Starter or fuel pump problem?

slownj · Post by **slownj** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:10 pm

Have a 10' buddy wit 12,200 miles on it. This week it started to give me troubles when I start it up. It kicks over, gets gas, but then stalls out..Dies at stop signs and traffic lights until i ride for a good 15 minutes or so. It Used to have a high idle and I didn't adjust it and that's gone now.
I'm not at all mechanically inclined and my scooter guy is on vakay till nxt weekend.
Wondering suggestions on what may be the problem and Is it okay to keep riding it, I usually do 100miles a day..
Thanks all,
Slow

spr0k3t · Post by **spr0k3t** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:43 pm

Pull your air filter and check it. It's also possible your idle adjustment screw could be off.

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:22 pm

What is the scooters service record? Have you had your major services, medium services, regular oil changes, carb cleanings, valve adjustments etc?

MGM · Post by **MGM** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:42 pm

Sounds like the auto choke is not working. That's what gives the higher idle and keeps the motor running when cold. If that's it, ther is no damage to running it. It's just a pain at stop lights

Post by **ericalm** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:55 am

All of the above.

Does the problem go away entirely after riding for 15 minutes? If so, I'm going to go with choke or idle.

In general, stalling like this could be a fuel problem, an air flow problem or an electrical problem. Since you ride 100 miles/day, it's probably not the carb, however if it's not been serviced a clogged jet or stuck valve is possible. Knowing the service record might help give some indication of more probable issues.