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No spark. by: chtmatthew - Jan 27, 2015 15:20:18 GMT -6 via mobile

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Jan 27, 2015 11:42:04 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

I give it throttle and it doesn't hesitate. I am saying it hesitates when starting... like it takes a while to start it, then every time after that, it starts fine.

That is not hesitating that is called hard starting. And hard starting can be caused by a weak battery not able to turn the motor over fast enough, carb not adjusted right, fouled plug etc..
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Ok. It's the battery. I am using an old battery not meant for this power.. thats why I had the spark problem.. I have to charge the battery every other day for it to work good. Is there a problem starting it like that for a couple days till I get a new battery?

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No spark. by: Alleyoop - Jan 27, 2015 15:25:40 GMT -6

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No not a problem but are you sure the problem is the battery? It may be the Regulator/Rectifier on your scoot is NOT charging the battery when your riding it. Do you have a VOLT METER? You can pick one up at Harbor Freight for around 6.00 bucks. Then start your motor and test the battery using the volt meter, at idle is should read 12.5-12.7, then rev it up on the center stand and it should read 13+ volts. If it doesn't then the R/R is not charging.
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No spark. by: chtmatthew - Jan 27, 2015 16:34:32 GMT -6 via mobile

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Jan 27, 2015 15:25:40 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

No not a problem but are you sure the problem is the battery? It may be the Regulator/Rectifier on your scoot is NOT charging the battery when your riding it. Do you have a VOLT METER? You can pick one up at Harbor Freight for around 6.00 bucks. Then start your motor and test the battery using the volt meter, at idle is should read 12.5-12.7, then rev it up on the center stand and it should read 13+ volts. If it doesn't then the R/R is not charging.
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Yep. It's the battery. It makes sense.. considering it's an old power wheels battery..

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No spark. by: chtmatthew - Jan 28, 2015 12:49:51 GMT -6 via mobile

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Jan 27, 2015 15:25:40 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

No not a problem but are you sure the problem is the battery? It may be the Regulator/Rectifier on your scoot is NOT charging the battery when your riding it. Do you have a VOLT METER? You can pick one up at Harbor Freight for around 6.00 bucks. Then start your motor and test the battery using the volt meter, at idle is should read 12.5-12.7, then rev it up on the center stand and it should read 13+ volts. If it doesn't then the R/R is not charging.
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I have another scooter I use for parts, and I want to take the tires from it, but the back tire is flat, any way to pump it? As these do not have innertubes...

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No spark. by: chtmatthew - Jan 29, 2015 11:13:08 GMT -6 via mobile

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Jan 28, 2015 12:55:04 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

Take it to a gas station they usually have air available, or if you have a air compressor.

I took a rope and wrapped it around the middle of the tire and tightend it so it touches the rim, and slowly pumped it.

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No spark. by: chtmatthew - Feb 3, 2015 14:33:53 GMT -6 via mobile

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Jan 29, 2015 11:48:37 GMT -6 Alleyoop said:

Apparently it did from just that statement, I have seen guys do that back in the old days.. :))

Got a new battery! $25.. works so good! Love it! Also.. Friday at around 11pm, with the old battery.. it wouldnt start at the gas station after I got gas. Walked it home, charged it and all good, just got new battery today and runs so good. Starts first try.

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No spark. by: chtmatthew - Mar 2, 2015 15:16:42 GMT -6 via mobile

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Feb 4, 2015 8:48:38 GMT -6 cyborg said:

Great!!!!

Turns out the scooter didnt move at all after I got it started. Does this indicate the belt ripped? If so, let me know. I left it at a friend's house and got a ride home. I'll pick it up later with a van and start workin.