Your problem lies in the gas cap. When the cap gets old, the draining gas creates a vacuum if the cap doesn't let in air like its supposed to, and the gas flow ceases. Just loosen the cap as it starts to die
The problem is the fuel switch. There is a clear plastic washer inside the fuel switch which gets dislodged and does not allow fuel to flow quickly. Take apart the fuel switch completely. Fix the washer or throw it away (it is not needed) and your problems will be solved.
I can help you! I am the Fleet Maint Tech for a designated driver service in the U.S. My R7 is the worst of the bunch we have...and the only issue is the bloody kick starter- the teeth of the kick starter don't always stay engaged with the pawl on the inner side of the variator. But like a lazy politian, give it some good solid kicks and it gets to work!
Look into the possibility of a fusible link in the wiring. I had a car years ago that would do the same thing. After letting it sit for a few hours it would start again. Apparently there was a small gap in the fusible link and when it would get hot enough, the gap would become to great to complete the circuit. Hope this helps out.
The problem is the float bowl cant keep up with the supply of gravity fed fuel. The fix is simply loosen the carb manifold attatch screw and 'tilt' the carb about 6 degrees to the right, then tighten the screw and readjust the air intake box. This will allow the float chamber to 'keep up' with the fuel requirements at high revs. I hope this helps.
I had this problem for a while also. Are you placing enough 2stroke oil in with the petrol? Try cleaning all the electricals / contacts in the 'engine bay', changing the spark plug etc. Look for frayed wires & insulate suspicious wiring. Another thing - have you extended the air filter casing tubes as I found the bike tends to sputter when water gets into the air filter or when they are obstructed. Extending the tubes seems to have helped somewhat here.
Try taking the gas cap off. These have gas cap venting problems. These scooters work best when full of gas and the gas cap turned out about a half a turn from fully tight. (but a slight bit of gas will leak)
Your problem lies in the gas cap. When the cap gets old, the draining gas creates a vacuum if the cap doesn't let in air like its supposed to, and the gas flow ceases. Just loosen the cap as it starts to die
thatonekid87 8 months ago
check your spark magneto
this isnt a motorbike or scooter just for short trips it is what it is cool but for short distances
have a look at spark system your problem is there
879twist 10 months ago
The problem is the fuel switch. There is a clear plastic washer inside the fuel switch which gets dislodged and does not allow fuel to flow quickly. Take apart the fuel switch completely. Fix the washer or throw it away (it is not needed) and your problems will be solved.
rollvendor 10 months ago
I can help you! I am the Fleet Maint Tech for a designated driver service in the U.S. My R7 is the worst of the bunch we have...and the only issue is the bloody kick starter- the teeth of the kick starter don't always stay engaged with the pawl on the inner side of the variator. But like a lazy politian, give it some good solid kicks and it gets to work!
But if you still don't like it...I'll take it!
drjavahead 1 year ago
soo its a not a good bike ?!
obamacka2008 1 year ago
I'm afraid I am getting the exact same problems with my di Blasi now. Did you fix the problem in the end? What worked?
alexg2k2 2 years ago
Chris,
Look into the possibility of a fusible link in the wiring. I had a car years ago that would do the same thing. After letting it sit for a few hours it would start again. Apparently there was a small gap in the fusible link and when it would get hot enough, the gap would become to great to complete the circuit. Hope this helps out.
KURGAN44 2 years ago
The problem is the float bowl cant keep up with the supply of gravity fed fuel. The fix is simply loosen the carb manifold attatch screw and 'tilt' the carb about 6 degrees to the right, then tighten the screw and readjust the air intake box. This will allow the float chamber to 'keep up' with the fuel requirements at high revs. I hope this helps.
fertster65 2 years ago
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alexg2k2 2 years ago
I had this problem for a while also. Are you placing enough 2stroke oil in with the petrol? Try cleaning all the electricals / contacts in the 'engine bay', changing the spark plug etc. Look for frayed wires & insulate suspicious wiring. Another thing - have you extended the air filter casing tubes as I found the bike tends to sputter when water gets into the air filter or when they are obstructed. Extending the tubes seems to have helped somewhat here.
alexg2k2 2 years ago
Has that trick worked? I ride these for work and work on them for the company. I know tricks to keep these running well. let me know.
Jonnytheboy13 3 years ago
call that a motorbike
Jackko1223 3 years ago
I have one of these in my flat - fold it up and take it up the lift. Great city bike. It's perfect in the right context, ignoramus.
alexg2k2 2 years ago
Try taking the gas cap off. These have gas cap venting problems. These scooters work best when full of gas and the gas cap turned out about a half a turn from fully tight. (but a slight bit of gas will leak)
Jonnytheboy13 3 years ago
Jonny you have been more helpful than DB could ever be so thanks for this kind help. I will try first thing in the morning
chris42999 3 years ago
@chris42999 Did it work or not?
ItchyKneeSon 2 months ago