Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read


Search Titles Only

Sponsors
To be a sponsor Contact Us
Our Forums


Go Back   Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum > Bicycle Motor > Motorized Bicycle Trouble Shooting

Motorized Bicycle Trouble Shooting Use this area to post problems that may arise that you could use some help in figuring out what is wrong with their bicycle motor and what needs to be done to achieve top performance.

bike not moving


Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Motorized Bicycle Trouble Shooting forum. ok so I just got finished building my motorized bicycle, whenever I disengage the clutch and try to pedal, it'...
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 05-07-2009, 12:44 AM
Motorized Bicycle Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: grayson Kentucky
Posts: 19
Exclamation bike not moving

ok so I just got finished building my motorized bicycle, whenever I disengage the clutch and try to pedal, it's impossible , it's like it's stuck or something, also when I pedal I hear air hissing out of the motor, I made sure the chain wasn't getting stuck and it's not the chain,can anyone help me?
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 05-07-2009, 12:51 AM
Motorized Bicycle Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Perth Australia
Posts: 92
Default Re: bike not moving

Take the clutch sidecover off and tap arround the flower nut to release the seized clutch plates . The hissing is ok thats the engine breathing.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 05-07-2009, 01:01 AM
Cabinfever1977's Avatar
Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: upstate NY
Posts: 1,451
Default Re: bike not moving

adjust the clutch,or it might be stuck too.
it works better after you use it awhile.
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 05-08-2009, 10:59 PM
Motorized Bicycle Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: middle of nowhere
Posts: 46
Default Re: bike not moving

oliva bear is correct
do it and it should work
__________________
If the world were a perfect place we could teleport.
Untill then we are under the rule of OILOPLIS
aka oil compyns. if you think this is wrong and want to break our dependince google david blume
or google knowledg publacations
fix the spelling u self
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 05-09-2009, 10:15 AM
Motorized Bicycle Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 4
Exclamation Re: bike not moving

I'm having the same problem - The rear tire will not move regardless of the clutch position. Do I have to take off the clutch plate cover and unscrew the small screw to fix this somehow? This is my first build, and I nearly got the engine started, but the clutch would keep seizing while in the free pedal position.

Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 05-09-2009, 10:01 PM
Bikeguy Joe's Avatar
Godfather of Motorized Bicycles
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Ashtabula county, Ohio
Posts: 7,081
Default Re: bike not moving

Are you sure the cable is adjusted right and pulling the arm over enough? Can you disengage the clutch by pushing the lever over to the right?
__________________
If it ain't broke, and you mess with it long enough, it will be.
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 05-09-2009, 10:29 PM
Motorized Bicycle Newbie
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 4
Default Re: bike not moving

That was my first suspect and even If I push the arm all the way the bike won't move. I can take off the protective plate on the other side and have the friction plates exposed - still no action. The chain looks good too, no bunches or anything.
This issue would happen when I first began pedaling the bike after I built it. I could correct the lock-up by moving backwards and moving forward again. When I tried to pedal fast enough to start the motor it locked up permanently, and the motor never started. This problem looks pretty dire, I think I could get a new engine block from the ebay seller but It won't be easy.
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 07-31-2009, 05:17 PM
Motorized Bicycle Newbie
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Here
Posts: 8
Default Re: bike not moving

I am having the same problem I disengage the clutch and try to pedal, it's impossible , it's like it's stuck or something. ANY IDEAS?????
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 08-01-2009, 01:10 AM
Motorized Bicycle Newbie
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 11
Default Re: bike not moving

its the actuator.i have the same problem.the actuator is a small shaft near the front sprocket with a ball at the end.mine fell out so i haveno clutch.try having someone push you while your on your bike.i just push off and it starts.itss hard the first few times.let me know if this helps
Brandon
Reply With Quote
  #10 (permalink)  
Old 08-01-2009, 03:24 PM
Cabinfever1977's Avatar
Motorized Bicycle Elite Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: upstate NY
Posts: 1,451
Default Re: bike not moving

why not replace the rod and bearing.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:19 AM.


Sponsors
To be a sponsor Contact Us
Donations accepted!

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.1.0
Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum