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Moped battery dead and unable to take to workshop - help!

  • 27-10-2017 11:37am
    #1
    burythegreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭burythegreen


    Hi there, I have a (2016 model) scooter/moped that won't start because it hasn't been turned on in over a year. I live in D7 but don't think I can feasibly push it all the way to a motorcycle mechanic (I think the closest is in D2).

    Does anyone know if ordinary mobile mechanics can come and help start a scooter? Or does anyone know any other way to get it somewhere that can start it?

    Thanks!
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  • #2
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    You could ring Martin McDonald Motorbike Recovery - He could bring the bike to where you need it to go:
    +353 86 833 0705


  • #3
    cantdecide
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,465 ✭✭✭✭cantdecide


    Any kind of mechanic can jump start a moped as well as lots and lots of reasonably handy civilians, assuming it's just a dead battery.

    You may also have roadside assistance on your insurance. It's free with lots of policies these days


  • #4
    two wheels good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    Do you have a charger or a friend with a charger? Don't use a car battery charger. Remove the battery if necessary.

    But after a lay-up of a year you might need fresh fuel and to clean the spark plug too. So a better idea is to jump start it from a car battery.


  • #5
    burythegreen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭burythegreen


    Thanks so much everyone! I have called Martin and he was so so nice. Thank you very much for the recommendation, he sounds perfect for what I need. Cheers!


  • #6
    Sebastian Quiet Beer
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Sebastian Quiet Beer


    burythegreen wrote: »
    Thanks so much everyone! I have called Martin and he was so so nice. Thank you very much for the recommendation, he sounds perfect for what I need. Cheers!

    Youve got it sorted thankfully but for future just jump start it off a car.


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