Help, rattler 110 won't stay running.

mrcrx28 · Post by **mrcrx28** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:06 am

Hey guys, I need some serious help here. So the scooter has been sitting for past couple months since it was winter but I didn't put any additives in the gas tank. Today, I tired to start the bike which did turn over and start but once I left it idle for 30 or so, it dies.
Crank it again and same happens. So now I give it gas, when I am full throttle the bike doesn't die but there is absolutely no power. Plus it only stays on for about 1 minute or so, then cuts off and dies. Repeat and the same results.
It seems like the carb isn't getting enough full but I took it apart and the bowl is FULL of gas. I have also cleaned the carb 3 times.What do you guys think it could be??? Any help is appreciated. Thank you

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:36 am

Things to check:

Spark plug <-- could be fouled
Air filter <-- could be dirty
Fuel filter <-- could be gummed up
Oil reservoir <-- may be low

A little PM (preventive maintenance) goes a long way.

And add some Seafoam to the gas just for good measure.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:51 pm

I hope you get your rig back up and running and I don't mean to thread jack but, will sea foam clean out the carb? Or does it just kind of prevent it from getting clogged up? Thanks

mrcrx28 · Post by **mrcrx28** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:41 pm

Well, found out won't be running for a while. I tore the head apart and found a cracked piston

. Guess it's time for rebuild and big bore.

SuperCyclone.81 · Post by **SuperCyclone.81** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 4:42 pm

Bad news and fun news at that same time haha