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Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 16:47:10 GMT -6
You keep paying attention to Alley and you will probably know more about scooters tan them guys that work on them. Could be a good side gig.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 16:01:02 GMT -6
I had a couple errands to run and decided to ride Maggi because some of my rout required highway driving. Got to my destination and when I was done. I came out got on and tried to start her up. That's when she decided to get an attitude and didn't start.The starter turned slow For a few seconds, then nothing. I got a jump from a good Samaritan and rode home pulled in the drive shut her off then tried to start, same thing again. I'm beginning to not like big scooters with out a Kick starter. Now I gotta tear into her to find out why she ain't charging and whoop her back into shape.
Roy
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Helmet cams
by: royldoc - Sept 13, 2011 13:57:40 GMT -6
Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 13:57:40 GMT -6
I have a pair of spy cam glasses that takes good video, but I can't wear them and my regular glasses. I also have a camera pen. Bashan, good thinkin'. necessity is the mother of all good ideas  I could make a redneck helmet cam and duct tape one of them to my helmet. ;D Roy |
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Helmet cams
by: royldoc - Sept 13, 2011 12:20:09 GMT -6
Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 12:20:09 GMT -6
Helmet cameras, who's got one? Where did you get it? What Kind? I have been looking for one and found some cool ones. I just would like to know what you all have And if you like the video quality.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 12:09:56 GMT -6
I could be wrong but it looks like the filter is in backwards. The big end usually goes toward the carburetor. Look at it closely it should have an arrow on it pointing the direction of flow. Other than that it looks good.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 10:31:02 GMT -6
Watch the changing banner at the top of page.  Roy |
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Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 10:02:18 GMT -6
Shannon, you will not find a 9/16" to 1/4". The threaded end is a standard pipe thread. You will find it in either 1/2" to 1/4'' or 3/4"to 1/4". The end the hose goes on is called a hose barb.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 13, 2011 9:46:46 GMT -6
It would be ok to run the hose from the tank across to the other side then down to the carb. just be sure it slants down hill with no dips back up.
eivad11, I would just drill that one out.Or make a plate with a hole tapped for a fitting. gas tanks are pretty thin and if you just screw a fitting in it may not hold or seal up.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 21:04:37 GMT -6
Maybe I should have been more clear about the vacuum hose that goes to the petcock. If you remove the petcock you will no longer need that hose. follow it from the petcock down to were it connects at the other end. It may be connected onto a tee or on the manifold. Regardless of were it is connected to. You can remove it and plug the hole. Some carburetors have a decelerator valve and some don't. If your carburetor has a decelerator the vacuum hose may be connected on a tee. Some manifolds have two vacuum nipples. One will usually go to the emission stuff and one is used for the petcock/decelerator. I would not use silicon to plug the hole. I use vacuum caps. you can get them in a small pack at the auto store. I have an assortment and used the 3/16 inch size to plug the port.  1) Yes you should replace the fuel filter every so often. I change mine every spring. Most people just wait till it's a problem. 2) The cheap ones you can't clean. Some of the more expensive ones have removable cartridges in them and can be cleaned. 3) You should have the filter between the tank and the valve. Like this.  The green and white thing is the filter. The red thing is the valve. The bottom of the fuel tank is just a little higher than the filter just out of the photo to the upper right. You should try to run your hose as straight as possible from the tank to the carburetor down hill. Roy |
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 18:32:47 GMT -6
You draw diagrams better than I do. That would work. You need to be sure the fuel will not melt the plastic tube though. Auto parts stores have hose adapters that will work.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 18:25:37 GMT -6
It is possible she is losing vacuum at the manifold. I had one on my other scoot that had some rubber still in it. It was working like a little valve. At wot it would suck the little piece in and close the little hole. I cleaned it out with a drill bit. She said that she tested the petcock by applying a vacuum an no fuel flowed out.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 18:09:14 GMT -6
The short rubber hose On the tank is probably the best bet. Like you said, get rid of the plastic filter in the tank and use a good inline filter before the manual valve.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 17:58:56 GMT -6
Alley, I was going to use the pipe fitting method. But the threads on the fuel tank are metric and the fittings are tapered pipe threads. It should work though. I just didn't want to risk stripping the threads on tank it is real soft metal and I didn't want to have to repair or buy a tank. I also have spare petcocks If I screwed one up.
Roy
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 17:45:45 GMT -6
Carefully drill out the hole where the fuel hose goes on the petcock with a drill bit the same size as the hole remove all the metal chips. When you are done you should be able to suck through it. plug the bottom hole where the vacuum hose goes on. plug the vacuum port on the intake manifold. Install a manual valve in the fuel hose. This is how I installed mine. I used zip ties to secure it to the frame. Roy |
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Post by royldoc on Sept 12, 2011 17:30:04 GMT -6
Wow, what a bummer. I would just drill out the petcock an install a manual valve in the fuel line. This is how I have mine mounted.  Its not hard to reach when the plastic is on and can't be seen unless you look under the plastic. I got it at the local hardware store for about $5 But an auto parts store might have them also. Roy |
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