Throttle issue

Neo · 03-14-2014, 09:22 PM

Just bought a 2005 Eton Beamer Matrix II a week ago and drove it home (20 miles) and it topped out at about 40 mph.

Last night I decided to start it and it was not a good idea for how cold it was in retrospect because the throttle stuck really bad. I decided to wait til noon ish the next day to see how it felt when it was at least 40 degrees out.

So... the throttle felt fine. I took it out for a short ride and it didn't make it up to 40 mph. I wonder if I stretched the throttle cable the night before? Or maybe I'm being paranoid and the wind was against me.

I'll test it out on another warm day.

Any thoughts?

qwertydude · 03-15-2014, 12:27 AM

Probably just the wind. Did you try going in opposite directions and seeing if you get the speed back the other way?

Also is this a 2t or 4t bike? If it's a 4t it could definitely be time to adjust the valves and if it's got a few thousand miles on it it might need some transmission maintenance like a new belt and new CVT weights.

Neo · 03-15-2014, 01:25 PM

Hi, thanks for the reply!

Unfortunately it snowed quite a bit last night so there won't be any riding for a while. I have to learn before I can do any of that maintenance, I know nothing about mechanics. Never got the 101 on any of it so I gotta do that somehow if I only knew where to go..

Rhompin45 · 03-16-2014, 01:47 AM

How often are you suppost to change the weights on these scoots? I have a little under 10k km on mine and have never changed them I just changed my belt but it wasn't even cracked I jus didn't want it to explode like I have seen pictures of.

Rhompin45 · 03-16-2014, 01:48 AM

Wasn't trying to hijack your thread it was just brought up.

Neo · 03-16-2014, 06:25 PM

I don't mind at all Rhompin. I wish I could answer your question. So you have an Eton just like mine with 10k? Nice!

Rhompin45 · 03-16-2014, 11:56 PM

No I have a 2006 tank sporty. It's a 150 and its km not miles so its like 6000 miles

Neo · 03-21-2014, 12:09 AM

Still getting snow and haven't had a chance to ride it again to see if it will get back up to 40 or not.

Neo · 04-17-2014, 04:05 PM

The scooter is doing great! Cold weather and scooters just don't mix I guess.

Gimpdog · 04-18-2014, 02:11 PM

Glad you're doing good with the scoot!!

03-16-2014, 06:25 PM	#6
Neo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N. L.P. Michigan Posts: 9	I don't mind at all Rhompin. I wish I could answer your question. So you have an Eton just like mine with 10k? Nice! __________________ -Neo 2005 E-Ton Beamer Matrix II 1986 Yamaha Razz
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03-21-2014, 12:09 AM	#8
Neo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N. L.P. Michigan Posts: 9	Still getting snow and haven't had a chance to ride it again to see if it will get back up to 40 or not. __________________ -Neo 2005 E-Ton Beamer Matrix II 1986 Yamaha Razz
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04-17-2014, 04:05 PM	#9
Neo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: N. L.P. Michigan Posts: 9	The scooter is doing great! Cold weather and scooters just don't mix I guess. __________________ -Neo 2005 E-Ton Beamer Matrix II 1986 Yamaha Razz
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04-18-2014, 02:11 PM	#10
Gimpdog Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: N Carolina Posts: 453	Glad you're doing good with the scoot!! __________________ ScootDawg.net Members Map: https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=66...tion=USA&add=1
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03-15-2014, 12:27 AM	#2
qwertydude Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 139	Probably just the wind. Did you try going in opposite directions and seeing if you get the speed back the other way? Also is this a 2t or 4t bike? If it's a 4t it could definitely be time to adjust the valves and if it's got a few thousand miles on it it might need some transmission maintenance like a new belt and new CVT weights.
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03-16-2014, 01:47 AM	#4
Rhompin45 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 79	How often are you suppost to change the weights on these scoots? I have a little under 10k km on mine and have never changed them I just changed my belt but it wasn't even cracked I jus didn't want it to explode like I have seen pictures of.
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03-16-2014, 11:56 PM	#7
Rhompin45 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 79	No I have a 2006 tank sporty. It's a 150 and its km not miles so its like 6000 miles
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