Pocket Bike won't start - PocketBikeForum.com

intrudn86 · 08-17-2007, 07:32 PM

For some reason my son's pocket bike doesn't want to start today... it was running just fine yesterday but for some reason it won't fire today. In fact, when I pull the cord the bike tries to lurch forward. In addition, the bike won't roll backwards. It's like it is stuck in gear. Anyone have some idea's of what I should do??
The bike is a 49cc Cateye, if that helps any.

frikin_bike! · 08-18-2007, 11:22 PM

clutch spring is broken you need a new clutch. take the clutch bell off of the left side of the bike and check the clutch

intrudn86 · 08-19-2007, 07:11 PM

Hey thanks... I'll check that when I get a chance. Kinda surprising... I just installed a new clutch. Ya think I can just replace the spring?? I know the clutch was kinda spendy.

frikin_bike! · 08-19-2007, 09:26 PM

I don't know anything about cateye's but I do know lots about 47cc cags and I know that those ones you can get new springs for so I bet you can just get new springs

device · 08-19-2007, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by intrudn86

Hey thanks... I'll check that when I get a chance. Kinda surprising... I just installed a new clutch. Ya think I can just replace the spring?? I know the clutch was kinda spendy.

springs for the cat eye are easy to find at autoparts store..try to find a stiffer one if you can :)
cheers
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roshan · 08-20-2007, 08:45 PM

how many springs are on the clutch 1
2 or 3 and go to lordco auto parts

device · 08-20-2007, 08:48 PM

huh..
cateyes 2 shoe clutch..
one spring in middle?
best way to find out is take the bell off then you know for sure!
geez!

suicidal_rider · 08-20-2007, 09:03 PM

lmao! device said it right! 1 spring holds the 2 clutch pads together!

08-17-2007, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
intrudn86 Pocketbike Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 My Gallery Real Name: Jim Pocketbikes Owned: 1 Posts: 10	Pocket Bike won't start For some reason my son's pocket bike doesn't want to start today... it was running just fine yesterday but for some reason it won't fire today. In fact, when I pull the cord the bike tries to lurch forward. In addition, the bike won't roll backwards. It's like it is stuck in gear. Anyone have some idea's of what I should do?? The bike is a 49cc Cateye, if that helps any.

08-18-2007, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
frikin_bike! Moderator One of the good guys Join Date: Jan 2006 My Gallery Real Name: Jeremy Pocketbikes Owned: 3 Location: RM of Portage la Prairie, mb Posts: 940	clutch spring is broken you need a new clutch. take the clutch bell off of the left side of the bike and check the clutch __________________ winners never win, the people that take you down and take your flag. They are the winners

08-19-2007, 09:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
frikin_bike! Moderator One of the good guys Join Date: Jan 2006 My Gallery Real Name: Jeremy Pocketbikes Owned: 3 Location: RM of Portage la Prairie, mb Posts: 940	I don't know anything about cateye's but I do know lots about 47cc cags and I know that those ones you can get new springs for so I bet you can just get new springs __________________ winners never win, the people that take you down and take your flag. They are the winners

08-20-2007, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
device Pocketbike Freak Join Date: Oct 2005 My Gallery Location: Duncan bc ...Left coast Posts: 388	huh huh.. cateyes 2 shoe clutch.. one spring in middle? best way to find out is take the bell off then you know for sure! geez!

08-20-2007, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
suicidal_rider Pocketbike Lord Join Date: Apr 2006 My Gallery Real Name: Jared Frizell Pocketbikes Owned: 4 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 729	lmao! device said it right! 1 spring holds the 2 clutch pads together! __________________ BigBone rider TeamRiverCity Rider Smra 40cc class winner I guess I had an overall finish of 3rd in the 40cc class(Pitster PRO) BUT ONLY CAUSE OF THE TEAM!

08-19-2007, 07:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
intrudn86 Pocketbike Beginner Join Date: Aug 2007 My Gallery Real Name: Jim Pocketbikes Owned: 1 Posts: 10	Hey thanks... I'll check that when I get a chance. Kinda surprising... I just installed a new clutch. Ya think I can just replace the spring?? I know the clutch was kinda spendy.

08-20-2007, 08:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
roshan Permanent Ban Join Date: Jul 2007 My Gallery Real Name: roshan Pocketbikes Owned: 1 Posts: 7	how many springs are on the clutch 1 2 or 3 and go to lordco auto parts

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