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by: pkmffl - May 5, 2014 21:33:27 GMT -5
Post by pkmffl on May 5, 2014 21:33:27 GMT -5
Austin, south of the river
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Post by pkmffl on May 1, 2014 12:53:42 GMT -5
Just getting into the scooter game. The 150cc Chinese scooter that was gifted to me stalls every 10-15 minutes or so.
Apparently, according to my brother, it's because there is gas that is getting into the oil. Any advice on how to fix this?
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Post by pkmffl on Apr 24, 2014 16:20:26 GMT -5
Leo,
Thanks for the great reply.
I got the scooter from my brother who got tired of fixing the scooter. So unfortunately it is not one of the rare trouble-free Chinese scooters.
My mother lives in Hurst so I know the area you live in pretty well. Do you take your Kymco on 183? I have to imagine that is scary to say the least.
I researched a bit and getting a motorcycle license is pretty easy, just a class and some money. I'll add on insurance and all that as well hopefully they give me a good deal.
I am not sure what a CDI is... I'll have to look into this. I will take your advice on replacing the starter so I can avoid wearing out the kickstart.
On a ride to the store this morning I was doing about 40mph and the engine just stalled out. I had to pull into a parking lot. When I tried to start again the engine would idle and then die. Tried several times and each time it was harder to even get it to start but would eventually always just die. Had to park it and will be picking it up this evening. I am thinking this is an issue with the carb, will be taking that apart and cleaning tonight or this weekend.
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Post by pkmffl on Apr 23, 2014 10:38:59 GMT -5
Hey Everybody, Just got introduced to the scoot life. I inherited a non-working '08 Shenke 150cc from my brother. I changed the spark plug and fiddled around with the carb and got it started, so I rode it into work today  I think that allows me to make my first post. Still need to register the thing and get insurance. I guess I'm riding dirty right now. Questions... 1. Since it's over 150cc do I need to get a motorcycle license? 2. Helmet or no? 3. Insurance - how much am I looking at? 4. The electric start doesn't work. I assume this is a common problem. Should I worry about fixing it or is the kickstart ok? Any other tips? |
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