engine not running right. Possibly leaning out

the gasket is a metal one, so it can't be torn, i think the head bolts are just supposed to be torqued down to form the seal. I know that i've removed my head and i just put everything back and retightened the bolts and it works fine.

Well, I do know for a fact that it is leaking. My brother has my torque wrench, so I can't torque them until I get it back. Hopefully the head is not warped. I might buy a new head and gasket just incase. I'm sick of this dam thing not running right.
 
plug ? boogers and gaskets

I'm sick of this dam thing not running right.

I feel ya pain, but the eventual joy/happiness/ride once you work out
the sweet spot, its all worthwhile.

I been thinking about your case Sim, one question I've not asked.

When was the last time you checked the petrol petcock filter (the valve on the P tank), for tank boogers ??
Also Have you upgraded the spark plug yet ?
You were saying you had the standard plug.

I just wanted to say that term.
Tater was the first I knew to call it that.

I found that when I did that and the carbie cleanout,
it would make the motor fire.

I changed from a **** gasket I made, to a new gasket,
and it fired right up.

I also bought a can of ether, just to make sure it would start.

Just some of the things i did. :p

Hang in there dude.
 
I haven't messed with any of that yet. It's because I am almost positive the head is warped, and that is the problem. I can actually see a gap between the head and the gasket at one spot.
 
these are ideas for contemplation:

I wonder if a thick gasket would fill in the head warp.
if you had some gasket goo, if you put it on thick,
would it fill the gaps.

just an idea.
 
I think this is my problem... my plug wire looks terrible & I've only been running this thing for a month, not even everyday.

The recent engine kits have all sorts of quality problems that they didn't use to have although they always had plenty to start with. One of these quality fades is definitely the plug lead connection to the plug cap. It is now made of material that can't take the heat for long and it soon perishes and just sort of rots so the spark it pretty weak. This is now happening really quickly where it used to not be a problem even after 3000 miles. The CDI is probably reduced in quality too but as the lead goes first it's hard to tell. The whole kit is now riddled with deliberate quality fade but if you can salvage an old pre 2007 lead and CDI it should work OK. I haven't noticed how the magnetos have been quality faded cos they usually outlast the other stuff but I'll bet my bottom dollar that it's a prime area for corner cutting especially cos it's hidden from view. The cheaper kits don't include the rubber grommet that protects the magneto from water infiltration and you need to plug it with red gasket sealant. Not an easy job to do in a tidy way.
 
The cheaper kits don't include the rubber grommet that protects the magneto from water infiltration and you need to plug it with red gasket sealant. Not an easy job to do in a tidy way.

I used Red RTV to make the whole magneto gasket. It's messy, but works.
 
i am new to motorized bicycles and have questions. what are the "slots" on the carbeurator?
 
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