Anyone here with good experience with the Cobra CX50?

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A have a question regarding the auto clutch and need to speak to someone experienced who is willing to share some info.

Thanks in advance.
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Check the cobra Moto group on FB. Lots of good info there.
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Boomslang 6/24/2019 11:48am
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450 wrote:
Check the cobra Moto group on FB. Lots of good info there.
Well noted and thank you. I have my guy but he is down at the Baja.
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KAWI642 6/25/2019 2:47am
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raced them for 4 years with my kid what you want to know ? if I had it to do over again I would get them on a 65 as fast as possible
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Have had a bunch of them currently on a cobra 50 & 65.what do you need.

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KAWI642 wrote:
raced them for 4 years with my kid what you want to know ? if I had it to do over again I would get them...
raced them for 4 years with my kid what you want to know ? if I had it to do over again I would get them on a 65 as fast as possible
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Boomslang 6/26/2019 3:50am
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Morning guys, I have been a mechanic for years but have zero experience on these CX50's.

My problem is that the clutch is engaging late. We busy on a turn track and when the little dude rolls the throttle on there is nothing.. then it suddenly kicks in.

All the special little tools to adjust the clutch arrived yesterday so I'm ready for any advise.

Thank you kindly all.
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Wilson116 6/26/2019 5:14am
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The amazing thing with cobra is you can actually call the factory direct and get support. (517) 437-9100

You can also use their Dealer locator and one of their dealers would be happy to help as well. https://cobramoto.com/dealer-locator/
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Boomslang 6/26/2019 5:29am
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Wilson116 wrote:
The amazing thing with cobra is you can actually call the factory direct and get support. (517) 437-9100 You can also use their Dealer locator and...
The amazing thing with cobra is you can actually call the factory direct and get support. (517) 437-9100

You can also use their Dealer locator and one of their dealers would be happy to help as well. https://cobramoto.com/dealer-locator/
Thanks buddy, I've just downloaded the workshop manual, so I'll torque the unit down to 108nm and take it from there.
Dirty Points 6/26/2019 6:02am
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Boomslang wrote:
Morning guys, I have been a mechanic for years but have zero experience on these CX50's. My problem is that the clutch is engaging late. We...
Morning guys, I have been a mechanic for years but have zero experience on these CX50's.

My problem is that the clutch is engaging late. We busy on a turn track and when the little dude rolls the throttle on there is nothing.. then it suddenly kicks in.

All the special little tools to adjust the clutch arrived yesterday so I'm ready for any advise.

Thank you kindly all.
You will figure it out once you get the tool. But be aware it might be well within the range of what they designed for. The race 50s run what seems like crazy high rpm clutch engagements. They have a really aggressive power hit and can't really be ridden in a low rpm range without burning up clutches.

Every time I see a kid freshly on one, it's the Yo-yo throttle situation as they under-rev, hit the power, and then shut it down as it gets away from them.
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Boomslang 6/26/2019 6:21am
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Morning guys, I have been a mechanic for years but have zero experience on these CX50's. My problem is that the clutch is engaging late. We...
Morning guys, I have been a mechanic for years but have zero experience on these CX50's.

My problem is that the clutch is engaging late. We busy on a turn track and when the little dude rolls the throttle on there is nothing.. then it suddenly kicks in.

All the special little tools to adjust the clutch arrived yesterday so I'm ready for any advise.

Thank you kindly all.
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You will figure it out once you get the tool. But be aware it might be well within the range of what they designed for. The...
You will figure it out once you get the tool. But be aware it might be well within the range of what they designed for. The race 50s run what seems like crazy high rpm clutch engagements. They have a really aggressive power hit and can't really be ridden in a low rpm range without burning up clutches.

Every time I see a kid freshly on one, it's the Yo-yo throttle situation as they under-rev, hit the power, and then shut it down as it gets away from them.
Exactly what the situation is here. I have the clutch torqued to a 108nm.

The kid is struggling around the turn track and even worse is the crazy Dad is running around shouting and swearing....which pisses both the kid and myself off. I'm at wits end...

Anyways..I'll just have to suck it up.
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Boomslang 6/26/2019 6:22am
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Exactly what the situation is here. I have the clutch torqued to 108nm.

The kid is struggling around the turn track and even worse is the crazy Dad is running around shouting and swearing....which pisses both the kid and myself off. I'm at wits end...

Anyways..I'll just have to suck it up.
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4DAIVIPAI2K5 6/26/2019 7:34am
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You can change the clutch stack or easier to do gearing. But it's a race bike and the boy will need to learn to ride it.
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Helda 6/27/2019 11:02pm
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Yeah they are a race bike, like others have said there are different washer configurations for different power.

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