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Hi, he took it in for the MOT, said he wished he'd worn a nappy because a Police van came towards him in the opposite direction as he was riding to the MOT garage and he almost void his bowels. He said he just kept looking straight ahead thinking, "Act casual. Don't look suspicious. Whatever you do, don't throttle it if they turn around." Thanks for all the advice.

Oh, I see what you're saying. Still it is very confusing, even the police website says you can ride to a pre-booked MOT without a current MOT or TAX as long as you have insurance, but if insurance is invalid without an MOT then technically you're not insured, so you can't ride it to an MOT because you don't have insurance, even though you do have insurance. Am I just making things more complicated than they need to be lol.

So he can't ride it to a pre-booked MOT? is that what you mean. If that is the case, aside from trying to find a van to take it, is there any insurance that does specifically allow to ride to pre-booked MOT?

Hi, My friend is getting his bike back out but it is currently SORN, no TAX or MOT. Everything I can find online says you can ride your bike to a pre-booked MOT without an MOT or TAX. He has got insurance but the policy says not valid without MOT - Catch 22 situation. Do you need specific insurance for riding to MOT without a current MOT? - Or is all insurance fine as long as you are going to a pre-booked MOT. Very confusing. Thanks.

I had the same idea and bought a cheap puller set off amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000LFVPYE The largest of the set worked a treat and I managed to get the assembly off the shaft very easily. Replaced the clutch with a new one, and now my scooter runs and the wheel turns great. I'm so happy, you can only imagine the smile on my face when I finally got it up and running again. I'm the happiest man alive right now, seeing that back wheel spin when I pulled the throttle was better than watching my first child being born All fixed. Thanks for all your help everyone.

Sadly not, I've looked through it already. As I say the entire clutch body spins freely, I can take the bell cap off, but the main spring body won't come off. It's not jammed or anything, I just can't seem to pull it off the driveshaft. As far as I know there are no cog type bits on that part of the shaft, that part of the shaft is flat and smooth, so I'm not sure why it's stuck. Driving me crazy.

Okay, I got the variator off no problem, and then I moved on to the clutch. The clutch bell came off no problem, but the rest of the assembly won't come off the shaft. I've spent all day pulling, wiggling, giving it a little hammering, praying, begging, and it just won't come off. Any ideas please? - How can I get this thing off

No, the wheel moves freely by hand. If I turn the clutch bell with my hand the wheel spins with it, same as if I spin the wheel by hand, the clutch bell spins with the wheel, spinning the wheel makes the clutch bell turn faster than if turning the clutch bell to turn the wheel... if that makes sense.

Hi, Seen as my other problem of engine not starting after scooter being sat for 2 years has been solved, thank you so much, I figured a new topic was best for my new problem. Engine now turns over perfectly on first hit of ignition switch, however, when I turn the throttle the engine revs nicely, but nothing happens, the rear wheel doesn't spin. This morning I took the CVT cover off and observed the following: Belt is not worn down and tension is good Variator spins rapidly when engine starts - and the belt is spinning with it I can spin the clutch by hand and the rear wheel moves with it So at first glance it doesn't appear like anything is stuck, (image not of my CVT as forgot to take a pic before putting the cover back on) While on the center stand, when I pull the throttle the scooter feels like it wants to move, I can feel some force trying to move the scooter, even though the wheel isn't on the ground, if that makes sense. I couldn't do any further inspection because I don't have the right tools to take the variator/clutch off (ordering tools today). I tried leaving the engine running for a little while, about 20 minutes, as someone suggested it may need to warm up a little, but now running low on fuel so had to stop doing that for now and it made no difference. When the tools come tomorrow I can see if the weights maybe need replacing, I'm just going by what I've seen in youtube videos because I'm no mechanic. But while I'm waiting for the tools to come, can anyone make any suggestions as to what the issue could be, so that I can check tomorrow and go through a check-list. Really appreciate your help all.

But won't leaving it idling for that long cause damage?

Now what?!? Okay, I managed to get my scooter up and running, turns out it was the stator, but now I have another problem. Scooter now turns over first time hitting the starter button, all good, idle's just fine, I was so happy when I finally heard the engine going again. I gave it some throttle and I can hear the engine revving, but the back wheel isn't moving. I can move it freely by hand, I've checked the CVT belt and it is fine, I'm not an expert but there's no corrosion, and tension is good. What could be the problem now? Just to recap, the scooter was working perfectly fine before left sitting for a few years, hasn't been punished by the elements as has been stored indoors.

I tried everything that you suggested, its still not firing up. I have a feeling it may be ignition coil, I took the boot out and tried a couple of old spark plugs in it (no idea if they're good or not) and didn't see any spark when I hit the ignition. I didn't want to take the new spark plug out that I fitted this morning because it was so fiddly and took ages to get it in, but I've ordered some more, as well as a new ignition coil and will test those tomorrow, see if I have any luck. If I'm still not getting any spark, do you reckon it could be the stator? I'm not sure what else it could be, I've cleaned the carb, checked all my wires are in place, has fresh fuel, new oil, a fully charged battery, when I hit the ignition everything lights up and it sounds like its firing up but the engine just doesn't want to start - though I did get a very faint whiff of exhaust fumes from time to time. The scooter has been sat indoors in my hallway the entire time so it hasn't been exposed to bad weather or anything.

Hi, I have the Sym Jet 4 125 scooter, sadly it has been sat for about 3 years doing nothing for various reasons, lock-downs, health. However, I've been wanting to get it back out on the road, I've checked all the breaks, done all my oil changes, installed a new battery, drained and changed the petrol, but when I try to start it, it sounds like its trying to kick over but never quite gets there. The solenoid is triggering (not clicking like its dead) seems to be working fine, but the scooter just won't start. I haven't removed/cleaned the carburetor yet, that's next on my list, maybe its clogged or something and hopefully that will fix it. But figured I'd get a head start just in case that doesn't solve the problem. Any ideas of what I could check to find the problem? Thanks

Sorry for posting in a old thread. This looks pretty good, however, if it is a "One Push.." lock, and I'm assuming that means you just push it in to lock it, then what happens if some little scrote rides by and decides to give the lock a kick when you're either stationary at lights, or worse, slowly on the move, so you can't go anywhere while they get their crowbars out and nick your keys and bike?

I considered using a headset but then thought what was the point, most cameras have a built in microphone and you don't need headphones/earpiece to hear your own voice. If its clear voice recording you're after then I'd just get a microphone stuck on the front/inside the helmet near your mouth. The reason I chose not to get headphones/earpiece is because (A) depending on its size it would squash my ear when putting the helmet on and (B) it would just distract me. When wearing a (full face) helmet all sound is directed in front of you already making it a little hard to orientate yourself and judge what's coming behind and to the sides of you, having something on my ear would make it worse for me lol