Clutch Engaging at idle and overheating

[Smelliott12]

I've worked on dirt bikes for a few years but have just decided to build a mini bike for the first time. I'm new to these centrifugal clutches and am having some issues. I have it on a predator 212 motor now. Whenever I flip the choke from start to run the clutch engages. I don't know if my motor is idling to fast or if there is some way to adjust the engagement on the clutch itself. Also when I managed to ride the bike the clutch got extremely hot to the point of discoloration in about 20 seconds of riding. I've put 30 weight oil on the bushing as some videos on YouTube recommended and it had no effect. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[manchester1]

Hopefully you are running a Max Torque clutch and not a China look a like. The China clutches are junk

 

[Studeman68]

^^^^
What she said..Chinese clutches are junk. Also, sounds like you need to turn the idle down some.

 

[Smelliott12]

Hopefully you are running a Max Torque clutch and not a China look a like. The China clutches are junk

I have a swess clutch. I think its probably Chinese junk as you said. Thanks.

 

[Strigoi]

If the clutch is engaging at idle, then your idle is most likely way too high. Standard clutches usually engage in the 2000-2200rpm range.

What's your chain tension like? You want about 1/2"-3/4" of play in the loose spot. All chains have a tight and loose spot.

If you have some knock-off clutch, it may just be a bad one.