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mattyjay

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Gas tank
« on: May 15, 2015, 08:20:16 PM »
Hi all

Today I found out the hard way my fuel gauge/sensor has broken.

How do I fix this, really desperate for some help!

Thanks

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Re: Gas tank
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2015, 09:05:04 PM »
Do you have a known good battery? A dead battery will throw off the gas gauge.
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Re: Gas tank
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2015, 10:08:32 PM »
Do you have a known good battery? A dead battery will throw off the gas gauge.

That's a good shout, I better give that a charge first. If it's not, what else would you suggest?

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Re: Gas tank
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2015, 11:59:33 PM »
That's a good shout, I better give that a charge first. If it's not, what else would you suggest?

If the scooter sat around unused for a while, the sensor could just be stuck. You can remove it and use PB blaster to lube it, or go fishing for the float with a bent clothes hanger. Sometimes just shaking the scooter or going over a rough bump helps.
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2001 "Yamaha" Zuma AKA MBK Booster; MHR OverRange, Dellorto 19mm BHBG, Polini "big" intake, RS-3 Rear shock, Stock cylinder.

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Re: Gas tank
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2015, 10:44:50 PM »
If the scooter sat around unused for a while, the sensor could just be stuck. You can remove it and use PB blaster to lube it, or go fishing for the float with a bent clothes hanger. Sometimes just shaking the scooter or going over a rough bump helps.

Now I feel silly, had a good look with a torch, and saw the sensor floating freely  ::)

Well I've ordered a new one and will fit that when it arrives!

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