clutch problems?

[mr_maynard_uk]

ok i bought a new orion 140cc pitbike engine. have been running it in for a few hours now. goes in gear fine when not running ect. but when its running and i engage the gears with clutch in it hops forward and stalls. its like the clutch isnt working? i havent taken it apart or anything so should work 100% as its new. was there something i was suposed to do prior to running the engine? i have no clue?

any help much appriciated

many thanks

 

[anderkart]

Have you tried adjusting almost all the slack out of the clutch cable?

Motorcycle clutch levers usualy have a small thumb-wheel for quick easy adjustments. Sometimes the cable also has an adjustment point at the engine end, but If the cable has too much slack (or free-play) the clutch cant fully disengage and you'll end up with symptoms just like your describing.

Try adjusting the clutch cable to leave approximately 1/4" or so (6 to 7 mm.) of free-play so the clutch fully disengages but not so tight it causes slippage.

 

[residentg]

is it a manual clutch that you activate with your hand, or is it an automatic clutch?

 

[brendonv]

yer i had to adjust the clutch lever on mine. On the lever just adjust it until when u just start to pull the clutch there is no slack.

 

[mr_maynard_uk]

thanks for the help guys works a treat now. i adjusted it so there was no slack atall and seems to be ok. is abit stiff but must be where its new but all ok now thanks guys much appreciated

many thanks

 

[residentg]

you want some slack so the clutch engages, disengages towards the middle of the arch, and so it won't be so touchy.