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Post by lileria on Mar 13, 2016 21:02:27 GMT -6
Right. Before I go into it, I'm wondering if you could explain this peculiar thing to me. I removed the oil dip stick to check the oil level, and when I removed it, some oil kind of overflowed/popped out. The oil also felt watery (the scooter had just been on for a few minutes). Next, the aroma of that oil was that of gas, and it was also very dark brown. I've since replaced with fresh oil. Could there have been gas mixed in with the oil somehow?
Next, I've followed the procedure you provided, and I was not able to get the RPMs to move up or down. There was a part however, where the RPMs did in fact go down, but went straight back up to the original position. In the end, I was left with, "...IT IS TIME TO CLEAN THE CARB".
The carburetor has been cleaned thoroughly - I'm not sure what step to take now.
Note: I should mention, the exhaust fumes are really potent even outside on the driveway.
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Post by lileria on Mar 13, 2016 18:10:04 GMT -6
Ok, I checked the petcock after your reply, and managed to do the vacuum test on it with a new clear line. Gas did flow through the fuel line and into a container I placed the line into, but no gas (or moisture) appeared in this new clear vacuum line. Why isn't it leaking now? Is this normal? Thanks!
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Post by lileria on Mar 13, 2016 15:57:51 GMT -6
Ok, I was going to begin this procedure today, and after starting, it warmed up for about 30 seconds before shutting off. Now it won't turn on and stay on without giving it throttle.
I checked the insides after this and noticed after removing the vacuum line that connects to the petcock, that there were drops of fuel coming out of it!
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Post by lileria on Mar 12, 2016 18:08:52 GMT -6
Oh, that makes sense. I suppose the speedometer is working fine then. Also, the gas gauge seems to be working now somehow. All gauges seem to be working properly now!
I'm able to start the scooter, but one thing I realized was that it doesn't actually start correctly with the electric starter. It tried to start, but won't. I apparently have to use the kickstart three or four times, go to the electric start, then it'll catch. Other than that, when it does start, everything seems to be functioning properly.
Note: This scooter (unless I've been doing it wrong all this time) has never actually started solely with the kickstart.
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Post by lileria on Mar 8, 2016 15:45:26 GMT -6
Ok, after re-cleaning the carburetor, all holes appear to have the carb cleaner going through them. I discovered that near the top end of the line that comes from the intake manifold had a small tear in it. I taped it up, and started the scooter and it was able to start and idle. I took it around the block a few times, and everything seems to work perfectly now!
One thing I noticed was the gas gauge wasn't working. There is sufficient gas in the tank, but it didn't seem to gauge it. Also the speedometer wasn't working; on the kickstand, I gave it gas and the back wheel turned but the speedometer didn't gauge it. However, while riding it, it seemed to begin to work. Could something be loose? Thanks!
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Post by lileria on Mar 7, 2016 16:47:59 GMT -6
Yes, the main jet was completely clear on the main hole and the side holes. The pilot jet was completely plugged, but I managed to clear it with carb cleaner. The sides were also clear. I also used carb cleaner on most of the orifices of the carburetor itself, the spray seemed to clear the spaces.
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Post by lileria on Mar 7, 2016 16:03:47 GMT -6
Quick update. I just got done cleaning the carburetor. I haven't connected it to the scooter yet.  That's my air filter type. Is it safe to use dish soap with this kind of air filter? Do I soak the whole thing in a bucket of soapy water, or just dip the black ends (which have oil on them)? |
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Post by lileria on Mar 6, 2016 9:01:38 GMT -6
Thanks for your reply! I believe that the liquid is oil, I touched it and it had an oily consistency. However, the inside of the air filter's tube has a smell that is as strong as gas but it's a little away from normal gas smell.
I don't currently have the tools to adjust the valves, is this step absolutely necessary before finding out what the problem is?
I'm going to see about taking some photos of the inside once I've finished cleaning the carburetor. I'll update as soon as possible. Thank you!
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Post by lileria on Mar 5, 2016 13:01:13 GMT -6
Hi, everyone. I'm repairing my 150cc Velocity scooter, and while checking several parts, I opened the airbox cover to find that the bottom of the air filter was a bit wet with what looked like gas or oil, I couldn't tell. There was a small amount of this fluid that collected on the bottom of the airbox itself.
Is having a small amount of fuel or oil in the airbox (and the air filter) a normal thing to happen, or does it signify a problem? I've been having trouble with the scooter not idling, and shutting off when throttle is applied. I've also had the ends of the fuel lines that are connected to the petcock leaking as if they don't have proper seals.
Any help with this is much appreciated. Thanks!
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Post by lileria on Dec 25, 2013 1:34:04 GMT -6
Hey, again! I was looking for different batteries to purchase when I started to think about what other things might need fixing after the amount of time my scooter's been inactive.
Before I actually buy a battery and find out something else doesn't work on the scooter, can anyone tell me what I should expect to have to attend to on a scooter that's been sitting in my garage for approximately 2 years?
I've already given it new engine oil and gas, but aside from the battery, I'm not sure what else!
Thank you!
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Post by lileria on Dec 23, 2013 16:57:33 GMT -6
Thank you guys so much for helping. I'll be purchasing a new battery soon! I'll definitely come back here if I need anymore help. Thanks again!
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Post by lileria on Dec 18, 2013 19:56:12 GMT -6
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Post by lileria on Dec 17, 2013 16:25:31 GMT -6
Hi. I don't have a multimeter, is there a way to tell without testing the voltage it's able to work?
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Post by lileria on Dec 17, 2013 15:09:26 GMT -6
Hi, everyone. I have a Velocity 150cc scooter; it had been sitting in my garage for about 2 years without it being charged. Today I cleaned it up and did small maintenance on it such as changing the oil and gas.
I went to charge it, however, the battery charger remains on green and tells me that the battery is already charged. The scooter does not turn over at all, nothing can be heard from it.
Does this mean I should buy a new battery?
One small thing is that yesterday the charger was red and after maybe 20-30 minutes the charger turned green again.
Today I check the charge again, and it's still green. Another thing is that when I turn the key for the ignition (I don't know what else you call it), hold the left brake, and click the ignition button, the battery charger goes red and stays red until perhaps 20-30 minutes. This is why I thought the battery was not dead.
Is this normal behavior for a battery that needs to be replaced?
Thanks!
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