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Post by tankcommander on Jul 2, 2008 12:18:37 GMT -5
Re- Verucci-VC50TS-139QMB
Four strokes I know- Two strokes I don't
This belongs to my daughter. Her ex (who can't put a nut on a bolt) put it together two years ago after ordering it on the net. It has 97 miles on it and has been sitting in her garage pretty much since then. I put a new a battery in it for her this past weekend. It will start when cold with the kick-start if you put you thumb in the filter intake. After you have started it the first time you can then start it with the ignition switch. There is a small level over the top of the r/h brake lever. Is that for the choke cable?
Also seems to be really straining to do 20mph. Any ideas on where to start so I can get her on the road.
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Post by indy50 on Jul 2, 2008 13:56:33 GMT -5
Is it a 2 stroke? 139QMB is a 4 stroke.
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Post by tankcommander on Jul 2, 2008 15:03:43 GMT -5
Indy-
My subject line said it all- I looked up her model on the Verucci site and that is what was listed as a 2-stroke for the 3M model (check it out) so must be a typo. You lift up the seat and there is an oil reservoir. When she first got it she read something that for the first XX miles you needed to mix oil/gas for the initial break-in. I always stayed away from it, but now it is in my garage and I am tasked with making this thing road worthy.
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Post by indy50 on Jul 2, 2008 15:11:13 GMT -5
Sorry, like you 4 strokes are more my thing.
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Post by kaintuckdave on Jul 3, 2008 9:46:57 GMT -5
If it's been sitting for awhile, you probably have gas that's turned to varnish in the carb. I'd get a can of Seafoam and put around 3 ounces (for a gallon and a half tank on a 2 stroke) in there and see if it doesn't help. It sometimes takes two tank fulls of treated gas to do it's thing. If it's really bad you can pour it straight into the carb (follow directions on the can to the letter). If it's really really bad, you're gonna have to take the carb off and clean it out. There are some tutorials on that on this site. I'd try the Seafoam first as it's easier.
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Post by jefe on Jul 3, 2008 9:53:51 GMT -5
There is a small level over the top of the r/h brake lever. Is that for the choke cable? That is the brake fluid level. |
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Post by tankcommander on Jul 3, 2008 11:11:57 GMT -5
Typo on my part. Should have said *lever* not level. In looking at it further I am wondering if it could be a choke cable lever.
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Post by motomech on Jul 4, 2008 4:40:55 GMT -5
"Carb Cleaning 101", in the Tips and Tricks section.
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Post by tankcommander on Jul 4, 2008 13:47:35 GMT -5
Okay, here is what engine is in this thing- 1E40QMB
All ready went to *carb cleaning 101* and have it running good now. I am in the middle of changing out gear oil, but having trouble finding quantity required.
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Post by phaze on Jul 4, 2008 20:37:41 GMT -5
tank commander i believe i have or my daughter has it. where are you putting in gear oil as i added it and now she smokes. and yes its a choke lever. thanks scott
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