>have 49cc moped for college travel around town
>When I first got it, it easily went 50mph
>6 months into having it
>go over bump
>suspension caves
>Go to shop I got it from for repairs
>Shop has new owner
>Pay money
>fixes suspensionn
>try to drive away
>engine dies
>shop tries to fix
>says it's the carborator
>Pay to get fixed
>2 months later
>shop calls me
>moped turns on now
>Now have gas leak and cannot go full throttle or engine sputters
>Now goes 25mph maybe 35 on a good day
>Gas leaks make me have to refuel and push every other day
>it's been 7 months
>shop is only repair people in town who deal with my kind of moped
What is wrong with my shit and how do I fix it? Because the people who "repaired" it are clearly incompetent.
>>16723678
Have you tried... you know... looking at it?
Fuel should be in the tank, hoses, and carb.
If its outside these things it will be obvious and you should be able to repair it.
>>16723698
I don't know the first thing about autorepair, but everything looks fine from a noob's perspective.
>>16723678
>Buying a chink scooter and expecting it not to be shit
lol
dump it to some idiot on CL and buy a real scooter, kid
>>16723706
>fuel leaking
>everything thing is fine
Lol
>He can't fix a fucking moped
Time to kill yourself, fampai.
>>16723707
Nobody said I expected anything. There's just obviously a repairable problem that I wish to fix.
>>16723713
Well, I don't know anything about autorepair, so I'm asking so that I can fix this.
>>16723714
You're probably right.
>>16723678
lrn2fix
or
spend moar monies
>>16723726
We cant tell you how to fix it.
We cant see you
YOU go look at it
YOU do the research
YOU fix it
>>16723742
>lrn2fix
That's literally what I'm trying to do right now. Don't know what to start, so I thought I'd ask /o/
>>16723742
>American brake "design"
>>16723747
I'm just wondering if anyone knows, if not, ok.
>>16723678
I had a chink scooter when i started uni for 2 years before i got a motorcycle. Most reliable vehicle i have ever owned. got 8,000km before selling it, only two issues i had with it was a gas leak which just turned out to be a cheap fuel line. Replaced it with much thicker one. And the indicator relay burnt out, that was a plug and play part.
You can get your parts from aliexpress real cheap. And they are pretty easy to work on so nows the time to learn.
Or buy a real motorcycle
>>16723678
>What is wrong with my shit and how do I fix it?
>have gas leak and cannot go full throttle or engine sputters
fuel goes in the tank, then through hose(s) to the carburetor.
Where is it leaking? Since i cant see it, you'll have to help with this part.
>>16723751
>dem cracks
nothing wrong with the design. the rotors were shot.
>>16723751
>generally used truck design
btfo
>>16723678
Jeebus Christ. Really? Seven months and who knows how much youve spent on a fucking scooter. Just reading this made me tired.
>>16723783
>damage control
Stay btfo
ill just leave this ere
>>16723801
>he doesnt recognize heat cracks
You should ask your bus driver about it. He can tell you about it.
>>16723807
>Painting your rotors red
so lame, people are really dumb
>>16723807
>>16723815
>he doesn't recognize shitty american brake design
Ask your racist president about it, he'll give you an earful
>>16723824
whats wrong with it friend? educate us.
>>16723834
>rusted to absolute shit
>worn to pieces
>>16723823
saved
>>16723678
You need to give us more information. Where is the fuel leaking from? Why is it leaking from that part? Is it cracked or broken?
>>16723855
Gonna go take a picture one sec
>>16723839
are you describing your mums pussy?
>>16723863
Seems to be leaking from this thing. It's directly under the fuel tank
>>16723925
Thats called a petcock.
Replace it
Its cheap
>>16723925
>>16723931
the hose looks fucked. replace both.
>>16723678
>>go over bump
>>suspension caves
Normal for a scooter. Get a real bike.
>>16723925
thats the fuel shut off. turn it off and see if it still leaks.
if it still leaks replace it.
if not replace the clamp on the fuel hose
>>16723938
>Get a real bike.
OK. I'm a fucking college student with no money. I'd love to get a real motorcycle but I can't afford insurance, a motorcycle license and a new bike with registration. Christ. This is not a solution to my problem.
>>16723678
If it's a TaoTao then you need to replace literally everything after two days.
Should've got a Honda Super Cub. Most bulletproof mode of transportation ever made.
>>16723954
It's a taotao
>>16723943
It's still leaking even after flipping the switch.
Thanks for the help everyone. I'm gonna see what I can do. I've identified the problem now.
>>16723968
can you tighten the nut on top?
>>16723987
I'll try I'll report back
>>16723678
get a haynes manual or download it online and just troubleshoot it in steps
50cc scooters are simple machines and there are a lot of manuals/videos that will help you for specific problems
>>16723950
If you can't even afford to maintain a scooter, you can't afford to own a vehicle.
>>16724138
>can't afford to maintain a scooter
Who said that? I said my mechanic is an idiot
>>16724019
inb4 he over tightens it and it snaps/strips
>>16724289
If you need a mechanic for a 49cc scooter then you shouldn't be allowed to live.
>mopedfags
>>16724357
>lol you need a mechanic
Well I'm trying to learn how to do it myself, you telling me I'm retarded doesn't help anyone
>Buy a bike
I don't have that kind of money
Like holy shit I don't understand why half of you people are so fucking cancerous
>>16723987
Dont tighten it youll do more damage, get a new gasket for it
>>16724426
Try googling for a pdf for the service manual for that model. If you're lucky you might find one with info on the entire thing with flowcharts for troubleshooting. Check your owner's manual for how often you should take a look and fix shit before it breaks. Plenty of youtube videos on how to do stuff.
>>16723968
These less expensive scooters can work very well with just a little maintenance. You should use the web and try to find a reliable repair shop. I use Xtreme Toyz in Dracut Mass and they have done a good job on my Chinese scooter. Small adjustments here and there, nothing major. There must be more than one place in your area. Where are you located?
>>16723950
Don't need insurance, license is cheap, get a used bike you fag.
You're a dumbass
>>16723678
I had the same problem with my Aprilia, turned out to just be some fuel line that cracked in winter, 2€ for a new and better hose and it ran again, if you want to be really cheap you can probably snip it at the cracked point and reconnect it, theres usually some leeway. Id recommend you dont buy Chink pieces of shit anymore, spend 300$ more for something from a trustworthy brand.
>>16724500
>Dracut
All four of my grandparents are buried there.
>>16724426
>throw useless scooter in the trash
>take the trash out
>wash hands
>walk down the road to the Kawasaki dealer
>leave on a ZX10R
Fixed
>>16725497
Busa or nothing anon
>>16723957
Yamaha qt50 here
>>16725497
>ZX10R
I've sat on one of those at a bike show. My shoulders and back ached as soon as I got into the riding position. Superbikes are not for me.
>>16723678
Fuel can only be leaking from a few places on these small bikes.
>tank/petcock
>fuel line/filter
>carb
Because gravity, start up top at the tank and work your way down.
If it's the tank, patch it up.
Petcock? Replace it.
Fuel lines/filter? upgrade to better hoses since these chink bikes have shitty hoses from the factory. In fact, that's probably it. Get better clamps for the hoses too.
Carb can lose fuel from a few places - the seal up top can fail, the float bowl on bottom has a drain hose that might be leaking (sometimes the screw comes loose)
idk man, it's the simplest mechanical thing I can imagine. Noobs should be able to handle it without any problems.