Curious about something

[Nireen]

I have noticed that the first few months of having my bike that when I started it it would start on the first turn-over.  Six months later on the second turn-over and now I am at the third turn-over.  Is this normal?

Thanks,

[CROSSBOLT]

Not in my experience with two DT300i's. Normal has always been the second revolution. Seems to me the start systems on the 300's up are marginal. So the change in yours could indicate the battery may be more marginal than most.

Karl

[bluesin]

I had to upgrade the battery in mine to a much stronger one.

[mousejunks]

It could be the battery getting old. Or kymco has a procedure to reset the TPS (throttle position sensor) if you are experiencing issues with starting, idle or acceleration.

Procedure:
- Put the bike on its centrestand
- Twist the throttle grip fully back
- Turn on the key ignition (but not the bike)
- Release the throttle
- Wait 5 sec and turn the ignition off.

[CROSSBOLT]

Sorry, Mouse. Wrong procedure! Gotta hold the Throttle open for eight seconds then let it slam shut, then turn off the key.

Karl

[Nireen]

What did you put?

I had to upgrade the battery in mine to a much stronger one.

[Redk]

Life is better with a good hot battery !
redk

[Stig / Major Tom]

What did you put?

Here's  what I  did.
Measure your battery.
Go to YUASA web site.
Find batteries which are the same size and have the posts in same place...then buy the one with the largest output that will fit your scoot's battery compartment.
I found a MUCH more powerful battery,  only had to trim 5mm off the scoot's battery lid (the 2 small hold down posts on bottom of lid) (only had to make an adjustment  on one scooter ....more powerful batteries  slipped right in 2 other scoots)

Gives me more confidence when I  need a start on  15 degree Fahrenheit  day, miles from home. Fuel injected scoots love a powerful battery.
Did this on three EFI'd scooters with perfect results.
Stig

[kneeslider]

It's the CCA value that you want. The cold cranking amps is what that matters.

[ole two wheels]

Do you use a battery tender or float charger. I use the cheap Float chargers from Harbor freight tools. Leave them connected 24/7 when not riding. Keeps batteries at 100% all the time. Cannot over charge. I keep one on both my bikes, zero turn and four wheeler. Never have a dead or weak battery. For what it's worth.

[bluesin]

What did you put?

Don't recall right now. Dealer did it as the one they replaced kept failing, so they upgraded it for free. not home, now.

[Nireen]

This is great Stig thanks!

Here's  what I  did.
Measure your battery.
Go to YUASA web site.
Find batteries which are the same size and have the posts in same place...then buy the one with the largest output that will fit your scoot's battery compartment.
I found a MUCH more powerful battery,  only had to trim 5mm off the scoot's battery lid (the 2 small hold down posts on bottom of lid) (only had to make an adjustment  on one scooter ....more powerful batteries  slipped right in 2 other scoots)

Gives me more confidence when I  need a start on  15 degree Fahrenheit  day, miles from home. Fuel injected scoots love a powerful battery.
Did this on three EFI'd scooters with perfect results.
Stig

[Nireen]

Yes I do have a couple of these babies.

Do you use a battery tender or float charger. I use the cheap Float chargers from Harbor freight tools. Leave them connected 24/7 when not riding. Keeps batteries at 100% all the time. Cannot over charge. I keep one on both my bikes, zero turn and four wheeler. Never have a dead or weak battery. For what it's worth.