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Old 11-24-2007 | 06:41 PM
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My daughters lt80 seems like the clutch slips under load but it's not a normal slip. It acts like the chain is jumping teeth but the chain and sprockets are new. Any suggestions? I checked the belt and it looks fine, no shavings.
 
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Old 11-25-2007 | 11:33 AM
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But is the chain tight? If so, block the rear end up and spin the tires. Feel and listen for grinding in the gearbox (by front sprocket). Usually no gear problems but it can happen.
Providing all is well there, I'd service the clutchs to see if there is something wrong in there.
I'm still betting on the chain jumping.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 11-25-2007 | 02:02 PM
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I installed a chain tensioner so the chain is tight. I will check the gear box for noise. Also... it's been hard to start lately, the carb is clean so I think it might be reeds.
 
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Old 11-27-2007 | 10:51 AM
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Check the compression. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 11-27-2007 | 11:00 PM
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The compression is 115lbs and there is no grinding in the gearbox when I spin the wheels.
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 11:56 AM
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Ok, the reed may be cracked but it sounds like you'll need to service the clutchs to check all in there. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 04:48 PM
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Thanks... when I have it apart... what mods do I do.
 
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Old 11-28-2007 | 06:40 PM
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Leave 2 rollers out for a stock motor with a stock pipe. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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