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Post by darkwingduck on May 24, 2013 9:07:11 GMT -5
Hello all. Any input, advice, and observations are welcome. I have been working in the bicycle industry for the past 20 years, and operate my own shop for the past 15 years. The bicycling world has changed quickly over the last five years with growth in commuting and transportation bicycling, as well as electric assist bikes and kits. I am considering adding gas powered scooters to my product mix as an extension of this category, an option I call MLRRT (Medium-Long Range Rapid Transit). Bicycles are great for trips of five miles or less in the city, but distances further consume too much time and calories.
Anyhow, I am considering starting with a batch of 50cc scoots for city riding. Does anyone know if I am required to have a Motorcycle Dealer License to sell 50's in TN? I am looking at purchasing some Motorinos from Valley Scooters in GA. Does anybody have any experience with Valley? Valley seems to be a worthy supplier based on my preliminary research on the web.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 24, 2013 8:50:09 GMT -5
Memphis! Go Grizzlies!
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Post by darkwingduck on May 23, 2013 22:26:34 GMT -5
Your fuel pump is operated by the vacuum of the compression of the motor. The vacuum operates a diaphragm contained within the fuel pump to release fuel.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 22, 2013 22:06:01 GMT -5
Well, it turns out my issue was a loose vacuum line at the manifold, the hose was a bit wide at the nipple, and the clamp had wandered away from the nipple and was loose. So simple, I feel dumb... but lesson learned. I remedied these items and the Lintex has been running the best it has since I got it about a month ago. I am now half way through the 300 mile break in. I can't wait to run it WOT.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 20, 2013 21:20:12 GMT -5
Thank you for the reply. My Lintex is brand new. It shouldn't have those issues right off the bat... I hope. Anyhow, I was taking a look at the motor setup today and noted that the clip on the vacuum line at the manifold was not seated at all on the nipple. I don't know if it came that way, or I accidentally moved it, or if it moved on its own. I also noted that one of the two bolts mounting the secondary air pipe was loose. I have since remedied these items and will fire the Lintex up in the morning and take it for a ride. Wish me luck.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 19, 2013 22:21:16 GMT -5
Thank you for the reply. Please see my previous posts, via my profile, regarding the adjustments I have made and my experience with this scoot to date. Spark is gapped .6mm, the coloration looks good, valves adjusted to .12 mm clearance per my manual. I ran it, like I mentioned, 4.5 mi, parked it for about 10 min, started it back up, made a quick idle adjustment after enricher cut off, mounted up, and took off. Then, it just bogged, or bonked, power dropped upon throttle, released throttle, and then motor cut off. It's a new scoot, oil is good, and lines look good. Is it fuel starvation due to compression loss? Or is I vapor lock? Thank you in advance.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 19, 2013 11:16:02 GMT -5
I just got done with a short 4.5 mi commute on my Lintex HT-150 QT18. Odometer reads 118.8 mi. All was well this morning, until after I parked it for about 10 mins. It started right up, and I made a quick idle adjustment after the enricher cut off, about 30 sec as the rear wheel was spinning. I then took off and as I hit about 20mph, the scoot just bogged and shut down and will not now restart. I have a feeling that it will start after a period of cooling down. I have drilled a 1/16 hole in the vertical face of the handle of the fuel cap, and have been running my scoot with it slightly open. Any suggestions?
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Post by darkwingduck on May 18, 2013 10:40:05 GMT -5
Took the Lintex to work this morning at the bike shop with my 9 year old daughter riding along. The scoot started right up this morning, after holding the starter for 2-3 seconds as opposed to the 3-5 seconds, with a bit of hesitation, it usually takes. I had to tighten down the idle adjustment about a 1/2 to 3/4 turn after the enricher cut of after about 30 seconds. The Lintex purrs nicely. Great ride to the shop on side streets due to the fact I am still breaking it in, about 4.5 mile commute. The odometer currently reads 117.3 mi.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 17, 2013 23:13:54 GMT -5
Anticipation is the key, keeping your hands ready at the levers is keen.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 17, 2013 7:13:14 GMT -5
Thanks Alleyoop. My valves were a bit loose. My manual calls for .12mm gap, which I readjusted tightly to and took it for a short spin. The light rapid tapping is now gone. I'll take it for another spind today.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 16, 2013 17:18:06 GMT -5
My new Lintex HT-150QT18 (111 mi. on the odometer) had been running fine until my trip home to pick up the kids from school yesterday. It dies as I was decelerating, throttle only. I had to abandon it and pick up my vehicle only to retrieve it some five hours later. It started back up and I rode it Home with no issues. I have been running it with the fuel cap loose as suggested. Question? Can a slightly loose valve clearance, with the adjustment bolts fixed, cause a rapid slight tapping sound from the motor and cause this cut out? Attachments:
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Post by darkwingduck on May 16, 2013 16:57:56 GMT -5
I run a bicycle shop. Everything is metric. Hit up your local bicycle shop.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 15, 2013 16:49:15 GMT -5
Ha. That's funny Kat! Anyhow... the scooter had been running fine until my trip home to pick up the kids from school yesterday. I had to abandon it and pick up my vehicle only to retrieve it some five hours later. It started back up and I rode it
Home with no issues. I have been running it with the fuel cap loose as suggested. Question? Can a slightly loose valve clearance, with the adjustment bolts fixed, cause a rapid slight tapping sound from the motor and cause this cut out?
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Post by darkwingduck on May 13, 2013 13:32:25 GMT -5
I took the Lintex out yesterday afternoon, for about an hour, with my 9 year old daughter riding along, sticking primarily around my neighborhood by the Memphis Zoo, just in case it cut out. It ran quite well, no bogging, surging, or hesitation. It was awesome. I drove it to work this morning with no issues. However keeping it no faster than 25mph for the first few hundred miles is killing me. The odometer now reads 91.8 miles. I'm heading back home shortly. We'll see how it goes.
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Post by darkwingduck on May 12, 2013 16:13:40 GMT -5
I made it home with no issues. Thank God! We'll see how it goes from here. I'll post pics of my ride soon.
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