bike not moving

masterx1234 · #1 05-06-2009, 11:44 PM

ok so I just got finished building my motorized bicycle, whenever I disengage the clutch and try to pedal, it's impossible , it's like it's stuck or something, also when I pedal I hear air hissing out of the motor, I made sure the chain wasn't getting stuck and it's not the chain,can anyone help me?

oylavabeer · #2 05-06-2009, 11:51 PM

Take the clutch sidecover off and tap arround the flower nut to release the seized clutch plates . The hissing is ok thats the engine breathing.

Cabinfever1977 · #3 05-07-2009, 12:01 AM

adjust the clutch,or it might be stuck too.
it works better after you use it awhile.

marsrover · #4 05-08-2009, 09:59 PM

oliva bear is correct
do it and it should work

mastafoo · #5 05-09-2009, 09:15 AM

I'm having the same problem - The rear tire will not move regardless of the clutch position. Do I have to take off the clutch plate cover and unscrew the small screw to fix this somehow? This is my first build, and I nearly got the engine started, but the clutch would keep seizing while in the free pedal position.

Bikeguy Joe · #6 05-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Are you sure the cable is adjusted right and pulling the arm over enough? Can you disengage the clutch by pushing the lever over to the right?

mastafoo · #7 05-09-2009, 09:29 PM

That was my first suspect and even If I push the arm all the way the bike won't move. I can take off the protective plate on the other side and have the friction plates exposed - still no action. The chain looks good too, no bunches or anything.
This issue would happen when I first began pedaling the bike after I built it. I could correct the lock-up by moving backwards and moving forward again. When I tried to pedal fast enough to start the motor it locked up permanently, and the motor never started. This problem looks pretty dire, I think I could get a new engine block from the ebay seller but It won't be easy.

jonsmoke · #8 07-31-2009, 04:17 PM

I am having the same problem I disengage the clutch and try to pedal, it's impossible , it's like it's stuck or something. ANY IDEAS?????

Magnarider66 · #9 08-01-2009, 12:10 AM

its the actuator.i have the same problem.the actuator is a small shaft near the front sprocket with a ball at the end.mine fell out so i haveno clutch.try having someone push you while your on your bike.i just push off and it starts.itss hard the first few times.let me know if this helps
Brandon

Cabinfever1977 · #10 08-01-2009, 02:24 PM

why not replace the rod and bearing.