Fletch
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When I have the clutch engaged without a plug in I can push the bike and the engine turns and piston moves freely. When *any* plug is in, the rear wheel is almost completely locked. It takes a lot of force and skids along, but it does turn kind of randomly with much force.
I know this is normal to have resistance with the clutch engaged, but this seems like way too much. I came across this because I have had trouble starting the bike recently. When I engage the clutch it isn't firing right up like it used to and I notice the drag of my rear wheel locking. If I keep pedaling and give it some throttle, I can usually get it going the 3rd time, but it isn't an immediate firing...it's kind of a gradual build up as I pedal and throttle.
I thought it was a plug issue....it's not. I thought it was a carb issue...(doubting it now)... then I thought maybe it was something damaged internally like a broken piston ring causing extra friction. I opened it up and everything looks normal?
Thanks for any help in advance! I'm really not sure what to try next? I'm thinking maybe the clutch, but I read that if it was the clutch, then the engine wouldn't turn at all when pushing?
I know this is normal to have resistance with the clutch engaged, but this seems like way too much. I came across this because I have had trouble starting the bike recently. When I engage the clutch it isn't firing right up like it used to and I notice the drag of my rear wheel locking. If I keep pedaling and give it some throttle, I can usually get it going the 3rd time, but it isn't an immediate firing...it's kind of a gradual build up as I pedal and throttle.
I thought it was a plug issue....it's not. I thought it was a carb issue...(doubting it now)... then I thought maybe it was something damaged internally like a broken piston ring causing extra friction. I opened it up and everything looks normal?
Thanks for any help in advance! I'm really not sure what to try next? I'm thinking maybe the clutch, but I read that if it was the clutch, then the engine wouldn't turn at all when pushing?
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