I am stumped!

[Mr. Paul]

Update; After "fixing" my problem with a carb adjustment, the problem is back again. Intermittent issues are just the worst. Karl, looks like you were correct, of course.  It was kind of a happy accident that I discovered a too lean issue and got it taken care of though. The plug reads a nice light coffee color now. Oh well, on to tracking this problem down. Going by the recommendations, I have ordered another ignition coil. Will keep all posted. Didn't Frank Sinatra sing "Boo boos', I've had a few......" ?

[Redk]

Talented hotrod guys have told me the quality of fuel we are presented today will leave the best plug with a light sooty color.

Unless you are running avgas, I would not expect to see that picture perfect light tannish color.  It's probably too lean.

IMO
redk

Question:  What color is the factory plug in Your FI scooter at sea level ?

[Mr. Paul]

PROBLEM SOLVED!!! As it turns out, I had a weak fuel pump. I replaced the fuel filter, and it helped, adjusted the fuel mixture, and it helped. I then cleaned the carb, and once again it helped. I finally replaced the fuel pump, and it fixed it!!

[MJR]

Great news!

[ole two wheels]

Well Mr Paul you just proved the ole saying,"If at first you don't secede, try, try again" to be true. Good for you.


Mac

[Stig / Major Tom]

Is your pump in the tank?
And what pump did you go with....Kymco or after-market?
Glad you got it sorted....intermittents are crazy making.
Stig

[CROSSBOLT]

Yea! Woof, woof, woof!

Karl

[MJR]

And what pump did you go with....Kymco or after-market?

Kymco makes fuel pumps for Honda's?

[Mr. Paul]

Is your pump in the tank?
And what pump did you go with....Kymco or after-market?
Glad you got it sorted....intermittents are crazy making.
Stig

Hey Stig. I went with the OEM Honda fuel pump. Its located outside the tank and like most things on the Helix, it is simple to replace. But, it cost 150 bucks. 

[Stig / Major Tom]

Sorry,
Three pages of posts I forgot what scooter we were working on.
Take no notice.....for nearly two yrs I've  been calling a grandson Nolan.
Daughter informed me, " It's  Noah.....your helmet is Nolan!"
You know what.... she's  right - I do have a Nolan!
Stig



Hey Stig. I went with the OEM Honda fuel pump. Its located outside the tank and like most things on the Helix, it is simple to replace. But, it cost 150 bucks. 

[Mr. Paul]

Its all good Stig. I do the same thing! Whether it is a Kymco or Honda, I have found that it is best just to bite the bullet and buy OEM. Its cheaper and better in the long run.