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

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.
 
Ohh yeh I also forgot the fuel tube is leaking quite a bit. I need to get a new one. Can this have anything to do with it.
 
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.
 
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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Another spot on evaluation Dr. Watson! ;)
 
Lol yeh I pedal. I'm noticing now that the chain is coming off again... UGH!!!! Why can't the damn chain just stay on.
 
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.
 
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.
 
any auto parts store will have a real fuel line that'll last you a lot longer than the cheap clear air-line they supply in the kit.
 
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