49cc Pocket Bikes - Feed Your Beasts

Like all fine-tuned machines, your 49cc pocket bikes require daily maintenance and good fuel if you hope them to perform consistently. This mini motorbike care could be as simple as adding the right fuel and oil mixture to the bike's gas tank, or knowing when and if to add antifreeze to your water-cooled 49cc engine. These may seem like simple questions, but their answers mean a long life or a quick death for your pocket motorcycles.

The Dos And Don'ts Of Pocket Motorcycle Maintenance

First, start by knowing the basics of your 49cc engine. A two cycle 49cc pocket bike requires quality oil that clearly states it's for two cycle bike engines. You should be easily able to find this mini motorbike oil pre-mixed in your local motorcycle or sport utility vehicle store.

When it comes to water-cooled 49cc engines, keep in mind you only need water for these pocket motorcycles. There's no need to pick up antifreeze when you're at the motorcycle or auto shop.

Now that you have your 49cc engine lubed and cool, it's time to fuel up your pocket motorbike. Experts recommend premium gasoline fresh from the pump. Any fuel a couple weeks old is not good enough for your fine-tuned mini motorcycle. The gas should be freshly mixed, as well, with oil. Ratios for this mixture differ among mini motorbikes from 50 to 1 (gas to oil) to 25 to 1. Check your bike's user manual for this important detail.