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Post by ally1756 on Jun 13, 2006 22:10:41 GMT
you know it could be the battery connections are the wrong way round, check that the positive is definately going to the red cable, if it were the wrong way round it would just spin and spin, and yeah that rubber bit isnt ghgely important but u will need to keep the bike clean, its basically a mud guard but its not essential ally
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Post by Davros on Jun 14, 2006 10:11:10 GMT
Thanks Ally - I'll check that out when I finish work! I'm going to change the Spark Plug tonight and charge the battery up fully (assuming I can get a bike battery charger at Halfords at lunchtime).... personally I enjoy kick starting her, but the missus had some trouble with it last night (she's only little bless) and she will be using the Scoot more than me.
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Post by ally1756 on Jun 14, 2006 13:38:22 GMT
i find it u stand behind the bike, grab the parcel shelf and kick start it that way, then its much easier
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Post by Davros on Jun 14, 2006 14:14:39 GMT
Ah right - that sounds good - I was thinking that you had to hold the brakes on while starting but I don't think you do on the BT50-9s ?
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Post by ally1756 on Jun 14, 2006 14:17:32 GMT
only with the electric start, with the kickstart u dont
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Post by andyscooter on Jun 15, 2006 14:55:30 GMT
ive found a decent battery t+m batteries japenese company ask any motorcycle dealer mine was a ytx7a-bs a bit more powerful the the standerd chinky one
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Post by ally1756 on Jun 15, 2006 15:08:10 GMT
how much?
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Post by ceebee on Aug 2, 2006 16:57:38 GMT
Batteries come in standard sizes folks. Not all manufacturers do all the sizes though. Bound to be numerous sources for a replacement though. Two points though. If your battery comes dry, with the sulphuric acid in bottles for you to put in when required, then the battery really requires a charge before use. Charging....these batteries DO NOT LIKE FAST CHARGING. The recommended rate is about 0.4 Amps. (Sod all) You can get away with up to 2 Amps if the battery is just low, but not on a flat battery. Do not use a car battery charger unless you know what you are doing. These batteries also do not stand well, and will self discharge fairly quickly. Don't leave them standing for more than six weeks without a freshening charge.
How do I know this? I used to work for a battery manufacturer, and while we did not make these types in the U.K. we acted as middle man for them. I used to prepare them for Lotus cars who use them as an emergency battery. (You cannot open the bonnet with a flat battery, as it's an electric release.
Starter problem...forget the electrical ideas. The starter has an inertia operated bendix. If the starter spins, then it either doesn't spin fast enough (flat battery) or the bendix is stuck! Clean and/or lubricate the bendix. (Just the same on cars!)
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Post by robscity on Aug 17, 2006 8:04:12 GMT
hello i have the same bike as you and it is lush in black mines red but its a sukida top one they look the same how did u de resrict it thanks rob
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Post by ally1756 on Aug 17, 2006 13:00:47 GMT
look on the homepage and check the quick links section for the derestriction guide ally
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