97 Suzuki 125 RM Clutch

DobyWillis · 03-24-2008, 08:02 AM

Now that the 250 is running great... I turn my attention to our 125 RM that has had a few problems. Lately it's the clutch. It's always been touchy when engaging and releasing it at the hand lever... there's very little play... It feels like it never fully engages and the real problem is that it never full dis-engages... so she never really gets up to top speed. Lots of throttle but going very slow.

For a short while... the clutch was slipping and then finally dis-engaging. I found out the boys had been riding her like this for a while... and they messed with the lever adjustments and clutch arm position (on the case).

So I have to guess what they did since nobody remembers what they did.

Also... I found out she was running almost quart low on gear oil. I don't know how long they ran it that was either.

Any suggestions?

wr250f95 · 03-24-2008, 09:17 AM

it may be worn out
trying tightening it up
you should be able to slide a dime in between the lever and the perch.

tjscott2012 · 03-24-2008, 09:32 AM

gotta get my rm125 clutch fixed

turtlemann14 · 03-24-2008, 02:04 PM

if its not disengaging then i would look for notching on the basket...

you more than likely looking at a new clutch

tigmaster · 03-24-2008, 04:39 PM

I think what he was saying turtle was that the clutch never fully grabbed. You should be able to fit a dime between the clutch lever and the perch. If the slack was too tight, it would have not only worn the clutch down but also glazed the pates. New clutch disks and plates are in order.

tjscott2012 · 03-24-2008, 08:59 PM

how much do those cost installed tig? im getting some.

tigmaster · 03-24-2008, 09:52 PM

I have no clue what installation runs. I know that a full clutch kit for your bike including a basket would probably be like $150-$200.

03-24-2008, 08:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
DobyWillis C Rider Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	97 Suzuki 125 RM Clutch Now that the 250 is running great... I turn my attention to our 125 RM that has had a few problems. Lately it's the clutch. It's always been touchy when engaging and releasing it at the hand lever... there's very little play... It feels like it never fully engages and the real problem is that it never full dis-engages... so she never really gets up to top speed. Lots of throttle but going very slow. For a short while... the clutch was slipping and then finally dis-engaging. I found out the boys had been riding her like this for a while... and they messed with the lever adjustments and clutch arm position (on the case). So I have to guess what they did since nobody remembers what they did. Also... I found out she was running almost quart low on gear oil. I don't know how long they ran it that was either. Any suggestions?

03-24-2008, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,831 iTrader: (1)	it may be worn out trying tightening it up you should be able to slide a dime in between the lever and the perch. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

03-24-2008, 09:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,867 iTrader: (0)	gotta get my rm125 clutch fixed __________________ 87 Banshee Red Frame, Black plastics. bone stock (for now) -Life is full of ups and downs, so I say, get a quad and jump those mother****ers

03-24-2008, 02:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,990 iTrader: (0)	if its not disengaging then i would look for notching on the basket... you more than likely looking at a new clutch __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Yamaha 1982 xj550 under bike lights Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

03-24-2008, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,526 iTrader: (1)	I think what he was saying turtle was that the clutch never fully grabbed. You should be able to fit a dime between the clutch lever and the perch. If the slack was too tight, it would have not only worn the clutch down but also glazed the pates. New clutch disks and plates are in order. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

03-24-2008, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,867 iTrader: (0)	how much do those cost installed tig? im getting some. __________________ 87 Banshee Red Frame, Black plastics. bone stock (for now) -Life is full of ups and downs, so I say, get a quad and jump those mother****ers

03-24-2008, 09:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,526 iTrader: (1)	I have no clue what installation runs. I know that a full clutch kit for your bike including a basket would probably be like $150-$200. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

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