Well, this is my first post on this forum too bad it is with a problem. lol
I have a 1983 RM125 that will start up fine on the first or second kick and idle all day. It has no power and anything more than about 10mph it will bog really bad and backfire occasionally. Here is what I have done so far.
1- Replaced spark plug
2- Replaced head gasket
3- Cleaned carb(already clean but I cleaned it anyway)
4- Messed with richer and leaner jetting
5- Tried without fuel filter
6- Checked reed valve(perfect condition)
7- Checked the spark by taking out the plug, grouding it to the case and kicking it over. I'm not positive but I think it was fine. It made a small blue spark.
8- I knew the compression was a bit low so I got it bored and put a new piston and set of rings in and replaced the head and base gasket.
This year did not use an exhuast valve just a hole with a support going from top to bottom.
The only thing I can think is that the spark is too weak. Or maybe even a late? If this is the case should I just replace the coil? I also heard somewhere that this year had a low and high speed coil. Is this true?
Thanks