Newbie needs help on how to drive

[dolefully]

So I just purchased two bikes from a person who modified them using the thatsdax.com 50cc two stroke kit. I drove one when I was purchasing them and once I got it to work it was fun. But I had to dismantle it a little and drain the gas to get it into my car. When I put the bike back together and put some gas and some oil in it - I can't get it to start.

What should the oil/gas ratio be?
Where should I set the choke?
Should the fuel line shut off arrow point to the carberator or to the gas tank?

I really just have no idea how to get these things moving - I don't know much about engines or bikes for that matter. But when I had this thing going the other day it was a blast and I had to buy it. Please help.

The bicycle itself is a schwinn with two brakes (front and rear) and the bike also has seven gears.

I understand that I'm supposed to get peddling a bit, while holding the clutch down, then I'm supposed to let out the clutch and apply some throttle. It tries to start - but it doesn't.

 

[Nomad]

Being a newbie myself, I had the same issue, once I re-connected the plug wire, and re-connected the ignition wires all was fine.... Just check your electrical connections, and check position of choke lever... these things have prevented me from starting... now I check them If I have a "no start" ... good luck...

 

[dolefully]

but where does the choke need to be set to? I have no clue about that stuff either.

 

[~macaddict~]

Choke position is up. I start my bike and let it warm up on just a little bit of choke on. Hope this helps.

~Mac~

 

[dolefully]

Well when I get peddling and I drop the clutch and apply the throttle it - the engine does make noise but it doesn't seem to engage.

 

[jasonh]

Give it a shot with the choke all the way up. It probably won't start, but after you do this, move it down to maybe 1/2-1/3 up and see if the bike starts. Once it's warmed up you can push it all the way down.

 

[stude13]

hi; i would disconnect the kill switch first. the plug wire screws into the cdi. hold it. first pull the plug set the plug against a head bolt and spin the motor by the rear wheel to see if it sparks.

 

[lilhudi]

if you have all the wires in the same place
cheack call the guy and get which whire goes into what and everything

the fuel ratio should be anywhere from a 22\1 for break in to a 30\1 for after 5 tanks

if the engine is cold hit the primer 3-4 times and put the choke half way up

the fuel cut of should be pointing down tward the carberator


i remember my first ride you have to ride it a little before it sparks and then goes

 

[Bikeguy Joe]

The petcock is "on" when the lever lines up with the fuel flow/line direction.

Try partial choke (3/4 up).

I would as some have advised, check for spark, and if none is found , disconnect the kill switch. They usually last five minutes before they go bad, or they never go bad. I have had 4 of 6 that were junk.