Bucking bar stuck wont come out

[bad luck guy]

The ball is supposed to go in before the bucking bar, but I didn't know that and put the bar in first and since it worked at first I thought that was how it was supposed to be put together. Now the bucking bar is stuck in the shaft and will not come out and the clutch is stuck so the gears will not engage and drive. At least I think that is why the clutch is stuck and I am going nowhere.

How do I get that bucking bar out? Is there a way to do it without taking the clutch all apart?

 

[Deleted member 33057]

Depending on how mushroomed the end is.. a magnet may pull it out.

If a magnet doesn’t pull it out the entire clutch assembly will have to come out. It can be taken out without splitting the cases.

There’s YouTube vids on how to do this. Some show just whacking it out with a punch. If you go that route put heat on the case at the dismounting bearing so it comes out easier. Then use heat on the case where the bearing goes in to reinstall. It makes it much easier and no beating up the bearing. I’d change the bearing if it does get taken out anyway.

Harbof Freight sells a small telescopic magnet. I use one like it to get my Buck bar and ball out.

The clutch spins. So there’s a chance the flat end of the bucking bar is mushroomed from a stationary part rubbing against a spinning part.
The spinning shaft end… the reason they butt a ball up against it.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-telescoping-magnet-37187.html

 

[bad luck guy]

Depending on how mushroomed the end is.. a magnet may pull it out.

If a magnet doesn’t pull it out the entire clutch assembly will have to come out. It can be taken out without splitting the cases.

There’s YouTube vids on how to do this. Some show just whacking it out with a punch. If you go that route put heat on the case at the dismounting bearing so it comes out easier. Then use heat on the case where the bearing goes in to reinstall. It makes it much easier and no beating up the bearing. I’d change the bearing if it does get taken out anyway.

Harbof Freight sells a small telescopic magnet. I use one like it to get my Buck bar and ball out.

The clutch spins. So there’s a chance the flat end of the bucking bar is mushroomed from a stationary part rubbing against a spinning part.
The spinning shaft end… the reason they butt a ball up against it.

https://www.harborfreight.com/18-inch-telescoping-magnet-37187.html

A magnet would only work if it was loose enough to let the clutch plate spring back to drive and it doesn't. 90% of all my problems are due to the horrible instructions that could have easily been avoided. I could watch dozens of youtube videos and miss a lot because they never cover everything. This is a trial and error nightmare that is needless. I can understand why people would give up and cut their losses before it becomes a money pit and endless unnecessary work.

 

[Deleted member 33057]

A magnet would only work if it was loose enough to let the clutch plate spring back to drive and it doesn't. 90% of all my problems are due to the horrible instructions that could have easily been avoided. I could watch dozens of youtube videos and miss a lot because they never cover everything. This is a trial and error nightmare that is needless. I can understand why people would give up and cut their losses before it becomes a money pit and endless unnecessary work.

Don't get discouraged. We all started knowing nothing about the motorized bikes and we all learned by trial and error. Once you get it all sorted out there will be fewer problems and more riding without constantly needing to work on the bike. It'll be more enjoyable and less frustrating once you learn the areas that cause most of the problems.

 

[Chainlube]

The ball is supposed to go in before the bucking bar, but I didn't know that and put the bar in first and since it worked at first I thought that was how it was supposed to be put together. Now the bucking bar is stuck in the shaft and will not come out and the clutch is stuck so the gears will not engage and drive. At least I think that is why the clutch is stuck and I am going nowhere.

How do I get that bucking bar out? Is there a way to do it without taking the clutch all apart?

Take the right side cover off and the flower nut with the clutch plate off. Now you should be able to see the adjustment screw for the clutch. Put a punch on the end of the rod/screw of the clutch and tap it with a hammer. Keep trying until the bucking bar pops out the other side enough to grab it with a pair of pliers.

 

[bad luck guy]

Take the right side cover off and the flower nut with the clutch plate off. Now you should be able to see the adjustment screw for the clutch. Put a punch on the end of the rod/screw of the clutch and tap it with a hammer. Keep trying until the bucking bar pops out the other side enough to grab it with a pair of pliers.

I got it to come out some, but I cannot pull it out with pliers. It is too hard to get a grip on it and pull it out.

 

[Chainlube]

Try squirting some carb cleaner in beside the bucking bar and wash out some grease.

 

[Chainlube]

If you have a compressor, a shot of air might work too. Be careful though, air might shoot it off to it's final resting place.

 

[robe]

You may have to just get a new one. Not much money and fairly easy to change. Lots of you tube on the subject.
You will need a new bucking bar and ball bearing as well.

Amazon.ca

 

[DAMIEN1307]

You may have to just get a new one. Not much money and fairly easy to change. Lots of you tube on the subject.
You will need a new bucking bar and ball bearing as well.

Amazon.ca

He is in the USA so I have posted the USA URL link for that kit at Amazon.com...Your in Canada robe so naturally if you use your location where you are at, your gonna be posting links for amazon.ca rather than amazon.com...lol...lol.

Amazon.com