Another maiden voyage cut short...

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On my first bike, a four cylinder, I rode it 100 yards before the clutch disintegrated. With a new clutch installed, it worked great until I sold it.

Today I finally finished my first 2 cylinder. I pedaled down the road, popped the clutch and rode a few hundred yards before it cut out. Though it might be the frugal amount of gas I had started with, but there was plenty left. Anyway, I quickly figured out that at this point, the engine is not turning over when the clutch is let out - hence the no start. I can open the cover and turn the engine with the supplied spark plug tool, but turning the wheel does not do it.

Did something break or do I have to adjust something to get back on the road?
 
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Sorry, I disagree with the premise of that video. You should not have to "adjust the clutch" if the pads are stuck in a new engine. Usually all it takes it to roll the bike forward, clutch disengaged and the friction pads will break loose. You can also use a soft head hammer and give the clutch a firm hit.

The OP's problem seems to be a slipping clutch. The most common cause of this is an improperly adjusted clutch cable. Too tight.
Oil/grease on the clutch friction pads can also cause clutch slippage.

Just to clarify for the OP. I believe he means 4 CYCLE and 2 CYCLE engines. Not 2 and 4 cylinder. 2 Stroke, and 4 stroke, are other ways of describing the types of engines.

Tom
 
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Yes, 2Door, I meant 2 stroke.

Thanks for the advice - the clutch cable was over tensioned. Now I have to move on to the next issue lol
 
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Glad we got over that little hurdle. We're always here to offer any help we can, GasX. Just ask and we'll do what we can. Good luck.

Tom
 
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So I retensioned the cable and all was well. I think the set screw on the flower nut is not doing its job because I had to go back and retighten the flower nut...

So, I get it back up and running and after about 200 yards, it cuts out and now I can't get it to even try and fire up. Definitely have gas. Is this likely a spark issue?
 
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