I am new to the forum and have a 100% stock '88 Elite 50LX (SA50). It had been running good last year (with the exception of some intermittent electric choke issues) and on my first ride this season the clutch grabs * just off idle. At idle it is free and when you start to accelerate it lurches and bucks as if grabbing and releasing. Once moving at over 5mph it is fine. It is worse when accelerating slowly. I thought maybe it would clear up after a little ride, but no such luck. I have very good mechanical skills, but I haven't even opened anything up yet. I figured I'd try asking first before I bark up the wrong tree. I think I have about 5000 miles on the scooter.
Has anyone had this issue? Are there any performance mods I may want to do in conjunction with this repair?
Grabbing clutch
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- spree-rider
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Re: Grabbing clutch
your springs or pads are bad. if you're looking to upgrade send me a pm i will be intrested in your clutch.
some ebay links.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POLINI-C ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CLUTCH-S ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POLINI-2 ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KELI-RAC ... arQ5fParts
some ebay links.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POLINI-C ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CLUTCH-S ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POLINI-2 ... ccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KELI-RAC ... arQ5fParts
86 spree
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
Re: Grabbing clutch
Thanks! Pretty big range price-wise. Any recommendations? I liked the Keli for $75. But if the Polini is way better, I could try to swing it.
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Re: Grabbing clutch
The keli would be fine the polini isnt that much better.
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Re: Grabbing clutch
Daywot is a member here on this board. he might be able to give you a discount if you pm him? I think his Username is something like Patrick day or something? im not sure.
86 spree
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
Re: Grabbing clutch
Thanks. I'm gonna take mine apart this weekend and double check what is going on. I will get a hold of him. And I will let you know about my old clutch.
- spree-rider
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Re: Grabbing clutch
thanks
86 spree
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
Re: Grabbing clutch
I took it apart and what had happened was the clutch pads had gotten covered with 2 stroke oil. Over the winter it had leaked down thru the carb and the seal on the belt drive cover is not great so it found its way down there. I sanded off the top of the pads, cleaned everything up and re-assembled. It rides great now! I won't be buying a new clutch anytime soon. Now I need to figure out why the 2 stroke oil leaked down.
- spree-rider
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Re: Grabbing clutch
Gah! darnit. lol good job.
86 spree
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED
sb 50 intake and reeds
3.00x10 rear tire
waxed
99Polaris indy 700
harliquim paint
2" bar riser
lefty throttle
ice scratchers
SLP tri keel skis
ported
high compression head
chrome low windshield
mountain bar
Xtra-10
I ALWAYS KEEP ONE ROLLED