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Post by falstaff on Jul 9, 2014 13:46:41 GMT -5
Thank you. Yes I do think it was a good deal.
One question. Does anyone have or is there a video on how to hook up the wiring harness on this scooter?
If worse comes to worse I can figure it out as I take out the old one that has become brittle and is falling apart. I will also be replacing all the dash board switches as I go as some appear to not be working anymore.
In articular the electric start does not appear to be working even with a charged battery. It will start up wit the kick but it would be nice to get the electric start working as well.
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Post by falstaff on Jul 6, 2014 18:39:41 GMT -5
Another small update. I opened up the front or right brake master cylinder, which has not been working. It contained a powder which I assume is dried up brake fluid. To the experts: can this be fixed or do I need a new right brake assembly?
Also the left or rear break works but the sensor/switch that tells the break light to come on is missing though the wire is there. Do they sell just the sensor/switch?
I also found a small hose or line disconnecter and hanging down by the air breather at the rear of the scooter, so i need to run that and see where it should connect.
Finally the horn is not working and may need to be replaced. But that is an easy inexpensive fix.
More later.
The gauges all seem to be working. On a funny side note, the radio works. Not biggie but nice to know. The horn is not working
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Post by falstaff on Jul 6, 2014 16:26:39 GMT -5
Thank you for all the advice. I brought the scooter to my house yesterday morning and started in on the engine right away. Changed all the lines, the gear oil and spark plug. Cleaned her up and while the new battery is charging I figured what the heck. So I put about a gallon of premium gas in her, primed the carb, twisted the throttle a few times, grabbed the left brake handle, turned on the key and on the third kick, she sputtered to life and ran like a champ. I let her warm up, taking it real easy on the throttle. When she had been running about 20 minute (during which time I started checking out the electrical as in what worked. more on this later) I shut her down, checked the oil and tried her again. she came to life on the first kick.
I think I may have a scooter here.
Next is to get the brakes in order, do a more thorough check on the electrical and replace the tires. Big question, can I do the tires myself or is this something I need to take to a shop to have done?
Thank again to all and I will get some picks up once she has her plastics back on. Sorry, no nudie picks!
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Post by falstaff on Jul 4, 2014 18:25:38 GMT -5
Ok, just got back from seeing this scooter in person for the first time. Yeaah it looks like a scooter left outside for 6 years. So, the good, the bad and the ugly, so to speak.
It was dirty/dusty like you would expect. There was a small amount of rust around some of the screw at the exhaust. Other than that didn't notice it anywhere else on my initial inspection.
The good first. Gas tank was dry, so although he had added some gas (high test) to start it at first, it was gone and I saw no rust in the tank after shining in a very bright led flashlight. The bad on this is it is possible some ran through the carburetor and as such probably gunked it up a bit. Someone mentioned $40 dollars for a new carb. Any links to one that is correct?
Next, Tires looked good. No cracking or crazing on the outside, from what I could see, though dry rot can occur from the inside out.
The front brake handle was stuck at first but did start moving with just a tad extra effort, though it does not spring back to position, but remains depressed. It could be the caliper or the cable, hopefully not the master cylinder. This scooter has disk brakes front and back and ABS (real or chinese version is unsure). The rear brakes appear to function fine.
The front end plastics were off so while the bike was covered for most of it's life, for the last year it has not been. But he does have all the screws for reassembly.
The battery looks pristine and was charged one time, I would need to invest in a new one. Also the fuse on the negative cable is missing but that is an easy fix.
The engine, when I removed the cover under the seat (which though a bit faded and with a couple of small areas in the seams coming apart is in better than expected condition) is covered in dust. But, here is the real kicker, He had done his research and had replaced all the fuel and vacuum lines, when he first got it, along with the replacing the spark plug and changing the engine oil and the gear box oil. The engine oil looks clean and has a nice light amber hue. The fuel and vacuum lines at still in great shape. Here is the question, can I hose off the engine or should I blow it off with compressed air? I also will be getting a new spark plug and air filter for it.
I did try use the kick start to see if the engine was not seized and it turned over fine, not seized. By the way, strangely he had no idea that there was a kick start. I advised him that almost all 150 and below scooters do and that it is usually only the 250's and up that don't.
Lastly, the MCO. Pristine as the day it was printed and his name was nowhere to be seen. So, all he has to do is hand it to me and I can register and title the bike in my name. He also had all the other documentation that came with the scooter.
So, I see potential here for being able to get this bike up and running. And for an outlay of a few parts and $150, I think I may be getting a great deal. I will be picking it up tomorrow to see if I can get it running.
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Post by falstaff on Jul 3, 2014 20:19:28 GMT -5
Small update. I am going over to see it tomorrow in the morning. I was able to get him to name a price. He says he would let me have it for $150. If it is any kind of salvageable condition I will likely buy it. I'll throw in an update tomorrow when I get back from seeing it.
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Post by falstaff on Jul 3, 2014 12:56:28 GMT -5
$50 for the inspection and then the actual title fees. The scooter originally cost $3500.
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Post by falstaff on Jul 3, 2014 10:50:49 GMT -5
Hello, I have another thread about buying a scooter from a buddy that had never been started. But I like to look around and see what else is out there, especialy if it is a bargain. So I was looking through the local CL and found this scooter for $695. Looks like a nice ride with full size tires and plenty of power. The owner of this claims to have gotten it up to  mph at one point. Here is the hiccup. (is there ever not one on CL?). It has a salvage title. That means the insurance company paid out on it as a stolen or damaged unit. I asked and all you have to do in AZ is get it to pass inspection. But are salvage titles woth the hassle? It is a running scooter. Inquiring minds want to know...... |
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Post by falstaff on Jul 2, 2014 13:57:31 GMT -5
So, semi good news on the MCO. If his name is not on it, as not put on by the seller or that he has not filled in his info, He can just hand it to me and I can register it in my name. DMV advised me it would still be good even after 5 years.
If it is in his name, then he will have to register/title it to transfer to me.
Other than that, It is a nice model of scooter from the online pics and reviews I have read and me being a big guy, it would be a great fit.
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Post by falstaff on Jul 1, 2014 22:06:04 GMT -5
Ok, so an update. I was supposed to see the scoot tonight but he had something come up. But I did get some more details.
It is not a 250 as he originally told me, it is a 150cc Roketa Bali. He did assemble it and even tried to start it ( as in he did put gas in it) but thought that he got a bad battery. I asked and no, he did not put it, the battery, on a trickle charger, just installed it and tried to start it.
He has had it under a tarp most of the time but stated that it blew over last year during one of out monsoon storms (late afternoon thunder shower with blowing dust)
On the bright side, he wants me to just take it and if I can get it running, then we will talk about a price. This is someone I've known for about 20 years and trust.
Title is still up in the air. If I do end up buying it I will require that he register it in his name so that he can then transfer title over to me.
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Post by falstaff on Jul 1, 2014 14:51:00 GMT -5
I take it water in the oil is a bad thing...cracked head?
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Post by falstaff on Jun 29, 2014 18:46:07 GMT -5
Hello,
Not new to motorcycles but new to scooters. Shopping for my first at the moment. Looking for a 150 to 250cc as I am 6' 2" at 250lbs but have not settled on a model or make as yet. Looking at Chinese scoots as they seem to give good bang for the buck and I have no problem grabbing a wrench and tearing into an engine if need be.
Any suggestions?
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Post by falstaff on Jun 29, 2014 18:36:19 GMT -5
Hello,
New to the forum. Have a friend that bought a 250cc scooter back in 2009, took delivery, but then never assembled or started it. Been sitting on his back patio since then with the Arizona sun cooking it since then. He would like to sell it to me as he knows I am looking to buy one but I am concerned if this thing will ever be revivable. I am going to look at it on Tuesday pm.
I am looking for suggestions as to what to look for, what to keep in mind. Is it possible to revive a scooter under these circumstances?
The Noob
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mph at one point.