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intyping

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Won't kick into higher gear
« on: October 12, 2014, 02:23:50 AM »
I replaced my rollers 6 months ago which improved climbing hills (20mph) and top speed (38-40mph). The rollers were unevenly worn. A couple had flat sections to them.

It was running great but now the moped won't kick into that higher gear and often have a hard time getting over 25 mph. It seems to do better if I start riding downhill and can hit a higher top speed from the start. If I start on a flat or incline it takes 5 minutes to get pass being stuck at 25mph.

This is probably connected too. My driveway is uphill. If I turn it on and quickly try to make it up the hill the moped loses power. The engine revs but won't push me up the driveway.

Is this a problem with the rollers again? Or do I have something else going on? Thanks for your help!
« Last Edit: October 12, 2014, 02:26:36 AM by intyping »

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Re: Won't kick into higher gear
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2014, 03:15:51 AM »
Did you buy 5 dollar rollers from Ebay?

That sounds like the rollers wore down to the core, and can not open the Var. I only use Polini or Dr. Pulley. I have hundreds of odd brand rollers that didn't last more than a month of daily driving.
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Re: Won't kick into higher gear
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2014, 02:18:37 AM »
Check the clutch.

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Re: Won't kick into higher gear
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2014, 09:09:50 AM »
Hows things working out for ya.

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