Welcome to New Rider Q&A 👋
If you’re new to scooters (or just new to wrenching), this is the right place. Ask anything — buying advice, troubleshooting, “what does this part do?”, safety gear, tuning, maintenance, all of it. We’re here to help.
Before you post (helps you get answers faster)
Please include as many of these as you can:
Scooter basics
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Year / Make / Model:
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Engine type: 2-stroke or 4-stroke (GY6)
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Engine size: 49cc / 125cc / 150cc / etc
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Mileage (approx):
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Mods (if any): carb, exhaust, variator, clutch, CDI, big bore, etc
What’s happening
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What problem are you having? (describe symptoms)
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When did it start?
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Does it happen cold, warm, or both?
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Any recent changes? (new parts, fuel, storage, crash, battery, etc)
Quick checks
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Battery voltage (if you know it):
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Spark? (yes/no)
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Fuel getting to carb? (yes/no)
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Any error codes / lights?
Photos/video (if possible)
A short video of the sound + a photo of the carb/engine area can save a ton of guessing.
Common New Rider Questions
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“What scooter should I buy?”
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“My scooter won’t start — where do I begin?”
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“It starts but dies when I give it gas”
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“How fast should a stock 49cc go?”
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“Is this noise normal?”
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“What maintenance should I do first?”
Friendly reminder
No gatekeeping. Everyone starts somewhere. Be respectful, and let’s keep it helpful.
Post your question below and we’ll jump in 🤝
