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Post by justin313 on Sept 18, 2016 1:14:52 GMT -5
What that is telling you float is hanging up or needle valve is one or other. Take float bowl off and check it out easy fix. Thank you everyone for the replies. I'll see if I can get some better pics and show where the tube is coming from. My fuel gauge stopped working a few weeks back. The needle will sit on empty until about a quarter of a tank, then start coming up. Sounds like from the reply quoted above that may be related? |
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Post by justin313 on Sept 17, 2016 18:45:59 GMT -5
Hi all, My scooter will sometimes refuse to start unless I loosen the Phillips head screw as shown in this picture. Anyone know what this crew does or what that part is? Unless I loosen that screw, the scooter will turn over but will not start. When I loosen the screw gas leaks out, but it will then start. The scooter is Chinese built with a GY6 motor, 150cc. www.dropbox.com/s/w8tq6jxo5m8ontj/Photo%20Sep%2017%2C%204%2015%2059%20PM.jpg?dl=0 |
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Post by justin313 on Mar 28, 2016 18:39:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies! I took it all apart this week and found that the cable is fine. The issue is that the wheel is not turning the 'puck' or whatever it's called. For the life of me I can't get it pushed together well enough that little prongs catch the wheel when it turns. I'm not sure if the puck needs replaced, or if my issue is just that I can't get these pieces close enough together.
Hope this makes sense. I'll get some pics of it tonight.
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Post by justin313 on Mar 25, 2016 13:01:03 GMT -5
At 188 miles both the speedometer and the odometer have sopped working. The speedometer just sits on 0. The odometer is stuck at 188.2. I can't say for sure they stopped working at the same time, but I suspect they did. I of course noticed the speedometer before the odometer.
Any suggestions, and is it hard to fix these? I actually care more about the odometer since I want to make sure I do maintenance on time, and considering the speedometer was no where near accurate to begin with. |
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Post by justin313 on Mar 25, 2016 12:57:39 GMT -5
Giving an update:
So far I've absolutely loved the new bike. So easy to ride and I've been using it for my daily commute. I barely touch my car anymore. Soooo much fun!
Now for the bad: It's been less than a month since I bought the bike and the speedometer and the odometer have stopped working entirely. The speedometer was never correct anyway. Even though it says MPH I strongly believe it was measuring KPH. I could get up to 75+ according to the speedometer, and this scooter should not be capable of more than about 60MPH. Also when I was cruising with say, 40 MPH traffic, it said I was going 55 and I was still getting passed. So I don't believe it was ever accurate.
But now both the speedometer and odometer have stopped working. I'm going to contact the seller to see if there's anyway they can help. Hopefully they don't say they can only help if I ship the bike back to them, which I won't do.
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Post by justin313 on Feb 26, 2016 17:43:29 GMT -5
I originally posted this as part of my existing thread, but it's getting close to quitting time and I wanna ride tonight! Ok guys so I have a real newb question. Take a look at the following pic. Does that piece of foam belong in that tube, or is that part of the packaging? It was in when I rode it the first time. It breathes pretty easy so I'm not sure it's some kind of filter or if should be left off.  |
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Post by justin313 on Feb 26, 2016 16:36:17 GMT -5
 Here's a pic I snapped before work this morning. I took the bike out around the neighborhood last night and it was awesome! The first time I've ever been on a scooter or anything like it and it was a thrill. I equate it to riding a bicycle that can go way faster that you can pedal. Ok guys so I have a real newb question. Take a look at the following pic. Does that piece of foam belong in that tube, or is that part of the packaging? It was in when I rode the bike. It breathes pretty easy so I'm not sure it's some kind of filter or if should be left off.  |
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Post by justin313 on Feb 25, 2016 19:57:07 GMT -5
They did the PDI / testing there (supposedly, haha). They also changed the oil. Funny thing actually - I asked the customer service rep if she could tell me what oil they use. I wanted to know if the brand they use was any good. She said she didn't know, but "any oil you want to use will be fine". Ah...... well that kinda answers my question! I'll be switching out the oil asap!
I didn't notice a scuff on the side of the bike when I was unpacking. I wiped it with my finger and I think it's going to be unnoticeable. I'll have a closer look in about 15 minutes when I get home from work.
One thing to note as I've been looking at the instruction manual, is that it's very obvious it was written by non English writers. The translations are atrocious and the spelling errors are everywhere. I'll have to put some quotes from it on here... the way they explain something as simple as needing to put gas in it is hilarious.
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Post by justin313 on Feb 25, 2016 16:53:57 GMT -5
Hey everyone- I haven't forgotten about you guys. It just took forever for the scooter to come in. PowerRideOutlet said the one they had in stock had too many issues, so they had to return it for another model. Hopefully they didn't just send this one even with issues just to get the order off their plate. Then the shipping company took over a week to ship even though I'm an hour away from the seller. They told me that PowerRide had not paid them for the shipping timely, so that was part of the delay. But - the scooter is finally here! Got dropped off this morning and I'm going to be fiddling it with it after work. I have to stop and get gas to put in it, and there's some minor assembly required. I cannot WAIT to ride it though. I have some pics of it in the box but Here are a couple of pics I snapped of it still mostly in the box:   |
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Post by justin313 on Feb 5, 2016 17:40:04 GMT -5
Thank you so much for all the feedback. oldchopperguy that was some great research and I feel a whole lot better about this scooter. I went ahead and ordered from Power Ride Outlet: www.powerrideoutlet.com/pro-street-ninja-mcr-06-150cc-roma-sports-bike-fully-automatic.htmlGrand total shipped was $1,623.47 plus another $150 for registration. I'm a California resident (san diego) and they are based in California (Upland) so in order to even sell me the bike they said they had to register it. If it saves me a trip to the DMV I guess that's a good thing. I spoke with them on the phone, then ordered online. They called me to confirm my order and to collect the registration fee. Although brief, my experience ordering with them was good. They said I should have the scooter by early next week. I'll let you guys know how I like it. I CANNOT wait for it to come in! |
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Post by justin313 on Feb 3, 2016 21:53:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the reply. It's nice to hear unbiased opinions. Every scooter shop that sells more expensive brands like to tell you that you might as well just give your money away than waste it on a Chinese scooter.
Honestly I'm wanting this particular scooter because it's one of the only ones I can find that have the look of a regular motorcycle. I've always wanted a scooter, but personally can't get past the look of the traditional styles.
So let me ask this. Are scooters difficult to work on? If you have some basic mechanical knowledge can it be figured out? I would imagine there are manuals that walk your thru those types of things?
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Post by justin313 on Feb 3, 2016 17:28:56 GMT -5
Hi all- I'm looking to buy a super hornet as my first scooter. I have a few questions...
1. Do you have recommendations for where to purchase this? I have primarily been looking at this website: www.super-pocket-bike-scooter.com/catalog/item/4381554/150cc-super-hornet.htm The only contact info they have is their phone number, and when I call it's just a recording talking about getting free gift cards and other promotions... it definitely doesn't feel like an actual business number. they have no email list or any other way to contact them, so I've very skeptical.
2. This is a Chinese made scooter apparently. I've some horror stories about getting them registered, especially when buying from certain dealers. Is that something I should be concerned about?
3. Does anyone have or had this scooter before? Any feedback on what it's like, how dependable it is, etc.??
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