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Agility 50 / Re: (Almost) no spark / engine not running
« on: August 15, 2011, 08:22:52 PM »
I had a similar problem.  Turned out the power lead to the starter was loose and grounding out.   Since that has been tightened down, has not been an issue.

Good luck.

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People 50 / Re: People 50 2 stroke - Where is the CDI?
« on: December 30, 2010, 10:28:38 PM »
I found it!!!

It was tucked behind the front cover of the bike, next to the voltage regulator.  None of the drawings in any of the manuals I reviewed showed its location.

Tim

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People 50 / Re: People 50 2 stroke - Where is the CDI?
« on: December 25, 2010, 01:38:01 PM »
OK.  Just tell me where you found the CDI on your people.   The service manual says to remove the battery cover, but it doesn't show me where the battery cover is.  It's not in the same place as the battery.

Any thoughts will be appreciated.  And Merry Christmas!!

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People 50 / People 50 2 stroke - Where is the CDI?
« on: December 24, 2010, 09:29:53 PM »
I feel really dumb.  I have been fiddling with Kymcos for several years - People, Agility, Vitality, ZX50.  I have a People that takes too much effort to start and I want to check the CDI.  But I can't find it!!!  I pulled the battery out - not there.  I pulled the seat off - not mounted on the side like the Vitality.  No floor board compartment that I could find, like the Agility. 

So, I give up.  Where is the CDI on the 2 stroke People 50?

Many thanks.

Tim

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People 50 / Re: People 50 buddy seat
« on: March 22, 2010, 11:09:15 PM »
Thanks.  I just need to save up a few dollars.


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People 50 / Re: People 50 buddy seat
« on: March 22, 2010, 08:54:24 PM »
I got no answers on this one.  Anyone have a good source for a buddy seat for the Kymco people?  I may need two of them for my "fleet".

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: March 22, 2010, 08:50:07 PM »
Final post.  I gave up on the scooter and sold it for $100 to a mechanic.  With a new grandbaby and other things going on, I just don't have time to work on it.  He got it running.  The latest issue was a glob of gasket cement interfering with the operation of the reed valve.  He cleaned that off and it started right up.  No carb problem at all.  Top speed with the 70 cc cylinder was over 50 mph.  He sold it for $600 after painting everything.  Good for him and thanks to all for your suggestions and ideas.  I learned LOTS about scooters and feel very confident I could rebuild an engine if the need ever arises.


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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: November 30, 2009, 05:49:29 PM »
Thanks for the advice.  Nothing wrong with the petcock that I could tell.  Just needed some gas in the tank.  I now see a full tube of fuel when vacuum is applied.  That is the good news.

The bad news is that the motor will no longer run at all.  Even starter fluid has no effect.  I have pulled and cleaned the plug.  I will try again when I get back to the garage.  Maybe it was just flooded.

Tim

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50 - Starts, won't run
« on: November 23, 2009, 06:58:31 PM »
OK.  I put bubble soap around every seal I could find and most of them leaked.  I took the cylinder off and found I had put the gasket on upside down.  Pretty dumb.  I reran the pressure test after bolting it all together and there were no apparent leaks.  I then used some starter fluid and fired it up.  It ran briefly and died.  With repeated testing, I found that I now have a very strong vacuum at the carburetor.  If I cover up the intake, the engine stops, so I think the crankcase is sealed nicely.

I am not sure that the vacuum cutoff valve under the gas tank is working properly.  I am not sure fuel is feeding the carb like it should.  Would it be OK to remove it and put it into chemdip for a couple of hours?  Any other ideas?

Tim

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: November 18, 2009, 01:32:38 PM »
As luck would have it, I have a 12v pump and I can certainly keep constant pressure on the crankcase.  I will have another opportunity to work on this next Monday.  I sure hope it's not a cracked case.  That would really stink.   The other stuff sounds simple enough to fix.

Tim

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: November 18, 2009, 12:42:28 AM »
All,

Thanks for the ideas.  I have pulled the carb and reed valve and sealed the intake.  I then used a boat plug to seal the exhaust port.  I applied vacuum to the crankcase with no luck.  I got nothing to register on the gauge.   I now believe the crankcase has a severe leak.    What is a next step?

I thought about applying liquid detergent to the engine and pressurizing the crankcase, looking for bubbles.  Where should I apply the detergent?  Anyone have a better way to find a leak?

Thanks.

Tim

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People 50 / People 50 buddy seat
« on: October 31, 2009, 12:31:27 PM »
I am looking for a black buddy seat for my People 50 2T.  It does not show up in the normal parts lists I use.  Anyone have a source?

Thanks.

Tim

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: October 30, 2009, 01:59:32 PM »
Thanks for the ideas.

1.  The piston, rings and cylinder are new.  It runs fine when it has fuel available.  I don't really suspect compression, but it's easy enough to check.

2.  I will check the vacuum on the crankcase next.  Pull the muffler and seal the exhaust port.  Pull the carb off and snake a tube through the reed valve.  If that holds vacuum, then all is good.  If it fails, pull the reed valve and check again.  That makes sense.  If the crankcase is leaking, nothing else will much matter.

3.  Vacuum applied manually to the petcock valve does in fact release gas to the carb.

Tim

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: October 29, 2009, 11:06:07 PM »
My latest efforts have failed.  I put new gaskets on the reed valve, applied sealer and I no longer see any smoke from inappropriate places.  I must now conclude that the engine is properly sealed.  Yet, it won't run except briefly after spraying starter fluid into the carb.   The carburetor does not generate enough vacuum to open the valve on the gas tank.  I now suspect a faulty carburetor body. 

I can get a stock carb for about $90.  Before I go to that expense, I would like opinions from the forum about anything else I might check.

I am gone next week and I need to buy a shop light since the time is changing back to real time.  So, it will be a while before I can do anything.  I will wait a few days before ordering the carb in the hopes someone has an epiphany.

Thanks for all your help.

Tim

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zx50 / Re: Poor power from ZX50
« on: October 16, 2009, 11:51:59 AM »
Zombie and Shaka,

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, it has been sitting for a very long time.  Outside.

I have ordered new gaskets for the reed valve and I will use a sealer as suggested.  Should all happen next week, so expect an update then.

This scoot has been quite an experience for me.  So much that seemed complex a few weeks ago is now crystal clear.  As I build my scooter hobby, no doubt what I learned in these weeks will pay off big.

Let's hope it runs next week!!!

Tim

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