What should I do after receiving an unused pocket bike that sat in a garage for three years?

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My neighbor gave me his pocket bike that sat in his garage for three years. Of course it has collected lots of dust and dirt. I cleaned the outside body but not the engine or any of the mechanical parts. The bike runs but not as fast as I remembered. I use a 50:1 oil gas ratio. Should I have cleaned the engine? Or what could I do to make it run like new? Also the engine is 49cc.

Firestormer · Accepted Answer

Just ride it. You must have put new fuel in it if you know the ratio.

I think it seems slower because you were 3 years younger when you first rode it. You have grown and gotten heavier.

It could probably do with an oil change and don't forget to lube the chain.

Mark · Answer

Change the fuel, it has likely gone bad.

Bill Wells · Answer

Change all fluids, tune-up, check everything, check tires for cracks and tread.

Steven P · Answer

they are dangerous and wear out fast. sell it on craigslist and buy something bigger with the money

whetsell · Answer

Please, on your very own solid, destroy it! they are not highway criminal, and additionally you possibility being killed by utilizing something unpredicted as you experience it. they're very risky. do not on-sell a deadly situation, destroy it..

Anonymous · Answer

Throw it in a dumpster.

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What should I do after receiving an unused pocket bike that sat in a garage for three years?

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