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Post by toxictom on Aug 17, 2021 15:53:42 GMT -6
I had the same issue and when I removed the starter I discovered it was full of oil. Pull your starter and then hit the start button and see if it spins freely.
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Post by toxictom on Jul 12, 2021 17:32:22 GMT -6
I'd look at the autochoke/enricher and see if that may be causing the issue. Will it start if you choke it by hand? This video shows how: Testing enricher on scooter |
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Post by toxictom on Jun 21, 2021 13:53:52 GMT -6
I've read that sometimes the coil will get hot and quit working properly. Seeing how you've replaced other the CDI you may want to look at trying a new coil.
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Post by toxictom on Jul 7, 2014 12:11:59 GMT -6
I have had spark plugs that seem to fire when grounded against the engine but won't ignite the fuel once installed. Try a different plug.
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Post by toxictom on Dec 24, 2013 14:16:16 GMT -6
Can you bypass the fuel filter and hook up the hose so it gravity feeds to the carb? Try that and if she starts it points to a bad petcock. Also when you said you checked for fuel flow by sucking on the hose, were you sucking on the vacuum hose? Sucking on the fuel hose to the carburator won't open the petcock. You can also usually get it to fire by drizzling a little fuel into the vacuum line coming off of the intake manifold, then reconnect it and try to start the bike.
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Post by toxictom on Nov 13, 2013 15:09:15 GMT -6
My 150 won't start like she used to. It will start if I hold the throttle wide open and crank it over for a few seconds then release the throttle and turn it over again. It won't stay running without adding some throttle. Enricher is fairly new and seems to work ok. Fuel filter doesn't look too bad. Can't find any vacuum leaks. Does this sound like a bad petcock? The fuel tank is above the engine so I am thinking the petcock isn't opening all the way and it is being gravity fed. I haven't tried sucking on vacuum line to test petcock. Thought I'd pose the question first and see what the consensus is.
Winter came overnight the other day so I'm not going to be able to ride for a few months anyways. I just wanted to store it with no issues.
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Post by toxictom on Oct 14, 2013 16:44:00 GMT -6
I have noticed this running sliders instead of rollers in the CVT.
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Post by toxictom on Sept 17, 2013 12:25:28 GMT -6
You can try fishing behind the plastic for the cable end that is supposed to be connected to the keyed mechanism and pulling it with a pair of needle nosed pliers. Once you get it open you can do as I did and make a secondary release using heavy stranded wire. My release wire is routed beneath the taillight/fender. I almost exclusively use the release wire instead of the key anymore as it is just easier to reach under the fender and tug the release wire.
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Post by toxictom on Sept 16, 2013 13:59:27 GMT -6
Have you tried removing the bolt holding the front of the seat. Try that and you may be able to lift the seat enough to sneak your hand or something in there to grab the keys.
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Post by toxictom on Jul 3, 2013 11:22:05 GMT -6
Can you try to use a dremel or hacksaw blade to cut shallow slots in the screws? If you can get them out you can replace them with ones with a regular head on them. I agree that it is likely a little piece of crud in the jets.
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Post by toxictom on Jun 27, 2013 18:54:13 GMT -6
Grounding anywhere to the frame should work fine if the battery is grounded to the frame as it should be.
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Post by toxictom on Sept 29, 2012 15:43:49 GMT -6
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Post by toxictom on Aug 10, 2012 11:36:46 GMT -6
Most fabric stores carry some vinyl, even the fabric section of a Wal-Mart. An upolstery shop might also have a scrap piece that could be used to cover a scooter seat.
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Post by toxictom on Aug 9, 2012 18:00:05 GMT -6
I have made small repairs in my seat cover using ABS cement that have held up so far. I don't know if it would work with something like you've shown though. Worth a try.
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Post by toxictom on Jul 5, 2011 13:00:04 GMT -6
Try attaching the kickstart lever and wiggling it a bit to get the case back on. That seems to be the trick on mine.
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