Skyliner70cc
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Well,
The centrifigual clutch failed after less than an hour total time on the engine. Luckily she failed in sight of my home. The clutch made some noise and simply stopped engaging but would put a load on the motor when the throttle was opened.
It'll be a week or so before I get time off from work where I can remove the housing and take a peak. I'm hoping it is something simple but the noise it made before it stopped engaging was not promising.
Anybody have this thing fail on them? I'm bummed out. After years building bikes for others, this was supposed to be my dream bike. I'm sure its an easy fix or replacement but better for this to occur on a test ride to break in the rings then on a long trip.
Tally since new:
1. broken starter cord
2. broken centrifugal clutch
3. broken spirit for now but not permament.
The centrifigual clutch failed after less than an hour total time on the engine. Luckily she failed in sight of my home. The clutch made some noise and simply stopped engaging but would put a load on the motor when the throttle was opened.
It'll be a week or so before I get time off from work where I can remove the housing and take a peak. I'm hoping it is something simple but the noise it made before it stopped engaging was not promising.
Anybody have this thing fail on them? I'm bummed out. After years building bikes for others, this was supposed to be my dream bike. I'm sure its an easy fix or replacement but better for this to occur on a test ride to break in the rings then on a long trip.
Tally since new:
1. broken starter cord
2. broken centrifugal clutch
3. broken spirit for now but not permament.