I recently replaced all of the rollers on my 1987 LT 80, because it did not want to move. That solved the not wanting to move problem. That bike now moves great. I am experiecing some type of side effect from my repair job. When I give the bike a little gas it moves as it should and then it feels like it slips into gear. It jumps a little and then speeds up. I know there are not gears on this bike, but that is the only way I can explain what it feels like. Any suggestions what I did to get this high custom option on my LT80??

Thanks

 

The rear clutch may be in need of attention. It could be that It's not wanting to move correctly.
Yes there are gears. They are behind the rear clutchs and under the bolt on cover.
Take the rear clutch off and squeeze the sliding face to see if it's moving OK. While that's off you can move the front sprocket and feel if there is a problem in the tranny gears. They are known to break now and then. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Thanks for the information.

When I replaced the rollers earlier I did check the rear clutch and it did move freely. So I will check the gears. Just so I understand you correctly. I will unbolt the cover that is behind the rear clutch and check the gears in that area.

 

Just spinning the sprket shaft should indicate any gear problem intenally. I'd presume it would not be smooth and maybe a clunk or 2. any question, indeed remove the bolts/cover and inspect.
This also could just be the chain/sprockets wore out. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Thanks again, I will check it.

 

yes sometimes if the chain and sprockets are wore they will act that way .the chain trys to jump the sprocket