So yeah I just kitted my Sachs 5041A and to about 80cc, but I think now my clutch is starting to slip...after just about 60 miles on the kit. Are there thicker shims I should consider, or shoes...I know very little about clutches so any advice would be cool.
the metal plates come in two thicknesses, and there are washers you can put on the end to shim it up.
Hey, thanks Mike!
Could you please explain what part is the 'plate'?
And what would shiming it up do? I mean would it burn out the clutch faster if I do so?
Sorry for the questions, just dont know much about clutches, but I got a feeling Im ging to have to find out quick...the engine is slipping off the line...
sachs clutches are notoriously weak when combined with a kit, invest in lots of replacement friction plates. Check moped junkyard for an exploded view of the sachs clutch
Is there any way to beef up the clutch or....swap out for a performance clutch...???
Sachs clutches are put together like most motorcycle clutches. 2 different types of plates stacked on top of each other. Most motorcycles have somewhere around 7 fiber plates and 8 metal plates. Sachs has 3 metal (inner plates) and 2 fiber (outer plates).
the Official manual says .4 to .6mm of axial play.
I shim with washers on the end until you can press on the clutch and notice it moving, but everything spins free when it's not engaged.
The ebay seller spartamoped sometimes has the 2 and 3 speed outer plates. I got a pair and they are thinner than the normal fiber plates. They are also metal with a ring of friction material on them. I haven't run them yet, I'm working on my motor again.
thanks
handybikes might be able to help you out as well. See what bj says.
yeah HB has some cool stuff, I will contact BJ..thanks
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