How do I get my scooter battery to hold a charge?

by Christtopher
(USA)

I have a 2007 Velocity 150cc, The battery will not hold a charge? I have put new batteries in but if it sits for two days the battery is drained.

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Sep 18, 2012
disable remote start NEW
by: Sherri

I rarely ride my scooter and when I go to ride the battery is dead. The scooter guy in the next town says disable the remote so it will stop looking for it all the time. Well I took the front off and can not find it. (suppose to look like a antenna?) What should I look for and how to disable it?. Please help
Thanks Sherri

May 17, 2010
Scooter Repairs
by: Topher

I have found that these are rather simple machines, not a lot more advanced than a riding lawn mower for that matter. After searching for repair services at local motorcycle businesses, I found that if they don't sell it, they are not willing to look at it.

My Resolution: I have found a riding lawn mower repair man that has fixed my problems and goes so far as to find the parts he needs online.

Keep on Scootin!

Topher

May 16, 2010
Batt. Problems
by: George

I would have the stator checked before I did anything else to it.

May 10, 2010
KUDOS MUCHO!
by: Topher

Jim,

Thanx for the tip fix!!! :)



Topher

May 05, 2010
Not Good
by: Jim Zeiser

The first question is always, does it have either an alarm or remote starter? If so, disconnect them or disable them with the remote. Otherwise you have a short circuit somewhere.

Take off the plastic panels and start looking for a wire that's touching or bare and could be letting electricity arc to the frame.

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