'94 Elite SR acceleration problem

Carnie · Post by **Carnie** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:43 pm

Running into the problem of my scoot lugging on take off. I always let it warm up before I ride but when I take off after letting it idle a while it acts like its going to bring the front wheel off the ground. Then it just stops and slowly takes off until I have reached 20+ speeds for 20-30+ seconds. Then if I slow down and repeat takeoff, it accelerates without flaw. Any potential diagnosises and remedies?

bakaracer · Post by **bakaracer** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:13 pm

Worn rollers, rear center spring,belt. Either one of those or a combo of them are worn

Dio89Elite · Post by **Dio89Elite** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:19 pm

I would agree with bakaracer as a preliminary diagnosis.

On another note, be sure to check all your lines (i.e. throttle cable, etc.) to make sure everything is connected the way it should be. Sometimes loose connections to the carb makes it act up.

Carnie · Post by **Carnie** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:54 pm

The rollers are a bit worn so I figured that would attribute. Belt is stock and never replaced so that will also be replaced. Might as well get a spring too. Haha. All of my lines are good. That was the first thing I did when I got it; clean the carb and replace the lines because it had been sitting for four years. Thanks for the replies! I'll let you know when I find out more.

Mystic · Post by **Mystic** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:02 pm

is there a black ring on the variator face? this is often a sure sign of belt slip

Carnie · Post by **Carnie** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:57 pm

Mystic wrote:is there a black ring on the variator face? this is often a sure sign of belt slip

Nope. I just swapped in a Keli and there was no noticeable black ring.

Carnie · Post by **Carnie** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:58 am

Never mind. Just got off work and took a second look at the stock vari and it does have a bit of a ring.

Mystic · Post by **Mystic** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:38 am

yup definately change the belt

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:12 am

Is this scooter stock or are there mods?

Carnie · Post by **Carnie** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:30 am

All stock except the keli variator I put on a couple days ago.

Carnie · Post by **Carnie** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:33 pm

Is it worth it to spend the extra bucks for a racing belt or is OEM just fine? What's the difference in material and performance?

If it helps, I plan on doing some extensive mods in the somewhat near future.

Mystic · Post by **Mystic** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:05 pm

It all depends on what your preference is I guess. The kevlar belts are supposed to last longer. Personally I use Gates powerlink belts 20 bucks from honda

evilone · Post by **evilone** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:12 pm

Carnie wrote:Is it worth it to spend the extra bucks for a racing belt or is OEM just fine? What's the difference in material and performance?

If it helps, I plan on doing some extensive mods in the somewhat near future.

I use stock belts with no problems yet, they hold up fine at 70 mph.

eliteguy50 · Post by **eliteguy50** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:45 am

Kevlar belts wear out the sheaves quicker.

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