I got my 2 sons into dirt biking January 1st 2008 and we have been having a great time since. We ride the trails on the San Antonio Dirt Bike Club lease.
I got a nice used RM125 for my older boy (15) and an RM85 for the 11 year old. It is hard to find neutral on both bikes because the clutch drags just a bit.
The 125 clutch also slips when I wind it out in 5th or 6th gear (making max power and hauling my 210 lbs).
Adjustments don't help. If I reduce the drag then the clutches slip. I have taken both clutches apart and they look almost new. The clutch baskets and plates are not worn and the transmission shift detent and springs look fine.
I am presently running the correct weight motor oil in the gearboxs recommended in the manuals. I wonder if ATF will help the dragging problem?
I also got some new clutch springs for the 125 to try and fix the slipping problem since it is a 1991 and those springs have to be getting a bit weak. I have not put them in yet. Too many business trips this month. :(
Any other recommendations? Thanks, Steve
I got a nice used RM125 for my older boy (15) and an RM85 for the 11 year old. It is hard to find neutral on both bikes because the clutch drags just a bit.
The 125 clutch also slips when I wind it out in 5th or 6th gear (making max power and hauling my 210 lbs).
Adjustments don't help. If I reduce the drag then the clutches slip. I have taken both clutches apart and they look almost new. The clutch baskets and plates are not worn and the transmission shift detent and springs look fine.
I am presently running the correct weight motor oil in the gearboxs recommended in the manuals. I wonder if ATF will help the dragging problem?
I also got some new clutch springs for the 125 to try and fix the slipping problem since it is a 1991 and those springs have to be getting a bit weak. I have not put them in yet. Too many business trips this month. :(
Any other recommendations? Thanks, Steve