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also, if you can get a post preview (when you hover the cursor over the thread title) added that's nice, too.

btw - i checked and there is not a different icon for threads you post in...

^^AGREED!

the fast reply function is one of the things that i take for granted on some of my other forums that i really miss here!

as far as no people posting, you have to think that these scooters aren't exactly the most difficult things to figure out (granted there are specific quirks and people ...

from what i've read it seems that it's like an electric choke... if i'm wrong someone else will say so

if it's completely broken it probably will need replacing; otherwise you can try to rebuild it. there is an exploded view posted in the tech. help section.

sweet! thanks for the info!

JF - where did you get your CDI and stator and how much? i went to the dealership today and they quoted me like $400 for both!

ok, soon as i get my new gaskets i'll try it.. thx!

i'm very sure about compression. disassembled the engine just to get a peek inside. everything seems to be fine..

and yes i have a new plug in now. the plug is blue/white, but it's not as loud as a spark should be...

i'm probably just going to do a K&N and i guess get a bigger jet.....

but i don't see why just that would make it not start? any other ideas?

even with the airbox on it doesn't start.... i don't have an air filter tho; anyone know where i can get one???

i was thinking it could be the pickup (magneto), but it's sparking...
the idle jet's clear and i have gas, but does that really matter if i'm using starting fluid?

i don't have a filter at the moment and the airbox is open so i can squirt starting fluid. but we're choking it with our fingers when ...

1. yes, excellent spark from new plug
2. yes, fully cleaned the fuel system after scoot was sitting for a while
3. yes, compression seems strong

which is why i'm so confused..... we took off the flywheel and cleaned out some gunk, and using the drill-start method we got it to pop; cleaned the ...

... or am i missing something... can't get the scooter started, even with starting fluid. i replaced the plug, that's not it. the only thing i can think of is something in the ignition circuit. any help is greatly appreciated!

my guess is the brake cable... that's what it was on mine.t took an hour, WD40, and pliers.....

Guys,

If you use a carb dip you have to wash the carb out with water when you're done to neutralize it. There is nothing to rust in a carb; only zinc and brass. You only have to do this for carb dips (which few here use.) It's in the instructions, right on the side. You then use compressed air to ...

thanks for the post JF!

the part that i'm having trouble with is the needle assembly. your pics helped me out though. i think i may be missing a spring.....