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- Mon Dec 28, 2020 3:56 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 89 Elite LX - sometimes fast, sometimes slow
- Replies: 2
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89 Elite LX - sometimes fast, sometimes slow
So I have this 89 Elite LX (polini variator/rollers, ebay carb, manual fuel shutoff valve - otherwise stock) with a weird issue - have done a ton of searching on the forums here but haven't found anyone with the same problem. Basically most of the time it doesn't accelerate like it should. Tops out ...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:52 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 89 Elite LX - only starts with throttle (and other issues)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1568
Re: 89 Elite LX - only starts with throttle (and other issues)
Well I loosened the exhaust and it started and ran first kick, no throttle whatsoever. So I guess my exhaust actually is clogged.
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 5:28 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 89 Elite LX - only starts with throttle (and other issues)
- Replies: 3
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Re: 89 Elite LX - only starts with throttle (and other issues)
Thanks for the reply - I doubt its the pilot because I've had this same issue with the oem carb and 2 new aftermarket carbs (and bystarters). Since I've had this issue with 3 different carbs/bystarters do you think it could be something wrong with bystarter wiring on the scooter itself? I'm also thi...
- Thu Aug 06, 2020 2:31 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: 89 Elite LX - only starts with throttle (and other issues)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1568
89 Elite LX - only starts with throttle (and other issues)
So I have this 89 elite 50 (stock other than polini variator/rollers/belt), and it will run - but definitely has issues: - Will only start if I hold down the throttle, and if I don't keep giving it gas for the first 10 or so seconds its running it will just die. Doesn't matter if its a cold or hot s...