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Continuing use as a bicycle
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Motorized Bicycle General Discussion forum. Yes, the engine chain. Just loosen the tensioner pulley and let it slide down a little until you have enough ...  | | 
05-14-2008, 07:03 AM
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Yes, the engine chain. Just loosen the tensioner pulley and let it slide down a little until you have enough slack in the chain. Tighten it back up and you should be good to go.
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05-14-2008, 07:05 AM
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When the chain is run too tight, it can quickly wear the wheel and output shaft bearings, front and rear sprockets and the chain itself. It can ruin the tensioner pretty quick too.
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05-14-2008, 10:35 AM
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I carry a velcro strap to hold the clutch in if I need or want to ride without the motor.
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05-14-2008, 12:10 PM
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I keep my clutch adjusted so when it is pinned it doesn't drag.....................
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05-14-2008, 03:33 PM
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Aren't the pedals just to help start the engine 
It's not as fun without the engine, but it's better for the gut. |
05-14-2008, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Pablo  Aren't the pedals just to help start the engine
It's not as fun without the engine, but it's better for the gut. | yeah, and the gut reduction was the reason i got the bike in the first place. |
05-14-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Ilikeabikea I keep my clutch adjusted so when it is pinned it doesn't drag..................... | how did you adjust it? i was looking at it and i couldn't figure what to do to fix the problem. sorry i clearly have little to no knowledge of bicycle mechanics. |
05-15-2008, 01:50 PM
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You just turn the bolt and loosen it then move it down and tighten it up again. The other side my have a screw driver slot. |
05-15-2008, 03:31 PM
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Here's a thread Norman did on adjusting the clutch..................... motor bicycle clutch
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05-15-2008, 07:33 PM
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ok, i read through it and it makes little to no sense to me. you can tell i'm not a grease monkey, i just don't understand a lot of the lingo. (loctite???) (sorry, i know i'm dumb) anyway. it just seems like if i dont do it right then i will mess it up.
also, i just got back from a ride and i put the clutch lock on started to push it up to my door like usual. it seems that something has happened to create an even larger drag. now the clutch lock does nothing and the bike wont move unless i hold the clutch all the way in. whats the deal??? | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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