Just picked up a friend of a friend's 2006 Scarabeo 50 4t with only 880 miles that hasn't been started in 5 years. The scooter is in mint condition. I took the time to dump the fuel, break down and clean the carb, replaced the jets, replaced the spark plug and give it a good overall look. Now the scooter starts up with no problems.
I haven't ridden a scooter since 2003 and that was a Zuma, so I am not sure if this is normal. When I open up the accelerator to full, it takes a good time for it to get up to 25 mph, say 1/2 mile. Is this normal? Also, what would be the top speed? I have only ridden it in my neighborhood, so after 1/2 the most I could get was 30 mph.
If this is not normal, I would love some ideas as what to look at.