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Getting really frustrated with my EBAY purchase


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Old 07-03-2008, 04:57 PM
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I'm in the panhandle of Texas.
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Old 07-04-2008, 02:59 PM
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I recently purchased a 49cc from PowerKing off ebay and had the same problem. I called PowerKing and they had me turn motor on its side and put my full weight on clutch lever. (By the way, I did this before mounting the motor) It worked! Was stiff for a few more tries but then loosened right up and is free as a bird now. I think maybe they just seize up from setting on the shelf. GOOD LUCK! P.S. check for air leaks around the intake, as that was another problem I had with the PoweKing. To fix, I removed the intake and put on Black RTV and replaced intake. Works like a charm now.
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Old 07-04-2008, 08:10 PM
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At least he GOT instructions Mine were in Klingon. There should be a chain tensioner between the pedals and the rear axle somewhere. If he doin' what I think He's doin' the chain is going to be too short Happy Birthday America A rather Belch... Loaded Tramp. DON'T Drink and RIDE
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Old 07-05-2008, 01:06 AM
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Good luck Papabear . You might have more trouble wiping that silly little grin off of your face after it fires up for the first time .

Hi Cookie . It's been a long time . Welcome . .... D.J.
Hay D.J. this is great it seems like a lot of us ol timers are here.

Papa Bear sorry I live in LA near Baton Rouge that would be a long drive.....
on the clutch arm once I have the motor mounted I use a strong leather thong looped around the lever and a screwdriver as a handle to pull that darn lever some times having to brace my feet on the bike but once the lever is drawn in tight it is easy to adjust the cable

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Old 07-07-2008, 07:51 PM
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Update time,

I got the chain links taken out - they used a grinding wheel. Wow.

Got everything going and was tooddling along when my throttle quit responding. Of course it quit recognizing my signals after I twisted it all the way back. Part of the cable broke!!!!

Back to the bike shop, off with the head, and a piece of wire was in the engine. They are ordering a new assembly for me.

I am optimistic about getting to ride the thing this week.
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