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BMS 150cc Scooter Type Heritage will not stay running by: tortoise - Apr 16, 2018 17:47:18 GMT -5

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Apr 16, 2018 16:15:45 GMT -5 lahalvorsen said:

starts up, but will not stay running and when I give it gas, it quits

Overfilling gas tank . . wetting vent element . . lack of inlet air restricting outflow?

Loose spark plug cap . . vibration breaking continuity?

Insufficient inlet/exhaust valve clearance . . effecting compression?

Reference YouTube GY6 engine videos for maintenance guidelines.

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Valve gap 139QMB by: tortoise - Feb 16, 2018 13:27:25 GMT -5

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Post by tortoise on Feb 16, 2018 13:27:25 GMT -5

This thread is a reminder WHY selecting a 50cc still remains the most frequent regret!

For others researching . . initially selecting a 125/150cc Bintelli, Sym-Lance, Kymco, or Genuine, and leaving it stock, would have been a MUCH better choice!

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Valve gap 139QMB by: tortoise - Feb 12, 2018 12:27:10 GMT -5

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Feb 12, 2018 9:32:03 GMT -5 uncleozzy said:

expected much better performance seeing that the cc,s were doubled

Final drive ratio remains the same (similar to a single speed bicycle) . . more engine torque for hills and headwinds to maintain speed, but only higher crankshaft RPM's or final drive gear change will significantly increase top speed.

Sell it before "she blows", with full disclosure about the BBK, and replace with at least a 125cc scooter.

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tortoise PM tortoise tortoise's Posts tortoise's Threads Senior Rider Currently Offline Posts: 508 Likes: 49 Joined: Dec 25, 2015 14:02:32 GMT -5	Valve gap 139QMB by: tortoise - Feb 10, 2018 11:08:34 GMT -5 Reply Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tortoise on Feb 10, 2018 11:08:34 GMT -5 Feb 10, 2018 8:27:27 GMT -5 uncleozzy said: had the 100cc big bore kit installed The downside . . .