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Any mechanically minded people who could have any ideas.
I've got a four stroke 125 scooter which is playing up. It starts fine, ticks over fine, but has sluggish acceleration (especially if you wind it right open) and also goes really sluggish once it reaches 45mph ( it was previously really nippy and easily made 60mph). My thoughts are something around the carb, but I'd be happy to be proved wrong.
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Tony
It ran fine the other day for one journey, but has been pants for the past couple of weeks and the scooter is only 3 months old!
I would take it back to your supplier if it's under warranty, or you may void any warrnty on the scooter. It could be an electrical fault, especially if you have been caught in our "summer" weather, Check the spark pug and h.t. lead as well as the carb if you are going to attempt a repair. good luck.
Doug
The joys of a chinese import, warranty is for parts only. Just wondering if it's something simple before I take it to a bike shop.
? Has it got very wet in recent days......?
It's possible that some damp or water lodged near the ignition coil/leads/Plug cap etc....Will allow the engine to run, But because of a weakened spark ( due to damp ) cause loss of power, Especially under load........!
HTH......
Always a couple of quids worth of fuel left in the tank before a fill up, will check fuel filter and carb tomorrow.
Not a fair weather rider so it has been enjoying a shower or two lately.
3 months old, parts only or not, take it back as it is not fit for the reason it was sold. 12 months standard on goods in the uk regardless of where made, take it back and TELL, dont ask them to fix the problem or return it for a new one.
Steve
Could be timing or as already said, carb setup. However, I had a Vespa 50 once. It developed a similar problem. I went back to the garage where it was bought and a mechanic took hold of a longish metal bar and rammed it up the exhaust half a dozen times then revved the engine a bit and a load of rubbish flew out. It was ok after that. However, can't remember whether it was 2-stroke or 4
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