msb3671
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 14, 2010 6:47:23 GMT -5
Hi. My scoot is in need of a valve adjustment. Would this make it hard to start, really so in colder temps? Not talking freezing, but low 50s. Any help would be awesome.  Matty |
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Post by Goosey on Oct 14, 2010 6:56:46 GMT -5
Yes this could makke it hard to start, even unable to start, or cause stalling.
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 14, 2010 6:58:37 GMT -5
Thanks. I believe 'unable' is the operative word today.  Looks like the bus until Saturday. Thanks. |
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Post by Goosey on Oct 14, 2010 8:18:24 GMT -5
K. It really only takes a couple minutes to do the actual valve adjustment, but if your scooter is like mine all the plastics have to come off to get to the valves in the first place, LOL. I got my set of feeler guages at O'Reilly's for under $7.
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 14, 2010 8:22:49 GMT -5
I am taking it to a tech for this time, never done it myself, and not confident about. He is going to let me watch though. Thanks.  |
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 14, 2010 9:28:05 GMT -5
A good valve check is a must on any scooter is a good idea IMO!
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Post by Fox on Oct 14, 2010 9:42:45 GMT -5
It's also easy as hell. The hard part is getting to the valves like Goosey stated. The whole thing can take 15 minutes or the better part of an hour depending on the model.
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 14, 2010 22:05:08 GMT -5
That's why its really cool that the guy I'm taking it to is going to let me watch him. I'm not a total buffoon mechanically, just no real experience.
And the help on this site has been awesome, scooter brothers & sisters! Thanks!
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Post by lackthereof on Oct 16, 2010 1:04:30 GMT -5
It's worth mentioning that the spec for the valve lash on these things is pretty small, on my bike the tune-up sticker says something like .0015". It takes the smallest, paper thin feeler gauge on my set; I'm sure many sets don't come with one small enough.
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 16, 2010 10:51:27 GMT -5
Well, the valve adjustment is complete. I feel I could have done it, but I'm glad I had someone there. Scoot still does not run right. Does not want to get gas; yet carb functioning well. Any ideas? Thanks! |
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Post by Goosey on Oct 16, 2010 18:45:14 GMT -5
Are you sure it's a fuel issue? A better spark plug could make a difference in starting and running smoothly.
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 16, 2010 20:25:01 GMT -5
You could be correct, and I'm going to take that advice. It is running now, and back to 'normal', yet does not like starting cold at all. I have a NGK in now, but I'm ordering a Iridium one this evening. Seems that the populace here says they rule the roost. I am also thinking of upping my main jet, and going to a 'performance' air filter. Any advice/suggestions for cold starting? Once again, you peeps rock. Matty |
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 16, 2010 20:35:49 GMT -5
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Post by msb3671 on Oct 16, 2010 22:45:02 GMT -5
10/4. I did notice that, but didn't take the full steps in the directions. I'll get it tomorrow morn. Thanks B! :thumb: :cheers: Ordered filter, jet & plug from Scrappy's. I'm sure I'll have more ?'s when they arrive.  Thanks all! :clap: |
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 17, 2010 5:21:12 GMT -5
You'll need to redo the mixture adjustment witht he new filter too.
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