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Post by niz76 on Jan 23, 2015 19:41:41 GMT -5
Sounds like you're on the right track to a great running scoot- lookin good!
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Post by albongo on Jan 25, 2015 14:27:31 GMT -5
So I refitted the exhaust and so far no leak and no sign of a fuel leak.  I started the scoot and tried to set the idle, I managed to turn the A/F screw all the way in and it kept running. Too rich! I removed the idle jet, a 35, and realised the only one I had that was smaller is the original from the carb and is unmarked!!  In the interest of research I fitted the unmarked idle jet and started the scoot. Now when I turn the A/F screw all the way in the scoot stumbles and tries to stall.  However now I need to tune the rest of the range as the scoot feels rough when riding over 1/2 throttle. |
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Post by albongo on Jan 27, 2015 15:15:35 GMT -5
Rode the scoot 5.2 miles to work and back.   I think that she's too rich at the top end. I changed the main jet from a 90 to an 85. I went for a little spin and she feels much better. I'll trial again tomorrow and keep tuning. |
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Post by albongo on Mar 13, 2015 15:15:07 GMT -5
Fitted a 100/90/10 rear tyre after getting a puncture. scooter has developed a stumble/hesitation/cough.  |
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Post by Sitticuss on Mar 14, 2015 18:39:43 GMT -5
Dirty carb??? warmer weather??
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Post by albongo on Mar 23, 2015 17:07:32 GMT -5
Sitticuss I started a thread in the 49cc troubleshooting section. I think I have solved the issue. Today i found a small exhaust leak.  Had a friend weld an engine mount on the frame that had cracked mysteriously.  Hopefully I should be able to start on the bodywork soon. Once she is running well! |
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Post by albongo on Mar 31, 2015 4:12:25 GMT -5
Ok so the scooter was running well and I have a couple of weeks off so I thought I would sort out the body panels. This was the start state:    I had cut away part of the bodywork as it touched the new exhaust. |
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Post by albongo on Mar 31, 2015 4:36:39 GMT -5
I started by chamfing and sanding the paint from the joining edges. Then my first plastic weld was on a broken skirt piece, so if it went wrong it would be hidden!   I then joined it to the rest of the skirt.  Next was re attaching the rear light cluster mounting points to the main body.  I also welded both halves of the body together as I remove it from the scooter as one piece. I also enlarged the cutout exhaust area into a more sweeping line that I can smooth with some sanding. I removed the tamorretti name plate that was just stuck on.  Next came some sanding.  I used 80 grit sandpaper to smooth the weld area and remove the paint. As you can see the last owner painted lots of runs all over the scoot.  Both skirts side by side. Now I just need to plastic weld the rest of the bodywork, sand it, undercoat, main coat, clear coat and then Polish. Sanding between each coat! Might take me longer than 2 weeks with family commitments. |
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Post by 90GTVert on Mar 31, 2015 14:21:19 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of work, but it'll be something to be proud of when it's done. Most buy new panels or if they're like me ride around naked scoots to avoid this stuff. Nice job so far.
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Post by albongo on Apr 1, 2015 6:58:05 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of work, but it'll be something to be proud of when it's done. Most buy new panels or if they're like me ride around naked scoots to avoid this stuff. Nice job so far. I looked into new panels and they cost about £30 each, including the little skirt pieces. I can't wait to finish the paint and modification, and go for a spin when summer arrives. With family commitments I think I have definitely underestimated the time it will take. |
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Post by albongo on Apr 3, 2015 14:17:17 GMT -5
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Post by albongo on Apr 3, 2015 14:23:33 GMT -5
Sending panels I came across this.  Ummm interesting more sanding revealed more.  Turn out this "art" covers most of the front panel.  I have no idea who Lisa is but I think she looks like an ant!  |
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Post by albongo on Apr 5, 2015 14:28:18 GMT -5
Finally finished sanding all the panels to be painted.  All washed and clean. Now I need to wipe down with grease remover and then they are ready for undercoat. |
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Post by albongo on Apr 8, 2015 15:10:17 GMT -5
Today was the start of the painting! Grey undercoat was the main aim. I used Halfords grey primer. I pinned the small panels to a large piece of cardboard, which would hold the in place and also catch the over spray. The 2 large pieces I hung from the ceiling by wire coat hangers.    I applied 2 coats with about 25-30 min in between each. I then touched up hard to reach areas. I had a small amount of running on 1 part but that will be fixed with wet/dry! Now to wait 24 hrs before sanding as recommended on the paint can. |
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Post by albongo on Apr 8, 2015 16:14:18 GMT -5
After undercoating the panels I had some time on my hands. I decided to install the tachometer I purchased. Unfortunately nothing is ever easy with this scoot.   The wire finished halfway up the stem?!? If that's what the handlebars are mounted onto! So I had to come up with a plan, I needed to mount the tach to something so it looks like more plastic welding!  I cut some plastic and attached the tach to use as a guide to remove the excess plastic. I ground round the tach using my imitstion dremel to make it a nice fit. I decided to mount it above a small removable cover on part of the foot well.  I cut a slot for the plate to fit through and welded it into place. 
 If you look just below the plate you can see the hole I made for the wire to pass through. I mounted the tach and checked everything would reach. Looks good!  Now I just need to finish the rest of the work and figure out which setting to select 1, .5 revolutions per spark?  |
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