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Thanks for the help everyone. I've done as everyone requested. I turned the idle up a tad till the wheel barely started moving then backed it down some. It's at the point where it almost wants to start spinning but doesn't. Tach is at 1.7ish.

jct842- I get your point.

However, the more coats that you apply, the tougher it is. I wanted the matte look, but didn't want to pay and arm and a leg. And if you could have seen what the paint looked like prior to this, I'm sure you would agree. If you rub the center of a panel that I painted, it will not peel. However, if you go to a corner and try to start the peel, then eventually, it will start to come off, which is what I wanted to begin with anyway, a cheap way to change the look to my scoot.

I also had the same feelings you had before I dipped the bike, so I also found this video. It just covers some of the questions that I had before trying it out.

Hi guys, a friend at work found out that I was in the market for a scooter, and offered to give me his 2008 Jonway. He bought it in 09 all though its and 08 model. He put 212 miles on since he bought it brand new. I remember when he did, I would see he riding it to work, but then he stopped. It sat for about 2 and a half years out in his garage and outside a little bit. The issue he had was the fuel filter, he said it kept leaking so he said screw it, and considered it a loss. Even though he bought it brand new for about 3k.

Anyway, I have it now. It runs great. It now has 266 miles on it. I'm making a list of the things that I did to it to get it running, and see if you guys suggest I do anything else since it had been sitting so long.

1. Installed a new fuel filter.
2. Changed the engine oil.
3. Replaced the battery.
4. Checked radiator fluid, seemed okay. Still green in color. I heard that changing the radiator fluid is a pain, otherwise I would have.
5. Checked the air filter, basically brand new still, since the bike was barely used.
6. Checked the tire pressure.
7. Not tech related but I painted the bike as well, matte black.
8. Tested the spark plug to make sure it was still getting a good spark.
9. Purchased premium fuel and filled the tank up.
10. Bought a new carburetor online and installed it. (scooter cranked right up )

I know that within the next couple hundred miles, I will need to get a valve adjustment, and at that time, I plan on having the gear oil changed. Is there anything else I should worry about? I don't want to overlook something because next week this becomes my daily driver to and from work.

It starts right up every time. Doesn't stall. Runs like a champ as far as I can tell. Any suggestions will help, I'd rather fix them now than be stuck on the side of the road. Thanks in advance

This is the video that I watched and decided to give it a try. Home Depot sells spray cans of plasti dip for like 6 bucks each. I used 4 for the bike.


This one as well.

Alleyoop. Thank you ;D

Sticking the wire in the tank and hooking the sensor seems to have brought it back to life! It now works perfectly. I think it was stuck or something like you suggested.

Again, thank you.

Jshawd40-