Why does my scooter bog when I turn the clutch all the way?

by Alex
(Athens)

If I accelerate fully, my scooter will bog and go really slow. I have to accelerate very lightly for it to pick up speed.


Also my headlights, horn, left and right blinker, and speedometer don't light up. I checked the fuse and it's fine, and my battery is connected correctly.

Can you give me some pointers on what to look at next?

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Feb 21, 2016
help me out NEW
by: andy

Just bought a new carb.every time i give it gas it wont take off fast.like it use to

Feb 21, 2016
help me out NEW
by: andy

Just bought a new carb.every time i give it gas it wont take off fast.like it use to

Feb 21, 2016
help me out NEW
by: andy

Just bought a new carb.every time i give it gas it wont take off fast.like it use to

Sep 12, 2012
LIGHT CONNCETION NEW
by: jay

the lights and panel....check the connection....9 out of 10 thats the problem wit that....I just fixed mine yesterday.

Bogging and shutting off....check the fuel/air mixture. when mine was idled right, it didnt cut off again.

Jun 21, 2012
PLEASE HELP!! NEW
by: Michael

I just recently bought a 150cc taotao moped and it ran great at first. After a few days of riding, it began jumping on me. When i accelerate to 40 it drops to 35 and bogs. I have to ease into the throttle to prevent the bogging but once i reach 40 same thing. WHAT DO I DO????

Jun 21, 2012
PLEASE HELP!! NEW
by: Michael

I just recently bought a 150cc taotao moped and it ran great at first. After a few days of riding, it began jumping on me. When i accelerate to 40 it drops to 35 and bogs. I have to ease into the throttle to prevent the bogging but once i reach 40 same thing. WHAT DO I DO????

May 14, 2012
bogs down NEW
by: Danny

Runs good when first started then after 45 secs changes idle speeds and barely runs. Runs a little better (not much) after a minute or two. Still bogs down and I work the throttle to try and keep speed.

May 14, 2012
bogs down NEW
by: Danny

Runs good when first started then after 45 secs changes idle speeds and barely runs. Runs a little better (not much) after a minute or two. Still bogs down and I work the throttle to try and keep speed.

Sep 17, 2010
question
by: Alex

I fixed everything but the headlights and the tail lights. The bulbs are not dead, i tested them. Do you think there is something wrong with my alternator?

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