Facts Worth Knowing About 50cc pocket Bikes
Here are some popular questions often asked regarding 50cc pocket bikes, of which you yourself may have thought of.
For instance, are 50cc pocket bikes faster? Yes, they are. In fact, many of the more popular 50cc pocket bikes in Europe have racing kits that allow them to go much faster. However, be aware that kitting will 50cc bikes often less trust worthy, if extreme modifications are done to the engine. If the increase is very large, serious concerns will crop up. Such as, will the brake and suspension systems keep the rider safe at newer and higher speeds? So try not to go the extreme in modifying the engine.
Can you restrict your 50cc bike? Yes. How? The basic procedure is to begin by removing the restrictors from the exhaust-system. You may have to remove a small washer welded inside the exhaust-system. If that doesn’t work, try a high performance exhaust-system. If you’d done changed the exhaust system, remember to replace the original jet from the carburetor, for a bigger one. Some Japanese models have electric restrictors.
What is the easiest 50cc bike that can be modified? Its’ the Yamaha "Zuma II" (called the "BW's" everywhere else), primarily because it's not restricted as sold stock (which is why it does not qualify as a moped in any USA state) and but is widely raced in Europe and Asia.
Should you think twice before buying any of the used 50cc pocket bikes you see being advertised? Examine the entire pocket bike closely, as of these pocket bikes have had their engines strained and abused to the limit much of their life. | 
