Lance Cali Classic Scooter Review

by Desre 1
(Chicago, IL)




A Lance Cali Classic scooter

A Lance Cali Classic scooter

I love my Lance Cali Classic scooter, which is made by SYM and the reason I posted this review on this page. It's cute, fast, and fun to ride! But it is failing me.

It takes at least 15 minutes to keep it started before I can enjoy the ride. Tell me this is normal for a brand new scooter. I have had vapor lock (in front of a city bus), the fuel valve has been changed, the floater has been replaced, and it's still choking on its starting and has to be tried over and over.




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Sep 05, 2011
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Cali Classic 125
by: Anonymous

I have had my Cali 125 for two months and I love it. I haven't had any mechanical issues. It starts up immediately. So far so good.

Nov 03, 2010
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Cali Classic fuel vent
by: Ootscoot

On the Cali Classic, the gas tank vent can become clogged. There is a little round check-valve that can fill with gas and restrict the breathing of the gas tank. I usually find that if I remove the cover over the gas tank, look for the little round valve, remove the bottom hose that goes from the tank vent to this check valve, at the valve, the tank breathes easier, and the vacuum lines don't get choked up with gas.(leave the check valve there, with the top hose still connected)

Oct 28, 2010
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Let Us Know
by: Jim Zeiser

Please let us know if it worked out. I keep giving this advice, I'd like to know how it works for someone.

Oct 27, 2010
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lance cali classic
by: Anonymous

Thanks Jim, it's worth trying

Oct 27, 2010
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Simple Test
by: Jim Zeiser

Put your hand over the inlet of the air filter and partially block it. If the scooter runs better as it warms up your electric choke is goofed up.If you can't manage it with your hand, get masking tape, block part of the inlet and after it warms up tear off the tape. If it warms up better you've found your solution.

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