http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/ Owner group for Yamaha Vino 125 scooters Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:19:46 GMT Tim http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20936 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20936 Has anyone done (or considered) the 150 cc upgrade from PSR performance? Seems like winter would be a good time to add another 25 cc for only $170. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:10:21 GMT Blake Ohno http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20935 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20935 Norm Thank you very much for your voice of experience. At this point I am not exactly sure which path I will travel: draining the carb or following the regimen Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:54 GMT Norm Birndorf http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20934 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20934 Here's my 2c.... Fill tank and put 1/2 ounce of Stabil in it. Put the scoot up on the center stand. Run it for a few minutes to get gas with Stabil in the carb Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:25:18 GMT Natalie Tourelle http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20933 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20933 I live in Toronto, Canada and this will be my second winter with the scoot. I ride in the winter but only when the roads are dry. Last year, there was a period Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:03:39 GMT vixster http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20932 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20932 Just wondering if there is a document on winterizing the scoot. I know there are several degrees to winterizing. But is there a document describing the best Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:45 GMT Norm Birndorf http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20931 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20931 Hi Blake, It's a good one. Don't forget the Stabil and the Battery Tender. Intermittent cold idling tends to foul the plug, so check and clean it if necessary Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:56 GMT twfromsd http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20930 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20930 If you're replacing the spark plug, you should upgrade to an NGK CR7EIX. As discussed in numerous postings in this group, the Iridium plug will give you Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:59:25 GMT davidharrison88 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20929 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20929 I stand corrected as I now see the heater mentioned in all Yamaha lists of Vino features. Looking at parts fiche of carb and Yamaha service manual I couldn't Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:41 GMT Blake Ohno http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20928 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20928 That's great to know. There will be days here in Ontario when it's too snowy or just too cold to head out but I plan to start the Vino in the garage and let it Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:17:31 GMT Norm Birndorf http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20927 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20927 It actually, really, really does have a carb heater; and it works well on cool/cold days if you wait about 30 seconds with the ignition on. I have returned Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:53:38 GMT The Hawk http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20926 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20926 david, actually it does have a heater: Mikuni BS26 carburetor with automatic choke and heater makes cold starting a snap. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:35:07 GMT davidharrison88 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20925 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20925 There is no heating circuit in the carb. The electrical wires you probably see are for the auto choke (electrically activated). Any heater + gasoline would = Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:58:38 GMT Norm Birndorf http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20924 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20924 What Chris said operates with the electric starter too. There is a heating circuit in the carb which starts when the ignition is set to on. It takes about 30 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:54:15 GMT Blake Ohno http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20923 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20923 Thank you all for your help. You all make great sense and, sure enough, when I took my time and followed your instructions the kickstart worked perfectly first Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT Chris Baum http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20922 http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Vino125/message/20922 I would also add that if the scoot has been sitting for a while, it seems to help to kick start or electric start briefly (with the throttle closed) and then