scoot died

[sidney12]

hi all
was out on my scoot today(px125/180dr) and as i pulled up at traffic lights she just died and wouldn't restart,it didn't backfire or do anything eratic. i got it back home and stripped the carb and still no joy so did it all again and it started for around 5 seconds then has died ever since. i've tried a new plug and still no good so i put it against engine and i'm getting no spark at all. i've removed ht lead and will but new one tomorrow but if it's not that has anyone else have any ideas..
thanks
richard

[wmg]

I'm no expert sorry mate but could it be cdi unit?

[sidney12]

i'll try the new lead and take it from there.
is that a job for me or is it best if i get local scoot shop to do it. i've never messed with cdi/stator etc but i don't mind giving it a bash
cheers..

[wmg]

If you can get old of another one ( a mates maybe) just replace like for like best to borrow one just in case it's something else it really is a simple job I'm a numpty and i've done it

[sidney12]

it was cdi. i got confused when i asked if it was easy(to many beers) i borrowed one and she fired up no probs so i bought one and she's ok now thanks. another problem is that my speedo has stopped working so i changed the worm/drive and it worked again for a mile or so but jacked in again. i reckon the hub has gone?? is that worth changing???

[joey]

Take the hub off and rub a needle file along the splines you shouldn't have any problems after that.

[sidney12]

thanks for that. i'll take it off today as weather looks good....he says!!... hopefully it'll work and i'll see if i can get more than a mile this time

[sidney12]

alright joey
done what you suggested and so far so good. went for a short 20 odd mile ride and it's working fine now. hope i aint cursed it now ;D
cheers