I there such a thing as a manual clutch kit I can work with a hand lever? I want something to work likea regular motorcycle. I am using a side shaft engine.
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Is there an aftermarket manual cluch kit?
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If you have the option of using a centrifugal clutch (I'm assuming you plan on installing a non-kit 4 stroke engine on your bike), then why not go with that? One less lever you need on your handlebars.
Oh and there is no manual clutch "kit" that I know of. There might be some designed for motorcycles that will work, I would suggest checking with a motorcycle shop for that. But none of the transmissions currently designed for motorbike use on the non-kit engines come with a manual clutch.
That clutch looks nice. Its a bit strong in price though.
I am trying to not have to use a recoil starter. I hate the look of them.
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I am trying to not have to use a recoil starter. I hate the look of them.
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Yeah, you're right about the price. I've also heard the quality is not the best. The Whizzer guys can tell you more.
A while back, one of the DIY builders here modified a centrifugal clutch by adding spring loaded pawls that allowed him to pedal start his motor. I think he needed a compression release too to get the motor spinning. After it started, cent force kept the pawls dis-engaged. If you're handy at tinkering and modifying stuff, it wouldn't be too hard to do.
I have a 98cc Lifan 4 stroke. I didnt buy mine at home depot, but their specs say it has auto-decompression for easy starting. I dont know if thats an action of the recoil starter and the flywheel, or how exactly that works, but maybe somebody here knows what that means.
Oh ok, so if you modded the clutch for pedal start on one of those engines, thats all you would need to do then.
The only kind I know of are motorcycle parts. VERY expensive for this hobby...
Google Baker transmissions.
Google Baker transmissions.
