how to remove headlight cover on a Suzuki Scooter FX50 1998

[wineprovider]

I'm old but stuck. Just started a barn find restoration and am having difficulty understanding the manual. It has instructions but they are not clear.
The headlight cover has one screw and some other fixture holding the top 2 corners.
Can anyone help please?
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[oilyrag]

Are you sure it's a Suzuki FX50? Have a look here. If you click on the correct model you will see a diagram showing the head light unit.

https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-scooter-and-step-through_model33742/

[wineprovider]

Thank you for your reply.
Since my posting I had my suspicions that the model name was incorrect so I found out from the DVLA that it is an AY but with you link I also found out that it`s full description is an AY50W50 .
I now have a starting point and have ordered the Haines workshop manual.
Once again sincere thanks and please stay safe
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[oilyrag]

No problem. There's the Suzuki service manual https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1082902/Suzuki-Ay50.html

[wineprovider]

Grateful Thanks.
Just gotta figure out how to start it.

IS THERE A DEAD SWITCH SOMEWHERE?

Thanks again,
wineprovider
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[WD Forte]

No idea what the scoot is but on most/many
you have to pull at least one brake lever in prior to pressing the
button/kicking them over to start the motor
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[oilyrag]

Yes that's it. Turn the key on, pull the front or rear brake lever and press the start button. That should turn the engine over.

[wineprovider]

The scoot is a Suzuki Katana AY50W.

I followed the advice and Eureka it turned over.
I didn`t try for long as I want to change all fluids and spark plug.

My next difficulty is removing the panels for accrss and cleaning and painting or covering but the removal instructions are very difficult to follow/
Thanks to all...................you are brilliant
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[WD Forte]

[wineprovider]

You are so correct
The trouble is I can`t see them.
The illustrations are not clever but I`ll keep trying.
Thanks for the reply.
Kind regards,
wineprovider
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[WD Forte]

Pages 91 for panels
and pages 110-111 for bar covers in the link
Oilyrag posted seem to cover it.

looks pretty straightforward to me and not unlike most
scoots I've worked on
Be aware that some panels may have 'hooks and eyes'
where they fit together as well as screws

P91
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1082902/Suzuki-Ay50.html?page=91#manual

P110
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1082902/Suzuki-Ay50.html?page=110#manual

P111

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1082902/Suzuki-Ay50.html?page=111#manual
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[oilyrag]

Are you sure that the engine is in good running condition? It's a 2 stroke I'd make sure the engine ran ok before investing time and money in the cosmetic work.

[wineprovider]

It`s a bit cramped but I managed to remove the spark plug and clean it which produced a good spark.
I am now in the process of draining the 2 stroke oil and petrol which I will refresh and then see if it starts.
In the occasion of it not starting I shall return here and ask for what I can check before any more expense is incurred.

I`ve checked the MOT history and the last time was 04/2014 this is why I`m changing the fluids as I`m sure they will be stale.
Thank you for your input.
Kind regards,
wineprovider
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[wineprovider]

I have replaced the carb after cleaning and squirted fuel into the chamber and eureka it fired but soon died and would not attempt a start again.
Is there an easy way to find out if fuel is reaching the carb?

I think there maybe one or more components faulty......ANY IDEAS?
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[Nobby the Bastard]

Have you turned on the fuel?
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Sprint ST 1050

[WD Forte]

https://static-data2.manualslib.com//pdf5/109/10830/1082902-suzuki/images/ay50_71_bg.jpg
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[wineprovider]

Is there a way of testing the fuel valve?

I don`t think there is an on/off petrol valve/switch.

If an administrator can see this .....I'm not getting notifications of replies

Be safe all
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[jeffyjeff]

[wineprovider]

Not feeling to good today so will follow your instructions tomorrow and get back.
Very grateful thanks,
Martyn
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[Nobby the Bastard]

[wineprovider]

Has anyone got a link to a guide of how to replace all the panels.
I have repaired some damage and its now time to reassemble but I can`t remember where everything goes.
I do hope someone can help.
Kindest regards,
Martyn
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[WD Forte]

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[wineprovider]

A GREAT HELP
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