how do i get the bike to idle without moving forward because everytime im at a stop sign or red light i have to brake then the engine shuts off, anyone know?
sounds like the bearing under the clutch bucking bar may have fallen out? If it is out the clutch lever can not push the clutch far enough to disengage. Please forgive me if I have misunderstood your problem, I was trying to follow but not certain I am getting you....heres a pic of my problem (not my bike in picture just an example)
I found that the clutch can drag a bit and make the motor struggle to idle. The lock pin on the clutch handle is usually not holding the handle fully in, if you pull the handle further does she idle? If so, then you probably need to adjust your clutch cable a bit (tighter). Also, sometimes if your cable routing isn't the greatest your throttle and clutch cables can move a little when the front wheel is turned, causing varied clutch drag and throttle position that can cause the bike to die.ok I'm in that same boat. My China kit won't idle at a stop either. I have my clutch adjusted and I can pedal to start and the clutch works and engages disengages the motor when I need to but still no idle at a dead stop. I tried to adjust the idle screw and that made some differance but I'm at a loss. Could it be the needle in the carb needs adjusting (the clip is in the center) I don't know what direction to make it more or less if you get my drift. I'm not that guy but I guess I'm experiencing the same delima no idle at a traffic stop. Any help would be appreciated.
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The ball bearing behind the bucking bar doesn't fall out very easy cause there is grease packed in there that kinda holds it in place (or at least there should be!). That said, they can fall out, but usually only if the motor is laid on its side with the bucking bar removed. If your clutch was adjusted and working with the bearing in place and then later assembled with the bearing missing you would notice a HUGE difference in the pull on the clutch, I doubt you could get the motor to disengage enough to freewheel and pedal....Um I think I need to check if I have that ball in there. I had taken the plate off and I adjusted it but never saw or noticed to look for that.
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Well, from kit to kit "Stock" can vary a bit for both plug and carb. Some have a cheapo plug, others have a cheapo three prong plug, some have NT carb, others have CNS carb (of which there are 3 varieties). Other than that, and the stickers, they all pretty much look the same...I got the stock plug and stock carb.
I'm running kinda lean but the motor is in break in still till this 1st gallon of mix is used up.