Choking Your 4-Stroke Scooter | Scooter Startup Troubleshooting

Every now and then, your scooter sits a little longer than you intended. You can choke your scooter at the air filter box to help get it started. Give it a shot before taking your scoot to the dealership!

[@howlandm]

This video helped me, thanks!

[@NewScooters4Less]

+Matthew Howland Awesome! :)

[@ahmeddeccan7675]

Really work for me appreciate to upload this video

[@NewScooters4Less]

Awesome. No problem! :)

[@aintjezus3011]

What could be the scooters problem? when its cold its really fast 80kmh+ but when it gets warm it slows down to 55kmh and it really starts sputtering. (Its a purejet)

[@NewScooters4Less]

I'd look at the coil. I've seen bad coils do this once they get warmed up. Probably need a replacement!

[@markzimmerman9736]

your problem is the choke enricher

[@surajthapa6741]

u r truly awesome bro.. thxx a lot ..❤

[@NewScooters4Less]

My pleasure!

[@solthun85]

Your troubleshooting videos are very helpful. I have a problem with my 97 Vespa ET2 50. Whenever I fill it with fuel, It won't start the next day. I can only get it to move after a lot of tries kick-starting it, while holding full gas. Do you guys have any idea what I might be doing wrong? The fuel does not flow over, but it does drip for a while afterwards, I'd assume through some overflow valve.

[@NewScooters4Less]

I agree. It sounds like it is almost flooding or something. Compression is good? Have you tested it? Where is the fuel dripping from afterwards?

[@solthun85]

Compression has been recently checked since the scooter vent through some major repairs, including engine to get optimal compression. Can't seem to find the drip source exactly, it's just on the ground under the fuel tank after it sits for a while. I started it with sweat, tears and kick only while holding the gas open for 3 days now. If I only stop for a short while, it starts well with electrical, but in the morning and after work, it gives me a half-body workout:)

[@NewScooters4Less]

I wish I could tell you where to check. It always comes down to a few things... Is it getting fuel? Does it have spark? and does it have compression? How does the spark plug look? From the very little information you have given me, I'm still betting a fuel / carburetor issue. :/

[@hippyhare798]

I'm having the opposite problem every time I start the bike it wants to start driving away I believe the choke is stuck open how do you close it

[@NewScooters4Less]

Hey there. Probably one of two things... 1. Idle is way too high: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGSqZaeuaN-Webs (try turning it down). Also make sure nothing is obstructing the throttle on the carb causing it to "stay open" 2. A clutch spring or something in the transmission is popped causing it to stick open like that. You would need to pop the transmission case off and inspect.

[@hahacinema85]

Will this work for my cy50a tao tao it's cold here in ct and I kick started my moped it's like 20 degrees here and I only had it on once bit went back off so do you think this method would work

[@NewScooters4Less]

Are you able to keep your scooter inside somewhere? Your problem isn't a gunked-up carburetor or anything it doesn't sound like. It sounds like your problem is extreme cold. I would try to get my scooter in the warmth if at all possible. Scooters are just a pain in the butt to start when the engine is frozen over.

[@hahacinema85]

@@NewScooters4Less the previous owner had it in his garage and it would start right away but I live in a apartment and have no garage (3rd floor)

[@NewScooters4Less]

@@hahacinema85 Time to bring it in the house! 😅

[@hahacinema85]

@@NewScooters4Less how come a kid brings his moped to school every day it starts easily and it's a tao tao

[@hahacinema85]

@@NewScooters4Less is there anything to upgrade to make it start a bit easier in the cold

[@rudedudester]

2016 Piaggio Fly50 4T; my start/stop lever has 3 positions w/the center being stop. Is choke to the left or right? Labeling rubbed off...

[@NewScooters4Less]

Are you talking about the kill switch? I'm not sure what you are referring to here, I'm sorry. It sounds like you are talking about the kill switch which needs to be on the circle, not the X. That is different than any choke. There isn't a manual choke.

[@timelaps2527]

What is size of drive belt

[@NewScooters4Less]

Depends on the scooter, but the one in this video is 669 18 30

[@blackgumbo5536]

I just replaced my 50cc scooter muffler and I also brought a 20mm carborator I adjust it. And my bike is running smooth and the muffler is touchable. Not hot is that good or bad?

[@NewScooters4Less]

How long did you run your scooter for? I bet it will get hot after running it for 10 minutes, no?

[@knsk4875]

Hello Collin! My name is Kacper. I just got my Suzuki Katana 50 imported from Poland to Sweden, and i was riding around my neighbourhood. and suddenly when i came back to my house, and shut the scooter off, i tried to turn the scooter on again. and it didnt want to start. the electric start was working, and the for some reason the scooter didnt start up, it was no problem starting it up first time, then suddenly my headlight stops working and my electric start also stops working, i try to jump start it and it also does not work. I can even make a video for you about it, because i describe it really weird. thanks for reading :) hope you know the issue.

[@NewScooters4Less]

+kacper skowronski Hey! Did you check to see if you have spark? It sounds like the bike may have lost spark. Here is a video... See if you can check the spark and let me know. Make sure the kill switch is in the right position before checking for spark too please. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3echoV4iKdpbtE

[@knsk4875]

+New Scooters 4 Less There is nothing wrong with the spark. I managed to kickstart it today, could it be because of the weather? And the engine is too cold? The battery works, but i think its just the electric starter that is broken or untached?

[@NewScooters4Less]

+kacper skowronski Possibly. When you turn the key on are you getting power to the blinkers, horn, or anything else electrical? It's not a simple fuse or anything is it? LMK.

[@knsk4875]

i havnt checked the fuse yet im going to that tomorrow in the morning. ill give you more information after all im gonna post a video later tomorrow on this channel about it.

[@NewScooters4Less]

+kacper skowronski Cool. Sounds good! Good luck!

[@nchomey]

My scooter hasn't been sitting for a while (used it yesterday), but I had to choke it today. Its not particularly cold out. Why might this be? Dirty carb? Enricher not working? Thanks!

[@NewScooters4Less]

Exactly. Dirty Carb. Put some high octane fuel in it and take it for a nice drive. Hopefully that will help clear it out.

[@nchomey]

@@NewScooters4Less thanks for the quick response! I'll give that a try, maybe add a bit of fuel cleaner to it too. But I'll probably just take the carb out and do a full clean at some point when I have time.

[@NewScooters4Less]

@@nchomey Good luck!

[@NewScooters4Less]

@@nchomey Good luck with it!

[@franciscomontargil4756]

I have a peugeot vivacity 4t and I cant find that hoose, do you have any tip?

[@NewScooters4Less]

It probably doesn't have it because it has a different style airbox. This unit is a Chinese scooter. Sorry!

[@pranknation629]

Do u still work on bikes? And what does that do when you chokee the moped

[@NewScooters4Less]

+Prank Nation Yep! We do all the time! In Gainesville, FL :) --> www.physicsforums.com/threads/why-engine-choke-works.632720/ Check out this link for a great explanation.

[@pranknation629]

I choked it today and it worked but unfortunately i have other problems. So like when i start it, it runs but it'll start driving by itself & also when i push te throttle back, it dies...

[@NewScooters4Less]

+Prank Nation Probably going to have to clean out that carburetor. Sounds like you may have clogged jet.

[@pranknation629]

+New Scooters 4 Less do u have a number i can reach u at

[@NewScooters4Less]

We do, but it is difficult to diagnose and repair over the phone? Are you in FL? Bring it to the shop! :)