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Scooters - 50cc => People 50 => Topic started by: robban95 on May 04, 2011, 07:51:35 PM

Title: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 04, 2011, 07:51:35 PM

Hello, i have a kymco people 50 2t but it's accelerating very slow and the top speed is about 40-45km/h.
I wonder what i can do to fix the problem i don't want it to go over 45 but i want it to become a bit stronger.
I'm sorry fore bad English thank you :)

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 04, 2011, 07:52:00 PM

oh its a 02 model

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: juice on May 04, 2011, 08:46:35 PM

my 02 people does 80+kph and has for the three years I have owned it . It sounds like yours needs service . good luck .

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: Peters on May 04, 2011, 11:44:49 PM

Need a little more info. Has it been ran regularly or has it been sitting? How long have you had it? Have you replaced the belt recently? If not check that. Your cvt may still be restricted but if you dont want to go over 45km/h thats fine doesn't hurt acceleration. uhhhh..... Spark plug been replaced recently? Just some simple things to check to start with.

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 05, 2011, 01:25:14 PM

thanks M8 yes it has been sitting but it's starts very good and i have just gotten it. It was my brothers before me i have not check the spark plug or cleaned the carburetor also i have not cleaned the air filter.
I have check the belt but it's all fine :)

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: juice on May 05, 2011, 03:23:59 PM

I was told the 02 people 50 was not restricted but I can't confirm that . You could have degraded gas . I put fresh gas with 1 oz per gal seafoam additive . Good luck .

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 05, 2011, 04:02:28 PM

Ok thanks!
I have just cleaned the air filter it was really dirty :) I haven't put it on yet it's still wet :P

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 05, 2011, 07:21:56 PM

Still there is no difference :( is it only mine that loses lot of speed when you are going uphill?
Mine is going betwin 30-40 km/h uphill
Downhill 45km/h
Flat line about 40km/h
Pleas help me :(

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: juice on May 05, 2011, 07:39:56 PM

Fresh gas , seafoam ,new plug ,30lb air in tires,make sure the brakes arn't over adjusted,your exhaust may need cleaning.Check out you tube for videos .

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 05, 2011, 08:00:32 PM

The seafoam, exhaust and spark plug are the only hopes left :(

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 05, 2011, 09:17:52 PM

Btw how offen do u need to clean the exhaust and how many kilometers?

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: juice on May 05, 2011, 09:32:26 PM

If you use a ashless synthetic 2 stroke oil it may never need it again . Good luck .

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: sidthesloth on May 05, 2011, 10:41:35 PM

Also check the exhaust port in the cylinder for carbon build up.

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 06, 2011, 06:27:33 AM

I never said that my kymco has only gone 6500km

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: sidthesloth on May 07, 2011, 09:53:30 PM

Oh!

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 08, 2011, 07:47:04 PM

how long time is it supposed to take fore the p50 to reach 45 km/h ?

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: juice on May 08, 2011, 08:01:27 PM

My stock 02 people 50 will reach 80 kph in about one eighth of a mile on level ground . If yours won't perform in a similar manner there is something wrong . If you are not able to fix it you should seek professional help . My p50 has 13,650 original km on it and the engine has not been modified or repaired . Good luck .

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 09, 2011, 05:47:57 PM

Ok then i have fixed the problem there was some sh** in the carburetor :)

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: juice on May 09, 2011, 06:29:35 PM

Im glad you got it fixed and Im sure you will enjoy it , the p50 is a great scooter . Good luck .

Title: Re: Slow acceleration?
Post by: robban95 on May 10, 2011, 04:56:58 PM

Yeah i know, the bike has those huge wheels that gives you a grate balance and a hole at the road is no match for the p50 :) thank for the help everyone :D
take care!