I have an old Jawa 210 pedal moped. It starts up easily and runs well for a few minutes and then dies.?

Question

The carb has been cleaned. I cannot find a moped dealer to fix it here as they only work on new models. Anyone familiar with this moped, and if so I need suggestions to keep it running. Thanks- It will start again after sitting for a few minutes-then do the same again--run well for about 15 minutes and then dies---acts as though it has run out of gas even though the tank is full.

Answer 1

1) Check whether the air filter is clean
2) Petrol should be clean.
3) Check whether the petrol filter is clean.
4) Exhaust should be free from carbon deposits.
5) Check that the nut bolts are not loose and the gasket is
not leaky.
6) Use new spark plug. Many times old plugs fail after heating.
7) Replace ignition coil ( the one which supplies power to plug).
8) As Max has pointed out, please ensure there is breather hole on the fuel tank cap and it is clean. If vapor lock is the reason then the engine should not die when run without fuel tank cap.
I have not come across Jawa 210 moped but the above list should solve your problem.

Best luck and happy ride.

Answer 2

Jawa 210

Answer 3

I have heard of Jawa's on Star Wars but didn't know they named a moped after them. Have you checked out your spark plug and plug wire, fuel filter, etc. You may have even got some bad gas possibly.

Answer 4

Sounds like a VAPOR LOCK to me...my 3rd exwife had the same STATISTICS as your JAWA...she weighed 210 and ran good for 15 minutes.....then died........arrrghhh ....aaarghhhhh......but it took her hours to recooperate.....i traded her in for a japanese model....who was 23 years old and wore school girl uniforms when we went shopping.,,,,,,,aargghhhhh....aaarrgggggghhhh

Answer 5

I suspect that the baffle in the exhaust is blocked. This is held in place by a screw, then pull out the baffle with pliers and clean it using a wire brush

Answer 6

have you tried checking the carburator, or even the petrol pipes?