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guitarfreak
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 Posted - Feb 15 2006 : 11:44:16 PM
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Hi there, i am making a scooter like yours: http://www.aaroncake.net/projects/scooter.htm
I would like to know, how well does the clutch you used work? It's the origional off the reel lawnmower, isn't it? i have hooked up with an old reel lawnmower that uses an old 2hp Briggs & Stratton motor, and it has a mechanical clutch that looks like the same one as yours; i.e, uses a cable or lever to mate 2 discs. I am making my own custom frame out of metal,and im pretty heavy (85 kilograms). I dont want it to slip too much. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks!
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Feb 16 2006 : 09:25:44 AM
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The clutch always worked well for me. I've used in the scooter and several go-karts. Keeping the belt tension correct is important. Too much and you break the bronze bushing inside the pully, too loose and the thing doesn't work. I ended up having to replace that bushing with a self lubricating version but after that it worked great.
You'll always get some slippage at the start but once you're up to speed it will be fine. I could always climb even the craziest hills.
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guitarfreak
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New Zealand
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Posted - Feb 16 2006 : 7:59:13 PM
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The clutch always worked well for me. I've used in the scooter and several go-karts. Keeping the belt tension correct is important. Too much and you break the bronze bushing inside the pully, too loose and the thing doesn't work. I ended up having to replace that bushing with a self lubricating version but after that it worked great.
You'll always get some slippage at the start but once you're up to speed it will be fine. I could always climb even the craziest hills.
That sounds great. i suppose that it might be a bit jerky off the start, but if you had a low enough gear-ratio,it shouldnt be too bad i imagine.
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Aaron Cake
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Canada
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Posted - Feb 17 2006 : 3:20:54 PM
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Starts are actually very smooth as it's very hard to "dump" this kind of clutch.
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guitarfreak
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New Zealand
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Posted - Feb 17 2006 : 5:04:56 PM
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Starts are actually very smooth as it's very hard to "dump" this kind of clutch.
thats great, should have it this coming friday! will post pics
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robertdjung
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Aaron's Scooter
