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Question posted by robandgraciela on December 3rd, 2019

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Answer #1: Posted by marvintru on December 9th, 2019 5:57 AM

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I'd guess the single-speed freewheel/freehub on the jackshaft has something wrong with its pawls.

That's the bit that lets you coast along without pedalling, and the rear chain will keep moving with the rear wheels.

The permanent fix would be to replace that freehub unit on the jackshaft.

The prevention would be to store the bike in a garage or inside, and to rinse the transmission off after every winter ride - I see a bit of corrosion there which could indicate the cause.

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