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50cc Scooter.. Won't stay running
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Does anyone know anything about scooters? My girlfriend just bought a small 50cc scooter the otherday. If I were to go outside and start it right now it will.. But I need to rev it or something to keep it going. The second I stop it will die, and then I can't start it up again unless I wait for a little bit... So that means if she were to drive it to the store she wouldnt be coming back anytime soon.... Does anyone know how to fix this? or walk me through it?
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Maybe Adjusting the Valves? Thats what alot of people suggest for when scooters are just dieing..

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I'm not sure how these work, but is there an actual throttle cable? If there is, do you want to fix the problem properly, or just fix it so it works? My cousin has an 80's F-150 that does the same thing so what I did is put zip ties on the throttle cable. The cable goes from the pedal to the carb and there is a little washer so the cable can't just go through the pedal. If you put zip ties in between the pedal and washer, it's like you always have the gas on just a little bit to keep it running. All this does is give you a high idle, but your vehicle won't die. I'm not sure if you can do this on a scooter or not, but it may be worth a look.
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002 wrote I'm not sure how these work, but is there an actual throttle cable? If there is, do you want to fix the problem properly, or just fix it so it works? My cousin has an 80's F-150 that does the same thing so what I did is put zip ties on the throttle cable. The cable goes from the pedal to the carb and there is a little washer so the cable can't just go through the pedal. If you put zip ties in between the pedal and washer, it's like you always have the gas on just a little bit to keep it running. All this does is give you a high idle, but your vehicle won't die. I'm not sure if you can do this on a scooter or not, but it may be worth a look.


The previous owner did say something about the throttle cable..... Ill try to get the text message and post it.
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This is what the text message says " The Throttle cable may need a small adjustment. It's on the side of the carbuerator with the cable. I'm so sorry."
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I'm not sure how it works on scooters, but on a vehicle the throttle body (or carb for older ones) is open just the slightest amount to get air in so ignite the fuel. Over time the cable gets stretched and no longer has that little bit of tension so it may just need an adjustment on the cable. I'd try to do that beings that it's the cheapest option.
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002 wrote I'm not sure how it works on scooters, but on a vehicle the throttle body (or carb for older ones) is open just the slightest amount to get air in so ignite the fuel. Over time the cable gets stretched and no longer has that little bit of tension so it may just need an adjustment on the cable. I'd try to do that beings that it's the cheapest option.


Okay. Now to find a video showing how haha Thank you!
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Check the carb too. Fixed a friends, was doing the same thing. Carb was clogged and not shooting fuel in like it should at idle.
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Okay so ATM I just fixed it... I found a hose just laying on the engine!? But then I saw liquid and could smell gas just running down the side of the bike....... opened it up and found this thing (pic will be posted at home) and I plugged the hose into that side. And then found a random other spot open on the engine.... plugged it in and now it runs totally fine... hopefully it doesn't blow up now...
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Yeah, as a general rule of thumb in mechanics, there should be no "extra parts" lol.
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