dragging clutch?

[cjb]

Process of overhauling my mini. When I test it on a downhill coast, engine off, sometimes it feels like a brake comes on and there is a loud howl coming from the engine/clutch. Is the clutch shot?

 

[jesse8931]

no your not supossed to use the clutch like that you can ruin it that way

 

[cjb]

riding a mini, engine off will waste a cluch? How?

 

[minidragbike]

Maybe your chain isn't aligned correctly? Or either your clutch bushing might be worn? Or it might even be the chain grinding on something?

 

[jesse8931]

riding a mini, engine off will waste a cluch? How?

it will wear out the bushing faster then normal

 

[Yellowhand]

There shouldn't be any drag on that engine through the clutch if you're just coasting downhill...the outer clutch body should be free-wheeling because the internal shoes aren't being 'thrown' outwards to engage the outer hub. If it is engaging, or 'dragging', I take the clutch apart to clean, inspect and lubricate...especially the bushing. This also shows wear of the bushing, causing wobble, which can cause dragging.

 

[cjb]

I thought I should go down this road. Thanks. Your's is the answer I was looking for.