starting clutch problem

[Bulka]

Hello

I bought kymco people 250, 2004. It runs perfectly, but it has one malfunction. The starting clutch is making strange noises. It hapennes only when I am starting the engine, after that everything is working fine.

My question is, does anybody had problem with it ?

[jprestonian]

My 2007 has not exhibited this; no. Is it a grinding sound, as if the gear that engages the flywheel is worn or misaligned?

Do you have a local Kymco dealer?
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[Bulka]

Hello

Well, the sound is not like you would try to change a gear in a car without the clutch pushed, it is more like gear teath hits another teath. My quess is that the starting clutch is worn out, and the friction between it and the gear is to small(28120->28110, check the image).

Thats the problem, my local kymco dealer is saying that they dont have parts for this model, because Kymco People 250 have never been offered in my country(I am from Poland by the way). So right now I am looking for other possibilities, as far I know, those engines have been built with close cooperation with Honda, so maybe I`ll find this part from some Honda model.

Anybody know, where those engines were mounted, besides kymco people ?

[olbull]

Has  the  clutch  issue been  diagnosed by  a  mechanic?? Worn clutches slip , does  that  happen  when  you  accelerate?

[olbull]

Starting  clutch??  Now  that  I think  about your  description are  you  talking  about  the  starter  motor  staying engaged??  If  so  remove  the starter  and have it  rebuilt..There  arent  any  specific  parts  for  it..The  shop  will measure  and  use  parts  that  are  made  to  that  measurement..  Let  a  professional  give  you the  final  word on  the problem..You  can  always  order the  parts  from  a  dealer  here  in  the USA and take advantage of  the  currency  spread ...

Olbull

[Bulka]

I opened starting motor, and everything is in perfect condition.

Dont have to ask professionals, couse I am supose to be one  Just graduated mechanical engineering 

This weekend I am going to open engine from the side, and check what is going on there. You are right, probably Ill order part from USA, dollar is so cheap for me nowadays 

Ill give report after checking it.

Greetz