Do you have any idea why my scooter is not starting?

by Jason Hickman
(Marion Texas, USA)

When I try to start it the starter turns over but it wont fire. I put new spark plug and wire and it gets plenty of gas, could the coil be out? What should I check next. Also if fluded how do I drain?

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Feb 26, 2012
Reply to not starting
by: Anonymous

Sounds to me like you have no compression , you may want to do a compression test or replace the piston rings

Feb 14, 2012
Assistance needed
by: Anonymous

I checked for spark, plug is good. Coil is brand new and I still can't get spark. I even put a new battery in it. I have a 2002 Venice QT 50. Can anybody help?

Dec 06, 2011
help
by: Anonymous

i have a 2011 vip future champion and it wont even turn over it only has 129 miles on it i have no clue sparks good and every thing else

Sep 17, 2011
Basics
by: Jim Zeiser

First you have to check for spark. Take out the plug and see if a nice, blue spark is there. It must be grounded against the engine. If it is then you have a fuel flow problem.

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