Why would my Genuine Roughhouse scooter be jerking back and forth?

by CTH
(Minneapolis, MN)

My Genuine Roughhouse 50cc scooter has less than 2000 miles and is lurching at 5-10 mph. It idles fine; no problems when up on stand... but when I take off, it sounds like it's running out of gas.


There is a little more than usual blue smoke. No recent changes, oil levels are fine... I'm stumped. Anyone...?

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Oct 19, 2010
thanks
by: Anonymous

yes, it was the spark. Thanks!

Oct 19, 2010
try this
by: Anonymous

The Roughhouse 50 is a two stroke motor and does not have any valves.

Check the spark plug and air filter, and then maybe the fuel/vacuum line and fuel filter.

Jul 14, 2010
Valve Adjustment
by: Jim Zeiser

Time to check the valves for proper adjustment. On a 50cc engine about .002 to .003 inch for both. Also check and make sure that al your vacuum lines are connected.

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