What Causes a Scooter to Lack Power?
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The reason for a scooter lacking power may be due to prolonged high-temperature operation. Explanation of the reasons: The motorcycle might have been operated at high temperatures for an extended period, meaning it was driven in low gear for too long; the cylinder head gasket may be damaged and leaking, resulting in insufficient pressure inside the cylinder; the quality of the gasoline might be poor, possibly containing too many impurities; the throttle lever might not have returned to its position after being opened, remaining in the closed state. Inspection and Repair: Check if the air filter is clean: mainly inspect whether the filter element is clean. If it is covered with dust, it can be washed with soapy water, dried, and then reinstalled; check whether the cylinder pressure is normal: you can unscrew the spark plug, press hard on the spark plug with your thumb, and then step on the kick-start lever. If you cannot hold it down no matter how hard you press, then it is normal.