2007 Aprilla 50cc SOLVED By mikey34 (Read 252 times)

[mikey34]

Hey guys!
A customer just brought me a 2007 Aprilla, that has been left outside and covered for about 2 years. Surprisingly, its in terrific shape! She told me the battery was bad, and it would not start with the kick btw.

So I tore it all the way down to the Valve Cover, adjusted the valves, took the carb off, cleaned thoroughly(Soaked Pilot Jet and UP'ed the Main Jet from .75 to .79)wire brushed it all. Checked the fuel lines, and discovered the problem. Someone previously had the pet cock IN and OUT Backwards. I went ahead and checked for good ground, cleaned and zip tied everything out of the way, and re-assembled.

Now I'll let the battery sit on the charger all night, and tune the carb tomorrow morning. ALL and ALL a great looking little scooter! I love the the bigger wheels!16-17" Maybe??

PS : I am waiting on the STOCK Ignition Coil for the 1982 Motobecane! Should be by wednesday... I'll take pictures, Have Fun Guys!

[markwb]

Sounds good mikey, can't wait to see it run.

[mikey34]

Thanks alot mark, Tracking says the 15th, I hope so!

Got the Carb on the Aprilla tuned, it will do a cool 35-38mph(I'm 200lbs!) with a .79 main jet... Tuned to run a Little rich... Gonna go ahead a check the valves again, prolly go .004-.005 I know alot of guys that say .003 but I've had a little better Top End with .004-.005 dont know why...

The owner has also requested a new battery, so I'll be picking that up tomorrow too, the stock one isnt BAD, just needed a charge but she insisted! The thing fires off in one kick anyway! hahaha