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I did have that out during that big problem and I had put it back on wrong; bent the needle plus this one has a little tab on the diaphragm that lines up with a little recessed area. I double-checked with the carb out for freedom of movement after straightening the needle and that was good, but I could have the diaphragm (tab notwithstanding) slightly off so I'll check that tomorrow. I was excited; went out for a 1:30 am ride and hit a max 37 gps; didn't realize it was the wind getting me there; max coming back was 29, into the wind. But I'm 6'5 250 with no windshield so that doesn't help top end, either on a 49cc.

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On my cy50a, since my most recent problem, I've lost top end speed. It wasn't great before that, but something I've done has made it worse.

Shouldn't I be able to get at least 8k rpm on the Chinameter? I'm only getting to about 6100. I know in general what types of things can improve top speed, but I don't know what I've done to slow it. It's possible that the nuts holding the throttle cable in place at the carb are not in the same position along the threads as they were; would that affect it? Or should I really super-tighten the clamps around the hoses for intake manifold and air intake? I also adjusted valves and now have a slight tick which is ok from what I've read.

I have no restrictions that I know of (CDI isn't restricted, no washer in variator area) except maybe a tight exhaust. I don't wanna be too greedy; just happy the thing is running, but with my CDI, high quality oil, 93-only fuel and religious use of Seafoam, along with my Dr. P sliders (6g), shouldn't I be able to get 35-40 mph gps out of this scooter? Tonight I got to 35 with a strong wind at my back; average was 30. Used to be 34 at least average.

Ok thank you. My kick is aligned perfectly horizontal so I don't think it's too low, so I'll check the marks.

I believe that. One thing I know I need is screws and bolts; I've lost some over time. That and some type of chart that shows exactly which screws/bolts go where or at least the size of them. I have yet to find that in the 6 months or so I've been looking. So, now, I've occasionally used screws too big for some holes or plastic screws where metal screws should go, which hasn't presented a functional problem (yet) but bugs me. I will start stocking up on those things you mentioned but it'll be a slow process for me.

Already took it out ghost hunting; half assembled Running great; throttle sticking open but I expected it because when I put the carb back in, I didn't seat the end of the throttle cable perfectly. I know most of you guys get it; I could drive anywhere. I sold my Explorer but I could drive my g/fs wherever. There's just no joy in it. Put me on a little 49cc Scoot and I'm freakin' 8 years old in every way. I was ACTUALLY getting depressed after only being down for about 3 days.

So, seriously, thank you Bashan, terrilee, John, Alleyoop, and buford and if I missed anybody, I'm sorry. Technically I have to give the biggest nod to Bashan for pointing me back to the red wire/stator area (And Scooterdoc's diagram/troubleshooting list) after Bashan and buford both insisted on spark issues, which I would never have checked again since they were sparking yesterday. I wasn't thinking along those lines... I was three inches away from ordering a bbc and hoping for the best.

Anyway, I wanna give back. I do give back on the other forum when I can but this forum... I don't know--you guys just seem crisper in your troubleshooting efforts. So, should I create a full narrative of what I did right and wrong with this problem and post it as some type of example of how one can end up chasing a wild goose while troubleshooting? Awesome guys. Now all I have to do is get everything secured again and re-adjust idle and a/f.