Question about dying motor

[CowboyRider94]

Hey guys.

So last summer I bought an 09 People 250 S that had only been owned by one other person. Last fall I accidentally fried a solenoid on the starter. Got that replaced last week, but that's not the issue anymore. I'm having a problem with my motor dying while on the road. I had it happen to me three times within about a half mile to 3/4 mile drive home this morning. I have a sneaking suspicion that the fuel mixture is running a little too rich causing the engine to get flooded. The engine will start up pretty easy when I hit the electric start but every start has me pumping a little more on the throttle. I have tried turning down the idle speed, and that fixed the problem for about 30 seconds. The dying isn't hard, the engine just slowly sputters out. I wasn't having this problem last fall except for when I ran the motor longer than about a half hour. Would love any suggestions y'all have!

Thanks

[ScooterLar]

I had a similar problem with my '06 People 250 shortly after I bought it a few years ago. It turned out to be a bad fuel pump. The bike would just cut out while I was riding at speed, and then coast to a stop. I could restart it, but I'd have the same problem over and over again. Not saying that this is the problem with your bike, but it's worth checking into. To check it, pull your seat and storage bucket off and take a look at the fuel filter (hopefully it's clear) while on the stand and giving it gas. If you don't see fuel pumping into the filter, then that's your problem. Good luck!