First Gear engagement - ATC 110

[hoser]

Instructions I found they are out of the service manual and owners manual .

[3wheelmecca]

I wish the Service manual on my E was that detailed, hope your clutch gets fixed, btw nice 110. Ive never seen one with a front end off a 200 on it.

[fabiodriven]

Before you tear into the little dude. Adjust the clutch first. This happens alot on the newer units we service, people try to adjust it and get it too tight, causing it to creep. Try that first before replacing parts. Loosen nut turn center screw both ways about a half turn to make sure everything is loose, then turn counter-clockwise till you feel resistance (and don't stop the first little bit of drag you feel, turn until you can't anymore) then turn back clockwise a 1/4 turn, tighten nut while holding the screw solid. See if that helps.

He's already said more than once he adjusted the clutch multiple times per the manual.

[riverrat]

.They work very similar to modern lock up clutches. The bob-weights have an off set hole that allows them to have no pressure on the clutch pack at idle and when the engine revs increase the weights change position by centifugal force and apply pressure to the plates which push against the springs and bingo, off you go.
The 310cc 90 engines had Honda XL175 top ends grafted to 90 cases.

So it is a centrifugal clutch. It just works differently (mechanically not theory) than one you would find on a mini bike. WIth the gear shift lever acting as an over ride.

I'd love to see an article on how you get 310cc's out of grafting a 175 top end on to a 90, sounds sick!
You kept the original crank?

*edit* I found the article...

[DogMan]

I wish the Service manual on my E was that detailed, hope your clutch gets fixed, btw nice 110. Ive never seen one with a front end off a 200 on it.

Thanks for the comment. I got both the idea for the 200 front end, and the colective wisdom for the swap, from right here on this forum. This is one of the most active, and helpful, boards that I frequent.

BTW, the difference in ride is remarkable versus the stock rigid forks of the 110 before I rebuilt.

[DogMan]

Could possibly be 1 broken/weak clutch spring causing it to drag a bit . Need to pull the clutch cover and rebuild the clutch .

Alas, I believe this is what must be done. I will try the adjustment ONE more time, but I am not hopeful. Then it's time to crack open the clutch. Thanks for the the great advice, guys. I will update this post once I have some results, but may take a few weeks.

[riverrat]

You could just try and turn the adjustment screw in a little more until the clutches stop engaging. Then if the trike acts normal, and doesn't slip, your good to go.
You could also try a different oil. But I would still take it apart to make sure there are no broken parts.