Motorcycle Glossary
Flywheel magneto
In Turkish: Volant (manyeto)
In short
The flywheel is the heavy rotating disc on the crankshaft that carries magnets; with the stator it generates electricity and smooths engine rotation.
A trigger lug on the flywheel's outer surface produces the ignition signal. On most engines the starter clutch is bolted to the back of the flywheel. Its mass helps the engine run smoothly at low revs.
- Use a proper flywheel puller; hammering it off damages the crankshaft and magnets.
- A sheared woodruff key shifts the ignition timing, causing hard starting or kickback.
- A loose or broken magnet can rub on and damage the stator.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Manyeto
- Rotor
- Flywheel
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
