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Feb 3, 2012
Do you have to take the road test with a motorcycle or can you use your scooter?
Can I take the motorcycle license test with a 125cc scooter, or will they require I use a motorcycle
Feb 3, 2012
What can I do about a Kymco scooter that won't keep running?
I have a 2010 Kymco LIKE 50 with 680 miles on it. The carburetor was replaced in the summer of 2011 because of the following problem. It would start right
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Feb 3, 2012
Why won't my scooter start after sitting in the garage?
My scooter was been sitting in the garage over the summer. When I attempted to start it, the scooter would not start. The engine at times was about to
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Feb 3, 2012
Can I add a little bit of power to my scooter?
My Yamaha mint 50cc scooter seems to have a problem climbing hills, and when I pull the throttle it kinda looks like weak, so can you help me? How can
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Feb 3, 2012
Is there a reason why my scooter battery is not charging while driving?
I have a practically new 2006 Eagle scooter that sat in a garage til September this year. The first thing I did was replace the battery and charge it up
Feb 3, 2012
How can I get my scooter to start?
I have spark and tried spraying starter fluid in it, removed the spark plug then put back... sounds like it is going to start but just keeps whining and
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Feb 3, 2012
How can I get my scooter to start?
I have spark and tried spraying starter fluid in it, removed the spark plug then put back... sounds like it is going to start but just keeps whining and
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Feb 3, 2012
Where could I find a wiring diagram for my VIP scooter?
I need a wiring diagram for my 2007 VIP scooter. I can not get it to run. I have no spark at spark plug. I bought this as a basket case and am putting
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Feb 3, 2012
How can I get my scooter restarted after going too fast down a hill?
I was riding home one day and started going down a hill, and yes, I've heard you shouldn't go so fast down hills but I always did and didn't notice a problem.
Feb 3, 2012
Any suggestions on getting my scooter to start?
My 50cc 2stroke Jonway scooter won't start. The starter was spinning but did not engage the fly wheel, I put a washer behind the starter drive to make
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Feb 3, 2012
Review of the Honda SH150i Motor Scooter
I have owned this scooter for about 5 months. I bought it new from a registered Honda Dealer. I paid $1000 less than retail, I think because it is a
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Feb 3, 2012
What do I need to do to get the power back on my scooter?
150cc scooter starts and idles great but sputters over speeds of 25mph... I have a SC150cc Baja Scooter with 688 miles on it. Starts and idles great. Spark
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Feb 3, 2012
Why won't my scooter get up to speed?
My scooter is a Baja 50 sc 2006 scooter. I bought it and it was doing fine for like two weeks but then out of nowhere it just stopped picking up speed.
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Feb 3, 2012
Can you answer this short legged person question?
I understand the scooters have a lock so that when you are coming to a stop and if you are slightly at an angle you may be locked in that position, which
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Jan 31, 2012
Any idea why my 50cc scooter will not start?
Hi my name is James I just got this 50cc scooter from a friend and he told me that he had to start the scooter with his F-250 truck and it won't start
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Jan 31, 2012
Why is there no power going to the back wheel of my scooter?
I have a Peugeot Speedfight 2 scooter and it starts fine but when I try to move off there is no power going to the back wheel. What could be the problem
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Jan 31, 2012
Why does my scoot-n-go electric scooter run all the time?
When I got home one evening I noticed the tire had been spinning and the battery dead. I have disconnected the throttle cable and it still runs when plugging
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Jan 31, 2012
How do I check the CDI on my Pegasus scooter to see if it is working?
I have a 2006 Qlink Pegasus 150 scooter. My scooter is not getting fire to plug, How do I check C D I to see if working? The plug is new and how would
Jan 31, 2012
Why would my 150cc scooter starter be full of oil?
I was having problems starting my longbo adventure recently, checked the battery and it was dry added water could not get a full charge but had enough
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Jan 31, 2012
Does my 2001 Honda reflex NNS250 have a fuel filter?
If my Honda Reflex has a fuel filter, would you know the location of it
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Jan 31, 2012
How do you replace the left brake assembly on a scooter?
How do you replace the LEFT brake assembly on a scooter and replace the brake brake light switch and brake cable? I need help
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Nov 23, 2011
Battery Tender Jr Review - Motorcycle Battery Tender Junior Review
For information about the Battery Tender Jr., check out this Battery Tender Junior review. Every scooter owner should have a motorcycle battery tender for winterizing.
Oct 20, 2011
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Oct 16, 2011
Why on my 2007 50cc Peace scooter does my accelerator seem to choke out but only when the motor is cold?
When starting my scooter cold, it seems to choke out on the throttle. It seems to run fantastic after it has been driven a short while
Oct 16, 2011
Are there any carb kits for the CVK (Keihin) for manual choke conversion?
I have two 150cc scooters and both are very cold natured to say the least and have been having trouble with initial starts on even mild mornings. It seems
Oct 16, 2011
What can you tell me about the Malaguti "Yesterday" scooter?
I am considering purchasing a 2004 Malaguti. What is the ease in obtaining parts, costs of parts and overall reliability
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Oct 16, 2011
Any tips on how to get a new drive belt on my 150cc?
I've watched you tube videos and it looks so easy. When I try, the belt doesn't seem long enough even though I know it's the right size
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Oct 16, 2011
Why won't my Chinese scooter start?
I have a 2010 Motobravo Roma 150cc Chinese scooter that won't start. It's one of the scooters that looks just like a motorcycle, maybe a ninja. I checked
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Oct 16, 2011
Where can I find a picture diagram of the Xinyue xy260t-4 scooter?
I am looking for a pictorial of the exact scooter as a reference. The thing is, I want to break the scooter down on my own and on all of the pro boards,
Oct 16, 2011
Why do I have such a vibrating rattle when starting out with my CF Fashion?
It only happens when starting to accelerate, then goes away. Runs good otherwise
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