| New Engines | | | | is a must. Always check your manual for individual |
| Breaking in the engine on your new super pocket | | | | manufacturers recommendations. Use a good |
| bike is essential. We recommend taking it slowly and | | | | lubricating oil and never cut corners with your |
| easily until you have used up at least one full tank of | | | | lubricating schedule. It would be a good idea to |
| gas. Do not aggressively rev the engine or accelerate | | | | thoroughly lubricate the inside of the chain before |
| hard. Exercise your new bike at different speeds and | | | | each use and after a lengthy ride using a good chain |
| loads, carefully and smoothly. The recommendation | | | | oil. Under lubricating will lead to a whole host of |
| from some Italian manufacturers is to idle the engine | | | | problems, over lubricating has never caused a |
| for a good ten minutes, switch off and allow to cool | | | | problem in our experience! |
| down, then repeat three times. | | | | Tuning Up the Clutch Assembly |
| | | | Most pocket bikes use a centrifugal clutch which is |
| Most pocket bikes have mechanical cable type | | | | very easy to use . The inner springs of the clutch |
| brakes which are easy to maintain. Regularly take | | | | assembly affect the engine revolution speed. These |
| apart the brake assembly and do a thorough visual | | | | two springs are selected by the manufacturer to be |
| inspection. make sure the brake pads are not worn | | | | suitable for the expected load on the bike, the |
| thin, the cables are not worn and the whole | | | | weight of the bike and the type of track it will be |
| assembly is not worn or scratched. Also check the | | | | used for. Of course these are going to be general |
| cable adjustment barrels and levers. Make it a regular | | | | considerations and you can adjust the springs to suit |
| part of your maintenance as you cannot be too | | | | your individual preferences. Lighter springs are more |
| careful when it comes to brake! | | | | suitable for low performance bikes and lower revs. |
| Fuel | | | | Heftier springs need more revs to accelerate the |
| The fuel you use is of paramount importance for the | | | | bike. The springs installed by the manufacturer can be |
| performance and long life of your pocket bike engine. | | | | replaced with springs more suitable for your needs |
| Never economise on fuel! It will surely cost you more | | | | and the spring compression points adjusted to give |
| in the end. We highly recommend using the highest | | | | better performance. |
| octane fuel available in your area, currently 91 octane | | | | Buying a Used Pocket Bike |
| in the US. Also use the best two-stroke oil. | | | | If you are purchasing a used pocket bike always ask |
| Economising on oil will only lead to poor performance | | | | for the manufacturers manual and if possible ask to |
| and damage to your engine. A good ratio of gas to | | | | be able to check out the brake and clutch assembly |
| oil is 50:1 but check your manufacturers manual for | | | | for wear and tear. A responsible seller will be glad to |
| individual recommendations. | | | | allow you to do this. A poorly maintained bike is not |
| Lubrication | | | | going to be a good deal, however cheap it is! |
| We cannot emphasize enough that regular lubrication | | | | |