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Post by bdplayer81 on May 24, 2011 9:10:51 GMT -6
I am a new owner of a Roketa MC-62-250. Just had it in the shop to get tuned up and everything. The only issue is I'm having real trouble getting my scoot started. I've been able to get it running a few times and have put about 13 miles on it. It really is a struggle to get going though. Once it's up and running it runs just fine. Saturday night I got it going and took it for a 10 mile ride. About an hour after I got home I went out to see if it would start again and it fired right up. Sunday morning I gave it a try and I couldn't get it to start so it appears it's only an issue when it has sat for a while. Anyone have any tips or suggestions that can help me get it going? I bought it to ride to work but I certainly won't be doing that until I can rely on it. I am well versed on how engines work so any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Post by Alleyoop on May 24, 2011 10:01:34 GMT -6
It sounds more like your ENRICHER(CHOKE) maybe they did not plug it back in. Follow the wires from the Enricher and check if it is Plugged in.
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Post by bdplayer81 on Jun 4, 2011 11:26:03 GMT -6
Thanks Alleyoop. I finally got a chance to dig into it today. I found the air intake was not connected to the air filter which I'm guessing is the reason it wouldn't pump any fuel to the carb. I put it on, tightened the clamp, and after three tries it fired right up. From what I could see it looked like everything else was connected. We'll see if it starts that easy again tomorrow.
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Post by tyscoots on Jun 10, 2011 19:51:05 GMT -6
Hi All,
I've been having the same trouble with my JCL-250A. I'd love to follow you guys advice but just wondering if anyone would have pictures of the enricher? I think I know what it looks like but would like to be sure. Sorry, I am such a girl lol!!
I have the same problem getting it started but after I do, it runs great.
Thanks
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Post by Cruiser on Jun 10, 2011 22:31:18 GMT -6
Hi All, I've been having the same trouble with my JCL-250A. I'd love to follow you guys advice but just wondering if anyone would have pictures of the enricher? I think I know what it looks like but would like to be sure. Sorry, I am such a girl lol!! I have the same problem getting it started but after I do, it runs great. Thanks Here's what the enricher looks like. It's mounted on the side of the carb. www.motosportsparts.com/s.nl/it.A/id.17794/.f |
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Post by Alleyoop on Jun 10, 2011 22:46:29 GMT -6
Here is are pictures of what your carb probably looks like very similiar: Alleyoop This is the Left Side Of Carb:  This is the Right Side Of Carb:  |
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Post by tyscoots on Jun 11, 2011 7:25:59 GMT -6
oh, thank you so much. i was about 95% sure. i have done a few things on the scooter myself but i really like to be sure about things. i do appreciate all your help. it would be nice to get my scooter to start without all the trouble during the first start of the day. for some reason, i just thought that since i had the vacuum fuel pump it was something i'd have to live with.
thanks again.
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Post by bdplayer81 on Jun 13, 2011 7:18:09 GMT -6
Well, the saga of my bike continues. After fixing the air hose it started easy for about a week. I was able to ride it about five days in a row. Then I let it sit one day when it was raining and the next day it wouldn't start cold again. I got it running last night again and it idled for a while and died on its own. It continued to start up each time it was shut off. But I tried agian this morning and nothing. Still looking like it could be an enricher problem?
Thanks.
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Post by Alleyoop on Jun 13, 2011 10:55:19 GMT -6
These Chino Scooters DO NOT LIKE TO GET WET, the electricals on them are not of good quality and it is probably shorting out someplace. Check if it is getting spark, take the plug out and put it in the Boot Cap and hold the Plug against the engine and crank it. You should see the Spark Plug Sparking.
And I would buy a cover for it and carry it under the seat and when you put it away or park it for any length of time Cover the thing if you do not have shelter for it.
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Post by bdplayer81 on Jun 13, 2011 11:41:32 GMT -6
I do have a cover and whenever it's not being ridden it is covered. I'll check it for spark tonight and see what I come up with. Thanks again.
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Post by bdplayer81 on Jun 16, 2011 7:54:29 GMT -6
After wrestling with it for a while I was able to get the plug out and found it has a spark. I put it back together and could not get it going and eventually drained the battery. I put the battery on a trickle charge for three hours and tried it again before I went to bed. It fired on the first try. Once I got it running it idled for a bit and then died. I started it again and same thing. It's obvious to me the idle needs adjusting. I looked for an idle adjustment screw and could not find one. I will take a picture and post it and maybe you can help me.
With that being said, my question is, do you think the battery may be weak which could be hurting the starting?
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Post by bhinch on Jun 16, 2011 11:28:38 GMT -6
Hi...just a note...have you adjusted the valves...this one thing causes more probs that anyone can imagine....on the 257 cc ..... .004 on the intake and .005 or .006 on the exhaust...if you have the 244....not sure.... I have 5200 miles on my MC54B-257...2008 Roketa and I have adjusted the valves once and but I did put a manual choke on and that has cured my hard starting in the morning or first start of the day... now it idles like it is suppose to 1700-2000 rpm.... 3yrs of riding the scoot..not bad....enjoy the ride...
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Post by brndnpnt on Jun 18, 2011 23:09:09 GMT -6
004 and 006 is also ok gaps
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Post by trailheadmike on Jun 19, 2011 7:35:10 GMT -6
check the connections for the wires going into the rectangular plug that clips on to the CDI. I had lots of starting issues that were ultimately all traced back to a bad connection of the brown and yellow wire at the CDI plug.
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Post by bdplayer81 on Jun 23, 2011 18:29:32 GMT -6
Well, I got the starting issue figured out. The battery was weak. It would only start it after it had a good charge on it. My new problem is an idle adjustment. There does appear to be the typical idle adjusment screw but instead a cable with threads and then a screw head on the end of it. I have tried turning it and can't get anything to move or change. The scoot is idling under 1000rpms and dies after running for a short time. It definitely has a fuel supply issue.
Also while it's running I hear a pop that sounds like a backfire. it does it between 2200 and 3000 RPMs but over that it doesn't do it.
I guess the good thing is it runs, now getting the kinks worked out is the next step.
Thanks in advance.
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