Rutele Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I do not know what happened but I noticed (or I am imagining) in the last few days of riding my YZF-R125 that it is as though it has lost some power. It's hard to explain but I can just feel it. The bike has started to make more noise than power. The revs go high but the acceleration is less than what it used to be. Nothing too dramatic of course but I can definitely feel it...and its bugging me! So my question is, should I change the air filter or could there be another underlying problem? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted April 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2011 Does the engine rev and this is not matched by the acceleration? Have you checked the exhaust to see if you have any leaks or loose bolts? Doubt if it is the air filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted April 15, 2011 Moderator Share Posted April 15, 2011 could it be a slipping clutch, it would be worse in higher gears uphill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutele Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Does the engine rev and this is not matched by the acceleration? Have you checked the exhaust to see if you have any leaks or loose bolts? Doubt if it is the air filter. Yes and yes, I have checked and there doesn't seem to be any. could it be a slipping clutch, it would be worse in higher gears uphill Is there any way I could check that visually or whilst riding? My bike seems to make less noise on higher gears. The issue is mainly with moving off from stationary position. I'm worried I might kill the bike by accelerating harder at traffic lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barkwindjammer Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I think its just your imagination-and a touch of Noobism ?, its a common ailment, sometimes shows itself with 'compulsive chain tension checking' (mainly in males though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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