Forum: Scooter Clubs
05-25-2017, 01:40 AM
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
11-25-2014, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 17,676
I also agree with the timing theory. If the...
I also agree with the timing theory. If the timing is off it can mimic some of the fuel ratio theories and if it is really bad you can slam the valve and piston together (I think but don't know for...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
03-29-2014, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 5
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On my Piaggio Beverly there is a thermal switch...
On my Piaggio Beverly there is a thermal switch that turns on the electrical fan. The temp light is controlled by a thermistor. A thermistor is made of material that has lower impedance the hotter...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
03-10-2014, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,264
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
03-10-2014, 01:05 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,264
I am with those who like it like it is. If I...
I am with those who like it like it is. If I found something like that I would definitely keep it. But it is your ride and I support almost any mod that does not make it unsafe.
The left brake...
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Forum: 50cc - 124cc
10-24-2013, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
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Forum: 50cc - 124cc
10-17-2013, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,299
Over torquing variator
I changed the belt and sliders on a 50cc Milano. I peg out at max speed but the take off is incredibly slow. Could this be due to over torquing the variator?
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
09-10-2013, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,702
I have never bought a scoot that runs. I...
I have never bought a scoot that runs. I restored a 2003 Piaggio BV200 for my old boss about 2 years ago. Paid $900 for it; it had 2500 miles on it. Cleaned .the carb, changed out all the lines...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
09-05-2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 39,742
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
09-05-2013, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,069
Altitude definitely affects a motor's...
Altitude definitely affects a motor's performance. You don't say whether your scoot is fuel injected or has a carburetor. If it fuel injected the computer should correct for the change in altitude....
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
09-05-2013, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,363
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-31-2013, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,363
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-31-2013, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-23-2013, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
I have a shop manual that I downloaded. It has...
I have a shop manual that I downloaded. It has nothing about codes from the coolant temp light. I called the dealer and they have a scanner that will read the codes. Costs $100 but i think I am...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
08-21-2013, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
Trouble Codes from Coolant Temp Light
I have a 2003 Piaggio BV200. The coolant temp warning light flashes various codes; some cannot be related to overheating because I sometimes get the code immediately upon startup. I cannot find any...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
07-27-2013, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,765
I agree with Scooterwayne. Let's face it... we...
I agree with Scooterwayne. Let's face it... we always lose in a contest with another vehicle. I would get both uninsured and underinsured coverage. This is something you are buying for yourself...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
07-26-2013, 01:45 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 17,734
My scoot and Goldwing were my main transport;...
My scoot and Goldwing were my main transport; then my truck was torched two days after my divorce became final. Now they are my only means. I never miss the enclosed ride but there are times when I...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
07-22-2013, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,003
Gebe,
Your experience is a really helpful...
Gebe,
Your experience is a really helpful example of diagnosing a problem starting with one end of the three basic requirements--fuel spark compression. i recently had a similar experience that I...
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Forum: General Scooter Discussion
07-14-2013, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 10,696
The only negative I have heard was from a guy...
The only negative I have heard was from a guy driving a big 4wheel drive pu. He yelled out learn how to ride a real motorcycle. It struck me as funny since my Goldwing has been my principle ride...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
05-02-2013, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
Techie,
Are you missing a decimal place. ...
Techie,
Are you missing a decimal place. .03 inches would be more than .6 mm, which would be a huge gap I think.
I agree with you about it being very strange. I wondered whether the smaller...
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
05-02-2013, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
04-03-2013, 08:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
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Forum: 125cc - 249cc
04-02-2013, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,608
2009 Lance Vintage quit running
I have a 2009 Lance Vintage with the 157qmj engine. The prior owner said that it would start and run and then just die. He was right. I was stranded getting it home. It has spark, spraying...
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Forum: 50cc - 124cc
03-06-2013, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
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Forum: 50cc - 124cc
03-06-2013, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,664
scootnwinn,
This is much better than...
scootnwinn,
This is much better than fantastic. I have added this to my bookmarks.
The answer to my problem was pretty simple. I ran the engine and the headlight came on like a champ. What...
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