Problems

[jacobml9]

Wow, didn't expect to get this much information. The dealer is 3 hours away but I am bringing it home anyway because I will be home for 6 weeks. I was just looking for a few suggestions on something to tell the guys at the dealership. I didn't want to dive deep into the engine due to potentially voiding my warranty and also because I do not have a strong mechanical background.  Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

[CROSSBOLT]

Hey, Jake! We live for this! Keep us posted on what happens, what the dealer says and does and progress(if any) the dealer makes. He has until warm weather to fix this!

[jacobml9]

Just an update:

I dropped it off at the shop and they said it could be a couple of things:
-Clogged fuel pump/fuel line
-Vacuum leak
-Something clogged
-Bad gas

Now I doubt it is bad gas because and I think he just said that because my Kymco warranty doesn't cover that. I will be calling this weekend to get a progress report and will post more information once I have it.

[jacobml9]

Final update: We replaced the carb and it is running much better.

[eamartin]

Thanks for the update.

[scooterfan]

Final update: We replaced the carb and it is running much better.

Wow. you mean after only 1050 km the carb had to be replaced ? Do you know what was wrong with the original carb ?
Please keep us posted about your experience with the new carb.

[CROSSBOLT]

Dealer threw parts at the problem...

[jacobml9]

So after riding it for a few weeks with the new carb, it isn't running ideally. It is running better than the previous carb so I am pleased with that. But now I am wondering if I need to jet the carb for a higher altitude. I am about 1700 ft above sea level from where I purchased the scooter.

[eamartin]

So after riding it for a few weeks with the new carb, it isn't running ideally. It is running better than the previous carb so I am pleased with that. But now I am wondering if I need to jet the carb for a higher altitude. I am about 1700 ft above sea level from where I purchased the scooter.

I believe that Agility carburetors are CVK style which seem to adapt well to altitude changes without jet modifications.  Where do you live?

[jacobml9]

I believe that Agility carburetors are CVK style which seem to adapt well to altitude changes without jet modifications.  Where do you live?

I am located in Blacksburg, VA. I am a college student and it just isn't running at full capacity like I want it to. I turn it on every mornin and let it warm up but after a few minutes they engine just cuts out and I have difficulty getting it started again.

[eamartin]

I am located in Blacksburg, VA. I am a college student and it just isn't running at full capacity like I want it to. I turn it on every mornin and let it warm up but after a few minutes they engine just cuts out and I have difficulty getting it started again.

When it's cold out and you start the scooter it should idle pretty fast until it warms up.  When it's warm, the idle should slow down to normal.  At least that's what most carbureted scooters with properly functioning bystarters do.  Correct me if I'm wrong on this, anyone.   

[jacobml9]

When it's cold out and you start the scooter it should idle pretty fast until it warms up.  When it's warm, the idle should slow down to normal.  At least that's what most carbureted scooters with properly functioning bystarters do.  Correct me if I'm wrong on this, anyone.

Okay that sounds about right but after a while mine will just turn off.

[CROSSBOLT]

Once the bystarter finishes then the idle jet circuit should take over. Probably the idle needle needs adjusting, something the dealer tech should have done with a replacement carb. No matter, you can do it. Let us know if you want to try.

[eamartin]

Once the bystarter finishes then the idle jet circuit should take over. Probably the idle needle needs adjusting, something the dealer tech should have done with a replacement carb. No matter, you can do it. Let us know if you want to try.

I would agree.  This is the most logical next step.  It's pretty much just a matter of locating the adjustment screw and turning it incrementally one direction or the other. 

[eamartin]

On the other hand, the adjustment screw might not have the traditional slotted head for a flat blade screwdriver.   Some of these things have the D-shaped head and require a special socket (and these are not all the same size), so it CAN get more complicated than you'd imagine.