What does the starter clutch do?
The starter drive clutch transmits torque from an electrical motor to a ring gear mounted on a cranking shaft in an engine thus cranks the engine. The clutch also prevents the whole starter from damage caused by extremely high load and/or extremely high speed applied to the starter pinion from the engine.
How does kick start work on a motorcycle?
Motorcycles in general use a ratchet type system that engage gear teeth on the kick start mechanism. Once the gear teeth have engaged they will turn the clutch housing, which will turn the crankshaft spinning the engine. This is the most common set-up.
Can a bad clutch switch cause the car to start?
If the clutch safety switch shorts internally, it can cause power to flow to the starting circuit if the pedal is not depressed, which will allow the vehicle to be started without stepping on the pedal and disengaging the clutch.
When do you need to replace the clutch safety switch?
If your manual car is not starting, starts while in gear, or has the Check Engine Light on, you may need to replace the clutch safety switch. 1. Vehicle does not start 2. Starts while in gear 3. Check Engine Light comes on Average rating from 130,908 customers who received a Vehicle Drivetrain Inspection.
What happens if the clutch master switch fails?
One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing clutch master safety switch is a vehicle that does not start. The clutch safety switch is designed to close and provide electricity when the pedal is depressed. However, if the switch fails, it will not be able to provide power for the starting circuit.
What happens if the kick starter is stuck?
If the clutch was stuck engaged, it would always turn the engine over and it would never release to allow changing of gears, i.e, shifting. If the clutch was stuck disengaged, it would never turn the engine over.
Why is my Kickstart not working on my bike?
if your clutch is adjusted wrong and the clutch plates are loose, the kickstart will not engage and turn the crank. remove all tension from the clutch so that you know the clutch is engaged and see if it works. since you dont have a neutral light, if the bike moves forward when you try to kick, your not in neutral.
How does the starter clutch work on a Harley Davidson?
This clutch grips the starter driveshaft, which is in turn engaged to the flywheel inside the primary cover to turn the engine. When the engine is running, the clutch disengages to avoid the engine back-driving the starter, protecting it from damage.
When to replace the kick start on a Harley Davidson?
Kick start levers have gone the way of the automotive hand crank on virtually every modern street bike today. If your Harley big twin starter is making unusual sounds or just spinning, you probably need to replace the starter clutch. This article applies to Harley Davidson big twins (2006-2016).