New guy from Maine

Mainah · 04-21-2015, 05:54 PM

Hey gang,
Just acquired a 2006 Hitong Falcon 50cc scooter from a buddy of mine. It hasn't been ridden for at least 2 years and needs a bit of work. He basically gave it to me so I figured it'd be worth tinkering on a bit and if it works out, then I have a fun little scooter to run to the corner store on.

My buddy said he rode it in 2013 but that it would run down the road for 10 minutes or so then stall out. It would start right back up, but would have to let it idle for a few minutes before you could start going again. The starter seems to be dead, as it just spins and isn't catching and of course the kick start is missing so I can't fire it up that way. I have a kick start arm on order and I'm working on pulling the carb apart...I may just end up ordering a whole new one. My friend said he paid a shop to clean up the bike when he bought it but that he didn't think they did a real great job.

Looking forward to this little project, but after reading this forum I'm now wanting to pick up a nice dual sport!

jct842 · 04-21-2015, 11:30 PM

Sounds like it is running out of fuel. Caused by possible clogged fuel filter.

Weldangrind · 04-22-2015, 11:27 AM

Welcome!

Please feel free to start a new thread in the scooter section, and we can help diagnose the trouble.

You clearly need to have both a scooter and a dual sport.

Weldangrind · 04-22-2015, 11:27 AM

BTW, love your screen name.

Mainah · 04-22-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jct842

Sounds like it is running out of fuel. Caused by possible clogged fuel filter.

That is what I'm thinking as well. I'm working on pulling the carb apart too since its been sitting for so long. I'm sure there is gunk in there!

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Welcome!

Please feel free to start a new thread in the scooter section, and we can help diagnose the trouble.

You clearly need to have both a scooter and a dual sport.

Thanks! I'll definitely start a new thread in the scooter area if I'm still having troubles after I get the carb cleaned up and the filter replaced. I like your thinking on having both the scooter and the dual sport!

**cheesy** · 04-22-2015, 07:46 PM

Hey Dere and welcome.

What part of Maine?

Mainah · 04-22-2015, 09:00 PM

I'm down'eah on'a coast neah Belfast.

Those of you that are familiar with the Maine accent will know how to pronounce that jumble...those of you not familiar with how we talk here...well you will just think I'm crazy.

Weldangrind · 04-22-2015, 09:06 PM

Down East Dickerin' is one of my favourite shows.

**cheesy** · 04-23-2015, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mainah

I'm down'eah on'a coast neah Belfast.

Those of you that are familiar with the Maine accent will know how to pronounce that jumble...those of you not familiar with how we talk here...well you will just think I'm crazy.

Gotcha.

Near 'The Old Chicken Barn'? Oldest kid and her family are in Union.

SpudRider · 04-23-2015, 09:38 AM

Welcome; we are glad you joined us.

Indeed, you definitely need a dual sport bike as well as a scooter.

04-21-2015, 05:54 PM	#1
Mainah Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 8	New guy from Maine Hey gang, Just acquired a 2006 Hitong Falcon 50cc scooter from a buddy of mine. It hasn't been ridden for at least 2 years and needs a bit of work. He basically gave it to me so I figured it'd be worth tinkering on a bit and if it works out, then I have a fun little scooter to run to the corner store on. My buddy said he rode it in 2013 but that it would run down the road for 10 minutes or so then stall out. It would start right back up, but would have to let it idle for a few minutes before you could start going again. The starter seems to be dead, as it just spins and isn't catching and of course the kick start is missing so I can't fire it up that way. I have a kick start arm on order and I'm working on pulling the carb apart...I may just end up ordering a whole new one. My friend said he paid a shop to clean up the bike when he bought it but that he didn't think they did a real great job. Looking forward to this little project, but after reading this forum I'm now wanting to pick up a nice dual sport!
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04-22-2015, 11:27 AM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome! Please feel free to start a new thread in the scooter section, and we can help diagnose the trouble. You clearly need to have both a scooter and a dual sport. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	BTW, love your screen name. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-22-2015, 07:46 PM	#6
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 6,122	Hey Dere and welcome. What part of Maine? __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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04-22-2015, 09:06 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Down East Dickerin' is one of my favourite shows. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-21-2015, 11:30 PM	#2
jct842 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: arkansas Posts: 297	Sounds like it is running out of fuel. Caused by possible clogged fuel filter.
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04-22-2015, 09:00 PM	#7
Mainah Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 8	I'm down'eah on'a coast neah Belfast. Those of you that are familiar with the Maine accent will know how to pronounce that jumble...those of you not familiar with how we talk here...well you will just think I'm crazy.
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04-23-2015, 09:38 AM	#10
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome; we are glad you joined us. Indeed, you definitely need a dual sport bike as well as a scooter. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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