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Message: [QUOTE="Patman, post: 1267515, member: 16962"] Never said YOU did or didn't do anything, just where the problems typically turn up. I would put some of your problems on your lack of checking out your equipment especially since it was in unknown condition. I'm just one of those guys that likes working on mechanical things so it's no big deal. The flip side is the vast majority of other people who don't address a problem until it's just that. Any used bike we pick up gets a complete checkout as soon as we own it because I'd rather spend 2 hours and $25 checking and replacing little stuff than big money when the little stuff breaks. Perfect example We just got a '01 CR125 for my son and I didn't like the look of the oil nor how the clutch felt so I pulled the clutch cover and water pump cover. The inner hub had a busted off bolt so only 4 of the 5 springs were applying friction so I ordered a new hub. While I was at it I checked everything else out, the water side seal on the water pump looked ok but it was a $7 piece so I replaced it and put in a fresh friction & steel drive plates just because it was apart and I hate the contamination from aluminum plates. I also found that they had used silicon goop instead of the proper gaskets so I replaced those upon reassembly. Now we will be able to enjoy our ride and not have it cut short by a problem that could have been avoided. [/QUOTE]