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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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My 2001 KX125 is having some problems...when i try starting it in gear witt he clutch pulled allt he way in it rocks forward like it wants to move..and when the bike is turned off in gear i can push it forward slowly...

i know something wit the clutch is goin out but ne ideas?
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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the clutch isnt disengauging.....maybe the cable stretched out.....try adjusting the cable
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 04:15 PM
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yeah its either out of adjustment or cluth is going.have to open it up to find out.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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first try adjusting the cable. you should be able to fit a quarter between your clutch lever and the clutch perch. if the cable checks out i would say you need new clutch springs. if you have to replace the springs you mine as well spend another $75 and put new friction/pressure plates in the clutch basket.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 02:19 PM
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well it sounds like its not disengaging all the way... to make sure have a friend get a screw driver and pull the lever on the moror forward while you turn it over once or twice and see if it still happens... sounds like a worn out cable to me. when they start to go out it gets hard to pull and gives you really bad arm pump after 10mins of riding
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