I am new to the forum but i have a schwinn chopper with a engine kit from gasbikes.net and i just put my new chain on yesterday and went for a couple mile ride and when i went to go on it today, when i released the clutch lever to start it, nothing happened. The clutch wouldnt catch or something therfore it wouldnt start the bike. Also when i just simply push the bike the back tire doesnt lock like it used to when the clutch worked. Any ideas? Thank you.
Clutch Problems! Need some Help
- Thread starter connorpg1212
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And that's where you pull the clutch line tight and tighten the screw through the clutch arm? Or somewhere else ? Thanks
Remove the right side cover, remove the small screw from the flower nut and turn the nut in to tighten the clutch out to loosen. It is easier to turn with the clutch lever locked in the released position. The link below has all the info with pictures.
http://motorbicycling.com/f4/bicycle-engine-clutch-222.html
http://motorbicycling.com/f4/bicycle-engine-clutch-222.html
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The easiest place to adjust the clutch is on the handle bar lever, if the adjuster isn't all the way in already.
If it is, then where you're talking about is next.
If that doesn't fix it, then take the primary cover off and loosen the flower nut a half a turn at a time till it works ok again.
If it is, then where you're talking about is next.
If that doesn't fix it, then take the primary cover off and loosen the flower nut a half a turn at a time till it works ok again.
Biknut since it worked yesterday and its a new build tightening the flower nut a little was what I thought it needed, he said it didn't turn the engine over at all.
So the clutch seems to be slipping and this just happened suddenly?
Before adjusting anything, figure out what is causing the problem.
I recommend removing the clutch cover, disconnecting the clutch cable from the release arm and pushing the bike while watching the gears turn.
If the clutch does not turn you have a problem with the either the engine sprocket or the clutch hub attachment to the transmission shaft. If everything turns but the engine does not then you have a problem with the small bevel gear on the end of the crank shaft.
If the clutch pressure plate turns but the gears do not you need to adjust the clutch or possibly clean the friction pads and friction surfaces.
Before adjusting anything, figure out what is causing the problem.
I recommend removing the clutch cover, disconnecting the clutch cable from the release arm and pushing the bike while watching the gears turn.
If the clutch does not turn you have a problem with the either the engine sprocket or the clutch hub attachment to the transmission shaft. If everything turns but the engine does not then you have a problem with the small bevel gear on the end of the crank shaft.
If the clutch pressure plate turns but the gears do not you need to adjust the clutch or possibly clean the friction pads and friction surfaces.
My drive sprocket is set up different than the pictures on that link. And yes this did happen suddenly, i rode it friday then saturday this happened when i went to get on it.
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Is the small gear turning? If so the engine should be turning over. If the small gear is turning but not the engine the key under the gear is sheared.
The small drive sprocket is turning. so if i were to pedal the engine should be turning over with the clutch not working at all? If so the engine isnt turning over at all when i pedal it. Thanks
With the clutch lever released you should see the small gear turning and hear the piston cycling up and down.
If you era pedaling the bike and release the clutch and the small gear turns the clutch is working.
Ok maybe you can read through the thread below and find what's the problem.
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=35090
http://motorbicycling.com/showthread.php?t=35090
