Grand Dink 150cc

[xsel777]

I will bet money it is the brake connections at the lever. Now I am going to get rich, lol.

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[scooterfan]

I will bet money it is the brake connections at the lever. Now I am going to get rich, lol.

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You could easily won the race lol

[CROSSBOLT]

I agree, scooterfan, the additional low current relay is a righteous idea for both your pumper units and these scoots. Our scoots have a great draw through thos tiny brake lever switches of both the brake light and the start relay.

[scooterfan]

I agree, scooterfan, the additional low current relay is a righteous idea for both your pumper units and these scoots. Our scoots have a great draw through thos tiny brake lever switches of both the brake light and the start relay.

Thanks for mentioning the lever switches, I completely forgot about that.

Yes, I think those switches are also way to small to handle the current which get drawn from the  solenoid and starter motor over a  longer term.

I am very keen to install an extra 4 pin relay - will probably start fiddling tomorrow.

[djson280]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

one and all!

Thanks for all the info, ive downloaded some videos on hoe to check stuff, switches, relays, etc.

So ill be busy for the next few days.

I will post the results here late.

Thanks

[CROSSBOLT]

Yeah, well, don't take too long, DJ! We holdin' our breath to find out!

[djson280]

Happy New Year one and all.

Well for the second time of trying, i wrote this earlier, then for some reason it disappeared.

I have not used the scooter, for 6 days.

I started it earlier, it needed to turn over 10 or more times, before it started.

Although it did start.

A couple of times, it sounded like it had run out of juice, from the battery, but it did keep going and did start.

I pulled the battery out to finf the number on it.

I also found a sticker that says the battery is 4 years and 2 months old.

I charged the battery, it settled at 12.60v as i started the tests.

I load tested the battery, it went while loaded down to 11.60v.

Which i understand is OK. There was some corrosion on the terminals so i cleaned them and greased.

I then tested the solenoid, it clicks and gave a reading of 0.2 phm's.

The battery ended up at 12.36v  after doing everything.

I checked the grounds / earths, cleaned them all up, sprayed WD40

I also undid all the electrical connectors, inspected and WD40 them all.

The 2 lever switched appear to be working, will not start on either side until you hold the lever.

I sprayed them, both.

I will see in the morning how it starts, its going to be cold tonight do to 3c.

So see how it is first thing.

As i now know the battery is old, i'm going to see about getting another one in the morning.

Also i'll get filters, and do a service.

thanks,

[Stig / Major Tom]

Hard starting always makes me wonder when valves were last checked.
Hard starting, yes; won't start, no.
Stig

[CROSSBOLT]

A charged battery should show 13.2 vdc. 4 y 2 mo should be about it for a battery.

[djson280]

A charged battery should show 13.2 vdc. 4 y 2 mo should be about it for a battery.

Yes i think so.

Of to the supplier before it closes for a new one.

Thanks for all your comments and thoughts.

[djson280]

Just to let everyone know, I got a new battery, yesterday.

Fitted it and this morning started much better, about 3 turns.

It was cold overnight and I noticed the horn is much loader than before.

The old battery went down to 9.79v during the night on Tuesday.

So that’s the end of that.

[CROSSBOLT]

Recycle bin! Hooray! For success!