Hello everyone,
I'm somewhat new to the forum, and have successfully completed my first motor bike. I purchased the Micargi General from Zone 8. No complaints, highly recommend them-great customer service. I also purchased the PK80 Stealth motor from Pirate Cycles, and once again no complaints for them. Highly HIGHLY recommend you buy your motors from these guys. I have never had better service, and with these guys, there is ALWAYS a solution.
So everything hooked up fine, but you must remember that there is no quality control over any brand of these 2 cycle motors you buy, (which by the way has nothing to do with the retailer, just the factory they come from), so in my case I had a bad kill switch. NO PROBLEM, Pirate cycles sent me a new one.
I just finished breaking in the motor but am still taking it easy because I want to get the most out of what I payed for. Today I took the bike out, first ride of the day, and I just could not get it to start. The fuel line was full, which was odd considering most times I go to ride the bike for the first time during the day, the fuel line is empty, and I have to prime it and turn the choke up. I primed twice (two quick pushes) and turned the choke up, and nothing turned over, not even a little putter. My thought initially was that it was flooded, but i've never had any issues with that before. My other thought was the fuel mix ratio. After a motor is broken in at 50 miles, should you drain the gas and add a higher ratio? I've gone by the book, and could this be the issue? I had gas, I purchased a heavier duty spark plug because the stock ones are sh*t, and everything has been fine. I pretty much killed myself trying to get this sucker to start and I got nada, and i'm pissed. Any suggestions? anyone happen to have the same problem? I baby this bike because like I said, I'm going to get the most out of my money. Any help would be awesome, as I'm dying to get on the bike and ride!!!
I'm somewhat new to the forum, and have successfully completed my first motor bike. I purchased the Micargi General from Zone 8. No complaints, highly recommend them-great customer service. I also purchased the PK80 Stealth motor from Pirate Cycles, and once again no complaints for them. Highly HIGHLY recommend you buy your motors from these guys. I have never had better service, and with these guys, there is ALWAYS a solution.
So everything hooked up fine, but you must remember that there is no quality control over any brand of these 2 cycle motors you buy, (which by the way has nothing to do with the retailer, just the factory they come from), so in my case I had a bad kill switch. NO PROBLEM, Pirate cycles sent me a new one.
I just finished breaking in the motor but am still taking it easy because I want to get the most out of what I payed for. Today I took the bike out, first ride of the day, and I just could not get it to start. The fuel line was full, which was odd considering most times I go to ride the bike for the first time during the day, the fuel line is empty, and I have to prime it and turn the choke up. I primed twice (two quick pushes) and turned the choke up, and nothing turned over, not even a little putter. My thought initially was that it was flooded, but i've never had any issues with that before. My other thought was the fuel mix ratio. After a motor is broken in at 50 miles, should you drain the gas and add a higher ratio? I've gone by the book, and could this be the issue? I had gas, I purchased a heavier duty spark plug because the stock ones are sh*t, and everything has been fine. I pretty much killed myself trying to get this sucker to start and I got nada, and i'm pissed. Any suggestions? anyone happen to have the same problem? I baby this bike because like I said, I'm going to get the most out of my money. Any help would be awesome, as I'm dying to get on the bike and ride!!!
