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Post by johnb53 on Oct 26, 2022 19:18:21 GMT -5
Hello all I am so happy I found this board. I just bought a 2008 Peace Sports 50 scooter for a winter project. It only has 866 miles on it. But that is due to carb issues (from sitting) I can get it to run with a shot o starter fluid/carb cleaner. But if you put gas in the tank, it drips out the carb. I don't know much about these as I have always had bigger motorcycles. I am not sure if I should try to clean the carb or replace or replace with a better one if available. I hope I don't wear out my welcome with too many stupid questions Thanks in advance JohnB53
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Post by FrankenMech on Oct 27, 2022 0:16:54 GMT -5
 Replacement carbs are cheap but you have to find the right type. Otherwise it is very similar to working on a motorcycle. Same types of problems but parts are usually very cheap.
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Post by aeroxbud on Oct 27, 2022 0:57:38 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum.
No such thing as a stupid question. But if it's leaking fuel it's probably the needle valve or float sticking.
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Post by floridapete on Nov 1, 2022 15:07:09 GMT -5
Do not overthink it - you have the experience - usually what YOU feel is the problem, is right!
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Post by johnb53 on Nov 28, 2022 20:32:36 GMT -5
 Well I'm back I have been working on the scoot and got it going good. I replaced the carb, lines and filter. New good gas and it runs great. I fixed some broken plastic clips on the body panels and painted them and I must say it looks good. Also learned how to plastic weld and that went well too. I decided that since I don't know the history I am going to change oil and gear lube. Oil looks straight forward but when looking into lube I am not sure . So on the picture I took on the far right I would think the upper bolt is fill level? The lower left bolt should be drain correct? Now behind the drain bolt is a vent tube. What is that for and should it have a tube on it to somewhere?. Thanks JohnB53 |
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Post by geoffh on Nov 30, 2022 15:49:01 GMT -5
John,nice to see you making progress,I think you have it right,the vent will have had a hose originally just to get any overspill on to the floor,if you like start a build thread it helps to keep track of your progress.
Geoff
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Post by aeroxbud on Nov 30, 2022 16:02:56 GMT -5
Most scooters don't take much oil at all in the gearbox. It might be too much filling to the upper hole.
Quote often it has an amount stamped on the area near the filler. Most small scooter only take about 125mm of oil.
If it's a GY6, try downloading one of the manuals on the left drop down bar.
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Post by johnb53 on Dec 8, 2022 21:21:52 GMT -5
Well, I got the scoot all checked over, fluids change and put back together. Now the long wait till spring so I can put on a few miles. But to keep me busy this winter I have another longer project started. I have a 1978 Yamaha SR500 motorcycle that I am going to mount a 2002 Velorex 562 sidecar to it. Will take a little doing as I need to custom build a subframe to mount to. Met a nice guy from Austria online that has built 2 of them and is willing to answer questions. So it should be an interesting winter for sure. Later Johnb53
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Post by aeroxbud on Dec 9, 2022 6:11:46 GMT -5
Well, I got the scoot all checked over, fluids change and put back together. Now the long wait till spring so I can put on a few miles. But to keep me busy this winter I have another longer project started. I have a 1978 Yamaha SR500 motorcycle that I am going to mount a 2002 Velorex 562 sidecar to it. Will take a little doing as I need to custom build a subframe to mount to. Met a nice guy from Austria online that has built 2 of them and is willing to answer questions. So it should be an interesting winter for sure. Later Johnb53 That sounds a lot of fun to ride in the winter. |
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Post by bweighmaster on Jan 20, 2023 14:29:20 GMT -5
Hello all I am so happy I found this board. I just bought a 2008 Peace Sports 50 scooter for a winter project. It only has 866 miles on it. But that is due to carb issues (from sitting) I can get it to run with a shot o starter fluid/carb cleaner. But if you put gas in the tank, it drips out the carb. I don't know much about these as I have always had bigger motorcycles. I am not sure if I should try to clean the carb or replace or replace with a better one if available. I hope I don't wear out my welcome with too many stupid questions Thanks in advance JohnB53 Any carb can be cleaned . Berryman carb soak from any good auto parts store 1 gal. Can .... |
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Post by jbjhillbilly on Jan 21, 2023 16:42:00 GMT -5
Hello all I am so happy I found this board. I just bought a 2008 Peace Sports 50 scooter for a winter project. It only has 866 miles on it. But that is due to carb issues (from sitting) I can get it to run with a shot o starter fluid/carb cleaner. But if you put gas in the tank, it drips out the carb. I don't know much about these as I have always had bigger motorcycles. I am not sure if I should try to clean the carb or replace or replace with a better one if available. I hope I don't wear out my welcome with too many stupid questions Thanks in advance JohnB53 Any carb can be cleaned . Berryman carb soak from any good auto parts store 1 gal. Can .... Equal parts original formula Pine-Sol and water works a treat. Don’t let it sit more than 24 hours or it can start to damage metal. Rinse with warm water, blow out with compressed air. You’ll still have to hit the jets with the wee brushes, but it’s an order of magnitude cheaper than dip. |
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Post by godisgreat on Mar 14, 2023 15:00:56 GMT -5
Hey so I got a holy grail 150cc moped motor was running when I started a project it's the lmk157...the 150 motor that mounts from the bottom like a 50cc it's for sell I was able Todo 60 and 70 on the interstate when I purchased it been a year it's sat but with tlc it could make your dream 50cc moped a 150 with absolutely no modifications or fabrication work literally it bolts up that's it it came off a roketa super hornet 150cc moped the ones built like a street bike I paid 1000 for this used and for 800 plus gas money I will deliver it to you I'm in north Carolina I just want to see a dream come true I'm a dad and a full time worker and don't have time to mess with this
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Post by johnb53 on Mar 20, 2023 8:46:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the offer but I just use this around town so I don't need the extra power. JohnB
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