Misc Tips jackshaft

 

  1. Over View- operation
    1. USE OIL/GAS MIXTURE ONLY!!!!!! ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!
    2. Jackshaft requires very light throttle between shifts and re-engaging from a coast.
    3. To RIDE- Always pedal a little before engaging clutch when first getting the bike to move. Always start in 1st or 2nd.  You can go as fast as a standard motorbike in 3rd gear about 25-28mph. You have 4 more gears! DO NOT LUG THE ENGINE! We highly recommend that you learn to ride the bike in just 1st- 3rd.
    4. Starting the Motor- You will need to practice this. ALWAYS start in 1st. Pedal bike to 2-3 mph then stop pedaling w/pedals at 3 & 9 o’clock. Engage the clutch. Pedal HARD and FAST, while twisting throttle a little.  AS SOON AS IT STARTS, PULL IN CLUTCH.
  2. Left pedal has LEFT-HAND threads
  3. RIDING- Don’t wheelie, de-railer chain will come off.   Need to always “EASE” throttle between shifts. USE CLUTCH ONLY TO START. Once moving, throttle up in each gear and let off on throttle, click to next gear, then “EASE” throttle back up. This is a dance, a learning experience. Remember on down hills and from coasting, bring throttle up slowly until motor catches up with your speed and the freewheel.  That way you don’t pound the gear set!
  4. COLD STARTING- Choke is up and depress “tickler” until gas drips. Pedal in first gear ONLY. Pull clutch in as soon as motor starts. Take choke off in steps, as you rev the motor a little, checking for crisp (proper fuel/air mixture for current engine temperature) response. Let motor warm up for at least 3 MINUTES, so it runs crisp with throttle blips with choke fully off. Motor works better and better as it warms and as it breaks in.
  5. Gas cock has no reserve.  Get a speedo/odometer and fill tank ever 75 miles or sooner.
  6. ALWAYS TURN GAS COCK OFF WHEN NOT RIDING!!!! YOU MAY FLOOD THE ENGINE.
  7. DON’T TAKE OFF WITH CLUTCH ONLY….. EVER!
  8. BREAK IN MOTOR RIGHT!!.. ( no full-bore, but for brief times)  Also, best to take short rides 10-15 minutes for first tank of gas and then let the engine cool down. Keep it below 20mph for 200 miles and don’t let it run at idle (in hot traffic) for more than the average light to turn.
  9. Careful pedaling while moving fast…don’t let your feet slip OFF! And no 30mph corners..tires are too skinny.
  10. Run 7-8 OZs  synthetic 2-stroke oil w/ each gallon of gas for 200 miles…then 51/2- 6 OZs/GAL
  11. May need to adjust freewheel drive chain after first few rides by loosening all engine mounts and turns nuts on adjuster rod (extra long rod included too). No need to ,loosen bottom adjuster bracket. It takes very little adjustment and DON’T OVER TIGHTEN THE DRIVE CHAIN. Re-tighten mounts nuts.
  12. Check all nuts, bolts and fasteners, including jackshaft set screws for tightness before riding and often after riding. Use RED locktite and let set for 2-3 hours.
  13. Get a mirror, lights, and obey the rules of the road…and have FUN!!

 

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WARNING: All persons by purchasing a motorized vehicle, engine kit or individual parts from SANTA CRUZ GREEN MOTORS LLC Inc, agree to the following disclaimer:  Operating this motorized bicycle or bicycle engine kit, or use of individual parts, involves the risk of serious bodily injury or even death.  The buyer accepts total responsibility for any and all vehicle operation or use that may lead to personal injury, economic loss, social distress, other losses, costs and damages.  Seller is not responsible for injuries and or damages of any kind resulting from operating this motorized bicycle, engine kit, or use of individual parts. Buyer/Operator responsible for periodic inspection and proper adjustment of nuts, screws, fasteners and drive chain and hold seller harmless for any loosened parts resulting in an accident.