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The Scooters subreddit is for road-legal motor scooters (gas or electric), a type of motorcycle with a step-through frame.


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What’s a good reliable 400cc scooter ?

6 Comments
2024/12/04
08:19 UTC

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Found a UFO & hit 1000 miles

4 Comments
2024/12/04
05:53 UTC

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Buddy 50 makes squeaking/high pitched noise when slightly turning the front wheel?

I'm kinda unsure what the problem is, but I am guessing it needs some type of grease/lubrication somewhere? Sometimes it also makes the same sound in a rhythmic pattern like the wheel might need some as well? Any ideas where to check and what kind of lubricant would be good to use for it?

2 Comments
2024/12/04
01:46 UTC

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Rear wheel locked up when engine is off, turns freely with engine on: Genuine Hooligan 170i

So, my Hooligan 170i is acting as if it's stuck in "gear" and not wanting to shift to into neutral. I can start the bike up and ride it but the shifting into and out of neutral feels off, and the wheel is either stiff or locked up when I kill the engine and put it up on the stand.

I kinda understand the concept of a cvt and I know that's not what is actually going on but I'm kinda at a loss how to trouble shoot this otherwise.

1 Comment
2024/12/03
23:00 UTC

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What color/color-combo should i paint it?

23 Comments
2024/12/03
22:18 UTC

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Aprilia SR 50 won’t start?

Hi, I have a problem with my Aprilia SR 50. It won’t start even though the carburetor is clean and there is a spark. The spark plug gets wet, and the cylinder moves as well. There is compression, but it just won’t ignite. I don’t understand how this can happen when it has both a spark and fuel. Hopefully, someone can help me.

6 Comments
2024/12/03
22:17 UTC

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honda metro idle constantly changing.

I've been troubleshooting this 2007 Honda metropolitan for a very good while now.. and have had a ton of grief and have been stranded at 3am by it lol. I've changed all sorts of parts, and it would run good for a while but then a new issue would start. Yesterday I adjusted the valves because they were VERY TIGHT. Like almost no clearance at all so i fixed that.

Now I think the only problem with it is the chinese carburetor..

Has anyone else had issues with the Kipa carburetors from Amazon? I feel like both metros I've put them in run funky and bogging heavily after that and I wonder if that's why this one isn't working now too. I went and checked the carburetor again and realized the idle screw was litterally gone! It flew off I guess somehow. I had an extra one to put on it and it's running intermediately now. but no matter how much I adjust the idle screw its either all or nothing. It's either litterally moving 20mph on idle (with no throttle) or to weak to even start and It constantly needs to be readjusted and will randomly die while driving & won't start back up unless idle adjusted again. It runs smooth when it is working and I Went 6 miles until I had to adjust it again but I'm still afraid of being stranded lol. But yeah has anyone else had a idle problem like that before? Hopefully after all the work I've done on it I can just put an oem carb in it and be done.

5 Comments
2024/12/03
21:49 UTC

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Brand new Voge with guaranty or second hand Honda?

First time getting a scooter, need one for city drive. Thinking new Voge sr1 or user Honda pcx (125cc) or to add money and get Voge sr3 (250cc). Advice?

1 Comment
2024/12/03
21:31 UTC

1

Lost Scooter Key

I bought a second hand Marshal 200 and lost the key. I don’t know which store this bike is brought from. What to do now? Please help

2 Comments
2024/12/03
20:30 UTC

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What is causing that sound?

It's a Vespa Sprint I-get from 2018 and is making this sound

7 Comments
2024/12/03
20:28 UTC

2

Engine difference

What is the difference in a 139QMB and a XS1P39QMB engine?

1 Comment
2024/12/03
18:46 UTC

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Why is the rear wheel not aligned?

I am dutch so if you are too feel free to respond in dutch. Before i take it apart i kinda want to know why it isnt centered. Anyone who has an idea? Was thinking myself maybe my swingarm but idk. Looks like the whole block sint centered and its not just the wheel.

21 Comments
2024/12/03
18:41 UTC

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Spark knock?

I started hearing this maybe 2 days ago. It only occurs when coming down from higher rpm to idle. Sounds to be coming from the cylinder area?

2 Comments
2024/12/03
16:43 UTC

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2002 Kymco People 150

So I bought this scooter off the auction and it didn’t come with keys. Is it possible to get replacement keys made or would I have to actually change the whole ignition? TIA

1 Comment
2024/12/03
15:37 UTC

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I want to buy a scooter please suggest me one under 1.5 lakhs

1 Comment
2024/12/03
15:37 UTC

7

How can I tune this bike

Lexmoto echo 50+ 2021

11 Comments
2024/12/03
15:33 UTC

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Identification help!

Scooter people, I’m trying to figure out what you would call a motorized scooter that looks more like a hefty bike than a traditional vespa/moped? I see many in Europe but can’t seem to really find a place to buy anything similar in the US. It’s like this one that was in the movie Amelie…

42 Comments
2024/12/03
15:31 UTC

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Piaggo zip 50 2t randomly accelerating by itself.

This resulted in my crashing into the back of a car as I was going 7mph and the bike randomly fully accelerated and wouldn’t stop until I turned the engine off. What do I do?

13 Comments
2024/12/03
14:56 UTC

0

Will someone buy me an electric scooter?

Pretty please? I will be forever grateful and pay off when I can.

5 Comments
2024/12/03
14:24 UTC

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Peugeot sf2 doesntreact to gas

Hi, my speedfight 2 doesnt accelerate when i give gas (video). Compression is 8.1 bar (cold engine) and no air leaks.

I’ve tried 12mm (54-72 main jets, 17.5mm and 21mm carburator and no difference (17.5mm in the video, 95 main jet).

I’ve placed in a new piston, carburator, a working tuning exhaust, a new vacuum tap, new air filter and a new throttle body. I’ve also changed EVERY electric part expect the stator and ignition lock. I havent checked the condition of the electrical wires.

The clutch doesnt touch the clutch bell

50cc airsal, technigas exhaust, 17.5mm carb 95 main jet What could the problem be?

4 Comments
2024/12/03
13:59 UTC

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Help Identifying My Kymco Agility 50 Model for Parts

Hi everyone,

I have a Kymco Agility 50, and I want to buy parts for it. However, I’m not 100% sure if I’ve identified the correct model. I also don’t know which websites offer the best detailed searches for parts or if they deliver quickly, especially here in Belgium.

If anyone has tips on confirming the exact model or recommendations for reliable websites, I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks in advance!

1 Comment
2024/12/03
13:16 UTC

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711 E scooter faulty motor?

I got this thing a week ago I was going up a slight incline and it just stopped and started doing this after anyone know the issue? Should I just get a different scooter ty

1 Comment
2024/12/03
12:21 UTC

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Buying a Aprilia

So i want to buy an Aprilia SR 50,and i found two.The first one is the older gen,it was made in 2005 and it has a better exhaust and less kilometers but its not that nice,it is a carburetor version. The second is made in 2006 and its the newer version it is a Einspritz and it doesnt have a kick start and its a ditech.So i live in Bosnia and Herzegovina and there are not a lot of parts for her and they are pretty expensive.But for the 2005 Aprilia on the other hand there is.So now I don’t know what to buy really

2 Comments
2024/12/03
11:19 UTC

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Is it wise to buy a scooter in a foreign country and sell it after two months?

Actually, for me, the foreign country here refers to the United States.

I will be working in northern Michigan for 2 months next year. I found that the local public transportation is very underdeveloped and it is difficult to get around unless you have a car.

It seemed like buying a scooter would be a better option. Under Michigan law, I could use my home country driver's license in Michigan. So the only problem is about the scooter.

How much would the cheapest scooter around here cost? And I anticipate selling it before I leave the U.S., but it's hard to say. Can I delegate it to a dealer and complete all the paperwork for the transfer remotely?

13 Comments
2024/12/03
09:55 UTC

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did these brake pads need replacing or unnecessary

I have a TVS ntorq 125cc Brakes felt perfectly fine but mechanic told me they needed replacing and I told him to go ahead with it but I'm wondering if I needed to

I ride 30kms a day btw, never changed pads yet

34 Comments
2024/12/03
09:36 UTC

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Gy6 50cc Vitacci Bullet 2022

Putting my stock set up back on.

What is this? Not sure what goes here a bolt?

1 Comment
2024/12/03
03:52 UTC

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