Black Cat question

flowermama · Post by **flowermama** » Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:12 pm

Hey guys, new to the forums and have a question. I have a Genuine Black Cat that was in the shop about 6 weeks ago after my lovely husband stripped the screw in the break fluid refill. I noticed when I got it back, that the engine seemed to be running high. Wasn't too worried about it but since then it's been acting weird.

I had no trouble with compression beforehand but now it loses compression when it's hot. Thought it was vapor lock at first since it was summertime but now it's cooler and it's still doing it. Friday it died while I was riding, right after it lost compression again (a couple minutes later) but it started right back up. Any ideas what the issue is? Can I still ride it without worry or should I call the shop? I seriously don't want to blow the engine... She's been a great bike and has over 150K on the engine!

luckyscroller788 · Post by **luckyscroller788** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:41 am

150000 miles???????????? that's got to be a record.

flowermama · Post by **flowermama** » Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:59 am

luckyscroller788 wrote:150000 miles???????????? that's got to be a record.

Lol I dunno but she's been a great ride! Had her since they made her and drive her a lot

roughrider2015 · Post by **roughrider2015** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:12 pm

1500 engine should be fine
15000 needs piston/rings
150000 needs to be in the Smithsonian

flowermama · Post by **flowermama** » Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:38 pm

roughrider2015 wrote:1500 engine should be fine
15000 needs piston/rings
150000 needs to be in the Smithsonian

I know right! For a scooter, she's been amazing. I've put an average of 40 miles a day on her, year round for 9 years. She's only been in one accident and is more pampered than my dog lol. Here's a pic of her and my hubby.

agrogod · Post by **agrogod** » Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:09 pm

May be long over due for a top end rebuild.

SlickRick · Post by **SlickRick** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:53 am

Are you sure it has 150k... That's un-heard of. Seriously genuine needs to know about your story. I'd love to see a picture of the odometer!