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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 24, 2015 1:35:41 GMT -5
Worked wonderfully. Making it fit took some creativity, but she is starting and running like a champ.
Thanks guys!
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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 19, 2015 21:04:48 GMT -5
So my friend just replaced the battery in his 1000cc Buell. The old battery is fine. If I can make it fit, would there be any issue with using this in my 50cc scoot (bbk'd to 80cc)?
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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 15, 2015 16:42:08 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for the suggestions.
From what I'm reading, perhaps I'll start with replacing the battery cables, and see what that does. Even if it does not end up being the fix, it sounds like its probably not a bad idea in the long run, particularly if I do end up also replacing the batt, starter, and cdi.
I may go ahead and get to work on that this afternoon. Will post back with results. Any recommendations on wire gauge?
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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 14, 2015 19:20:06 GMT -5
Thank you John!
After reading the thread, are we talking new battery and CDI? Or new starter clutch as well?
I do like what I am reading about your CDI's, but it seems like I am reading that a new battery is needed as well.
Thanks again.
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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 14, 2015 18:38:30 GMT -5
Hi guys and gals,
I bought this 2012 Chinese beauty, has 3800 miles on it, 300 miles since having the 80cc BBK installed.
When I bought the scoot I was told I would probably need a new battery. I was able to trickle charge it and generally able to start it with no issue before the BBK. Since the BBK, the battery simply does not seem to have enough umph to start the bike. Occasionally, once the scooter is well warmed up I can get a start from the battery, but I usually end up kicking her.
It also seems that lately, kickstarting is becoming less effective and is taking several kicks to get her going.
My questions are: Would a new battery be my best bet? Any recommendations on a good replacement/upgrade I can order online? (It seems that some places also won't ship to HI) Is there anything I can tweak or tinker with in the mean time to make kicking her easier?
Any help would be appreciated.
Stay safe all.
Jay
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Post by cleverscooterpun on Mar 12, 2015 19:27:41 GMT -5
Hello,
Thought I would say hi and introduce myself. Am new to scooting, bought a 50cc Chinese scooter, immediately wanted more power so I installed an 80cc BBK, and added holes to the airbox. Have about 350 miles on it since buying it, about 250 since the BBK.
Surprised there doesn't seem to be a bigger population from Hawaii on these forums, as scooting is super popular here on the islands.
Look forward to learning more from all of ya.
Jay
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