Gio Pocket bike clutch doesnt engage

mokey · 12-07-2010, 11:19 PM

I have a new pocket bike from Gio and the clutch does not engage when I give it gas I started bike for about 5 min and reved it up and chain not moving clutch does not appear to be engaging does anybody now of a commen problem to look for thanks for any advise Larry

Weldangrind · 12-08-2010, 01:43 AM

Hi Larry,

Does your pocket bike have a two stroke or four stroke engine?

mokey · 12-08-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Hi Larry,

Does your pocket bike have a two stroke or four stroke engine?

It has 49cc two stroke

Weldangrind · 12-08-2010, 03:48 PM

In that case Larry, I'm not much help. I have some experience with four stroke automatic clutches, but not two strokes. Is there any provision for adjustment?

katoranger · 12-08-2010, 06:43 PM

I believe that the clutch used is like ones on minibikes and go carts. Centrifugal.

http://www.motorparts4less.com/products.php?id=246

Looks like a few different styles out there.

You may need to lube the pivots on the springs and weights. Possible they are too tight.

The clutch will have a drum assembly that is also the front sprocket. Probably held on with a single bolt. Under that will be the springs and weights. If the weights are too tight they will not spin out when the engine is revved and no go. One possibility is that they forgot to put the keyway on the shaft and the clutch is just spin on the shaft.

Pictures would help alot. I have never worked on one of these. Just seen them.

Allen

waynev · 12-08-2010, 08:04 PM

You might also want to remove the cover of the transmission (gear reducer ) and make sure the chain is still intact in there.

http://www.giobikes.com/Pocket-Bike-...rchPhrase=2349

12-07-2010, 11:19 PM	#1
mokey Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 6	Gio Pocket bike clutch doesnt engage I have a new pocket bike from Gio and the clutch does not engage when I give it gas I started bike for about 5 min and reved it up and chain not moving clutch does not appear to be engaging does anybody now of a commen problem to look for thanks for any advise Larry
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12-08-2010, 01:43 AM	#2
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Hi Larry, Does your pocket bike have a two stroke or four stroke engine? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-08-2010, 03:48 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	In that case Larry, I'm not much help. I have some experience with four stroke automatic clutches, but not two strokes. Is there any provision for adjustment? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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12-08-2010, 06:43 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe that the clutch used is like ones on minibikes and go carts. Centrifugal. http://www.motorparts4less.com/products.php?id=246 Looks like a few different styles out there. You may need to lube the pivots on the springs and weights. Possible they are too tight. The clutch will have a drum assembly that is also the front sprocket. Probably held on with a single bolt. Under that will be the springs and weights. If the weights are too tight they will not spin out when the engine is revved and no go. One possibility is that they forgot to put the keyway on the shaft and the clutch is just spin on the shaft. Pictures would help alot. I have never worked on one of these. Just seen them. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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12-08-2010, 08:04 PM	#6
waynev Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London, Ontario Posts: 1,097	You might also want to remove the cover of the transmission (gear reducer ) and make sure the chain is still intact in there. http://www.giobikes.com/Pocket-Bike-...rchPhrase=2349
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