brrrski ! update By Kaveman (Read 526 times)

[Kaveman]

Ok had to post something in the forum ! Today I didn't ride. I guess I didn't want to freeze my @$$ and end up with frozen paws in the sub 30F temps. Despite the "small" accident 3+ weeks ago the scoot is still running. My only gripe right now (besides needing new tires) is that the 200 engine's si 24/24 carb floods the engine if the scoot is on an incline of any sort. The only way to ensure a 4 or under kick engine start ( with choke when cold) is to turn the fuel tap off once I shut the engine down. If I don't the engine gets flooded and a small puddle of fuel/oil is usually under the engine. I have a feeling that I'll be replacing the needle valve yet again soon. The 10% ethanol in the gas here eats at the rubber needle valve tips inside the 2 cycle Vespa and Stella 2T's carbs, that is attached to the fuel float. The end result can be flooding the engine. Otherwise all s ok for the moment here in the land of the frozen french-fry. Cheers and Happy Holidays to all !
willc.

[cyborg]

That is odd ,, I would have thought they would have sorted the fuel issue out by now,,, maybe your just getting NOS of the needles and not the viton rubber tipped ones

[jct842]

Dec 1, 2014 0:59:33 GMT -6 Kaveman said:

The only way to ensure a 4 or under kick engine start ( with choke when cold) is to turn the fuel tap off once I shut the engine down. If I don't the engine gets flooded and a small puddle of fuel/oil is usually under the engine.

That is the reason all scooter/motor cycle engines that have gravity fuel feed have a shut off valve. even my farm tractor has one. They need to be off when engine is off. If the float valve sticks you can have a fire, a crank case full of fuel, and a host of other problems.

[jct842]

You do realize your carb needs to come apart and get repaired don't you?

[cyborg]

As far as ridin in below 30 degrees,,,,BBBBRRRRR is right,,,i folded up my tent long before that,,,they don't call me P U S S Y B O Y for nuthin

[Kaveman]

I am more than aware of dealing with the carb. Last year I replaced the entire float mechanism after rebuilding the si 24/24. I also do use the fuel cutoff valve ( when I remember to do so). willc.