bought a cheap scooter, not sure if i should sell it or fix it!!!!

tm4n6910 · 12-17-2014, 07:41 PM

150cc 989 miles. been sitting for 1.5-2 years. not sure where to start or if its even worth fooling with. motor isnt locked up and has fire.
only gave 60.00 for it

thumper650 · 12-17-2014, 09:11 PM

Did you get a title with it, or whatever papers you need in your state? I'd get it running, and go from there. If you've go no title I'd sell it as a parts bike or part it out.

tm4n6910 · 12-17-2014, 09:15 PM

yes clear signed title. thinking of getting a new motor off amazon. for everything think they are 259.00. maybe sell old 1?

kz1000st · 12-18-2014, 09:42 AM

For sixty bucks? Fix it. If it has spark but won't run the carburetor might be cruddy. Spray starter fluid into the carb and see if it kicks.

tm4n6910 · 12-19-2014, 11:44 AM

10-4 have the battery charging now. also stuck a new plug in her. checked fluids etc. worst to worst ill get buy a new motor lol

rks · 12-19-2014, 11:51 AM

Why would you buy a new engine, when the one you have has under 1000 miles on it? You might find that a few dollars, and a few hours of tinkering is all it needs. You may even enjoy the time spent tinkering (I do). If you don't have the time, or the desire...sell it, and get back to your car (I noticed the wheels in the background)

wheelbender6 · 12-20-2014, 09:57 AM

$60 for a scoot with a title is definitely a deal.
I would definitely try to get it running before deciding on selling or keeping.
A running scooter, even running crappy, will fetch more money.
If you get it running and decide to keep it, you will feel better about investing in some
new parts where needed.
I wouldn't try a new engine unless it absolutely won;t start or you discover some structural problems with it.

tm4n6910 · 12-20-2014, 02:37 PM

boss gave me a gift card for amazon. ordered a new cdi, coil and a carb. everything else i know is good. hopefully have her running in a week or so. i agree with little invested be stupid not to get some use out of it lol

tm4n6910 · 12-21-2014, 03:22 PM

tried the starting fluid in carb trick. charged battery good and i know im getting fire.... turns over good but wont start. little puff out of carb now and then so i fig im close.

Leiberg · 12-21-2014, 04:38 PM

getting closer

tm4n6910 · 12-21-2014, 05:24 PM

yay lol. mess with it more tom. wonder if the coil wire being sorta loose at the plug may be messing me up

tm4n6910 · 12-26-2014, 04:14 PM

finally got carb off. was green and gummy inside. new one is posed to be here tom. wish me luck

thumper650 · 12-26-2014, 04:54 PM

Good Luck!

tm4n6910 · 01-08-2015, 09:02 PM

got all the new parts. now when you start it, solenoid just clicks. fig battery was low so i tried kicking it, kick starter wont move. its almost like the engine is locked up. was gonna take plug out tom and put some penetrating oil in it overnight and see whats up. anyone have this happen b4?

kz1000st · 01-09-2015, 01:41 PM

Did you try to spin the engine with the fan? In the center is a 14mm hex head that takes a socket. If it won't spin with that, all the carb tuning and penetrating oil in the world won't help.

12-18-2014, 09:42 AM	#4
kz1000st Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 1,193	For sixty bucks? Fix it. If it has spark but won't run the carburetor might be cruddy. Spray starter fluid into the carb and see if it kicks. __________________ 2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting.
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12-19-2014, 11:51 AM	#6
rks Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Western New York Posts: 454	Why would you buy a new engine, when the one you have has under 1000 miles on it? You might find that a few dollars, and a few hours of tinkering is all it needs. You may even enjoy the time spent tinkering (I do). If you don't have the time, or the desire...sell it, and get back to your car (I noticed the wheels in the background) __________________ 2011 Jonway 150cc..16,109 breakdown free miles, and counting
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12-20-2014, 09:57 AM	#7
wheelbender6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston area Posts: 945	$60 for a scoot with a title is definitely a deal. I would definitely try to get it running before deciding on selling or keeping. A running scooter, even running crappy, will fetch more money. If you get it running and decide to keep it, you will feel better about investing in some new parts where needed. I wouldn't try a new engine unless it absolutely won;t start or you discover some structural problems with it. __________________ "Beer never broke my heart" - Luke Combs
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01-09-2015, 01:41 PM	#15
kz1000st Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 1,193	Did you try to spin the engine with the fan? In the center is a 14mm hex head that takes a socket. If it won't spin with that, all the carb tuning and penetrating oil in the world won't help. __________________ 2008 Eagle Milano 150- 9,679 miles 2009 Honda Rebel 250- 10,434 miles 2009 CF Moto Fashion- 16,023 miles 2009 MC-114 50cc Cub Clone- 4,317 miles twowheeler.yolasite.com/ That's 30,049 China Scootin miles and Counting.
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12-17-2014, 09:11 PM	#2
thumper650 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 137	Did you get a title with it, or whatever papers you need in your state? I'd get it running, and go from there. If you've go no title I'd sell it as a parts bike or part it out.
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12-20-2014, 02:37 PM	#8
tm4n6910 Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 19	boss gave me a gift card for amazon. ordered a new cdi, coil and a carb. everything else i know is good. hopefully have her running in a week or so. i agree with little invested be stupid not to get some use out of it lol
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12-21-2014, 03:22 PM	#9
tm4n6910 Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 19	tried the starting fluid in carb trick. charged battery good and i know im getting fire.... turns over good but wont start. little puff out of carb now and then so i fig im close.
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12-21-2014, 04:38 PM	#10
Leiberg Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Denmark Posts: 10	getting closer
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12-21-2014, 05:24 PM	#11
tm4n6910 Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 19	yay lol. mess with it more tom. wonder if the coil wire being sorta loose at the plug may be messing me up
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12-26-2014, 04:14 PM	#12
tm4n6910 Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 19	finally got carb off. was green and gummy inside. new one is posed to be here tom. wish me luck
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12-26-2014, 04:54 PM	#13
thumper650 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 137	Good Luck!
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01-08-2015, 09:02 PM	#14
tm4n6910 Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 19	got all the new parts. now when you start it, solenoid just clicks. fig battery was low so i tried kicking it, kick starter wont move. its almost like the engine is locked up. was gonna take plug out tom and put some penetrating oil in it overnight and see whats up. anyone have this happen b4?
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