Alternative clutch lever?

[SuedePflow]

Is there an alternative locking clutch lever for the chinese 49cc motor? I'd prefer something a little more compact and not designed to attach to the handlebars.

Probably anything will be better than what I have for what I'm wanting to do. So I'm completely open to suggestions.

 

[WightBoy]

Not sure what you have in mind but you could probably use an old thumb shifter like this one.

If you make a bracket you could mount one of these anywhere. Not sure if it would be strong enough to hold the clutch pressure though. Another option would be a twist grip shifter.

 

[SuedePflow]

^^^ That would be perfect, but I need something that locks.

 

[crassius]

there's the idea of the 'rocker' style clutch that uses the same principle as the mouse-trap assister (also same as garage door springs)

just make one that rotates past the pivot point and the clutch spring will hold it there

 

[SuedePflow]

there's the idea of the 'rocker' style clutch that uses the same principle as the mouse-trap assister (also same as garage door springs)

just make one that rotates past the pivot point and the clutch spring will hold it there

I love that idea. That would be incredibly simple to build from scrathc and mount anywhere...