centrifugal clutch oiling tips

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[@davek2690]

Why wouldn't you show how to oil it instead of telling us

[@LandausProblem]

Thanks for the video. My go-kart was making a horrible noise and I narrowed it down to my clutch. Oiled the clutch as described and works great now. I never had to oil my centrifugal clutch 35 years ago. May look at upgrading to a better clutch when this one wears out. Thanks again.

[@beaubrummelmotorizedbicycles]

Here's a old school mini bike tip, we used back in the day. If you are out riding and your clutch starts squealing and needing oil. Pull your dip stick out of engine and allow a drop or two, to oil the bushing at the circlip. The video says if you have a Hilliard to grease it, well that's not entirely correct, most Hilliards have a "oilite" bushing that needs oil not grease. If you grease a oilite bushing you render it useless. The Hilliards that do need grease are the one's with a "needle bearing bushing" such as the Inferno Fury. Also some Hilliards have been modified with a "zerk" fitting to make it a greaseable clutch. Do some reading about Hilliards and Max Totque and Chinese clone clutches and you'll have a genuine understanding of how to maintain it.

[@dunamon]

just changed my baja clutch, When taking off it was slow to respond, put oil on that spot you pointed out,,Wow! what a difference. Glad I found your video,

[@joejava3000]

Good tips thanks for sharing your tips they really have helped me out!. Keep up the good work and thank you for making this video and for everyone else who has shared your really good tips to especially on what type of grease or oil to use.

[@wille.m9585]

Oil it every half hour to an hour and you want to do it after your ride because the clutch has been warmed up and it will absorb the oil a hell of a lot better if you do it before you ride just a drop or two because the centrifical force will fling It Off if it does not have a chance to absorb that's why it's best to do it when it's warmed up

[@prostreetgsxr]

Supposed to oil your clutch after you ride so that way the clutch pushing his heart and it was soak in

[@smittysmith6173]

I lube my clutch with high temp bearing grease. Works great on my CT200U.

[@hksavage6310]

Smitty Smith I got rid of the cheep clutch and went with a noram ge clutch with a bearing instead of a bushing

[@hksavage6310]

Smitty Smith grease is the way to go

[@smittysmith6173]

Thanks man, I'm going to look into one right now. Thanks again. Also subbing to your channel.

[@smittysmith6173]

Done.

[@adam_-adam]

Hi i have a question, just wondering if you or anyone else has an opinion on oiling the inside of the clutch just a little bit, like a few drops". Ive had a jerking problem on acceleration, ive everything fine so far as chain tension and allignment is perfect but i noticed putting a few drops on the actual clutch pads smoothed everything out tremendously, now it has a super smooth take off and stays that way for up to 2 hrs of ride time give or take. It still has plenty of power after about a minute or so once some of the excess oil flys off, can still do hills very good but most of all its supper comfortable and smooth, so i heard the pads will heat up by doing this, but does has anyone actuall knowledge of a clutch going bad this way? Im gonna keep doing it as an experiment i guess just to see how long i can get away with this, i hate that jerkyness and am kinda thinking all centrifical clutches have this problem cuz everything is perfect on my drive chain, has to be clutch. Im using a hillier extreme duty clutch.

[@beaubrummelmotorizedbicycles]

Why you are experiencing the jerking upon take off is a gearing issue, the few drops of oil you used allowed the clutch to slip a little allowing the take off to not be so aggressive. Check into what gear ratio you are using, you don't say if you are running a jack shaft or not, or just back to a rear gear from your clutch. Excessive oiling the shoes will probably make them overheat a little causing premature wear, but if it works for you, it works. Check your gearing....

[@kobeb2413]

So I just made a mini bike, and i pretty sure the alignment with the sprocket and clutch are good. When I run with the bike the chain stays on. But when I turn the engine on and give it some gas the chain falls off. Before, I looked back at the sprocket and the chain was bouncing up and down before falling off. Is the chain too loose? Or is there a sprocket problem?

[@youngbuck4440]

You need a chain tenchener

[@robspear03]

Torque flex. Gusset or girdle the engine mounting plate. Too much torque will kick a chain from flexing the engine plate.

[@ericstoddard3037]

I going to get a beer and think about it

[@ericstoddard3037]

I have had a few beers since then and I think that I need some more

[@mrspud8869]

@@ericstoddard3037 🤣

[@richardmichaels274]

What are you using to oil it? Do you have a link?

[@77ARATH]

Did you installed it with the chain in the inside? Or is it another piece?

[@Ricco86Rodriguez]

He put a bigger motor and on that frame it won’t fit unless it’s reversed. I did the same when upgraded my 97cc to 189cc. That’s all

[@Goku-oy8wz]

hi i have the same bike but it has the factory engine with 95 cc and when i try to remove the clutch the clutch cover comes off but not the clutch please give me your insight

[@hksavage6310]

Goku3674 use a Prybar and a hammer to pull the clutch off. also you are probably missing the clip that keeps the drum in the clutch

[@Nahsra58]

What’s the name of the clutch featured in this video

[@killercodplays]

Where did u get those spacers from?

[@hksavage6310]

Donteverforgetur passion just the hardware store

[@user-oz6vx5jo8u]

ace hardware has what they call bushing works like a spacer just need to cut length

[@CMichaelLyle]

What does oiling one do and how does that make it last longer?

[@davidkurtz3971]

Keeps the friction between two moving pieces to a minimum

[@rudymartin168]

Am I the only one who thinks the clutch looks like it is on backwards?? I've only seen them where the chain is on the outside of the clutch.

[@mitchellbryant5017]

I run mine that way too, helps keep the chain on the sprocketand keeps your pants from getting caught in the chain and sprocket

[@royramirez4567]

The hell this guy just went in circles he makes a how to video then says to go find a how to video smh tf

[@justinwoods240]

What was that spacer looking thing behind the clutch by the teeth

[@brysondean6707]

Justin Woods probably just spacers so that the sprocket on the clutch lined up with the one on the rear wheel

[@justinwoods240]

@@brysondean6707 I was saying what are they called I know there not washers

[@tylersmith9455]

What size chain are you using

[@tuckercole1531]

#35

[@terryhoffman795]

i just put a new clutch on my grand sons go kart and when i started the engine the kart took off like a bat out of hell. no one was giving it gas. it was not like this with old clutch on any ideals whats going on. never worked on small engines with a centrifugal clutch.

[@SchlobnDaHomies]

You need to adjust the tension on the spring, cut a few spirals and reconnect it, that basically allows you to idle without applying pressure on the clutch. You’re going to have to do it a time or two to figure out the correct amount of spirals don’t got too many or else you will regret it.

[@mfer5044]

Just bought a new clutch for the 79CC predator for my kids gokart. The motor spins and the clutch never engages...... any thoughts?

[@pedroarreola9650]

Check if u got the right clutch size that matches the sprocket

[@pedroarreola9650]

I ran a 35 clutch with a 40 chain and it’ll grind like hell

[@mfer5044]

@@pedroarreola9650 got a 35 chain and 12T drive. all matches

[@pedroarreola9650]

@@mfer5044 so ur clutch is a #35? Make sure it says number 35 bro if not then ur clutch is jus toasted some come bs I ordered online and it was trash wouldn’t work went to gts they got a good clutch started right away

[@pedroarreola9650]

@@mfer5044 make sure u get a legit clutch , it’s not ur motor bro I had the same issue it’s a clutch issue wrong clutch or it jus came trashed already

[@levishelton3363]

Is it normal for it to get pretty hot pretty quick

[@I_AM_ROB]

Yes but my clutch got red hot so make sure u don’t stress it

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

WHAT is a good clutch brand to buy I have a 6.5 hp tecumseh 7/8 " shaft

[@zebrafreerunning5466]

ARCTURUS WELDING & FABRICATION STEEL FABRICATION just buy a cheap one from eBay

[@iHateKellz]

How do I tighten it

[@trey1sauce165]

Add or remove links, move engine forward or backward as well.

[@Oxron206]

Ive never oiled mine, Just the chain

[@Cnzxco]

Oml

[@miketimes9625]

Watching this made me dizzy.

[@florida_mtb5617]

Lol I never oiled my clutch on my bike. It was shot anyway

[@hksavage6310]

i didnt oil mine like ever so the bushing is shot

[@shagnasty115]

Grease oil grease oil grease oil grease oil!!!!! That's all I heard..... Grease oil

[@heyitsjoanna]

shag nasty yeah me too

[@pallmall7603]

So you made a video on oiling the clutch but didn’t show how to oil it? Useless waste of time