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jerzybuster

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« on: April 15, 2015, 02:27:48 AM »
Somebody just gave me a 2012 Downtown 300. I never owned a scooter before and need some help. I tried to start the thing, the lights and horn look and sound strong but i try to start the engine and i get nothing, not even a click. Is there a fuel cut off or a fuse i might be missing?
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2015, 03:44:12 AM »
Could be a bad starter relay. Maybe pull the battery out and have out checked, the horn and lights aren't a 100% indicator of a good battery. Next would be the starter button itself. Maybe since you got it for free you could spend a little and have a shop just go through it.
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Re: Help
« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2015, 04:26:51 AM »
  sounds like you are trying to start it with the side stand down, or the kill switch off,
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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2015, 05:02:38 AM »
Also you have to squeeze one of the brake levers. It won't start unless the brake light is lit
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« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2015, 01:10:26 PM »
You guys are awesome, I guess it was the kickstand being down that was my problem. Now i can take to to a shop and have them give it a tune-up and check it over. Thank you so much for your help, I'm sure i will be back here with some more questions.
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« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2015, 03:46:40 PM »
You found the right place, Jerzy! The people here know the answers as most of the dealers don't. Have a nice ride and watch out for old guys in Buicks! Heck, watch them all on four wheels....

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Re: Help
« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2015, 05:05:25 PM »
Quote from: CROSSBOLT on April 15, 2015, 03:46:40 PM
You found the right place, Jerzy! The people here know the answers as most of the dealers don't. Have a nice ride and watch out for old guys in Buicks! Heck, watch them all on four wheels....

Karl


I , wholeheartedy , concur !!
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