Tracy Chandler
New Member
Hello Forum,
I hope someone can help with my auto clutch problem and answer a few auto clutch question.
First question: When a bike is equipped with a auto clutch is there any purpose in have a clutch lever and cable system to slacken the drive belts?
It seems redundant. However, my bike has both.
Second question: when my Pacemaker is idling (can't give exact RPMs but it's a slow idle) the auto clutch should be disengaged correct? In other words, I should be able to set the back tire on the ground, and the bike should not want to take off.
Assuming I correct on the second question I'm struggling on how the auto clutch should operate. I have had it apart a few times and yes things are worn but seem to all be functional. I believe the little arms engage the clutch plate for the purpose of pedal start and then when the motor starts the higher RPMs and resulting centrifugal force should pull them away from engagement of the clutch plate and the clutch is then disengaged and waiting for higher RPMs so that top end of the clutch with the spring and other components expand and place pressure on the clutch and pressure plate thus engaging the clutch. And if I'm correct in these assumptions mine simply does not disengage when the motor starts. I'm fairly confident the issue is with the four little arms not disengaging, however the little arms do move freely so I'm at a loss why the aren't disengaging if that is the problem.
I hope someone can help with my auto clutch problem and answer a few auto clutch question.
First question: When a bike is equipped with a auto clutch is there any purpose in have a clutch lever and cable system to slacken the drive belts?
It seems redundant. However, my bike has both.
Second question: when my Pacemaker is idling (can't give exact RPMs but it's a slow idle) the auto clutch should be disengaged correct? In other words, I should be able to set the back tire on the ground, and the bike should not want to take off.
Assuming I correct on the second question I'm struggling on how the auto clutch should operate. I have had it apart a few times and yes things are worn but seem to all be functional. I believe the little arms engage the clutch plate for the purpose of pedal start and then when the motor starts the higher RPMs and resulting centrifugal force should pull them away from engagement of the clutch plate and the clutch is then disengaged and waiting for higher RPMs so that top end of the clutch with the spring and other components expand and place pressure on the clutch and pressure plate thus engaging the clutch. And if I'm correct in these assumptions mine simply does not disengage when the motor starts. I'm fairly confident the issue is with the four little arms not disengaging, however the little arms do move freely so I'm at a loss why the aren't disengaging if that is the problem.
