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CT90, CT110, ST70, ST90 Discussion
ST50 Shifting issue + leak
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<blockquote data-quote="69ST" data-source="post: 181016" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>I am well-familiar with the Dax version of the CT70. The Dax was available in both 49cc & 72cc flavors, unlike the North American-spec CT70. That 1d/2u 3-speed was also never available on the CT70. No matter, semi-automatics are called that for a simple reason...the centrifugal (automatic) clutch action is only below engagement rpm. Above that speed, your clutch operates as a full manual. What you may not realize is that the shifter linkage also disengages the clutch, when the shift lever is moved to the limit, in either direction. You really need to understand how a typical hand clutch is used as that helps to understand what you're dealing with...and...proper shift technique.</p><p></p><p>Regardless, this can be learned "from scratch" we all began there, at some time in the dim & distant past. Try holding the shifter fully depressed, then giving the engine a little bit of throttle. The engine should freewheel, if the clutch is properly adjusted. This is the same, mechanically, as squeezing the hand lever of a typical, fully manual, bike. With practice, you can teach yourslef how to coordinate throttle application and clutch action, in other words, how to modulate the clutch & gear changes. The biggest mistake most new owners make is releasing the shiftter too quickly. Not modulating the throttle is a close second.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="69ST, post: 181016, member: 5"] I am well-familiar with the Dax version of the CT70. The Dax was available in both 49cc & 72cc flavors, unlike the North American-spec CT70. That 1d/2u 3-speed was also never available on the CT70. No matter, semi-automatics are called that for a simple reason...the centrifugal (automatic) clutch action is only below engagement rpm. Above that speed, your clutch operates as a full manual. What you may not realize is that the shifter linkage also disengages the clutch, when the shift lever is moved to the limit, in either direction. You really need to understand how a typical hand clutch is used as that helps to understand what you're dealing with...and...proper shift technique. Regardless, this can be learned "from scratch" we all began there, at some time in the dim & distant past. Try holding the shifter fully depressed, then giving the engine a little bit of throttle. The engine should freewheel, if the clutch is properly adjusted. This is the same, mechanically, as squeezing the hand lever of a typical, fully manual, bike. With practice, you can teach yourslef how to coordinate throttle application and clutch action, in other words, how to modulate the clutch & gear changes. The biggest mistake most new owners make is releasing the shiftter too quickly. Not modulating the throttle is a close second. [/QUOTE]
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