Elite 50, can't get it to start

edjo · Post by **edjo** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 11:27 am

Hello all, I am new here. I just picked up an Elite 50 for running back and forth to work, and I can't get it to start. I don't know the history of the thing. I have cleaned the carb, it is getting spark, the petcock is flowing fuel when its being cranked. Its driving me crazy, I want a reliable to and from work scooter, will this be reliable once I get it sorted?Thanks for your help, Ed

GIJoeBob · Post by **GIJoeBob** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:24 pm

edjo wrote:Hello all, I am new here. I just picked up an Elite 50 for running back and forth to work, and I can't get it to start. I don't know the history of the thing. I have cleaned the carb, it is getting spark, the petcock is flowing fuel when its being cranked. Its driving me crazy, I want a reliable to and from work scooter, will this be reliable once I get it sorted?Thanks for your help, Ed

Sounds like my current problem. They told me to check the exhaust to make sure it is not clogged and to check the reed valve (between the crankcase and the cylinder to make sure it is working.

edjo · Post by **edjo** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:43 pm

There is air commimng out the exhaust. How are the reed vavlves supposed to be. Mine have an open gap at the end???

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 1:45 pm

edjo wrote:There is air commimng out the exhaust. How are the reed vavlves supposed to be. Mine have an open gap at the end???

if theres a gap thats your problem put new reeds in it.

edjo · Post by **edjo** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:19 pm

Can I flip them over for now??

edjo · Post by **edjo** » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:31 pm

I flipped the reeds otver and they close fully now. Bike still won't start. I put a compression gauge on the cylinder and it doesn't build enough pressure to even register! Rings? Anything else I need to look at befor I spend money on parts??

tru72 · Post by **tru72** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:58 am

if there is no compression, it will not start or have a really hard time starting. It also sounds like a weak spark, did you change the plug? Also make sure the spark plug cap is tight, they do wear out very easily.
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Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:54 pm

Remove plug
put a tablespoon or two of oil in the plug hole (anything will work)
crank the motor over without the plug for several seconds
replace plug
Engine will now have insane compression and should start. If it still doesnt start then you have a very very badly damaged engine that needs a whole new topend.

edjo · Post by **edjo** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:23 am

Yep thats what I have. A very badly damaged top end. New parts are on the way.

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