carburetor settings

[Carbon-Me1]

Okay im running a 50cc geared moped and it doesn't idle and i believe it may be running a bit to rich. I've only really just got into bikes so am a bit unsure of what to do, but i know its to do with the carburetor settings. At least i'm pretty sure it is :s Just wondering if anyone could give me some pointers on what i need to do to adjust it? or wheter it really is just worth getting the dealer to do it? would prefer to do it for myselft though.

Thanks,

Stuart

[FM]

If it`s running rich it`s more likely that the air filter needs replacing..it`s unlikely that the carb settings have been played with unless it`s run a noisy pipe before perhaps.
A good manual is a must if you are going to continue to repair/tinker yourself..

[Carl-H]

Just try turning the idle screw up. You will need a manual to figure out which one that is though.

[freddytin]

Very easy to tweak yourself. Fit a new plug , ensure air filter is clean and the exhaust isnt blocked (probably is ).
Idle on the carb is adjusted by a simple stop....in for faster...adjust no more than 1/8th of a turn at a time ,flicking the throttle closed each time.

Hope you are using top grade 2 stroke oil....It really does make a difference. Most of the RXs have increased compression too , so use super unleaded fuel.

Good luck, lets us know how things go.