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Having trouble
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 12:57 pm
by dei4life38
I brought a 1988 honda elite lx scooter last month and am having trouble getting it to start. I have changed the battery, spark plug wire, and the voltage recifier. With all of this changed I still have the same problem, it will not fire. There is spark, fuel, and compression. Can anyone please tell me the next possable component that is stopping me from starting this scooter.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:10 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
how much compression?
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:16 pm
by Dac
check compression, and if thats good check your reeds.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:24 pm
by dei4life38
On my gauge that I have it was reading in the green section of the meter
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:48 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
How many PSI? crank i over without a spark plug. Listen through the hole, if it doesn't make a pop sound every time the piston goes down its reeds or a crankcase leak.
having trouble
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 7:57 pm
by dei4life38
There is a popping sound when the piston goes down. The psi was between 25 and 30. Is this good pressure in the cylinder case
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:58 pm
by evilone
You also need a compression tester with a schrader valve at the end of the hose that screws into spark plug hole, if it's further up the hose it will be inaccurate. 120 psi is good.
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:59 pm
by evilone
Test it wide open throttle too!
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:52 pm
by Kenny_McCormic
30psi of compression is trashed piton/rings/jug. Neede to tear down to find out.