Bought a heavy duty clutch from grubee.net

[GodMan]

So I wanted to try out a supposedly better performing clutch for my 53cc HuaSheng 4 stroke.

I bought this one:

Honestly the original clutch seems to be much better. The new clutch does not seem to engage the bell housing until a pretty high rpm.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

So I wanted to try out a supposedly better performing clutch for my 53cc HuaSheng 4 stroke.

I bought this one:
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Honestly the original clutch seems to be much better. The new clutch does not seem to engage the bell housing until a pretty high rpm.

What rpm is it engaging at?

 

[GodMan]

If I remember correctly like 3500 - 4000 rpm.

This clutch was a huge disappointment. The original clutch was much better.

I double checked my install. Use loctite on the bolt. I ended just removing it.

 

[GodMan]

Hopefully future users see this thread. Save your money guys.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

If I remember correctly like 3500 - 4000 rpm.

This clutch was a huge disappointment. The original clutch was much better.

I double checked my install. Use loctite on the bolt. I ended just removing it.

That's actually a good engagement rpm. It's recommended your engine idle around 2800-3000 rpm

 

[GodMan]

Hmmmm. The stock clutch engages much sooner.

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Hmmmm. The stock clutch engages much sooner.

The stock ones engage around 2700 rpm which means having a 2200 or so idle rpm. Often causing cranking/idling issues. Along with engine braking going down hill. Your throttled riding rpm should always stay between 4500~6800 rpm.

 

[GodMan]

Well it's not my area of expertise, but I did not like the way it performed. It just seems like I had to give it too much throttle to engage.

It was also noticeably much louder
When I took it apart to double check everything. It all looked fine.

Any one want a upgraded clutch? Half off. Only rode on it once. Less that a 1/4 a mile. LOL

 

[darwin]

Godman, I'd just keep it for a spare at that price. Usually, HD clutches come with stronger springs installed.

 

[GodMan]

Guys. Can I run this by y'all. I installed the heavy duty clutch with the protruding center facing towards the shaft.

This is correct right?