Somethings wrong and I don't know what it is.

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Eal111

Eal111

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I just got my bike to work, sort of. There is something wrong with my throttle I think. I can get the engine to run but when I accelerate the engine slows down then sputters and stops. I have the choke lever down and when I disengage my engine and pull the throttle it seems to work fine. Whenever I reengage the engine and use the throttle it slows down and then stops. HELP!!! I also use 32:1 oil ratio. This is a new engine so maybe i need a higher mixture.
 
bairdco

bairdco

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this may sound like a stupid question, but are you trying to take off from a dead stop without pedaling?

if so, that's why it's dying. the motor needs some help to get going. you have to pedal a little, and once it's rolling, it'll go.
 
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bairdco said:
this may sound like a stupid question, but are you trying to take off from a dead stop without pedaling?

if so, that's why it's dying. the motor needs some help to get going. you have to pedal a little, and once it's rolling, it'll go.
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Goat Herder

Goat Herder

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The chain? You cannot have any wobble in the kit sprocket. If the sprocket has any off set to the teeth you will want it pointed away from the wheel. [Gives better tire chain clearance] Also you may have to custum bend the chain teinsoner if you are using it to fall in line with the chain.
 
happycheapskate

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Home Depot has clear 1/4 vinyl tube in the refrigerator plumbing section. Its about $2-5 for a roll of it. Use what you need and put zip-ties or little hose clamps on the fuel barbs after you mount the hose, to prevent leaks. This stuff works great and when it hardens up after 6 months or so you can just use some more.
 
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