What is the lifespan of a 150cc scooter?
A top quality 150cc Taiwan scooter like SYM or Yamaha can go 60,000 miles if not abused and given top notch maintenance. You take that same scooter and screw with it trying to make it go faster and it will be lucky to make it to 20,000. Don’t change the oil or watch the oil level and you can kill it by 10,000 miles.
How long does a scooter engine last?
The useful engine life of a 50cc , air cooled scooter before it requires a rebuild is probably not much more than 10k miles. A water cooled scooter like the Vespa GTS/ or 300 series should last 50,000 miles or more if maintained properly.
What is high mileage for a 125cc scooter?
So in answer to the original question: high mileage could either be over 20k miles, or more than 1k miles if modified or abused.
Why does my scooter not start at 100 psi?
If it’s 100 psi or less there’s likely and engine problem (bad valve, bad piston, failed piston rings) which will need the engine taken apart to find. Probably the most common problems are a dead battery or carburetor problems due to bad adjustment or build up of gummy deposits.
What to do if choke on scooter wont start?
If the automatic choke is OK, the starter cranks the engine, there’s gas and there’s a spark then there may be an engine problem. You need to check the cylinder compression. You need a compression tester to do this. It screws in instead of the spark plug and measures cylinder pressure.
What should cylinder pressure be on a scooter?
You need to check the cylinder compression. You need a compression tester to do this. It screws in instead of the spark plug and measures cylinder pressure. When you crank the engine you should see a reading of around 150 psi or more.
How can I check if my scooter has a spark?
To check for a spark, remove the spark plug from the cylinder, hold the tip of the plug against the cylinder head and crank the engine. You should see a spark across the gap.
What happens if you have an intake leak on a scooter?
An intake leak really messes up the air/fuel ratio on your scooter and this can cause idling issues or worse, piston damage. TOP TIP: The first place to check would be the rubber intake hose (boot) which passes fuel from your carburetor to the cylinder head. Rubber Intake hose (boot) – the first place to check!
Do you need a carburetor on a scooter?
Before you attempt a carburetor restoration it is recommended that you first ensure your scooter has no intake leaks and that the intake valve is not too tight (See above). You will likely need to have the following tools and products to hand before you begin:
Why does my electric scooter not start up?
If the scooter has been sitting for a few months with gas in the carburetor, the gas may have evaporated and left a sticky “gum” behind that will prevent the carburetor from working properly and which must be removed. If the automatic choke is OK, the starter cranks the engine, there’s gas and there’s a spark then there may be an engine problem.
Are there any Honda Reflex scooter carbs left?
Only 1 left! 2001-2007 USDM HONDA REFLEX 250 OEM NSS250 SCOOTER CARB CARBURETOR ASSEMBLY NEW!