2 Strokes Down Under

Thanks for that. I managed to get it going eventually. think it was a combination of flooding and timing. Lots of smoke and eventually it idled! I would love to know what i can do to improve the motor but info is scarce. Motor swap is unlikely as it is a right hand chain drive but would love to know...

Hi oh wise ones of the oily world! I have recently purchased and am in the process of restoring a 1959 Maicoletta 2 stroke scooter. It has 250cc engine that is p[roving very difficult to start. Does anyone on this forum have any experience in the bikes? 4 stroke I go well, 2 stroke is still a bit of...