Modern Buddy

All- I just got my scooter and I decided to wash it because it had rain spots all over it and it just needed to be clean...now the only way it will start is using the kick start?? Am I an idiot or something or what?? It has been about two hours and it still won't start with the electric starter... do you guys/girls think it will be okay by morning??

what is the best way to wash the scooter?

Check the kill switch (brake interlock). I can't see the starter getting upset about water, but maybe the interlock is sticking?

I always wondered how the electrical systems of these scooters would hold up to wetness. The battery box of the Rattler is under the floorboard. I've never seen a scooter battery in such a vulnerable to wetness area. Kind of makes me a little nervous about getting caught in the rain.

i am also curious is anything would get messed up riding in the rain. im not afraid to get wet. my ride isnt that far

Rides terrific in the rain, and I've not had any electric start issues on those rides.

I'd check the kill switch, too.

if the kill switch was off it wouldnt run even with the kick start.

might be the starter button itself.

I am pretty much just an idiot...

I went back out and made sure to hold the back brake lever down when hitting the auto start and sure enough it started... beginners error..lol

CO BlackCatRider wrote:I am pretty much just an idiot...

I went back out and made sure to hold the back brake lever down when hitting the auto start and sure enough it started... beginners error..lol

Groovealufagus wrote:Rides terrific in the rain, and I've not had any electric start issues on those rides.

I'm just concerned because the fuses (tucked in with the battery) are the glass type encased by a piece of unsealed plastic housing. If their connectors got soaked, there would be no protection from a short.

You'd have to sink it in water to do that. The groove along the top of the lid should be enough to keep splashes and rain outta the battery box. Since I don't plan on any stream crossings I don't worry about it.

nissanman wrote:You'd have to sink it in water to do that. The groove along the top of the lid should be enough to keep splashes and rain outta the battery box. Since I don't plan on any stream crossings I don't worry about it.

Just for added protection, one could even drill a few tiny holes at the base of the rim groove for drainage to guard against water coming in. Oh, I'm sorry... My obsessive compulsive disorder is kicking in again
...Sounds like a plan.

humm..

goatlover wrote:humm..

Being a fellow TR guy, I can sense that your modification wheels are turning.

CO BlackCatRider wrote:I am pretty much just an idiot...

I went back out and made sure to hold the back brake lever down when hitting the auto start and sure enough it started... beginners error..lol

If it makes you feel any better, I couldn't figure out why it wouldn't start to pull away from the dealer and it was the exact same thing. I was too embarrassed to ask, and it only took a minute to figure out, but you're not alone.

My rattler got rained on today while I was at work. I waited for it to stop before trying to go home. I let the engine warm up for a minute - started up just fine, but when I got on it, it acted like it didn't want to go the first few times I let on the gas. It finally responded on the third try and ran like normal all the way home after that.

ostentaneous wrote:My rattler got rained on today while I was at work. I waited for it to stop before trying to go home. I let the engine warm up for a minute - started up just fine, but when I got on it, it acted like it didn't want to go the first few times I let on the gas. It finally responded on the third try and ran like normal all the way home after that.

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I have gotten busted in the rain twice now and had no problems besides trying to dry out my boots and gloves. I think the person who said no wading in streams was right, otherwise you should be fine!!!!!!! Happy Scooting.....