Accptable number of kicks to start?
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Accptable number of kicks to start?
I bought an 87 Spree last fall with 4900 miles on it. It runs great but the only thing is when its cold I have to kick it 25-30 times to fire it up. Now when its warm it's a totally different story, one maybe two kicks. Any ideas why it's so hard to get started? How many times does it take to kickstart your Spree?
Re: Accptable number of kicks to start?
sounds like your bystarter is bad.
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1987 Spree, 42mph on 49cc (gps)
Broken...
Spreeio
1987 Spree
With af16e powah!!!!
77cc Malossi Ministroker, 24mm oKo, 30mm V8 pipe.
Chinabike 3000! GY6 clone daily driver/ beater machine bought for $75!
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Re: Accptable number of kicks to start?
wow bet your leg gets sore! lol
anyhow to answer your question, mine takes ONE Kick regardless of temp...
Download the manual and check to make sure your bystarter is working, in order for it to work properly from a cold start, you'll need battery power though.. (correct guys?)
also, check your bystarter passage in the bowl of the carb. (little brass do-hicky in the corner of the bowl) make sure its clean and you can transfer liquid from the bowl into that little round cylindrical passage, OR vise-versa.
from what i've read also, these scoots dont like cold weather, although, what 2 stroke does!? my saws run fine, but i had to get cold weather kits for them.
anyhow to answer your question, mine takes ONE Kick regardless of temp...
Download the manual and check to make sure your bystarter is working, in order for it to work properly from a cold start, you'll need battery power though.. (correct guys?)
also, check your bystarter passage in the bowl of the carb. (little brass do-hicky in the corner of the bowl) make sure its clean and you can transfer liquid from the bowl into that little round cylindrical passage, OR vise-versa.
from what i've read also, these scoots dont like cold weather, although, what 2 stroke does!? my saws run fine, but i had to get cold weather kits for them.
-Zac
1981 HD-Ironhead Sporty. 1000cc, 4 speed, drag pipes, and drag bars.. (chic/cop magnet)
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1981 HD-Ironhead Sporty. 1000cc, 4 speed, drag pipes, and drag bars.. (chic/cop magnet)
72 Rupp Roadster 2 (aka. RUMP ROASTER!!)
05 vinson
78 bronco (Log skiddin Hog!!)
Re: Accptable number of kicks to start?
My Elite takes 1 kick. 2 if I'm lazy. Before I cleaned the carb 3 times and changed the Bystarter, it would take 15 or so.
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2001 Honda Elite
2002 Yamaha Vino
2007 Roketa Sicily
2006 Ninja 250
Special thanks to:
Workdog & Iggysepia for parts & quick shipping.
Evilone for buying my SA50P.
Re: Accptable number of kicks to start?
As far as battery power is concerned, I installed a new battery. The electric start worked worked for a week and then nothing. I ride my scoot every weekend ( I don't want it to sit up and develop problems) at least 3 or 4 miles and everything is tuned up as far as plug, air filter, etc..