Not idling while clutched and in first gear???
  • rob.v250rob.v250
    Posts: 12
    I have a 2002 rm125 that will idle while in neutral, but when I pull and hold the clutch and step in to first gear it the engine will slowly shut off after about 5 seconds of not reving. Anyone know what it could be???
    97 RM80
    07 KX100
    02 RM125
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,090
    yea your clutch is dragging on the engine.
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  • rob.v250rob.v250
    Posts: 12
    Sorry,  I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to this stuff....  What exactly do I have to do to fix this??? 
    97 RM80
    07 KX100
    02 RM125
  • rmzdirt7
    Posts: 28
    when you pull the clutch lever the clutch isn't disengaging all the way. where your clutch cable is going into the leaver, there are nuts you can spin to adjust your clutch. spin them out or in and see what solves your problem. make sure you dont adjust it so its still engaged when you let it out. Its an intricate process.
    2007 rmz-290
    2003 xr-80
    1999 rm-125
  • rob.v250rob.v250
    Posts: 12
    OK thanks for the info... I'll try that and c if it works.
    97 RM80
    07 KX100
    02 RM125
  • Ryan
    Posts: 11
    same thing with my bike (1998 rm 125). im 99% positive the clutch basket has been notched up.
  • rob.v250rob.v250
    Posts: 12
    Ryan, u said the clutch basket has been notched up... How do u fix that?
    97 RM80
    07 KX100
    02 RM125
  • Ryan
    Posts: 11
    you could file down the notches... but i'm not sure how long it will last like that, and filing too much can cause problems. best way all around is to replace it with a high quality aftermarket one.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    Agreed
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  • rob.v250rob.v250
    Posts: 12
    OK... Should I replace clutch plates as well or just the basket?
    97 RM80
    07 KX100
    02 RM125
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,090
    plates as well. the plate tabs get misshapen where they contact the basket and if you put them on a new basket the misshapen tabs will wear into the new basket faster.
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    Winning is 90% rider and only 5% bike, the rest is luck
  • sean
    Posts: 3,697
    do you have playing your clutch lever
  • rob.v250rob.v250
    Posts: 12
    No, there isn't really much play in the lever.
    97 RM80
    07 KX100
    02 RM125
  • Ryan
    Posts: 11
    there should be about 1-3mm of play in the clutch lever. but you should still replace the clutch basket, that is whats most likely causing your problem.
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