Stumbled over a Gyro S

[Mallford]

So I bought it. Previous owner said it needed a stator so when I saw it running great I knew the 275 was well worth the price and he had no clue. New battery for $25 and its a good runner and takes this 300 pounder all the way to 35 mph. It has under 1000 miles but the carb is a bit finicky. Turns out it doesn't like being tipped over (who knew my one year old could release the parking brake) and it spews gas out the overflow, thorough cleaning didn't really help any. Anywho, I am in the market to rebuild the carb and while I am looking I see a whole carb on ebay for under thirty dollars.

Looking for expert opinions on this. Pull the trigger or rebuild the keihen? Ebay Carb

Also up for consideration are rear tires. Mine are a bit weather-checked and I think something on this page would fit the bill. 6 inch Pocket bike tires

[eliteguy50]

Rebuild the Japanese carb avoid the Chinese carb. Turn the manual petcock to off when parking the bike.

[mousewheels]

Certainly I cannot speak for all clone carbs - yet I have tried a clone carb on the Gyro S and was not happy with the 'out of box' experience. It went back into the box, and an OEM carb was found and rebuilt.

Rear tires are a subject members have been working on. You can use the search function, or go to the modest yet growing Gyro wiki page link here.

[motormike]

I suggest you find the size 15 X 6.00 X 6 because they fit and give just a little faster top end. Available everywhere from Walmart to Tractor Supply...

[Mallford]

I would like to actually get some more torque going so I want to go a bit smaller. If you know Ithaca it's all about the hills here. First gear might be able to get back out of downtown.

If I can top out at 30 I will be happy. 45 mph limit is tops anywhere near me.