People 150 start issues

[kymcoDC]

I have had a Kymco People 150 for 2.5 years now with pretty low use. I last used it 3 weeks ago and when I went out today I was unable to start it. The electronic start originally gave just a little bit of life but after two tries just started clicking instead. The blinkers and headlights work so the battery isn't completely dead.

I was also unable to kick start it but I am unsure if that is an issue with the bike or not as I've never successfully kick started this bike.

Any ideas? I have a warranty that says it covers the Emission Control System for 5 years or 12,000kms so that might help me, but if I can't even start it up to get to the dealer that's a problem in and of itself.

[smoke eater]

Sounds like a dead battery.  Have you tested it yet?  If your not using the scooter that often, I would invest in a batter tender.  It will keep her fully charged while she's stored.  And don't be super concerned about the kick starting thing.  These P150's seem to be notoriously difficult to kick start.  I have successfully used it (just to see if I could) but I sure was breathing hard by the time she fired up!!

Smoke eater

[wordslinger]

..yeah, i agree that it sounds like the battery..

..while it still may have juice, it probably doesn't have the load capacity required to fire it up..

..Since it's 2.5 yrs old, I would be surprised if that wasn't it..

..from all I've heard, 2 yrs is about all you're gonna get from the stock battery, especially if left sitting unused for long periods of time..

peace

[kymcoDC]

I took the battery out and tested it on my charger - fully charged so that doesn't seem to be the problem. Any other ideas?

[zombie]

Here's another one for ya! The battery charger will only tell the voltage of the battery NOT the available amperage. You will need a load tester for that. If that battery is still good after 2+ years, I'll buy it from you, and "eat it w/ some fava beans, and a nice Chianti"