Cleaning a scooter carburetor

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  • In-depth video explaining how to clean most scooter carburetors! Use this video specifically for the 50cc QMB139 "GY6" engine, but the principles are the same for almost any CVK Style carb, 50cc-250cc scooter or motorcycle!
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Komentáře • 477

  • @TiagoSantos-dp9rl
    @TiagoSantos-dp9rl Před 3 lety +27

    Great vid, helped me get my scooter running again after 2 years stored. You explain things very well, thanks!

  • @corvusmoonpottery
    @corvusmoonpottery Před 4 lety +84

    This is the first video that made me feel confident about carburetors - Fantastic teacher! Thankyou!

  • @CodyO-vf9mu
    @CodyO-vf9mu Před rokem +1

    Y'alls videos are better then a legit Tech School's lessons

  • @noot7109
    @noot7109 Před 4 lety +19

    Ty for all the helpful information. Especially the part near the end when you mention revving quick, or long and stalling and how it needs to be more lean or rich depending on whether it bogs down on those types of revs.

  • @amgadghaly6218
    @amgadghaly6218 Před 2 lety +2

    WOW, the best instructive video about carbs so far , thx a lot man , greetings form Egypt

  • @zioago
    @zioago Před 4 měsíci

    I'm just starting to work on my scooter.. i mostly have one of my friends to work on it, but after watching this video + your other videos i'm begining to feel confident.. two thumbs up 👍👍

  • @arinpounov369
    @arinpounov369 Před 2 lety

    I couldn’t believe I couldn’t find a single descent video on how to clean a carb on a Vespa. Thankfully came across this. THANK YOU

  • @trmscc1
    @trmscc1 Před 3 lety +2

    Do exactly as he says and it will work. Cleaned my "Coolster F5" carb and it worked right away. Excellent teacher.

  • @1mcja
    @1mcja Před 2 lety +7

    Thank you for a brilliant tutorial, the step by step instructions were easy to follow, my scooter runs perfectly now 👍

  • @rickgegenheimer7556
    @rickgegenheimer7556 Před 4 lety +8

    Great vid! That was exactly my problem, pilot jet clogged! Thanks for making and sharing.

  • @booshfitz6809
    @booshfitz6809 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks a lot for making this tutorial. I am having some issues with my scooter and was not feeling very confident about tackling a carb clean but after watching you work, I Feel confident to give it a shot.

  • @JoeyWagnerTheTruth
    @JoeyWagnerTheTruth Před 3 lety

    Hi!!!
    My dad (older and retired) has a 1995 Honda Helix and he has been trying to get it to run for months and wasn't successful.....until he watched your video and cleaned the carb. He said the scooter runs better than it ever has!! Thank you so much for your help!!

  • @garybloomlaw
    @garybloomlaw Před 2 lety +1

    I don't have a compressed air pump, but I did work around it with a bicycle foot pump with one of the conical attachments for inflating pool toys. I put the attachment into one end of a short carb hose and put the other end onto the pilot jet. Then I was able to blow out the blockage.

  • @drierdan
    @drierdan Před 3 lety

    Just wanted to say thank you. I "Cleaned" my carb before watching your video. Still wouldn't run. Your example of cleaning the jet with a small wire (I used guitar string) saved me. It was plugged, and it would not run. Now it runs like a charm. Thanks for putting this out there. It really helped.

  • @hunterchung7070
    @hunterchung7070 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Base on my own scooter components replacement record file, I listing them as below: (1) scooter fuel tank use 18661KM (2) scooter spark plug cap use 3535KM (3) scooter fuel filter use 6668KM (4) only those fuel lines I never very detail to check to replace that before! If you have further suggestion, please make me know to fix my trouble here, thanks!

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven Před 4 lety +7

    This was a great video. You did a great job of explaining things. You covered the two and a half turns on the idle screw. This was key. Thankyou my friend.

    • @Spitfireseven
      @Spitfireseven Před 4 lety +2

      By the way, twiddling that screw back and forth a number of times seemed to resolve the idling problem. There must have been some crap caught up in there. Bad gas will do it.

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 3 lety

      your welcome

  • @vaughnsawyer6619
    @vaughnsawyer6619 Před 4 lety +5

    Good video, you covered a lot of things. I liked the way you went over how to un-cap the idle screw and adjust it. Thanks

  • @DINOHarlemrdthave
    @DINOHarlemrdthave Před 4 lety +5

    Outstanding video ! Thank you much for posting, helped me fix my sons 50.

  • @Mark-nu3ej
    @Mark-nu3ej Před 5 lety +4

    Thank you for the excellent video! Now I have the confidence to tackle my GY6 carb for the 150cc engine :)

  • @davidbentley1391
    @davidbentley1391 Před 5 lety +21

    Extremely informative, especially concerning the throttle screw drill out!! Thanks!!

  • @adamk4003
    @adamk4003 Před 3 lety +1

    Great explanation on the teardown. I didnt realise that you could drill out that brass cap. Thanks a million!!

  • @kevinreist7718
    @kevinreist7718 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video. Preparing to clean my scooters carburetor this weekend. Seeing this really helps understand the procedure.

  • @brmamac
    @brmamac Před 3 lety

    What a GREAT video, one of the best and most informative I've watched!

  • @Mondrayotube
    @Mondrayotube Před 2 lety

    VERY GOOD VIDEO WILL TRY IT OUT AS MY BIKE HAVE CARB ISSUES SPECIALLY COLD START IN THE MORNING

  • @loukydookie
    @loukydookie Před 2 lety

    I watched a few videos mainly looking for info on the idle circuit and none of them dove into this type of detail. Thanks so much, fixing a scooter my brother bought. I'm sure he will be thanking you too. Thanks again!

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 2 lety

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 2 lety

      what about it exactly are you asking?

    • @loukydookie
      @loukydookie Před 2 lety

      I was just wondering how the circuit worked (inlets, outlets ect.) And it was covered in the video. Thanks

  • @ronzogo
    @ronzogo Před 5 lety +10

    Bond the carb to the chassis. put swollen gaskets in oven @ 200° for @ 10min. or leave in direct sunlight for 20min.

  • @allanj917
    @allanj917 Před 4 lety +3

    Amazing video....i cleaned everything & checked under the floater as well....clean that ho ho ho as well.....put back together & baam....like brand new....cost me 10$ instead of 80$ from a mechanic....thanks again....

  • @sovereignentity4924
    @sovereignentity4924 Před 2 lety +1

    The best GY6 Scooter Carb
    video I have ever seen.,!
    Thank you soooooo much
    My Dudes..! 🙏

  • @jimboharry6571
    @jimboharry6571 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video. It is a great help. I have (2) 2007 Honda Elite 80 cc. Both scooters have less than 160 miles each. I watched this video and got 1 of them running today by following your advice. I will tackle the other carb tonight.
    Pilot jet was clogged and I made sure all the passageways were clear with air comp...
    Its time to part with them, just want to have them running great. Thanks Again

  • @lukasstipp_bmx
    @lukasstipp_bmx Před 4 lety +2

    by far the best tutorial on youtube

  • @DS-go8mn
    @DS-go8mn Před 11 měsíci

    Perfect concise lots of detail thank you

  • @matthewmcconnell9011
    @matthewmcconnell9011 Před 8 měsíci

    Extremely informative thank you.

  • @SuperRoean
    @SuperRoean Před rokem

    Thanks helps alot thought I had to buy new carb for my jonway 150cc

  • @betsalelinbar1924
    @betsalelinbar1924 Před 2 lety

    One of the best carb practical videos on YT for sure !
    I've helped my self learning about carbs and carb components and how to clean it with this video, made a good over all clean
    few months ago, today i wanted to ride my scooter after it's been sitting for a while and of course, it didn't fire at first. then i remembered you saying in this video about how cleaning the pilot jet is enough, i didn't have all the tools prepared only a wrong sized flat screw from a leatherman that actually broke and damaged my pilot jet head, a garabge screw driver that stripped one of the philips screws and carb spray, anyways cleaned it and managed to fire my engine back again right away ! !

  • @hmtruong83
    @hmtruong83 Před 2 lety

    Dude great video. I have a GY6 150cc. I need to clean soon because its not starting. I will try to clean the carburetor to see if it fully starts up. This is so helpful.

  • @bobbyredden5040
    @bobbyredden5040 Před 11 měsíci

    Excellent detail to specificity

  • @Spitfireseven
    @Spitfireseven Před 4 lety

    I also, in addition to everything you did here and this was a wonderful explanation, I placed a brand new fuel filter on the fuel line. It was a shock to find green mold growing inside the filter I'd installed just a month ago. Man these things can be problematic. Never put anything but pure new gas in there, never.

  • @anthonybanham948
    @anthonybanham948 Před 3 lety

    Mate ur video is amazing was bout to call a professional then see this tryed it and working perfectly thanks so much

  • @paulmaland2227
    @paulmaland2227 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the vid. I can't tell you how it saved me. That #35 jet was plugged on mine and it wouldn't idle. Thought it was clear, but nope. Did the wire trick and carb cleaner/air blast. All good now.

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 3 lety

      Glad it helped do us a favor and subscribe it helps us keep this up! let your friends know as well!

  • @FranksWorld1
    @FranksWorld1 Před 4 lety +4

    Very! nice job taking everyone through the carb clean.
    Thank you

  • @120upperoom
    @120upperoom Před 4 lety +1

    Great step by step teaching. Thanks!!

  • @nehpetssaid
    @nehpetssaid Před 4 lety +1

    Instead of running your battery down or covering the air box with you hand to fill the float bowl, just pull the vacuum line off the intake manifold and suck in like your hitting a bong 4 or 5 times and the bowl will fill up. Put the vacuum line back on and the bike should fire instantly. Also, if your bike wont start after cleaning the carb check your valves (assuming you have already checked for spark). By the time the gy6 engines get to the 3,000-4,000 mile mark the valves will need to be adjusted. Set them to 0.004" Intake and Exhaust.

  • @DavidSanchez-rs5bw
    @DavidSanchez-rs5bw Před 3 lety

    This video is excellent. Very well done.
    Thank you!!!

  • @barrywebber100
    @barrywebber100 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for a very informative and helpful video.

  • @emirhan2447
    @emirhan2447 Před 4 lety +1

    thanks boss, I effortlessly got through the whole vid

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 2 lety

      awesome

    • @emirhan2447
      @emirhan2447 Před 2 lety

      @@Scooterswapshop heh.. time flies. I've got my own scooter repair shop now and enough customers to hire a few employees. Thank you, again.

  • @cititube
    @cititube Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent video!

  • @sovereignentity4924
    @sovereignentity4924 Před 3 lety

    Very clear instructions my friend...
    Thank you...👍🙏

  • @DFPS1RRINDUSTRYS
    @DFPS1RRINDUSTRYS Před 8 měsíci

    Excellent tutorial ❤

  • @andries514
    @andries514 Před 3 lety

    great video this gives my enough confidence to do it myself

  • @soylg
    @soylg Před 3 lety

    Great job on this video! It is fantastic!

  • @jeffkrawchuk8789
    @jeffkrawchuk8789 Před rokem

    Amazing video! Thanks a lot

  • @upALLniteSLEEPallDAY
    @upALLniteSLEEPallDAY Před 5 lety +1

    Great video! Cleaning out the pilot jet and the mixture jet circuit did the trick. Also, adjusting the mixture screw 2 turns helped the idle out so much. My scooter would start but only idle for a 5-7 seconds before dying. It had been sitting for 5 months over the winter. The scooter is a Lance PCH 125.

  • @lbiteler
    @lbiteler Před 3 lety

    Absolutely awesome video, thank you

  • @tarronshelton3801
    @tarronshelton3801 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you so much for the vid. this helps alot!!!

  • @realtalk1278
    @realtalk1278 Před 2 lety

    Great informative video man!🤘🏽🔥🔥🔥

  • @Ross_Garden
    @Ross_Garden Před 4 lety

    Yipeee. I did it. The thing is working now.

  • @gemueseackerlongonly
    @gemueseackerlongonly Před 2 lety

    that was extremely helpful....thanks a lot!

  • @kepala2desa
    @kepala2desa Před 4 lety

    Thank you.. very nice and easy to understand.

  • @thesaucethatneverstops7797

    great content. Thank you.

  • @beyeriii
    @beyeriii Před 5 lety +1

    Regarding float bowl gasket swelling at 23:36 mark. Try cleaning the gasket with soap and water (e.g. Windex) and rinse with cold water. Then treat the gasket with Prolong Super Protectant PSL60017. The gasket will usually return to its original shape. Treating with Prolong is an optional but recommended step.

  • @nateweisiger9225
    @nateweisiger9225 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. I wish I saw this 3 hours ago.

  • @lukeman42
    @lukeman42 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video dude thanks .......

  • @garythornton4523
    @garythornton4523 Před rokem

    Nice work

  • @Hexsyn
    @Hexsyn Před 3 lety

    Very helpful, thank you! My scooter's float somehow managed to get half full with fuel despite no visible holes and no drainage after removing.... hell of a thing.

  • @19baitmaster51
    @19baitmaster51 Před 4 lety

    My little Baja adirt bike became hard to start, and wasn't running real good. After about a dozen times of taking it off, cleaning it every which way but loose, and no luck, I went to Amazon and bought a new one for $12. Put it on, and it started on the first pull, and ran like a champ.

  • @Bassplayer8705
    @Bassplayer8705 Před 3 lety

    For the O-ring that expands, something else I saw on another video with an expanded cd drive rubber ring is put it in boiling water for a few minutes and that'll shrink it back down

  • @sim02
    @sim02 Před 4 lety +1

    Best video on yt, thanks!

  • @Dzackman
    @Dzackman Před 3 lety

    Great video-- helped me a lot ---thanks

  • @m.camacho8925
    @m.camacho8925 Před 4 lety +1

    Dang thanks! I'm about to start the project of reviving my mom's scooter so I really needed some info on carb cleaning... thanks again

  • @t1m4c64
    @t1m4c64 Před rokem

    thanks a lot ,i did all off that ,but it wont run on iddle keeps wanting to die ,thanks for your help ,really appriciate

  • @hunterchung7070
    @hunterchung7070 Před 11 měsíci +1

    My SYM carburetor scooter over half year that engine does not working in Taiwan!
    Due to my fuel tank located within under SYM scooter pedal, and I try to push scooter start motor switch and then I got some situations as below: (1) engine cylinder pressure is 126psi (2) spark plug has flash (3) fuel tank is not pushing gasoline through the fuel filter out? It seems my scooter fuel line system has block issue, could you offer some suggestions to help me fix my breakdown scooter here, thanks!

  • @hjalmarfossi5728
    @hjalmarfossi5728 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic video guys! Do wish you went into the diaphram part so I could see the exact order of assembly.

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 3 lety

      This is pretty in depth its self explanatory as you take it apart.

  • @anthonywoznick9323
    @anthonywoznick9323 Před 3 lety

    Ok I've been on here looking for all my scooter problems when they come up or needed for Up-Grades etc...This was the FIRST with a CABO 50 in them. Thank God I understood the video without double watching checking over etc. Cause its my bike lol. Thanks again brother any other videos for future reference??

  • @SharpnessSword
    @SharpnessSword Před 2 lety

    Great work!

  • @daniellaporta4131
    @daniellaporta4131 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the detailed info. I just bought my first moped off FB Marketplace 2019 with a rusted out gas tank. Wish me luck

  • @williammatheson5622
    @williammatheson5622 Před 2 lety

    Great video, thanks!!!

  • @jon_garcia
    @jon_garcia Před rokem

    Do I need to drain my tank if I'm doing a carb cleaning. I live in the south so i use my scooter daily so it doesn't sit. Also first time about to try this.

  • @professorchucke4087
    @professorchucke4087 Před rokem

    Can I use a PZ20 instead of a PX19? It’s a 1997 xr70r stock engine but I can only afford one. I know there Chinese parts but it’s just a fun bike with the kids. I’ve had 3 CT70’s green, red and blue. Only one was a manual clutch and the smaller kids liked the automatic. I have had 3 z50’s. But anyways can you tell me which carb will work better please.

  • @allensailers4055
    @allensailers4055 Před 3 lety

    Bro thank you so much your a life savor

  • @sandys9791
    @sandys9791 Před 2 lety

    Twist ties with the paper burnt off, or strands from a wire brush work well for cleaning jets if you dont have a jet cleaning tool.

  • @ianwilkinson5549
    @ianwilkinson5549 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic mate thank you.

  • @alecpym1706
    @alecpym1706 Před 7 měsíci

    Nice vid thanks

  • @Djmada78
    @Djmada78 Před 4 lety +1

    Great job w the video

  • @FullTimeEuphoria
    @FullTimeEuphoria Před 2 lety

    Hello! I have a Buddy 50 cc scooter. It runs great except for sometimes it hesitates a little in the sense that it will turn off at strange times when I am going lower speeds or it will not turn on..
    In order to get it to turn on I carry a little screw driver and carb cleaner and I will take off the air filter cover and spray the intake with carb cleaner and put it back on. Then I go to start and it starts VERY good.
    It was just brought to a shop who charge like $200+ for a carburetor cleaning and spark plug replacement.
    The shop is called Boca Scooters…
    I am NOT convinced that they did honest work but I don’t know know for sure.
    I would like to have it turn on normally. (without having to have to spray the carb cleaner every time)
    I believe that I need to work on the carburetor again or get replaced altogether OR get a valve adjustment. I would like to bring it to a different shop but I don’t know really where to start.
    Gas is clean, premium used (50CC 2018 Buddy)
    Carb JUST got cleaned but NOT positive they did honest work……..
    Spark plug all new.
    Where should I start from here?

  • @isrealperez9069
    @isrealperez9069 Před rokem

    If I would wanted to upgrade can I use a 150cc instead of my 50cc or does it have to be 50cc

  • @erniemercado7862
    @erniemercado7862 Před 4 lety

    very imformative sir hope to solve my sym jet100 wth carburator problem...tnx again

  • @Goc67
    @Goc67 Před rokem

    Great tutorial. Should the wire pass easily through the pilot jet or is it Ok if it sticks and need some persuasion?

    • @len9483
      @len9483 Před rokem

      Should the wire pass easily through the pilot jet.

  • @harveylawrence9631
    @harveylawrence9631 Před 3 lety

    You just made my bike run again 😂😂 thanks

  • @danielstefan2459
    @danielstefan2459 Před rokem

    ❤Thanks a lot !

  • @UnclaimedStorageTreasures

    Question, my 2020 49cc wolf islander with 3890.1 miles does not have the power to get from 0 to 40 like it used to, also I had to make it idle higher to keep it from shutting off after letting idle. Things I did to fix but did not work: changed spark plug, fuel filter, air filter, and valve adjustment. Valves were okay. The spark plug was wet oily looking after letting it sit for two days. I am thinking my carburetor might need cleaning or replacement. What is your professional opinion????? Thank you.
    Someone please help and I thank you.

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 2 lety

      we dont mess with the chinese bikes just take it step by step

  • @BigPitter
    @BigPitter Před 5 lety +2

    Verry informative. Could you make a video explanation on the needle and the diaphragm on top of the carb. Does it have to move, how much, how to be sure it's in good shape, etc...

    • @ronzogo
      @ronzogo Před 5 lety +1

      BigPitter you can adjust mid range.. move needle up

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 2 lety

      we have a video on how to tune a carb goes over that

  • @williamtimberlake2864
    @williamtimberlake2864 Před 3 lety

    I just bought a metropolitan from an auction that has 1146 miles on it. Was missing air filter and a couple cracked plastics. It barley wanted to start and the fuel pump was clicking like crazy. I replaced the pump, added a stock filter and I believe I did a good job cleaning the carb and I also reset the ECU. Now it fires up in 2 or 3 kicks. Idles good and seems to run good on the stand but it bogs at about 1/3 throttle when the wheel is on the ground. Am I missing something or do I need to take another shot at cleaning my carb?

  • @wsrepairs7080
    @wsrepairs7080 Před 4 lety

    I have a sym100, I cleaned out the carb, when cold it should sit a wile before it rev up. 2 stroke. I have one question... That hole in the float bowl where that tube from the choke fit in, Should it be open at the bottom of the bowl to the main compartment, or should it be blocked. If I look in the bowl, it looks as if there is a small brass part between the bowl and the chamber where the choke pipe fits in. But as I checked, it is closed. I am talking about that port that you first inserted at 25:34. Should it be open at the bottom or not connected to the main bowl??

  • @c094728
    @c094728 Před rokem

    Piaggio typhoon 50cc. I drilled out little copper plug that looked like the one you drilled out but there was no screw under it, only 2 little holes. I think I screwed up my carburetor now.

  • @nutupetronel5929
    @nutupetronel5929 Před 5 lety +3

    Bravoo,bravoo....un video foarte bun :)

  • @tonyvanelli9276
    @tonyvanelli9276 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video. Could a dirty carburetor be the issue if the vespa starts fine when cold but won't start when it's warmed up?

  • @toothrockrattlesnakecreek1728

    Nice job on the info and the production. I have gy6 lance soho 50cc running top performance for stock BUT the idle surges from about 1750 to 3100 if it sits after warm up. 20 seconds from hi to low idle Rev it to 5k on kickstand and release it ids slow to come to idle. HELP.

  • @stevenbrite4056
    @stevenbrite4056 Před 6 měsíci

    I just did a big bore kit on a 2021 Amigo Speedy 50 to 80, it still has the 50cc carb on it. It isn't getting fuel, so a good clean and adjustment is needed. Do I need to change to a larger carb if that doesn't work?

    • @Scooterswapshop
      @Scooterswapshop  Před 6 měsíci

      You need to tune the carb and jet it

    • @stevenbrite4056
      @stevenbrite4056 Před 6 měsíci

      @@Scooterswapshopwhat is a good jet kit for that application?

  • @BabuMonte
    @BabuMonte Před rokem

    I tried to restore my bike Honda Lead 98 (2T). It kept running too rich especially in the morning. It ran for 2 days then couldnt get it to start. I am thinking of giving it another go, I wonder if I gonna need new parts. Very frustrating sometimes I just wanna scream.

  • @allylang7953
    @allylang7953 Před rokem

    is there a port on the bottom of the carb? mine has one near the drain hose but there's nothing on it