ghz24
New Member
I'm working on converting a Toro engine to a bike motor.
It's very small but came with a ~48 mm centrifugal clutch.
I have two questions (so far).
Is there something wrong with this clutch?
Well other than no manual control,and must be pull started.
The pull start is small and on the other side of the motor so it's not involved with the clutch and I'll leave it on the motor as a convenience.
I don't think these motors are built to withstand side loads. The clutch housing moves the side loads to the output bearing instead of the crank bearings.
So I'd like to keep it (or so I think).
I'm not sure any of them are designed for side forces.
Anyone know how long the bearings on bare bones bike peg friction drives last?
It's very small but came with a ~48 mm centrifugal clutch.
I have two questions (so far).
Is there something wrong with this clutch?
Well other than no manual control,and must be pull started.
The pull start is small and on the other side of the motor so it's not involved with the clutch and I'll leave it on the motor as a convenience.
I don't think these motors are built to withstand side loads. The clutch housing moves the side loads to the output bearing instead of the crank bearings.
So I'd like to keep it (or so I think).
I'm not sure any of them are designed for side forces.
Anyone know how long the bearings on bare bones bike peg friction drives last?
