Centrifugal Clutch fell apart

[geoldr]

Hey guys, so I was replacing my clutch pucks because it keeps slipping, but before all of that i had to take of my centrifugal clutch.

All those times I was worried about it not being on there tight, well I guess it is. Using the tool that it came with, the clutch fell apart into 4 pieces. The part that goes onto the crankshaft is still on the crankshaft.

So is it possible to put back together without a welder? Or do I need to buy a new one?

 

[geoldr]

Oh ok very cool. When it first came apart i just put everything back together and asked myself if it would be OK to just put the bolt back on and leave it like that. I guess it is. And you're right, for servicing this is really nice to have because you don't have to take it off the crankshaft.

I am making clutch pads out of spare sprocket clamps I have, after putting it all back together I will post here if I need anymore help with putting the CC back together.

 

[wan37]

Geoldr In your picture I didn't see the spring keeper make sure you have it on there too.It kinda holds the cylinder ring in place.

 

[Pucksterpete]

I too have just removed the CC for a quick maintenance. Thanks to Rohmell's advice all went well. But one thing is happening now. 1st let me tell you I am running a sbp jackshaft and pull start. So, I can either start it from pedaling and releasing the old clutch lever or use the pull start. With the weather very cold right now, its easier for me to pedal start the bike. So here is whats going on now.

After re-installing the CC, I went to pedal start it and try to turn over the engine and it wouldn't turn over, it felt like I was stripping something when trying to pedal (lots of force). So, tried a few times with the pull start, the engine would turn over but not start, no big deal, use to that because of the cold. Tried again with pedaling, this time it turned the motor over and started, there wasn't any slipping from the CC, she rode fine. After having the engine running for a while, shutting it down and re-starting it again by pedaling no problem. It seems after a good warm up she starts fine either way.

Never had it lockup like that before after the 1st install of the CC. So, I'm not sure what is causing it. I'm pretty sure all the pieces of the CC are put back together right. Anybody with the some ideas would greatly appreciated.

Tnx

Pete

 

[Pucksterpete]

Nope, that can't be it, for I didn't have the cover on after putting the CC back on. Could it possible be the mounting bolt is on too tight, putting too much pressure on the weight/friction assy to the sprag keeper? I will see how she is in the morning from a cold start.

Tnx

Pete

 

[Pucksterpete]

Rohmell correct again. The spring holding the sprag keeper needed more tension on it. That was causing the CC to slip and not grab when pedaling to turn over the engine. I actually had to make a spring for the one I had was all bent out of shape. I used a spring from a adjustable bar stem, its a little heavy duty spring and that did the trick. No more slipping. Thanks to Rohmell, your the man.

Pete