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Hi I have two Vespa lx50 both have had the head kit to 78cc and derestriction done so get along a little better now. They are kept at a holiday home so don't get ridden very often, they will be left unbidden for 6-8 weeks at times.

One is starting and riding fine, the other wont start

I have charged battery and its turning over well
The scoot winds over but won't start and after say 6 revolutions starts pumping raw fuel out the exhaust in reasonable quantities
I have had the plug out and its wet but when cleaned up shows a really good spark when earthed

Any thoughts on what to do next please?
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Are you saying you get a puddle of gas on the ground from muffler ?
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Yes that's right it runs out if the exhaust while turning over on the starter
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pull the fuel line off the carb to see if fuel keeps flowing,it shouldn't .Your float needle is stuck open giving too much fuel.Clean the carb.
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Ok thanks will try that as soon as we are back there

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