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Title: New at this
Post by: Robster on June 18, 2009, 09:16:19 PM

 ??? Hi all, my name is rob from long island new york!!!! I just got a 2004 people 150!!! It has not been run in a year & has a dead battery.Also no owners manual. I assume it is a 12 volt system but the battery is so small!!! I wasn't sure if you could kick start it like that or how to charge it up. The kick starter seems a little tricky like it sticks or is finicky .. Does anyone know how to get a manual ???I never had a scoot about before & I'm not even sure what type of license you need !!! Any pearls of wisdom are appreciated!!!

Title: Re: New at this
Post by: bongoman on June 18, 2009, 10:20:43 PM

I don't know much about the People - I ride an Xciting 500. Usually you can find owner's manual online.

A battery charger will probably cost under $20.

Title: Re: New at this
Post by: Robster on June 19, 2009, 06:42:34 PM

Thx bongoman!!! I have a battery charger,but do you need a special one ?? Is it 12 volt???

Title: Re: New at this
Post by: chubbyrockstar on June 19, 2009, 06:54:08 PM

If its sat for a while make sure you remove the cover and re-grease the kickstart spring inside.
remove all fluids, etc. (check out the forum for tips)
to operate a 150cc you do need a motorcycle endorsement on your license depending on where you live,
which isnt hard to obtain.
your local area may have you do a road test also but nothing major, easy stuff!
good luck
the manual i posted doesnt work anymore so i will try to find you one

**Here you go**
http://web.mac.com/dan_fenner/iWeb/Site/The%20Files.html (http://web.mac.com/dan_fenner/iWeb/Site/The%20Files.html)

Title: Re: New at this
Post by: Robster on June 23, 2009, 09:55:24 PM

Thx chubbyrockstar!!!!!
                          I went to DMV & got a copy of the motorcycle handbook. Take written this week!! Also, had a hard time starting her up. Had to take carb apart . Float was stuck . Now she purrs like a kitten .Couldn't resist a quick spin down the block!!! First time ever on a scooter !!!! What a blast!!! I'm hooked!!!!! Also thx for the manual,I'm gonna print it out & keep it on file. 

Title: Re: New at this
Post by: chubbyrockstar on June 28, 2009, 08:46:53 AM

no problem man sounds like everything worked out!

Title: Re: New at this
Post by: Dawsman on June 30, 2009, 11:14:49 PM

Ha Ha. Now your one of us! Scooter Dork! Nothing like that twist n go transmission eh? Enjoy yourself man!