What kind of fuel should a 50 cc Sunny gas scooter use?
What type of fuel should be used in a 50 cc Sunny gas scooter? A friend suggested premium — is that necessary? Answer: There may be other opinions on this issue, but when I bought my scooter, I was told that its small engine functions much better on premium fuel. Even so, I’ve never had to pay more than $4 a fill up and my fill ups last for weeks!
Is it OK to use hi octane gas on a scooter?
Burning hi octane gas in low compression ratio engines is ok but costs you more money for no power gain. Because hi octane rated gas is more difficult to burn it tends to exhaust unburned fuel that might cause problems in the emissions system if you have one.
Can a scooter be stored for the winter?
Most dealers will offer winter storage for a modest fee, and they often include things like a spring tune up in with the cost. If the roads by you are dry, you can certainly ride year-round. You’ll probably want to tune your carb, pop in a hotter plug and invest heavily in gloves.
How does a gravity fuel feed work on a scooter?
Most scooters use a gravity fuel feed by locating the fuel tank higher than the carburetor. The fuel usually then flows through filter and then through a vacuum operated valve. The valve has three hoses connected to it.
Where is the best place to store a scooter?
Where you store your scooter is largely dependent on where you happen to live. For those of you with garages, you should throw out that broken patio umbrella, hang up your rakes and make the space for your scooter to hunker down.
Where to keep a scooter battery in the winter?
This is probably the most overlooked step in winterizing your scooter. Batteries don’t like extreme temperatures, and they don’t like sitting unused. If you know your scooter is going to sit, the battery should be kept in a warm place, ideally on a trickle charger.
Can you run a scooter with a full gas tank?
A full gas tank doesn’t leave as much room for condensation to build up, and the stabilizer will handle any that does. Run your scoot for a few minutes to ensure that the treated gasoline makes its way into your carburetor/injector nozzles.
Can a scooter be buried in the snow?
If you park it on the street, you still need to clear off the snow- a buried scooter just looks like a big pile of snow to plow truck drivers. Yes, even your tires could use a little TLC during these trying times.