lauragilmour Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Haven't posted on here for a while due to college and exams etc however a few months ago I was involved in a bit of a crash and now the bike clunks into first gear (once it's warm it doesn't clunk) however at junctions I constantly have to rev it or it will kinda chug then cut out, also when stationary or moving slowly to a halt it's hard to get it into first/ neutral/ second gear, I know there's already been a post similar to this however I think it might be due to the crash, im not entirely sure, any ideas? And it's a little sr125 Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Moderator Airhead Posted June 17, 2014 Moderator Posted June 17, 2014 Check your engine oil level Laura, it sounds to me like it may be 'clutch drag' especially as it improves with a warm engine...an over full oil level will make it worse
dt502001 Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 +1 and check your clutch free play,the cable will strech over time could just neeed to be adjusted up.wich side did you crash on ,in what gear ?
lauragilmour Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 I crashed down on the left side and I'm not sure what gear but I'll check the oil and adjust the clutch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
wild foamy Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 Hope you're okay after the crash, welcome back. If your clutch is dragging another common symptom is selecting neutral becomes harder (you usually end up flipping between first and second), check the clutch travel, the cables stretch and parts wear so it happens.
Tommy xs Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 as above also check your clutch adjustment, plenty of youtube vids on how to do it if your not sure.
lauragilmour Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 I'm alright had gravel rash right across my knee and down my shin, it's probably scarred me for life but the same day I was back and riding again, just can't keep me away and I'm gonna have a look on Thursday when it's my day off, cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
KevtheRev Posted June 20, 2014 Posted June 20, 2014 If you gear lever was bent after the crash , the gear selector shaft may be bent . They are inexpensive though and only don't take long to fit . Otherwise , as above , all good advice . Wear that rash with pride !! (it will fade )
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