Stupid Question....

#1
Can someone please explain what happens when you remove the centrifugal clutch and run a straight chain to the spocket??? Watching a video only tells me how to do it- not why... Thanx in advance
 
#2
If you were to remove the clutch and just ran sproket to sproket, you would have to start the motor with the rear wheel off the ground because it would be direct drive. Or you might be able to push it to start it. You also wouldnt be able to stop very easily because it would kill the motor if the brakes were good enough to stop it. The clutch lets the motor freewheel without driving the chain/rear wheel.
 

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#4
You could always tell the direct drive minibikes from the bald rear tire from bump starting it. You had to push it with the rear tire dragging locked up and then jump on it. Slow speed turns in cramped confines were rather difficult.
 
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