| One of the attractive things about owning a | | | | that is even slightly pinched can affect your entire |
| pocket bike is the adrenaline rush that speed can | | | | performance. |
| bring on, feeling the wind whip around you | | | | 3. Check the throttle cables. If they are too loose, |
| whether it is alone on a private track or in the | | | | the engine doesn't get enough gas when you turn |
| middle of a race. Pocket bikes were built to race, | | | | the throttle. |
| they were built for speed. A pocket bike is a | | | | 4. If this is your first bike, don't push it. Pocket |
| miniature version of a Grand Prix moter bike, so | | | | bikes need to be broken in. Don't turn the throttle |
| this makes sense. These bikes can be customized | | | | all the way for at least the first two gas tanks, if |
| to go 50, 60, or even 70 miles per hour!! The | | | | not three. In the long run, this will lead to better |
| current world record, in fact, is at 72 mph. So | | | | performance and more top notch speed. |
| what happens if you start your bike, and it just | | | | 5. Note: be very careful if you attempt the |
| won't hit those speeds you know it should be? | | | | following. There is a gold screw, with a spring |
| What if your pocket bike is going too slow? | | | | behind it, near the carburetor. This is the idle |
| There are a few basic steps you can take to try | | | | control. If you unscrew it by only half of a turn, it |
| and locate the problem yourself, and a brief | | | | can also give you more power. If this screw is |
| explanation of how to go through each one. | | | | tightened too much, the bike will start then |
| 1. ((It is important to note that you do this ONLY | | | | immediately switch off. If you make it too loose, |
| AFTER the bike has been turned on and warmed | | | | the bike will jump and go as soon as you start it. |
| up already for a minimum of a few minutes)) | | | | Finding the balance is critical, and this is not |
| Turn the air-intake on to open. You can find this | | | | recommended for beginners. |
| behind the front wheel, close to the engine. This | | | | If none of these things help, make sure to take |
| will give the bike more power. | | | | your bike to a professional to get it running again |
| 2. Follow all the fuel tubes, and make sure none of | | | | at its optimal performance. |
| them are pinched off anywhere. One single tube | | | | |