Well not exactly. I went out to go riding yesterday (I was going to get some pics with my new digital camera!!). I got on the bike, and I shifted into first. Didn't move. I revved it up. Didn't move. Got into 5th gear at high revs, and guess what. We didn't move. So I let it warm up, and gave it kinda a running start (I pushed the bike to get it rolling, then rode it a little). That didn't really work. After it was warm, the CR125 (2000 Honda) was still making almost no power (that is z50 sized power). The bike wouldn't rev right. I'd roll on the power, and it would act like normal down low, but then it would jump to high rpm's and not accelerate. It was like the clutch was half way pulled in.
I decided that it wouldn't be fun trying to clear my 60' table with this bike, so I walked it home. The clutch was adjusted right. Oil was good (prolly had 5 hrs on it). Top end needs to be done, but I don't think that would make the bike perform like it did. After discussing this with my riding buddies last night, we decided my clutch is gone. Does that sound right? If so, what will need replacing? Both sets of plates, springs, basket, cable? I'm on a serious budget (just bought a mac, and so speakers and goodies are in the works), what's best for the buck. Some guy :) recommended that I go with the EBC steel kit. It's only like 80 bucks for the springs and plates. Would steel plates last longer / work better? Any tips for doing this work? Will I need special tools or a new clutch gasket? Okay, that should be the end of it. Hope I answered everything. Thanks a lot guys
-Stephen
I decided that it wouldn't be fun trying to clear my 60' table with this bike, so I walked it home. The clutch was adjusted right. Oil was good (prolly had 5 hrs on it). Top end needs to be done, but I don't think that would make the bike perform like it did. After discussing this with my riding buddies last night, we decided my clutch is gone. Does that sound right? If so, what will need replacing? Both sets of plates, springs, basket, cable? I'm on a serious budget (just bought a mac, and so speakers and goodies are in the works), what's best for the buck. Some guy :) recommended that I go with the EBC steel kit. It's only like 80 bucks for the springs and plates. Would steel plates last longer / work better? Any tips for doing this work? Will I need special tools or a new clutch gasket? Okay, that should be the end of it. Hope I answered everything. Thanks a lot guys
-Stephen