Hawg Ty 5.5hp problems

[Keeff]

So i got a Hawg Ty 5.5hp mini bike toady and it looks great after some paint and tune up.

The issue I'm having is that it starts in 2-3 pulls but then once i runs even a little while and get warm it dies. Then i have to wait for it to cool down before it'll start again.

I have no idea where to even start. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Also looking at how to remove the governor once I get her running smoothly, so if anyone knows how to do that also.

 

[buckeye]

Clean the carb. And the gov thing is off limits here.

 

[Keeff]

ok first off my fault about asking about the governor. i went and read the forum rules and i apologize.

now back to my issue at hand. I cleaned the carb and that did help however anytime i go to remove the chock it kills.

There is also a small lever behind the chock where that long spring attaches to, anytime the motor is about to die if i play with that level it wont kill right away. I don't think this is the throttle as that is a larger metal level above it. If that has anything to do with gov then forget i said anything about that.

I am not that engine savvy as you can probably tell so any advise is welcome advise.

I did mill through the forums and found a pdf manual for the bike but not the motor. If anyone has one for the 5.5hp motor if you could please post link.

Thank you for your time.

 

[buckeye]

I am guessing but isn't your carb in need of adjustmemt. Or is it a primer bulb carb? Your are not getting enough gas, so it dyin out. I guess. I would fiddle with the carb adjustments and then throw a hammer to make it work. Someone will know for sure.

 

[rmm727]

I am guessing but isn't your carb in need of adjustmemt. Or is it a primer bulb carb? Your are not getting enough gas, so it dyin out. I guess. I would fiddle with the carb adjustments and then throw a hammer to make it work. Someone will know for sure.

This is a clone engine so there are no adjustments aside from an idle mixture screw that needs a slot clut in it with a dremel. After that the carb needs heated to loosen the glue used during assembly. You can buy low speed jets and main jets or they can be drillled. www.4cycle.com has a lot of info for working with these engines.

 

[buckeye]

See someone knows. I'd still be throwing hammers.

 

[MikeBear]

Have you checked the oil? I would drain it completely, then replace with fresh. Make sure it has the right amount. If it heats up and quits, it could be oil starved and overheating a bit. So, it shuts down to protect itself.

 

[MikeBear]

See someone knows. I'd still be throwing hammers.

:shrug: :doah: :laugh:

You don't THROW the hammer, you hold it OVER the bike so it can see it, and tell it to WORK, or else you will smack it a good one!

By the way, that works for sure with computers! :laugh:

 

[Keeff]

OK so after completely tearing down and cleaning the carb it came down to it would only run if the choke was closed and even then would spit and spud-er.

After about 45sec it died and never started again, so I'm going the simple route. New motor. I'm getting a 6.5hp 212cc from HF in the morning and ill just keep old one around.

http://www.harborfreight.com/predator-212-cc-ohv-horizontal-shaft-gas-engine-certified-for-all-states-except-california-68120.html

;.; I just want to ride the damn thing now. I've had it for a couple of days and never got to ride it.

 

[Richard Trotter]

Is your gas tank creating a vaccuum? When it quits, open the gas cap and see if that helps. It may need a better vent for tank.

 

[Keeff]

Well the new motor is in, she goes about 30 without doing anything to motor other then limiter screw and i couldn't be happier.

I'll post some pics after i paint her and get all the stickers that were on it when i bought it off the tank and fenders.

 

[Keeff]

So here she is after all the stickers are off, re-welded a couple spots and a new motor.

 

[Keeff]

Also while working on mine, my dad put a new head light and tail lights on his.
He even has a skull meant for a truck hitch on the back of the sissy bar. Its so cool its eyes light red for running lights and gets brighter for brake.

 

[Oldschool]

You still have the old motor?
Pop the dowl pins out of the HF engines block and the 5.5 head should bolt on.
add the flywheel for a littl timing advance and you will notice some more pep out of it yet

 

[irishxedge]

Did the new engine just bolt right in? I just got two of these bikes off craigslist cheap and have a predator engine laying around I plan to put in.