New Project for a newbie By cmv727 (Read 502 times)

[cmv727]

Well, I guess I'm hooked! Bought a Tank 150 last month, its doing well - have donr all the PDI steps, etc. Thanks to this great board I've learned an incredible amount about scooters, and now I'm taking a noob plunge. Buying a SUNL 2008 as a second project scooter so I can learn some of what you guys know. Its a project. Has 5K miles and runs. Got it for $150.

I'm approaching as if everything might need fixing or replacing at some point.

How would you do this? What should I look for? What are the priorities (other than the typical PDI steps). Order of importance. Short of replacing the engine (which might be inevitable at some point, I suppose), what should expect for a 2008 with 5k miles.

All help greatly appreciated!

[beachbum]

Sunl 2008: I believe if "it ain't broke don't fix it.". If its running, just do some maintenance. Change fluids, spark plug. You might want to check and change hoses and see if they are brittle etc and change them if they are bad. For sure check your belt.

[Bashan]

I agree with Beachbum, don't stir it, it might start to stink. I'd watch the oil and see if it's using any significant amount. It it is we can check the compression. Rich

[terrilee]

i concur BUT
i would get some spare parts for her
belt, cdi, coil, things that normally are gonna break or wear out
u dont know when these or if these parts were ever changed

and get a multimeter--4 sure
lmsao

[imnts2]

Start with the question: what works well and what does not.

Start and ride and stop well. Decent idle, power, top and good stable braking? Tires good. Smooth acceration and at power.
Cools good?
Everything works. Lights, turns stop chargeing.
Any maintenance records?
if not, change all lubs pronto and change out aintifreeze.

And get a service manual.

Cheers

lefty2

[sprocket]

Adjust the valve gaps.. it is a huge GOTTCHA on these 150cc engines. .004 intake and .005 exhaust

Change the belt.. buy a Bando or Gates...brand.

Change the fuel filter with one from a riding mower, generator etc.. gravity fee.. $5

I would replace ALL the hose on the engine.. both fuel and vacuum , Tygon yellow hose is great! Should get it from a chain saw, snowmobile etc place...

On an 2008 I would replace the pick-up coil.., they are easy to get to behind the fan.. 2008 had BIG problems with them.

Replace the valve stems on both wheels.. the 2008 used terrible plastic and they crack and you can get a blow-out at speed...this is a REAL safety issue on 2008s

Change the engine oil every 500 miles and change the gear oil as well...

I would also replace all the bulbs on the scooter..they are due to fail any day now