Re: 84 Honda Aero 125 Scooter
Hello to all. I own a 1984 Honda Aero 125, and have owned it for several years. I am blessed to have a "master mechanic" that attends my church who is very good at fixing what ails my little gold baby.
Here's a few things I've learned about this particular scooter:
It uses (rather, "drinks") oil, so make sure to keep the receptacle filled at all times! I use Honda 2 stroke oil that's specifically made for this usage.
I always use the highest octane gas available - usually 93 octane. It runs better!
It has a wierd electric choke mechanism called a "Bystarter" choke. If you want, I have info. about this and could attach it to a future message. Suffice it to say that it controls the choke by using engine heat. If you have trouble with your scooter running well, it very well could be this!
If you have trouble starting your scooter, remember to press down on the "foot" brake (right side floor panel) hard when pressing the "Start" button. Also make sure your "Run" switch is in the middle position (right handle, just above the Start button). If you still have trouble, it could be alot of things:
1. Have you "charged" your battery??? These scooters came with a plug-in battery charger. It plugs into a wall outlet, and the other end plugs into a special adapter attached to the battery. Usually plugging it in about 1X per month should suffice, overnight.
2. You may need to replace the Choke Bystarter Valve - it's RARE and EXPENSIVE!!! Here's a place to find it: OZ Cycle Salvage - (785) 242-0060. It only comes attached to the carburator and it's $350! But that's better than paying $3500 for a new scooter!
3. You may need to replace the "Stator/Pickup Coil." Depending on where exactly (what factory) your scooter was made in Japan, there are 3 different ones available. The only way to tell what you have is to remove the engine housing and look at it. They prices range from $129 to $189. This part functions as the Alternator, as well as providing the necessary charge to the starter (at least from what my mechanic told me). If your lights dim considerably when you come to a stop, this is most likely the problem.
4. You may simply need a new battery. Don't go with an acid filled one! Purchase a "Maintenance Free" battery. www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com. Mine was $35.75 with Free Shipping and it works GREAT!
Other than that, I am very pleased with my scooter. It has about 9500 miles on it, and runs very well. I get about 54 miles per gallon (GREAT NEWS at this time)! I can also cruise with relative ease at 45-50mph. With a good backwind, I have hit 55, but never any better.
If you have any questions, please forward them to my email address - kenmartin@insightbb.com.
HAVE FUN!!!
Here's a few things I've learned about this particular scooter:
It uses (rather, "drinks") oil, so make sure to keep the receptacle filled at all times! I use Honda 2 stroke oil that's specifically made for this usage.
I always use the highest octane gas available - usually 93 octane. It runs better!
It has a wierd electric choke mechanism called a "Bystarter" choke. If you want, I have info. about this and could attach it to a future message. Suffice it to say that it controls the choke by using engine heat. If you have trouble with your scooter running well, it very well could be this!
If you have trouble starting your scooter, remember to press down on the "foot" brake (right side floor panel) hard when pressing the "Start" button. Also make sure your "Run" switch is in the middle position (right handle, just above the Start button). If you still have trouble, it could be alot of things:
1. Have you "charged" your battery??? These scooters came with a plug-in battery charger. It plugs into a wall outlet, and the other end plugs into a special adapter attached to the battery. Usually plugging it in about 1X per month should suffice, overnight.
2. You may need to replace the Choke Bystarter Valve - it's RARE and EXPENSIVE!!! Here's a place to find it: OZ Cycle Salvage - (785) 242-0060. It only comes attached to the carburator and it's $350! But that's better than paying $3500 for a new scooter!
3. You may need to replace the "Stator/Pickup Coil." Depending on where exactly (what factory) your scooter was made in Japan, there are 3 different ones available. The only way to tell what you have is to remove the engine housing and look at it. They prices range from $129 to $189. This part functions as the Alternator, as well as providing the necessary charge to the starter (at least from what my mechanic told me). If your lights dim considerably when you come to a stop, this is most likely the problem.
4. You may simply need a new battery. Don't go with an acid filled one! Purchase a "Maintenance Free" battery. www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com. Mine was $35.75 with Free Shipping and it works GREAT!
Other than that, I am very pleased with my scooter. It has about 9500 miles on it, and runs very well. I get about 54 miles per gallon (GREAT NEWS at this time)! I can also cruise with relative ease at 45-50mph. With a good backwind, I have hit 55, but never any better.
If you have any questions, please forward them to my email address - kenmartin@insightbb.com.
HAVE FUN!!!
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