Electric start won't work--Sometimes

[gtcool]

When I don't use my moped for a few hours I can't start it with the electric start sometimes. This forces me to have to kickstart it. Once I kickstart it however and turn it off, I can electronically start it again with no problem. I've also noticed that the first 2 seconds of riding start off real sluggish sometimes and others it just takes off well. Anyone have any ideas on what may be the problem?  Everything else works fine. I have a 2004 kymco zx50.

[gtcool]

Also where/what can I do to replace these side panels? Any reccomended sites? They don't have to be OEM I just want it to not be an eyesore

[MaryK]

The battery is probably bad.  They last only 2 or 3 years usually.
I would take the battery out of the scooter.
Check to see if it needs electrolyte (if it has the 6 stoppers for filling)
Charge it fully at 2 amp or lower (overnight)
Have it tested under load at an auto parts store (free)
Or if it is really old, bypass the above and Order a new battery (AGM type)  (about $55)

scoot safely,

[gtcool]

The battery is probably bad.  They last only 2 or 3 years usually.
I would take the battery out of the scooter.
Check to see if it needs electrolyte (if it has the 6 stoppers for filling)
Charge it fully at 2 amp or lower (overnight)
Have it tested under load at an auto parts store (free)
Or if it is really old, bypass the above and Order a new battery (AGM type)  (about $55)

scoot safely,

Thanks Mary K, I'll look into it, the battery is about 2 olds too. I also discovered another issue today, I found this dangling next to my muffler today.



Upon further inspection, I found a wire is cut??



Anyone have an idea what this is?

I plan on opening up my moped and cleaning everything really well one of these upcoming days. For now I just tucked that under the panels.

I bought this moped 2nd hand for relatively cheap, and I've never owned a moped so my apologies if I come off rather noob haha.

Also, some idiot knocked over all the mopeds outside (mine including) and the left mirror won't stay in place now. I can put it in, but it won't be firm (it remains loose, able to be rotated very easily). Anyone have a solution to help keep the mirror in firm?

I'll show you what I mean:





Thanks in ahead to anyone that can help resolve my question(s)!

[MaryK]

Mirrors usually have a set of male threads which screw into the female threads of the mounting base.
And there is a nut on those mail threads... it may be elongated and look cone-like.

Screw in the mirror until it is in the correct position but not totally tight.  Then tighten the nut to lock the mirror into position.
You will need a wrench for that.


No help on the dangling piece.  Any printing on it ?

A manual may help:
http://servicingmanuals.blogspot.com/2013/04/kymco-zx-50-service-repair-maintenance.html
or http://www.kymco.com/library/owners_manual.asp

Look on EBay for parts including body parts.  http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=kymco+zx50&rt=nc&_dmd=2


Scoot safely,

[refrig]

Looks like the female threasd are stripped. I have repaired with JB Weld. fill the bad threads, then drill out with proper drill,rethread with 8x1.25mm tap

[LoveMyKymco]

Im still running the original Kymco battery in one of my 03 zx50s.

It could be the battery is weak, or you could just need to clean the starter bendix.

[LoveMyKymco]

The dangling piece is your cdi, theres a sleeve for it just above where its dangling from. The green wire that is cut is the cdi derestrict mod. It allows the engine to achieve a higher rpm with no rev limit.

[LoveMyKymco]

That piece that you are searching for is called the belly pan, its around 80$ from stadiumyamaha I believe. It is one whole piece not 2 separate sides.

[naughty lee]

The battery is probably bad.  They last only 2 or 3 years usually.
I would take the battery out of the scooter.
Check to see if it needs electrolyte (if it has the 6 stoppers for filling)
Charge it fully at 2 amp or lower (overnight)
Have it tested under load at an auto parts store (free)
Or if it is really old, bypass the above and Order a new battery (AGM type)  (about $55)

scoot safely,

Good advice

[gtcool]

The dangling piece is your cdi, theres a sleeve for it just above where its dangling from. The green wire that is cut is the cdi derestrict mod. It allows the engine to achieve a higher rpm with no rev limit.

Thanks, I had an idea that might have been the case, but this provides clarity.