RIZ
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Just mounted a new Zeda engine onto the frame, hooked up the cables and then the drive chain. Next, I engaged the clutch to roll the bike forward and after a few feet it locked up (mind you, its never been fired up). At first, I thought the bikes lower crank assembly froze so I pulled the chain from the pedal side off to see if that freed up the rear wheel. Nope, still wouldn't roll an inch. Next, I disconnected the clutch cable from the clutch lever at the engine side cover--pulled the cover off and for the heck of it tried to roll the bike again. Still no luck. I then pulled the bucking bar and ball. The bike then rolled nice as pie (?). WTF?
The clutch end of the bucking bar is dished and scored like its a used bar! This is making me wonder two things; first, how can the ball lock up the engine and next, what else might I find if I pull this brand-new engine apart? Has anyone ever experienced this or possibly heard of it happening before? I'd really like to know if possible . . .
Thanks, ~RIZ
The clutch end of the bucking bar is dished and scored like its a used bar! This is making me wonder two things; first, how can the ball lock up the engine and next, what else might I find if I pull this brand-new engine apart? Has anyone ever experienced this or possibly heard of it happening before? I'd really like to know if possible . . .
Thanks, ~RIZ