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Weird loss of power
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:42 pm
by Kymcothunder
Hi everyone,
The other day a strap I had attached to the luggage rack on my Agility 50 came loose and (somehow) got stuck inside the rear wheel. I only realized after how much I had strained the engine to snap that thing. Anyways, there has been a considerable power loss and I can't find the cause anywhere :/ any ideas?
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:58 pm
by Yalzin
Did you check your transmission? Pop off the CVT cover and take a look at the clutch, belt, and weights.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2017 6:21 pm
by Syd
Sure a piece isn't still stuck?
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:47 pm
by Kymcothunder
Yep, got the CVT cover off and took a look at the belt and rollers. Also removed the clutch, although I didn't take it apart. I didn't see anything "off". This was maybe two weeks ago and the only way I can describe it is as a loss of power, no weird sounds or wheel play. After exams I'll pull out the carburetor and give it a good clean up, and install a bigger jet see if that helps.
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 7:43 pm
by jrsjr
Kymcothunder wrote:Yep, got the CVT cover off and took a look at the belt and rollers. Also removed the clutch, although I didn't take it apart. I didn't see anything "off". This was maybe two weeks ago and the only way I can describe it is as a loss of power, no weird sounds or wheel play. After exams I'll pull out the carburetor and give it a good clean up, and install a bigger jet see if that helps.
I bet you glazed your clutch pads. The clutch surface no doubt got very hot while it was slipping to allow your motor to continue running hard while it was straining to snap that strap caught in the wheel. When that happened, the clutch pad surface develops a "glaze" that is slippery, which prevents the clutch from working properly. Essentially, it is now slipping like crazy all the time. That's why it seems like you have no power. You'll need to disassemble the clutch, take the pads out, and lightly sand the business surfaces. Or just replace them if they're worn. That should get you on your way, no motor work involved.
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 1:58 am
by Meis
do NOT upjet your carb for this. As stated above, this is definitely a clutch issue. Get yourself a replacement unit or go all out and put performance CVT swag in there!