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1.: Scooter Encounter 2010 - Ocala, FL March 19-21 From: jkerstinj

2a.: Re: Engine hesitates with initial throttle roll-on. From: BruceK
2b.: Re: Engine hesitates with initial throttle roll-on. From: BruceK

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1.: Scooter Encounter 2010 - Ocala, FL March 19-21

Posted by: "jkerstinj" JKerstinJ@bellsouth.net jkerstinj

Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:02 am (PST)

Scooter Encounter 2010 - Ocala, Florida
March 19-21, 2010

Big & Small Scooters

Vintage & Modern Scooters

(All scooters must be able to maintain 50 mph to participate in rides.)

Registration is now available at

http://scooterencounter.com/ <http://scooterencounter.com/>

The full schedule is not quite finished, but will be soon. Hotel info is
on the web site, with group rates for those who reserve before February
25th, 2010.
Rally registration ends on March 3, 2010. NO onsite registration.

We hope you will join us for Scooter Encounter. Ocala is a beautiful
area of Florida for riding and seeing the small town sights of the
south. Help us welcome Spring and Daylight Saving Time to the new year
of scooter fun. See you there!

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2a.: Re: Engine hesitates with initial throttle roll-on.

Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler

Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:45 am (PST)

Oops - I failed to ask - are you SURE it is the ENGINE, or (as someone inferred) could it be the clutch/variator drivetrain?

Bruce

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "dennismatice" <dennismatice@...> wrote:
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> Hi....Just bought a yellow 2006 Reflex S with 714 miles on the clock. It looks like it just came off the assembly line. I haven't had a chance to ride it much because of the weather but I have experienced a definite hesitation when I roll-on the gas leaving a stop. Then the engine "catches" and goes very nicely. Anyone had the problem? Thanks. Dennis
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2b.: Re: Engine hesitates with initial throttle roll-on.

Posted by: "BruceK" bruce@aplusservices.com bruceakoehler

Wed Feb 10, 2010 11:47 am (PST)

It is running too lean, or has water in the fuel.

As someone suggested, first try a fresh tank of gas - and add some "Dri-gas".

If that doesn't do it, try draining the fuel float bowl and pumping the tank dry.

Or tightening everything around the carb to hopefully eliminate any air leaks.

Or - using the "red straw" provided with many spray cans, spray starting fluid around the intake area to see if there's a leak. Also make sure it has a STOCK air filter element installed.

Please post back with your findings so that others can benefit...

Hope that helps

Bruce Koehler - the Koehlerizer
Santa Cruz, CA

--- In hondareflexowners@yahoogroups.com, "dennismatice" <dennismatice@...> wrote:
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> Hi....Just bought a yellow 2006 Reflex S with 714 miles on the clock. It looks like it just came off the assembly line. I haven't had a chance to ride it much because of the weather but I have experienced a definite hesitation when I roll-on the gas leaving a stop. Then the engine "catches" and goes very nicely. Anyone had the problem? Thanks. Dennis
>

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