does the magneto need to be replaced?

e_racer1999 · Post by **e_racer1999** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:43 pm

... 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!

darat · Post by **darat** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 7:14 pm

well u need to start checking things but first off do u have spark?

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 9:58 pm

and if its cold outside the mix in the case will tend to clot, i used to use a hair dryer to heat up the case.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 12:04 am

could be a number of possibilities. but heres a basic breakdown.

things to check for, in order:
1. spark, ignition.
2. fuel flow, from lines and carb.
3. compression, place thumb over sparkplug hole, sping the crank and see if ur thumb pops off. (simple test)

if you have all 3 present, ur scoot will start.

e_racer1999 · Post by **e_racer1999** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:08 pm

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 fouled plug, then got back on it; pop...... but still not running.

darat · Post by **darat** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 2:46 pm

maybe the pick up thing on the flywheel is not doing its job right.

Post by **noiseguy** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:21 pm

1) Are you sure the idle jet's clear?
2) Did you reconnect the airbox, with a good filter?

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Wed Dec 21, 2005 7:09 pm

do you have gas? may sound like a stupid thing but i almost pulled my hair out cuz my spree wouldent start. all it needed was gas in the tank.

JF · Post by JF » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:17 am

It sounds an awful lot like the problem I'm having. Look at this link here,http://www.hondaspree.net/modules.php?n ... pic&t=1467
read the posts, and you'll see what I mean.

JF

e_racer1999 · Post by **e_racer1999** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:55 am

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 we start it (unless it starts flooding)

we think it could be the CDI unit or some bad wires in the ignition system because the spark isn't as bright as it should be...

darat · Post by **darat** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:41 am

the main thing is that u need a air box it will not run right with out one that might be ur problem. because honda had to be * when they made the carb that it needed a certin amount of Vacuum.

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:10 pm

when i put a brand new air filter on my spree. the scooter started idled and had a better accel. also was quieter becues sound comes out of the carb too.

darat · Post by **darat** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:14 pm

lol i remember about the gas thing lol that was so funny!!!!!! HA HA

Farfignugin · Post by **Farfignugin** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:04 pm

wait....there's a magneto on a spree?? since when?

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 7:50 pm

yes and also a stator which creates magical electric current. lol