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Redk

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« on: June 10, 2017, 04:33:47 AM »
I am a price shopper.  Can't resist a deal.
Or a challenge !

Pic 1 shows the bms federal 50 as I got it.  I do have the plastic panels.
Pic 2 shows part of why I got it...
Near as I can tell it is a Zhongneng !  :-)
Which translates to GY6 engine parts.
It is a 2012 model that was won by a lucky fellow in a PR contest.
He managed to ride it 1 whole mile before it failed to re-start.
It has been hacked at by any number of mechanics over the last 5 years and been a burden, in storage.

No real clues why it will not start and run.
Should be fun to play with for a while !
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MJR

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Re: Others
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2017, 10:42:34 PM »
Fortunately a basic scooter isn't rocket science. Probably just needs some better quality parts than it was made with.
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Redk

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« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2017, 04:55:38 AM »
MJR, That could very well be the case...  I just don't know yet.

I've been doing a bit of 'armchair engineering' over the tale it came with, and think I might have a chance of resolving it's failure.

...that contest I mentioned involved a Lot of alcohol, and the garage it was stored in had harley riders hangin out, so I'm sure they did not ever consider it seriously...

ATM, all I will say is I feel there is a strong possibility the problem lies with a 'key feature' advertised for the 2012 bms Federal 50.
It's still got teats on both tires, no scuffs or dents from crashes, and the seat looks as good as a dusty old seat can.

I've been watching these crime stories on the tv...  who-dunnit kinda things, mostly grizzly, absolutely horrid circumstances defying solution.

I am a much happier person sitting there with the tv off, considering my options with that little 50 scooter !

Right or not so much so, I'll post further clues in a day or so... 
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2017, 05:25:46 AM »
Harley riders, booze...scooter, unchaperoned...drain the urine out of the tank and try with fresh gas.
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« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2017, 01:16:00 PM »
Harley riders, booze...scooter, unchaperoned...drain the urine out of the tank and try with fresh gas.

Ain't that the truth. Might even find a duby in the tail pipe.....ya know....group therapy.
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« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2017, 04:41:45 PM »
There is a possibility all the above... 
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on 2nd thought, no...  fuel filler under locking seat.

1 more clue...  1 broken lever...  it apparently was tipped over while sitting there, over the years.


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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2017, 05:16:54 PM »
I bought a Chinese scooter once from a dealer. No one get it to run. Paid almost nothing for it. Turns out that , in the builders zeal to make it "look" good. when they sprayed the fuel tank,  and had not bothered to mask off the fuel outlet nipple. It had a film of paint over the hole and the gas had not dissolved it. Probably not your problem, as it would not have ran a mile. mainland Chinese products are shoddy workmanship and shoddy materials. (except for a few) Lets us know what stopped yours. Good luck Red.


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« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2017, 05:31:53 PM »
Get it running, paint it black, emblazon it with Harley badging and put a license plate frame "Most Reliable Harley Ever".
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'03 Coast Cyan Atlantic 500
'14 White MyRoad 700i
'09 Mirage White Burgman 650
'06 Oort Gray Burgman 650 project
'05 Sonic Silver Burgman 650 project
'03 Space Blue Burgman 650, rebuilt/upgraded CVT w/Polish adapter
'03 Space Blue Burgman 650 parts bike

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« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2017, 09:30:42 PM »
... paint it black...

Actually, I kinda like the Sky Blue, and more importantly, She likes it !
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