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Post by mikeyscootin on Aug 10, 2007 19:33:34 GMT -5
was driving home tonite and the temperature guage went nearly all the way to the hottest point. seemed to ride fine but i noticed that the fan wasn't on. before if the engine was even slightly warm the fan would be on when i turned the ignition to the on position before i started it. could lack of fan cause it to heat up. i went thru a rain storm and the temperature went down to the half way mark. I am gonna have a few things done to the bike next week. any hints for what i should tell the mechanic to look for as far as the cooling system problem? thanks
mike
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Post by scooterollie on Aug 10, 2007 19:47:58 GMT -5
If your fan has been cycling normally and the temp. gauge has not done that before, I would say it is not normal. If you ride again and it does the same thing, be careful not to run it for a prolonged time at high temp. Ask your mechanic to check out the cooling system operation.
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Post by mikeyscootin on Aug 11, 2007 0:28:10 GMT -5
thanks rollie i am back on my 150 cc.. god i like it.. its so much easier to maneuver.. its like i am one with it.. i feel like im on a big machine on the 250.. well each has its good points.. i am having a the fuel pump replaced next week and oil gear oil etc maintanance work done next week so i'll leave it sit till then. i do like the 250... its just that i feel like its more in control of me than i am of it.. maybe once i get used to it, i'll feel more confident...
mike
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Post by Showme on Aug 11, 2007 17:25:03 GMT -5
Mickey, Had a similar problem with my MC54. Check the fuses under the seat. Mine would work loose and really wasn't noticible, but would loose contact with the wire. Hope that might help.
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Post by scooterollie on Aug 11, 2007 19:46:22 GMT -5
Some folks have had problems with the fuse blocks. They are poorly made and the contacts where the fuses plug in are loose and sometimes the fuses break contact resulting in electrical problems. I haven't experienced this but I believe the cure is to disconnect the battery, remove the fuse block and tighten the fuse connectors.
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Post by hillbilly on Aug 11, 2007 20:55:00 GMT -5
I'd be nervous about taking my scoot to a shop where I thought I needed to tell them how to fix things. If that is a reaction from past experience there maybe you should seek alternatives. Not trying to be a jerk but it just seems a mechanic at a shop should already know what to look for.
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