jcoahran
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Post by jcoahran on Aug 6, 2011 22:24:57 GMT -5
well, i rode it one day put it in the shed, went back the next morning and rode to town, its topping out at 35mph now rather than the 40 mph the day before, could this be a spark plug?  plz help!!! |
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 7, 2011 6:25:03 GMT -5
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I doubt it's the spark plug, but it doesn't take long to pull it and make sure it's clean. If there are no other symptoms, are you sure it's not just a headwind? These scoots can be greatly affected by headwinds or tailwinds. Check your tires, make sure neither is low. There are a lot of possibilities, but I'd start there with the simple stuff.
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jcoahran
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Post by jcoahran on Aug 7, 2011 12:01:02 GMT -5
well i think its the plug because when i try to start it i have to hold the start button for about a minute, or it will die
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bigjeff
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Post by bigjeff on Aug 7, 2011 14:14:51 GMT -5
me thinks a new starter is in your future...
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jcoahran
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Post by jcoahran on Aug 7, 2011 15:19:25 GMT -5
it couldn't be the starter though, the starter has nothing to do with the top speed...does it?
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Post by Goosey on Aug 8, 2011 18:56:10 GMT -5
No, the starter doesn't effect the top speed.
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jcoahran
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Post by jcoahran on Aug 8, 2011 23:23:43 GMT -5
didn't think so, please help guys!
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tango
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Post by tango on Aug 9, 2011 10:20:42 GMT -5
re starter: I think what BigJeff was alluding to was the fact that you are putting extra pressure on the starter in order to get the scoot started. A reasonable assumption to make since you are holding it for a minute...60 seconds, when under normal circumstances the scoot should start in less than 1 second!
That said, I think you should go ahead and check the plugs. The fact that when you hold the starter button for that length of time and it starts isn't an indication of plug condition, however. Additionally your carburettor may be out of tune in some way. Start by checking to see if anything got stuck in the intake system when you did that higher speed run the day before. As 90GTVert stated, you may very well have had a different wind condition (headwinds slow you down, tailwinds speed you up, crosswinds push you to the side).
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Post by 90GTVert on Aug 9, 2011 14:19:02 GMT -5
If it starts quick but just won't idle well on it's own, it could be as simple as turning the idle up. Is this a fuel injected or carbureted Metro? I'm not familiar with the EFI setups, but even they should have an idle speed adjustment at least. Could be an idle mix or enricher problem if it's carbed perhaps. (headwinds slow you down, tailwinds speed you up, crosswinds push you to the side). Crosswinds slow you down too. Could just be me. I'm fat so I get crossed by more wind. :laugh: |
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jcoahran
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Post by jcoahran on Aug 9, 2011 19:41:40 GMT -5
ok guys its definitley not the plug, i put a new one in today (after i got out of jail for trying to steal the other one...lol) it starts really good now, but still tops out at 35, and im new to scooters sooo...wheres the carb?
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tango
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Post by tango on Aug 9, 2011 21:49:47 GMT -5
The fact that changing the plug allows you to start the scooter and it now idles properly says to me that the plug was an issue. Now, with regard to your 35mph, from what I have heard here and seen otherwise, consider yourself lucky to be getting that from a 4 stroke scooter. They're actually supposed to be limited to 30mph in most cases.
As for the carb, it is located under your seat, beneath the "trunk".
For the fun of it, have a look at this video clip. It shows a fair amount of mods that are available out there for the Metropolitan.
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plz help!!!
