My 50cc Moped Fell

Ryan P · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2012 Karma :

Hi everyone,

I'm new here!

I have a peageut v-clic moped which I ride everyday. I always use the electric start, however sometimes it takes a few good attempts for it to actually start.

I was in a massive hurry this morning and put it on it's stand, however it wasn't on properly and ended up falling over sideways and wouldn't start. I could hear the battery trying to start it, but it just sounded like it was failing.

Does anyone recommend what I should do? It's been a good little runner and I've never had to take it to a garage, so preferably I'm looking for something that can be done easily at home.

Thank you all!
Ryan

Irn-Bru · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Aug 2009 Karma :

Time for a new battery by the sounds of it.
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cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

well it does sounds like the battery is on the way out. Check you have sufficient fuel first.

Kick it over until it starts. Do that first.

Then we can start the elimination process.

Ryan P · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2012 Karma :

My Dad said he bought a new battery for it whilst I was away - whether he did or not I'm not sure, but before I went away it wouldn't start with the electric start, and as I started using it more it started more regularly.

My fuel tank was almost full when it happened - I had to go to work though so didn't have time to look at whether there was any spillage.

Thanks for your helps guys, will update you when I'm home and have tried starting it!

jjdugen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Karma :

Carb has probably flooded the engine. Bet it starts once its had time to evaporate the fuel.
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Ryan P · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2012 Karma :

Nope. · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Feb 2011 Karma :

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Charge the battery too. A new battery may have been fitted, but they need charging when new too. Short journeys won't charge it enough, it needs to be on a charger overnight.

Astandane · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 May 2012 Karma :

My bike had been knocked over by someone in a car while I was at work (they drove away and left it there) and naturally it had leaked some petrol. Needed a bit of encouragement when it came to riding home but turned out fine. Letting it settle for a while should hopefully sort it out.

Ryan P · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2012 Karma :

Thank you everyone! I started in when I got in from work and it started first time - in fact it's starting more easier and smoother since it fell over.

cb1rocket · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jan 2010 Karma :

kick or electric start?

Ryan P · L Plate Warrior Joined: 18 Jun 2012 Karma :

prawny1 · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jun 2005 Karma :

Did you do much in the way of damage? the good thing about the v clic is that the panels are cheap (being rebranded chinese bikes)
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