mortiseman
New Member
Hello Everyone!
I just purchased a 1999 WC1 yesterday. I know nothing about the bike or Whizzers in general!!! I actually purchased the bike for my dad and want to get it running before I give it to him.
I purchased the bike knowing it did not run. While the guy was moving the bike, a dresser fell on the bike and broke the "run switch" on the right handle. The guy who sold me the bike was 90% sure this is why the bike would not run. Last night I replaced the entire switch assembly and charged the battery.
Last night I tried to fire the bike with no success. I see the bike has a key, a run switch, 2 fuel cut-offs, a choke, a clutch and a thumb switch under the clutch (not sure what this is???). The guy who sold me the bike told me that you turn the key, open the fuel cut-offs, throw the run switch, and pull the clutch. After you pedal you let out the clutch and the bike should fire???? I did notice that if I pushed the switch (under the clutch handle) while the clutch was pulled it that the headlights dim and it seemed to want to start. If I let go of that switch the bike just dies....
Any idea what I am missing here?
Finally, The guy who sold it to me told me that it had the original spark plug and that it probably needed replaced. I saw in a post, "for early head it is BR6HIX #3419. On later, 10mm plug use CR7EIX #7385". How do i know what "head" I have?
Thank you for all of your help. just reading on this forum has gave me great insight on Whizzer motorbikes!
I just purchased a 1999 WC1 yesterday. I know nothing about the bike or Whizzers in general!!! I actually purchased the bike for my dad and want to get it running before I give it to him.
I purchased the bike knowing it did not run. While the guy was moving the bike, a dresser fell on the bike and broke the "run switch" on the right handle. The guy who sold me the bike was 90% sure this is why the bike would not run. Last night I replaced the entire switch assembly and charged the battery.
Last night I tried to fire the bike with no success. I see the bike has a key, a run switch, 2 fuel cut-offs, a choke, a clutch and a thumb switch under the clutch (not sure what this is???). The guy who sold me the bike told me that you turn the key, open the fuel cut-offs, throw the run switch, and pull the clutch. After you pedal you let out the clutch and the bike should fire???? I did notice that if I pushed the switch (under the clutch handle) while the clutch was pulled it that the headlights dim and it seemed to want to start. If I let go of that switch the bike just dies....
Any idea what I am missing here?
Finally, The guy who sold it to me told me that it had the original spark plug and that it probably needed replaced. I saw in a post, "for early head it is BR6HIX #3419. On later, 10mm plug use CR7EIX #7385". How do i know what "head" I have?
Thank you for all of your help. just reading on this forum has gave me great insight on Whizzer motorbikes!