only 15w-40 oil in it only (but owners manual says 10w-40) (3) 3.  here is the picture of the front of the engine case (4) 4.  |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 20:48:22 GMT -5
yes its a 4-stroke 49cc. Where do I put sae 10w-40 then?
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 20:24:48 GMT -5
For the life of me I cant find it, and the red light check engine oil went on today along with an annoying sound. I took a bunch of pics. under seat picture/seat removed:1.  tank filled with blue liquid2.  is this where the gear oil goes? or is this the engine oil? when I take off the cap its just a cap, no dipstick3.  other pics:4.  5.  6.  7.  8.  9.  10.  11.  12.  13.  |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 3:17:29 GMT -5
I bought a set like this on Ebay. When I did a search on ebay and amazon a few months back, I couldn't find a style that I liked except for a few pairs of R6, I think theyre for a yamaha motorcycle, but I liked the transparent R6 on the grip. Wish fox racing made grips with their logo transparent on a grip, I'd buy it. I second someone would make a short tutorial on changing grips. |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 9, 2013 3:10:37 GMT -5
I been looking for something to hold extra fuel in and came across an aluminum (i think) PRIMUS and MSR fuel bottles, but from what I see, they are not actually intended for gasoline, but seem like a right size and fit, and have also seen reviews on amazon, that some guys use it for their motorcycles.
What are the dangers of carrying extra gas in these while on a bike? When I think about it, I'm naturally apprehensive about riding with gas in any type of container while on a bike. I mean you can ask yourself is it worth it if your stranded somewhere unexpectedly pushing your bike and would say yes, but if your is on fire and your running around screaming, and doing a stop, drop, and roll, you'd wish you didn't or be too dead to debate it, but what are the chances of something like that happening, and what sort of events could cause carrying gas become life threatening? It's understandable you wouldn't want it in your under seat compartment, but maybe in the trunk in the back. Just interested to know what types of potential scenarios could happen that would cause some serious damage. (I don't watch or read a lot of news)
Some recommended plastic gas cans rather than metal or other materials, as I read a debate on how materials like metal against plastic can cause static electricity, and there are laws about carrying gas in a metal cans particularly on truck beds. I'm not so smart when it comes to things like this, but I would also think that while plastic can combust, it would most likely melt sooner and spill out the gas and seems as if it's a safer choice over aluminum or metal. Would be interested to hear thoughts from others.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 7, 2013 1:36:20 GMT -5
The gas pump at the station just streams out too much gas for the way my scooter tank is set up. I try to ease off the pump, but every time i put the nozzle in there, gas spits all over. What to do? Rather not fill a gas can first, then pour it in my scooter every time I need gas. Next time I try I think maybe ill pump for half a sec, stop, pump half sec. like that way and see if it works. Does anyone else have this problem?
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 6, 2013 22:19:36 GMT -5
I don't know what size feeler gauge to buy, my owners manual doesn't say anything about it, so I don't know the size. Is there anything else I can do to find out what size?
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Well I was going to start working on my bike, and I first wanted to make sure that gas wasnt the reason why It wouldnt start. I stuck a stick in the tank and pulled it out and there was nothing on the stick. I got a gas can and went to the gas station and put 6 bucks in it which is a little less than 1 1/2 gallon. Put it in the tank and was amazed to see almost all of it go inside, and accidentally over topped it, so gas started spilling out from the top as well as some king of hose. After I let the gas dry and wiped it off I started her up and warmed it up and took it for a test drive.
My initial thought was that the pump at the gas station, is pumping gas too fast and I think the entrance to my tank is a bent line or something so thats why its spitting out gas although it isnt full of gas. I love my moped but i hate it too.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 5, 2013 22:55:12 GMT -5
I haven't touched my scoot today at all, and spent last night watching instruction and how to videos on valve adjustment and how to fix/replace the fuel sensor. As far as the fuel sensor goes it seems like a moderately easy fix, but after reading the valve adjustment guide and watching 2-3 videos on it, I feel I need to study more on it before I start on it. I still need to
learn more about the fuel lines and how to change them properly.
I know the fuel sensor should be the last of my worries on my to-do list. Any other advice like on what to start on first,
the fuel lines or valve adjustment would be great, or any tips before I start. Thanks.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 5, 2013 0:18:54 GMT -5
I put about an ounce of seafoam today and took her out about a mile to the store and to get some food. Drove her back a mile home, and wanted to ride some more and wanted to buy something else from the store.
So, I went to the store and afterwards instead of going home I took her for a drive, and while I was heading back home it happened again, but this time it was dying gradually over a period of a minute. Today I went easy on her all day and didnt over gas it or anything, however during my second ride I had her on high beams cause it was getting late. So this started happened near a stop to make a left turn. I was able to stop at the light for less than a minute, but could hear it dying, and I made the left turn but died out again and i pulled over in the middle of the road on the grass. I tried to start her up again, but wouldn't, after about 10 minutes, a chick pulls up in her pick up truck and tells me to just throw it on the bed and shed drop me off. I don't like accepting help from people I don't know and am weary of do-gooders, cause in the past they usually want something in return. Anyhow we talked about the bike for a few minutes and then went back to it. She said maybe the cable was loose on the kill switch and to switch it back and forth. It started up, and I rode for about 1 minute till it died again. I was halfway home and the way back was half even and half downhill, so I didn;t have to struggle to get it home, and on downhill I let it roll in the bike lane.
When I bought the bike, it just came out of a tuneup the very same day, and I saw the receipt with all the things done to it, like oil change/flush, carb clean, and some other stuff I can't remember. It had over 1,500 miles on it, and now it reads 1,700, but Im positive that its impossible cause i only ride about 2-3 miles a day, and only a few times I took it out for about 30 miles. I only put in about $5 gas in it total and this is a 60mpg scoot so I know it doesnt need an oil change. The one thing I did notice today was just a little smoke from the exhaust, but just a little while I was stopped, and usually I don't notice any.
Im close to broke right now, I wonder what it is, and I read the advice on change fuel lines and stuff, and wonder if that is the case. I hope they are cheap and hope I don;t touch the wrong things. My owners manual doesnt really help much, and someone said they sell like repair books. I guess maybe I should just watch some youtube videos or like someone suggested and read some of the other forum posts Besides the fact that the gauges arent working so good, and I have to warm her up everytime before I take her out for a ride so she idles normally, I only noticed one other thing and thats the first day I rode it home I saw the exhaust tip had spat out something sticky like oil on this ocarina looking thing its connected to. edit: its 2 hours later and I started it for literally a second and then it cut off. Tried to start again and nothing. Looks like im out of a ride for a while. I looked online for a repair manual to buy or look at online for jonway but can't find anything but vespas, hondas, etc. Am about to watch some youtube videos on some stuff. I guess I have to dedicate my time to fixing this myself for now cause I dont cant spare any money for a shop repair. |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 3, 2013 23:46:02 GMT -5
I like to carry a spare headlight bulb in a protective box lined with foam to have handy for a roadside fix . I had a YugoGTY that had a spare lightbulb box which gave me the idea to use on my scooters too . Yeah, when I bought my scoot, the previous owner had some extra bulbs under the seat, but they werent protected, just lying there bare in the trunk. It's a good idea to keep spares. I want to learn more about scooters, especially my model so I can learn to fix problems and do repairs myself, but I don't know where to start since I am completely inexperienced. Everyone posted some good info. |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 3, 2013 23:37:16 GMT -5
Okay so it's around 6:30pm and I just got back from O Reilys and bought a can of SeaFoam, the guy at the counter said to use the whole pint and I didn't think that was right. I'm only suppose to use 1oz per gallon right? I have a 1.6 gal tank. If anyone can recommend when I should use it, like while it is sitting cold, or should I use it then immediately ride? Plan on doing this tomorrow since it's late already. Also I have nothing to measure an ounce, would it be alright if I just blindly pour some in the gas tank? I currently don't know where the oil is yet, so putting it in the gas is fine for now right? Thank you.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 3, 2013 22:37:45 GMT -5
Were you with the throttle pegged or close to it? When you are on a long incline the engine does not make a good enough intake pulse to keep the vacuum operated fuel pump operating or the intake vacuum drops so low that it can't keep the petcock open and you simply start running low on fuel getting pumped into the carbeurator bowl. Your engine will start running lean and overheating and will eventually stall out due to fuel starvation or a soft sieze or possibly both. Seafoam or even better Berryman's will help keep the fuel system clean and flowing freely however sometime you just need to back off the throttle just a nudge to close up the throttle plate in the carb so that there is enough of a flow restruction to increase vaccuum in the intake manifold to keep the fuel pump operating or petcock open. Note that if you keep doing this you can burn your valves or a hole in the top of the piston. Yes I had throttle to the max just like everytime I go uphill and yes I hear a doo doo doo sound repeatedly when I do this as it wont go any faster. So your'e saying I should not do this otherwise it will burn out the piston? |
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 3, 2013 22:21:36 GMT -5
Thanks Jerry, I never heard of it, but I googled it and read what it does. I'll give a try when I go buy some. Thank you.
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Post by jdmsoldier on Oct 3, 2013 21:45:00 GMT -5
It looks like something out of Dr Seuss. hahahahha ...and no i wouldnt ride it.  |
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