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Mr. Paul

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How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« on: September 02, 2017, 06:36:53 PM »
1. Use OEM parts only

2. Properly clean the carb

3. Install a new battery

 8) 8) 8)
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2017, 07:01:56 PM »
 8) Yup!

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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2017, 09:21:21 PM »
And 4. make sure that your (green) ground wires to engine, frame and battery have always good contact, not being loose or corroded.
A little bit of salt water resistant marine grease in the cable connectors could also help some rainriders or coastriders permanently.
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2017, 09:57:08 PM »
Mine would be:
1. Buy EFI only
2 OEM parts
3 Biggest Yuasa fits

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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2017, 03:45:22 AM »
Can I add "Do the scheduled maintenance?"

Or "learn how to to the scheduled maintenance?"

Or "Don't just stuff it behind the garage with a partial tank of gas, and leave it there for 6 years, and then tell me it's a crappy scooter because it won't start."

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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2017, 04:04:35 AM »
Quote from: Mr. Paul on September 02, 2017, 06:36:53 PM
1. Use OEM parts only

2. Properly clean the carb

3. Install a new battery

 8) 8) 8)

2.  Properly clean the carb (Add fuel stabilizer if the bike will not be ridden for a few weeks.)
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2017, 04:42:46 AM »
1 Buy a new one.
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #7 on: September 03, 2017, 05:42:43 AM »
Yes, I'd probably agree with the top 3...  redk
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2017, 07:55:00 AM »
Change the spark plug.
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #9 on: September 03, 2017, 05:46:45 PM »
Simple,  duck tape and monkey snot.
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Re: How to fix 90% of scooter problems
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2017, 07:55:25 PM »
OEM parts (oops) Dr. Pulley is OK though!
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