AJS Modena 125 start up after 3 weeks idle. Video 1
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Over the colder months, because my Modena is left in an unheated garage and used very little between October and the end of March, if used at all, starting can be problematic. Once it has started, I leave it to tick over for a couple of minutes before blipping the throttle. Once it has warmed up a little, it starts fine. Starting is not a problem during April to October when the scooter is used more.
I'm guessing that the problem may be a gummed up idle jet due to the additives in petrol these days. I may pull the carburettor float chamber open and remove the idle jet to clean it out. It could even need the choke jet cleaning out too.
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Nice, hoping to get one very soon, in the same colour and decals
@modena_man
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one. They are dead simple, reliable and good looking scooters. The GY6 engine is well sorted, runs great and is ideal for upgrading and modding. Enjoy.
I had two of these before my Vespa, I used to kick start mine if there were any issues with starting it. Nice looking bike, you may also have to remove the air filter and spray it with water repellent, they seem to stall in very wet conditions. Yon can't knock these though for the price.
New generation of scooterists or he may become a rocker.
@modena_man
2 жыл бұрын
A new gen I hope !! Nothing wrong with rock though !!
why didnt yo ugently use the accelerator before hitting the start button,that way yio uwould of put on the auto choke unit.. or is this a push in choke on the key ?
Please work on your volume. We can't hear you, good information though
@modena_man
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the comment. That’s something I’m aware of and am currently working on a solution.
I've just bought one of these,I had to do a quarter turn clockwise on the idle screw so it ticks over properly,the idle screw is under the panel under the seat (two screws)
@modena_man
2 жыл бұрын
Hi. They are a cracking little scooter, I love mine. Yes, you are right, you can adjust the idle screw under the seat in order to just take the tick over up a little. I did a video about that on my channel last year. However, I think I now need to adjust mine as it stumbles a little and idles a little low. I think overwintering hasn't done it any favours in a cold garage.
@paulf2898
2 жыл бұрын
@@modena_man The previous owner has had a big bore kit fitted to mine,what size idk,but there was an invoice for it included in the paperwork
@modena_man
2 жыл бұрын
Bonus. Getting the invoice too is nice, so it can be kept with the history.
@paulf2898
2 жыл бұрын
@@modena_man it is,I wonder what kit they fitted? far as I can see you can get 150/60/80 kits
@modena_man
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe look at the cylinder if you can see it and see if there are any identifying marks or serial numbers/makers name?
Did you ever fix this? What was the resolve?
@modena_man
4 ай бұрын
Yes. I ended up fitting a new carburettor. The original equipment carburettor is a bit of a weak point and can become unreliable after 2 or 3 years.
@jamesward3547
3 ай бұрын
@@modena_man ah right well glad you got it fixed then cheers 👍
Where is the idle screw?
@modena_man
3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I'm going to upload a video later on. Its done, just needs editing and uploading.
Generator problems, i guess.
@modena_man
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you could be right there. I've been thinking of upgrading the stator with one that gives more current output for a while now. I think I may also change/upgrade the cdi box at the same time.
Wow poor bike if that's after 3weeks