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OK this thread has been side-tracked. I was the original poster, the one with the problem, not jjoshua... MY plug broke off because it was tightened by a family member too tight. When I went to take it off it was stuck, used a rubber hammer to try and loosen it, and it tore the cap off of the plug. Nothing is sticking out

jjoshua was talking about a previous experience he had in response to my original problem.

...as it says. The top part broke off, leaving the threaded half inside the hole. What can I do? How do I get it out? Can I use a regular bolt (from home depot) until I can get a new part? If so, what size?

I am so frustrated right now. Finally got the D thing running pretty well, bought a compressor so I could do what I needed to do (impact stuff) and then this. I did not do the last oil change. I realize that it was probably tightened too much by the person that did the last oil change.

Help!

Like it says above I had my first on-road crash at speed (about 45 mph) last night. I'm talking about it because I was lucky, and a bit prepared. I hope my experience will help others who find themselves in the same situation some day.

I was in the left lane on a four lane road in a busy area. It was dark. A slow car in front of me. Checked the right mirror, clear. Went to change lanes to the right and suddenly there was a van there. I corrected but it was too late to avoid it. I hit the side of the van with the throttle handle. The scooter teetered, and fell...

Here's the part I hope you will remember:

I had thought about it a lot while riding: What would I do if I wrecked hard? I came to the conclusion that the best thing to do would be to just let it happen, and try to slide it out. (Based on tips I have heard in the past.)

That was exactly what I did. When the scooter started teetering I did not fight it. I recognized right away that I was going to crash. I just let go. It laid down in front of me and slid along the pavement at 40 mph. I was sliding right behind it, trying my best not to try and correct my posture except to keep sliding so as to avoid tumbling.

I completely walked away with minor sprains in my left hand and my right ankle. Oh, and road-rash all over my right knee, a bit on the left, also both hands and elbows.

The scooter started right up after I walked it off the road to a parking lot. I rode it home with no further incidents.

Moral of the story: Be ready to let go, not tighten up, and do your best to slide in a crash!

(And no, the driver of the van did not even stop.)

JoFoS!

millsc: REally? I have never heard that before!?!?!?

Will check the wires as suggested, thanks! (too late for not touching the bulb. Bought a new one today and installed with my bare hands! (And a screw driver)

Hello! Just wanted to let you know the noise was caused by the flywheel, or some part of that assembly, not being tightened enough when the stator was replaced. It did cause some damage, but we had the parts to replace it. Scooter is running again!

Thanks again for all the help. Make sure you tighten everything people! hehe

Thanks. I took off the CVT cover to check it, and made sure the gear that likes to pop out (Bendix?) was inserted in the half-circle cowling correctly. It will not start, thats why I didn't make a video. Guess I could record it trying to start.

Thanks again for the help. I checked things with a multimeter and it seemed fine to me, stepdad checked it and he said it was bad. We had 2 extras lying around, thankfully. Replaced the stator and it starts just fine!