Clutch Issue, Won't Run! HELLPP!

[Motorized Bike Guy]

I have just replaced my clutch pads, and now my motorbike won't start. When I ride it while the clutch is disengaged it is as it should be, but when I engage the clutch, it sounds like its trying to start but then, it'll start to sound like the clutch is halfway out and doesn't try to start anymore. Did I adjust anything incorrectly when I was putting it all back together?

 

[Motorized Bike Guy]

Well to let you all know, I got it running, wooooo! The issue was that I had the wierd screw looking thing holding the clutch plate on to loose. But now there's another issue. When I start it, it'll start like normal, but there is a loud noise that sounds like something inside the motor is hitting it, however, it only does this when the clutch is engaged. If it is idling with the clutch disengaged it will run perfectly. I did switch from a regular chain to a heavy duty one, but if i coast without the clutch engaged and the motor running, there is no noise, so it is only when it is engaged. What is this noise?! Help!

 

[Greg58]

If you do a search at the top of this page you may find something that will help locate the problem, the link below is one of many posts on clutch problems. Good luck

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://...ds-cse&usg=AFQjCNFfffDPxBdiL1CmhAeE0NHdDjfpRA

http://motorbicycling.com/f39/motor-bicycle-clutch-301.html

 

[Motorized Bike Guy]

I don't know how, but it appeared that the heavy duty chain I bought was hitting somthing without making a mark, so thanks for your help.

 

[wayne z]

Engaged, disengaged, the nomenclature can be confused.

A clutch is "engaged" when you aren't touching the clutch controls.

A "disengaged" clutch lets the motor rev and applies no power to the wheel.


Take your clutch cover off and see if something in there is dragging or rubbing the inside of the cover.