What Causes Scooter Shaking During Takeoff?
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The reasons for scooter shaking during takeoff are as follows: 1. Friction Plate: The contact area between the friction plate and the clutch housing working surface is too small. Solution: Apply chalk to the surface of the clutch shoe friction plate, install the clutch, start the engine, and repeatedly accelerate-brake to stop the rear wheel. After several repetitions, remove the clutch to inspect the working contact surface of the shoe friction plate. Use a grinding wheel to polish the surface of the clutch shoe friction plate, ensuring the contact area between the friction plate and the clutch housing working surface exceeds 80% of the total area. 2. Clutch Friction Plate: Excessive wear of the clutch friction plate. Solution: Use a file to trim the chamfers at both ends of the clutch friction plate, increasing the chamfer size that has been reduced due to wear. 3. Clutch Shoe: Sticking of the clutch shoe on the pin. Solution: Clean and lubricate the installation pin (i.e., the drive plate pin) of the clutch shoe and the pin hole on the clutch shoe to eliminate sticking of the clutch shoe on the pin. 4. Small Spring: Damage to the small spring of the clutch shoe. Solution: Replace the three small tension springs of the clutch shoe, ensuring equal tension among them to eliminate the asynchronous engagement between the clutch friction plate and the clutch housing.
My scooter vibrates badly when starting, which is really annoying. From my experience, the most common issue is clutch slippage. Over time, the clutch wears out, leading to poor power transmission. Alternatively, it could be a loose or deformed drive belt, causing the body to shake while riding. I remember once it improved significantly after maintenance, but a few months later, the shaking returned. A check at the repair shop revealed the drive belt was too loose. Ignoring this could damage other components, like the engine gears or rear axle, making things worse. So, I recommend regular inspections of these parts, ideally every six months or every 2,000 kilometers. Replacing a new belt costs just a few hundred bucks and makes for a smoother ride. Also, don’t overlook ignition system or fuel line issues—they can indirectly cause vibrations and unstable starts. In short, address problems promptly; don’t delay.