Wheel Jam

VPulse · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Karma :

My friend was riding his mini bike and he turned it off at the top of a hill. When he tried to restart it, it wouldn't move because the pull cable only went 1/4 of the length. Then we he tried walking it the back wheel would not move, like the brakes were pressing on it. The wheel has a 1 inch moving radious before it just stops, like a barrier.

When it does move this slight amount it appears the engine is also being triggered because you can hear stuff coming out of the exaust. It's very odd and a mechanic shop said it may be some clutch. Any advice on this probllem and how to fix it with simple intructions?

Any replies will be appreciated.

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

VPulse · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Karma :

Please don't be like my english teacher. Anyway i fixed it, it was a nut in the clutch that was very loose and was causing this problem. It's a gear and clutch type.

Thanks for reply.

mchaggis · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

As mchaggis said I wasn't been pedantic in any way shape or form, without the facts we can't answer your questions.
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VPulse · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 Oct 2004 Karma :

Thanks again for all replies, most appreciated.

neon · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Karma :

i used to be a petrol mower mechanic (yes go on, laugh) and it sounds like the pull cord has either broke or just has a bit of a mechanical lockup inside the casing, open up the casing and take a look and let me know Thumbs Up