Scooter 911: Battery Keeps Going Dead! (Troubleshoot your charging system and parasitic drain)
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Video Highlights:
1:13 - Tools you will need
2:06 - Check your battery
2:40 - Is your charging system working?
3:28 - How does the Charging system work?
4:36 - How to test the stator
5:52 - How to check the regulator/rectifier
7:17 - How to diagnose a parasitic drain
9:11 - Bloopers
What do you do if your battery keeps going flat? You re-charge and reinstall the battery only to find it going dead in a few days. In this video I will take you through a complete troubleshoot of your scooter's charging system. The video includes an in-depth breakdown of how your charging system works as well as testing procedures for your stator, and your regulator/rectifier (voltage regulator).
The troubleshooting in this video is done on a Genuine Buddy 150. But because the Genuine Buddy is based on a GY6 platform you can use this video to troubleshoot other Chinese and Taiwanese scooters made by Lance, Tao Tao, SYM, Rokketa, Italika, Genuine, Dong Fang and many others.
Here is a great multimeter for home use: amzn.to/2NAAe5S
Here is a great battery charger for home use: amzn.to/2LG99wW
If you have a suggestion, or an idea for another episode of scooter 911 leave it in the comment section!
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Пікірлер: 449
I'm a certified motorcycle technician and this video was better than the training I paid mucho bucks for! Good job.
@jimmoore8146
Жыл бұрын
Hey dude, the bloopers at the end of the video was very funny. The instruction was excellent to outstanding. 😊😊😊
@chrisjackson5516
Ай бұрын
Aloha, I have a gy6 50 cc moped. And I have a electricial issue. I replaced the battery, the stator, the cdi, and ect. If I leave the bike off for more than 2 days and wen I go start it the battery act like it's dead
I've been a backyard mechanic for years and considered myself somewhat knowledgeable. Never knew the stator produced AC, and the rectifier converted it to DC. Very helpful video. Thanks for posting.
Compared to my many years of watching clips from others........You fully earned the accolades!
@mygorgeousmedia
3 жыл бұрын
Faaaaacctttsss
This is by far the clearest and easiest video on GY6 electrical system I have seen. Top job!
What a great feeling it is learning this stuff from you, Really appreciate your hard work!
omg you saved my life a little with this one. I had watched the video some time ago but just recently picked up a 50 cc buddy. It's missing the front cover - salvage auction. The fargin' rectifier was disconnected! Whether intentional or vibration I don't know but the voltage didn't drop when revving now that's it reconnected. I will be using this to deliver food as an only source of income so it's important. I had to come home yesterday as it got only to the point of kick-starting. You are the best! Now out into that 96 degree weather. lol.
Round of applause. Amazing. Outstanding quality. I fully appreciate your time and effort! 😁👍
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you liked it and I hope it helped you!
Your step by step training is for sure the best teaching yet.
Just replaced my battery and soon taking it in for an oil change. This was a great video and will allow me to have an informed conversation with the guy at the shop. Thanks very much for making this easy to follow and learn! Great tempo and visuals!
Just wanted to say thanks for this video. Helped me trace a faulty seat opening actuator on a Vespa GTS 300 as being the cause of a battery drain that killed the battery on a brand new bike after 1 week! Pulled fuses untik draw dropped from 250ma to 0.004 ma (I wouldn't have known a good reading without this video) then went through the things associated with that fuse. When i pulled the seat actuator it dropped to 0.004ma. Now just need to get it all done under warranty. Thanks for getting us back on the road.
You are the Mr. Rogers of scooters and it makes me so happy. Thank you on levels of gratitude I cant even begin to express.
@Scooter_911
3 жыл бұрын
Those are some kind words neighbor. Glad to help!
Without you I would be so lost right now- thanks for all you've done to educate us!!
I just want to say that I’m a new scooter owner which has tons of problems !! This video has single handedly taught me how to diagnose my charging system!! Great video
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it!
@wiseguy1305
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 👍🏽
Great video ... short, simple and to the point. Like the sound effects, they help keep my attention.
Thank you for doing this video. Your video has more informative than most out there. Keep up the good work man.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! More to come!
Hi Garret! Thank you for your help with my recent battery issue. Your team went above and beyond, from picking the scooter up on time and resolved the issue the same day at below the estimated cost. I highly recommend you shop and services. Thanks again! Bryan M.
Thanks Garrett, I've been having numerous problems with my scooter ( motomia 170 sport) and having watched your vids i was able to correctly diagnose and repair my baby. Thank you without your vids this would not have been possible.
@Scooter_911
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it my friend! Keep it shiny-side up!
Buddy, I just discovered your videos. You are awesome. The info, super helpful, your sense of humor... on point! Your ending statement "Bucket of bolts and people who work on them are not smarter than you...." GENIUS! and the outtakes to show that effort goes into the videos to get it right. Not to mention "the editing" - The hell behind the scenes that viewers don't see or understand how much time goes into it. If you read this far... Cheers. Just a big high five bro!!!
thanks brother , you helped me to understand how to use my voltmeter better too. manuals dont have real good details . fixed my bike doing exactlly what you said , only took 1.5 hrs. no issues..great job !!
@Scooter_911
2 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
This was a great video, you kept it slow enough and covered the basis enough that I can share this and your other very helpful videos to the individuals I sale scooters too as is after I've gone through them and know when I sale them they are good to go. Often times though, down the road (literally) said people will have a problem and "forget" what "as is" meant, so I text/share the appropriate self-help video that you have. I have had many motorcycles over my 55+ years alive but my first scooter is a genuine buddy 50 two stroke. Now I have two 250; '86 Honda helix & '05 cfmoto royale, 3 150cc; a Honda ruckus with a cfmoto 150 gy6 modified, an 2013 sym Wolf jet 2 classic and a Tao Tao 150 sunny, and two Tao Tao 50's one with a 100cc big bore kit and your videos have greatly helped me to repair and loan/sale scooters to persons in need of transportation while trying to get their lives back on track or while they experience a new way of life following rules and guidelines they didn't use to follow. Please keep up the good work and keep your videos coming.
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you very much for that comment and thank you even more for sharing my videos with your customers!
You're explanation is very clear, anyone can understand thanks for sharing
doing homework for future project coming up. You get an "A" Thank you very much! will review again.
These are some great tips! I gotta get myself a multi meter! Ever since I had my 49cc scooter upgraded to a 100cc I've been getting all sorts of problems! I recently find myself having to constantly charge my battery every few days, so after watching this video I am convinced that there definitely must be something draining my battery while it's off.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I'm so glad I could shed some light on the subject! Let me know how the diagnosing goes! I'll be here if you have any further questions.
Very clear and concise information especially if one is a novice. You should be an full time instructor and not just get grease under your nails. Keep going with your great instructional videos.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, those are kind words. Thanks Doug, there are more to come!
Holy crap! Do you do other vids lol! Best DIY how to video ive ever seen. Definitely earned my subscription 🙌
I can't get enough of you videos thank you I am learning a lot
The best videos on the KZread. This man has saves me a lot of money and time and has taught me a ton.
This video was very enLIGHTening
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Booo, go home
How many sound effects do you want? Garret: YES
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha that made my morning
@-never-gonna-give-you-up-
4 жыл бұрын
@@Scooter_911 love your videos btw man, don't pick this comment as a hate comment because it's not intended as a hate comment :D keep up the amazing videos, it helps me with my scooter alot :D
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
@@-never-gonna-give-you-up- don't worry I didn't take it that way. I can always appreciate a good joke.
@-never-gonna-give-you-up-
4 жыл бұрын
@@Scooter_911 nice mate keep it up, 1+ subscriber ;)
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
@@-never-gonna-give-you-up- and that legitimately made me laugh out loud
Great video. I've been lucky enough to visually find drain issues, But loving you refined tactics.
Wow! Great in formation , I got a moped from China and no one wanted to touch it . But I follow all your videos . Till I found it was the the batty and my tail light . Thank you for you sharing this video .
Great job, well presented and thorough!
I really like how you test the stator without pulling it first.
Explained in simple terms,Gud job mahn!
Awesome as usual, Garrett!!!!!🎉❤
Really great job explaining everything thoroughly! Thank you
The way you explained this was amazing thanks!
Man,yours techings are awesome,tried to learn from others ,and nothing. Until saw your video. You explaning exelent!
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad to help!
@darkodonnie2460
4 жыл бұрын
On batery there are two data: voltage and amper/hour. You talk a lot about voltage, and nothing about amperage.what is amount od amperage that regler send to accu?..thank you for reply.
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge about scooters
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! I'm just trying to pay it back to the KZreadrs who helped me!
GREAT JOB ! YOU FOR SURE NOT WHAT YOU DOING, I learn alot from you now don't know the CHARGE of it but it did help me , thanks Kimm
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And nice pun!
Thanks for the video bud , you made this pretty straight forward . Even for someone like me who cant even wire up a house lamp or dont understand how to use multimeters very easy to understand , Keep up the great work, i will pass this information on to my friends. Thanks for making this video super helpful ,keep up the great work ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆.
@Scooter_911
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Nice explanation. Usually garage staff will not check this much deep to recognize the real problem. They usually tell to replace the battery. Even I have charged my scooter battery its not working. After watching this video I need to find out the real problem with my scooter.
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it! Hope you figure it out!
50th subscriber👍. Keep up the great videos. Looking forward to them.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Stay tuned I have several more in the works!
Thank you for the video... I could find the defect with my scooty using the steps that you have though us.. Thank you once again
You really simplify how to work on my scooter
Great Videos Garrett. Particularly liked the adjustment for valves. Here are some thoughts for Future videos. Tire management - How often to replace/tread wear to stay safe, What's the difference in short case vs Long case GY6 motors, how to replace a long axle with short axle (one I am currently working on with an MZ Moskito 125R), how to replace stator, Vacuum vs Gas lines and that PITA gas valve with the vacuum line actuator, Performance Air intake system and bypass/plug vacuum lines, what else......ethanol vs Non-ethanol gas and premium vs 87 octane -ethanol wear on gaskets and fuel leak into crankcase..........replacing CCV belt.
Thanks for the video. I'm sure it will help someone. Its nice to get some in depth detail I have a suggestion for another episode. How to adjust the idle. And not "Where is the idle screw". I think we all know HOW do adjust it, but where to adjust it is the real problem. How to diagnose it when its too low, and too high, etc.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Wow that is an excellent suggestion! Coincidentally my next planned video will be a carburetor rebuild video. Maybe I will make it a 2 part series and have the second video be "how to properly adjust your carburetor"
So good - thank you for this awesome video!
Thank you for the tutorial.. Great video and easy to understand
You are just better than everyone. This is great
I love your fitst couple of episodes. Not problems I'm currently having but enlightening(no pun intended) nonetheless. I'd like to hear a simple description of the main functional differences between a Vespa, which I think we all wish we were driving, and the cheap chinese one I'm actually driving. So far the lessons seem universal(props on that) but I'd be interested in knowing when you get into engine/exhaust/component systems how much variation to expect or if they maintain a certain standard of quality control that means I can apply what I learn to my ride just that easy. Keep up the good work.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
That's a really interesting idea! It would be really neat to do the LX150 against that LX150 clone! Or even an old PX against one of the Indian PX clones like the Bajaj or the Stella!
Absolutely an excellent video ,Thank you .
Amazing video thx for sharing the knowledge!
Thanks Professor! Awesome video
This is a very well done video. Thanks!
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Great channel dude.
Not seeing any Pinto videos!!! 😉 keep up the good work, sir!
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
They're coming I promise!!!
Thanks for your reply I appreciate it. Problem here on the West Coast California it’s hard to get parts for kymco -the dealers are all complaining and most are droppin the brand
This is really good , thank you !!
Fantastic video. Thanks so much.
Great video. Thanks for doing this. 👍🏻🙏🏻👏🏻
Nice video, thanks. And am happy to see a corner front of my Favorite car , Ford Pinto. I know that everybody blame the Pinto, but my experience was 10 years with no problems, only simple maintenance. And I was avoiding to purchase it from a Friend. Thanks again.
Excellent video. You are the man.
this dude is kickass
You do a great job. I appreciate you.
amazing tutorial thank you so much for the knowledge 🥰
Amazing detailed video I ended up finding a corroded red wire on my rectifier that's why I wasn't getting in charge
An explicit video, thanks.
Thank you bro for this video,it help me alot to find diagnosis
@Scooter_911
Ай бұрын
Glad to help my friend!
More of these please
Im so glad i stumbled across your channel. Good humor too! Have you ever watched the Red Green show? If you were located on Oahu, id have my scooter to your shop in a heartbeat. As it is, i will try it on my own. Thanks
This is great. Makes Perfect sence when you explain it. I had a hard time changing my drive Belt I didnt know how to take off the bolts without it spinning. I dont know if You have a Belt or clutch change and the variator. I had a hard time and had to buy a rubber wrench tool. Maybe youll do a video on that?
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
That is an excellent idea! Thank you!
Great Job!
thanks a lot for the nice video. Leaned a lot from the video
Just purchased a 2008 sage green model like you're showing us. Mine charges battery as I ride. As a Tilesetter working with the Schluter Systems Ditra Heat, we test cables with a Megohmeter
Thank you; this was really helpful
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
This is amazing and I love it.
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
Great video man
@Scooter_911
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! I hope it helps you out!
It's so simple as you explain it
Excellent. Thanks!
Clear and to the point.
thanks bro, i learned a lot from you
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Good luck!
Love your videos !
@Scooter_911
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Excellent video one thousands times thank you
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
i like this guy real simple
Thank you for your information 😐
Thanks for your help
GREAT VIDEO!
@Scooter_911
5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope it helped you out!
:) 12 volts at idle you say huh. Mine has 2 volts at idle, and when I rev it up it goes below 1 volt. Good video keep the good up the work
Thanks bro you made my day 😂
Awesome video very informative
@Scooter_911
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Great Info thanx!
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Hope it helps!
I just purchased a Tao Tao Quantum Titan 150cc scooter about two weeks ago and I have similar issues. Maybe I didn't charge the battery long enough. It states to charge for up to 8 hrs., I think i charged it about that amount of time which should be good but after sitting for a day or so, it's struggling to turn over. I'll use this video to help troubleshoot if the problem persist. Thanks for posting...
Got a yamahaTW200 with such symptom, could you explain how the steps would be modified on a motorcycle? I watched many videos on this issue, really appreciate how orderly you explain things. Thank you!
You are the shit my friend love your videos I could learn from you all day keep up the good work 👍
@Scooter_911
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude!
really good video... thanks
I watch a lot of KZread videos and this was, hands down, the BEST video I’ve seen to date. 😍. Thank you so much! It’s winter here in Michigan so I’d like to take the battery out for the winter. Can I just take my battery out and keep it inside and then put it back in next spring/summer? Also, can you recommend a multimeter I can buy that I will only be using for my scooter? THANK YOU!! 💕
So I'm getting spark and fuel I adjusted the valves at 14 on the intake and 15 on the exhaust only thing I don't have is the compression tester and I can't get this moped to start I'm ready to pull my hair out 911.. any encouraging thoughts or direction you could give me would be so freaking thankful I appreciate it and I like your shows keep it up I'm learning things though and I appreciate your time.
thank you good sir!
Thanks for the lovely video I did my check on the parasite drain check and it's showing 0.021 on my meter is it ok as I have digital speedometer n tachometer with clock on my bike.