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Thanks chaps, I thought when writing this that if the neutral light is blinking it's probably plugged in where the indicator should be. Going to try the multimeter trick too. ;-)

Hi, Some complete ignoramus (me) thought it would be a good idea to swap out some perfectly good working front indicators. It started well I systematically removed the old wires one by one each time replacing with the new replacement wire. Having successfully done the right indicator I tried to remove the first of the old wires for the left side, it wasn't budging at all so I tried a bit more leverage with some pliers and in a Frank Spencer moment successfully removed the wire along with about 5 unintentional others including the two new ones I'd just attached. Having a hand full of blue and orange wires I attempted to reconnect them and have successfully got the right side working. The left is a mystery and when I put the left indicators on all that happens is the neutral light blinks which I'm sure isn't supposed to happen. Has anyone got any tips in identifying electrical connections? the colours of the wires bear no resemblance to the schematic for the bike as the last owner rewired it in Mr. Magoo fashion.

Thanks guys, Well it's a mystery, checked the only place it could get snagged or crimped and it was loose and free, checked it again whilst turning the bars the revs increased but again not snagging, removed the cable and ran it directly to the carb, no increase, re-routed it where it's supposed to be and hey presto no increase. Makes absolutely no sense, but for now the issue has vanished.

Thanks guys, Only the one cable, not much for it to get hooked up on other than the tank brackets, I'll take a look could be it's binding on them

Hi, Weird one, I've just replaced my throttle cable and everything looks fine, the throttle operates as it should but when I turn the handlebars fully the throttle increases. Now I could understand if this was full left as it may stretch the cable but this only happens full right. There's nowhere for the cable to get caught or crimped and it's a simple run from the switch, under the tank to the carb. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Hi, I don't seem to have any running lights, I've checked both bulbs and they appear to be ok (no loose or broken filaments) The brake light is working but that's it. The front light has two bulbs, both of which look ok. From memory this bike's lights only worked when the engine was running, which I've tried but nothing. Any idea where I should be looking? or what I should be looking at? Is there some sort of relay for the lights? (I'm not very knowledgeable in such matters)

Hi, Not having ridden the bike for a few years and being a complete novice I forgot to turn off the fuel tap. The bike had been sat in the garage for a few days (missing it's air filter but with the choke on) and when I returned to it the tank was empty. Now I know there are no fuel leaks on it, none at all, did a complete check before I put fuel in it. Is it possible for fuel to evaporate through the carb if the tap is left on?

That's awesome thanks

Hi It's a Chinese 50cc, more of a toy really. I doubt there's much in the way of a manual out there for it. I do know that it has a PZ19 carb, anyone know what setting the jet needle should be at for sea level in the uk?

Hi, I'm taking a wild guess here but I think my mixture may be way too high, spark is black and it'll only run smoothly without the air filter, also when I give it some throttle from idle the revs drop instead of increase. Could these all be related to a too high mixture?

Hi, Just wanted to say a huge thanks to you chaps for all your advice, my little 50 is alive again. Fuelled it up this afternoon and took it for a 50 yard test run. Gears and clutch are finally working!! It does have a new quirk, instead of a slow and measured take off, you let the clutch out gentle while increasing the throttle and there's no slow crawl, it's more of a nothing, nothing, nothing, cover picture of bat out of hell. I'm sure it's just down to some adjustment. Cheers chaps

Thanks guys, Battery charged and now on the bike, spent half an hour trying to get the lights working before I remembered the bike has to be running (been a while).

Well I hope it wasn't important as I've just lost it, well that solves that one then.

Definitely been sealed, inch and a half pipe with black sealant of somekind looks like silicon sealent you'ld use for a bathroom but black. Most bike pics I've seen just have a tube. wondering if this was put on for transport to stop it leaking. http://www.systemben.com/battery.jpg

Thanks, This tube is filled with black putty like stuff half way up so is acting more like a cap than a vent, do I just swap it out for a regular tube(no gunk)?

hi, it's the same charger I always used to use for it, worked back then. I've bitten the bullet and got a new battery, has a weird tube on the side of it, does that stay on or do I remove it? guessing it' some kind of ventilation port

Thanks Husoi, alas being in Eastbourne I'm about as far as you can go from Scotland without getting wet

Thanks

Hi, I know nothing about batteries and I'm guessing mine's dead, it's been sitting for a couple of years, I tried charging it yesterday and the charger says it's full as soon as I connect it, left it on trickle for a couple of hours and tried it but nothing, is it completely dead?

Ah, chain tension never thought of that I'll check, managed to take a photo this morning showing internals if it's any help... http://www.systemben.com/images/kin6.jpg

Hi Chaps Well removed the clutch and the main gear to get to the selector both springs that attach to it look ok and in place, and when i move the selector arm manually it works and there's no play. Reassembled and refitted the selector lever, feels a bit better but i still need to push it up slightly in order to push down? Plus now when I wheel it in neutral or when the using the clutch there's a weird click click click, no idea where that's coming from

Ah yes!! Just spotted on an online video, you can see the selector and the spring under the clutch, that's a doddle, had the clutch off more times than I can count, annoying thing is I've only just reassembled it all

Hi, Just found this... It's the gear selector arm from the same engine as mine, I'm guessing the spring is buried pretty deep inside? on the clutch side of the main engine block maybe?

Thanks guys that's brilliant!! So, the plan is to clean and grease up the assembly and try it, if it still doesn't work then remove the crankcase and have a look at the spring. I'm guessing as I'm opening it up I'll need a new gasket. Never opened this side before, the clutch side was easy and seeing as I drained the oil when I fixed the clutch it's a good time to tackle this. It'll have to be a weekend job, but seeing as Friday is a bank holiday I'll attack it then. Is it worth reattaching the assembly while case is off to test? or am I likely to ping all kinds of cogs and springs around the garage?

Ok, so I've removed the assembly, not a spring in sight, both ball joints seem to move ok and aren't seized in any way, could it be that there was a spring once that's now deteriorated at some point? http://www.systemben.com/images/kin3.jpg http://www.systemben.com/images/kin4.jpg http://www.systemben.com/images/kin5.jpg