Clutch fluid bt80

[Superspeed69]

I was wondering what type of fluid to put in for the clutch? I believe it's a centrifugal clutch and atf is best but I've had to play detective not having a manual hopefully someone who's done the bt80 build can help me out?

 

[Chainlube]

I was wondering what type of fluid to put in for the clutch? I believe it's a centrifugal clutch and atf is best but I've had to play detective not having a manual hopefully someone who's done the bt80 build can help me out?

You don't need any fluid, it's a mechanical clutch. Just a big ol' spring and a cable, no pipe.

 

[Superspeed69]

You don't need any fluid, it's a mechanical clutch. Just a big ol' spring and a cable, no pipe.

Ok on the kit description on Amazon it says to fill it with 125ml of 10w40 so what would that be for? I'm just worried cause my friend who had the same bike kit had his drive shaft snap after the engine seized

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Ok on the kit description on Amazon it says to fill it with 125ml of 10w40 so what would that be for? I'm just worried cause my friend who had the same bike kit had his drive shaft snap after the engine seized.

It would be awfully nice to have a URL link to that kit from Amazon that you ordered so we can see what they and you are actually talking about.

 

[Superspeed69]

It would be awfully nice to have a URL link to that kit from Amazon that you ordered so we can see what they and you are actually talking about.

Amazon.ca

Like it says to add 125 ml of 4 stroke oil to the gearbox but I'm confused since it's a centrifugal clutch

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Like it says to add 125 ml of 4 stroke oil to the gearbox but I'm confused since it's a centrifugal clutch

If I'm looking at the pic correctly, your supposed to pour it in the little 8mm hole by removing that particular bolt in the pic...Hope you got a smaller funnel than shown in that pic to pour it through.

It also says "4 stroke" oil in the ad without specifying weight...You say 10w-40 but it could also be 0w-20, or even a straight weight oil for all you know...It also says 120ml, but you say 125ml which would be overfilling it...It also doesn't specify conventional, semi-synthetic, or full synthetic oil either...The kind of oil would be important to know as well so not to void any warranty you may have...You would also have to ask them how often does that oil need to be changed as well...also there is no way to periodically check the oil level as it dissipates over time.

I think you need to call Amazon and tell them you need exact specs on this before you ruin it.

When I read all the Amazon reviews on this, almost all of these people had bad experiences with this motor and transmission...Good luck to you on this motor and wet transmission kit.

One reviewer in particular had this to say...

The kit includes literally dozens of parts that have to be assembled and mounted, so this is not a beginner project that can be undertaken lightly. You will need intermediate to expert mechanical skills to determine an appropriate bike to convert, as well as to perform the conversion itself.

Other Reviews:

Amazon.ca

I'm just worried cause my friend who had the same bike kit had his drive shaft snap after the engine seized

If I had a friend that had this experience already, That would have been enough reason for me to avoid this kit at all costs.

 

[darwin]

Superspeed, that is a lot of money for an HT kit. All the extras on that are not really good at all. The starter is junk, you supply the batt at extra cost. Folks buy these kits because they're cheap to fix up and make better. Honestly, you'd be better off investing that money in a cheap kit to make better or a better-quality kit. Good luck! $610 ?.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

Good luck! $610 ?.

Thats in Canadian dollars, but still, thats $478.00 in US dollars.

 

[FrizzleFried]

...the allure of electric start...

 

[DAMIEN1307]

...the allure of electric start...

Ok on the kit description on Amazon it says to fill it with 125ml of 10w40 so what would that be for? I'm just worried cause my friend who had the same bike kit had his drive shaft snap after the engine seized

I am hoping you know what your in for in your Province if you try to ride this on the roads where you are at.

Motorized Bicycle Laws: Canada

Province Internal Combustion Engine Driver's License Helmet Minimum Age Operator / Passenger Maximum Speed Insurance Maximum Power Max Bike weight Pedals /Front Light / Rear Light Alberta British Columbia Illegal Manitoba Nova Scotia...

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Electric bikes

Find out the rules for operating an electric bike in B.C.

www.icbc.com