problems with my engine

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jeremyb954

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hi i was riding my motor bicycle today and going about 30mph and suddenly my back tire locked up so as soon as i stoped i tryed to start the engine in gear know the tire just moves freely seems like something isnt grabing the engine to start so took off the chain cover and know theres a pin coming out of the sproket and suggestions on what to do please!!
 

2door

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hi i was riding my motor bicycle today and going about 30mph and suddenly my back tire locked up so as soon as i stoped i tryed to start the engine in gear know the tire just moves freely seems like something isnt grabing the engine to start so took off the chain cover and know theres a pin coming out of the sproket and suggestions on what to do please!!
That pin is supposed to be protruding from the sprocket. It is pushed inward by the cam in the clutch actuator cover. If you rear wheel locked up, that pin is not the problem. Is the chain still on? Is it the proper tension? A loose chain can bind inside the clutch actuator cover where it wraps over the drive sprocket. Is the clutch cable adjusted correctly? Possibly the cable stop, the small brass part that clamps onto the end of the clutch cable has slipped allowing the clutch to remain engaged. Check these things and get back to us.
Tom
 

corgi1

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look in the right side of the engine at the clutch parts under the clutch cover and see if they turn when you try to start the motor with the clutch in start position
 

Kevlarr

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Is the engine actually turning over or just the chain going around? Sounds like you may have the clutch cable too tight. If you pull the clutch cover can you still spin the rear wheel freely?