choppedminx

Still having problems. Changed the plug cap and everything seemed OK for about a month. Now have exactly the same problem, have changed the coil to plug lead, coil unit, and checked all wiring - HELP!!

So, could it be the coil unit??

Checked main fuse - OK Ignition is on No kill switch ecu/brain is built in to the coil unit Am I correct in thinking there shoud be a live feed to the coil unit from the ignition switch when turned on?

Hi Hope someone can help. My sons Suzuki UX50 moped has no spark. There appears to be no power getting to any of the 4 connections on the coil unit (ignition on or off, or whilst cranking) - should there be? I cant seem to find a workshop manual or a wiring diagram anywhere! I have checked the igniting sensor (not sure if thats what its called!) with a continuity tester, when the rotor is turned the resistance changes and I get a beep from the tester, so presumably thats OK. I am starting to pull my hair out, and I have a grumpy teenager giving me earache - help!!

I too took my test 'later in life' at the age of 49, back in November 2008. I had a moped at 16, then got into American cars, Hot Rods etc. Just never seemed to get around to taking a bike test! Started watching American Chopper on Sky, and thought I could build something like that (have built cars from scratch) - so the decision was made to take test. It was certainly nerve racking and I could not believe how much of the Highway Code I has forgotten (on just didn't know!) - and it rained on 3 of the 4 days of DAS! But I passed, and one thing is for sure, I wish I had done it 10 (or 20) years ago!! (chopper not started yet, but plans are afoot )

Hi My son has just passed his CBT, and today rode the moped that we have been restoring for MOT, (folowing me, for directions) The route includes some 60mph roads, and as instructed by his CBT instructor he stuck to the middle of his lane, thus causing some cars to get pretty close, until they could overtake. I am quite used to riding in this position on the road, but then, I am not restricted to a top speed of 30/35mph! Is this really the best place to be for him? Your thoughts/views would be appreciated. Nick

Ok thanks for your replies - good job I checked!! So, what would you reccomend? Oxford Optimiser looks good??

Hi Have just bought a new battery for my sons moped, comes dry with acid pack - I'm ok with filling, but the battery will need an initial charge. My question: Is it OK to charge with a car battery charger? I have read somewhere that it will charge too high, is that so? I have attached pic's of battery and charger if that helps. Thanks in advance. Nick http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae43/minstermadness/battery/R0017680.jpg http://i956.photobucket.com/albums/ae43/minstermadness/battery/R0017681.jpg

Thanks Colin, worked straight away after some time over the gas ring!

Hi all I know its a bit of a cheek asking a question about a minimoto, but this is foxing me. My son has a minimoto that was running fine 2 months ago, now it just will not start! Carb is clean, and there is petrol getting through to the bore as the plug gets wet, there is a spark when tested, and you can feel good compression when pulling pullstart. But it just will not start, cant even detect a cough or splutter! Any ideas?

Yep, I'll be there on Friday

I'll be there. It will be my first as a fully fledged (at 49!!) biker been polishing -

The spacer I have between the spring and spring mount seems to be working OK, it doesn't raise the bike as such, but lessens the 'sag' when sat on - I suppose this has the effect of preloading the spring. Still touches occasionally with pillion, but I am on the heavy side, and having had a look, I am not sure it the exhaust is maybe lower, as I dont think it's standard.

Thanks, I will probably go this route, but temporarily I have dismantled the unit and put a steel spacer between the spring and its mount, thus stiffening the spring - seems to work pretty good

"whether they would work on you 1989 bike, i cannot say, but for £30 and an hour or two tinkering, it might be worth a shot.." Yeah, I'm coming to the conclusion I will have to make something. That's not a problem, I'm very new to biking, but have been working on (and building) cars for years. Just thought There might have been a quick and easy way