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JRAMSEY008 · 01-27-2005, 01:07 PM

I recently purchased a '96 RM 125. The clutch was way out of adjustment and never fully disengaged when I bought it. After some fiddling I got it so it disengaged and was ridable for a few weeks. I started fouling plugs only to realize I had a plug wire breaking down. I replaced the plug wire with bulk plug wire and taking apart the old coil and boot to install the new wire. Now I have a faint spark and the bike won't fire. Could this be a coil problem and I don't have hot enough spark?

Also when the bike is running the clutch does not slip but bike jumps when put in gear (clutch not fully engaging). But with the bike in gear and not running, when I pull in the clutch lever I still cannot push the bike, like it is still engaged in gear. Does something in the clutch need replaced because I've tried both extremes of adjustment of the cable and neither do the trick.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

Knoc · 01-27-2005, 07:31 PM

1st thing sound slike the coil for sure.. 2nd thing went right over my head..sorry..lol

Runilo · 01-27-2005, 08:08 PM

When you took the coil apart, did you scratch it?

The coil has a layer of paint on it, if that is scratched, it will likely not funtion propperly.

I'm not sure what a bulk plug wire is that you mention, but if that wire is not designed as a plug wire, it probably wont work.

All the bikes i have tried are similar to the problem you mention there. If it's not something extreme, i wouldn't worry about it.

bandit12 · 01-29-2005, 12:20 AM

Re-check the coil and wire, especially the plug wire cap, if
you didn't replace that, do it. As for the clutch check my
reply in the following forum...
www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5294

zookerman125 · 02-24-2005, 03:13 PM

for the clutch ..

My 97 125 does the same thing. From everyone I have talked to, it is normal on these race bikes. I even tried pushing a friend's brand new 2004 rmz250 while in gear, clutch pulled in... grabbed just like mine. (wouldn't roll).

futball22 · 02-25-2005, 06:05 PM

For the bike jumping when you put it into gear, i know that with alot of 2-strokes it will do that, sometimes the clutch has to warm up, and after it has done that it will get a bit smoother. I think it is just a charactoristic that 2-strokes have. Your case may be more sever than most though.

01-27-2005, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
JRAMSEY008 Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	1996 Rm 125 I recently purchased a '96 RM 125. The clutch was way out of adjustment and never fully disengaged when I bought it. After some fiddling I got it so it disengaged and was ridable for a few weeks. I started fouling plugs only to realize I had a plug wire breaking down. I replaced the plug wire with bulk plug wire and taking apart the old coil and boot to install the new wire. Now I have a faint spark and the bike won't fire. Could this be a coil problem and I don't have hot enough spark? Also when the bike is running the clutch does not slip but bike jumps when put in gear (clutch not fully engaging). But with the bike in gear and not running, when I pull in the clutch lever I still cannot push the bike, like it is still engaged in gear. Does something in the clutch need replaced because I've tried both extremes of adjustment of the cable and neither do the trick. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

01-27-2005, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Knoc Ditch Magnet Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 2000 Bombadier Ds650, 1989 Suzuki Rm125 Location: Central Minnesota Posts: 185	1st thing sound slike the coil for sure.. 2nd thing went right over my head..sorry..lol __________________ www.AndysGraphix.com For all your Vinyl graphic needs

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01-27-2005, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Runilo Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 14	When you took the coil apart, did you scratch it? The coil has a layer of paint on it, if that is scratched, it will likely not funtion propperly. I'm not sure what a bulk plug wire is that you mention, but if that wire is not designed as a plug wire, it probably wont work. All the bikes i have tried are similar to the problem you mention there. If it's not something extreme, i wouldn't worry about it.

01-29-2005, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
bandit12 In Training Joined: Sep 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 101	Re-check the coil and wire, especially the plug wire cap, if you didn't replace that, do it. As for the clutch check my reply in the following forum... www.suzuki-bikes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5294

02-24-2005, 03:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
zookerman125 Where Am I ? Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 31	for the clutch .. My 97 125 does the same thing. From everyone I have talked to, it is normal on these race bikes. I even tried pushing a friend's brand new 2004 rmz250 while in gear, clutch pulled in... grabbed just like mine. (wouldn't roll).

02-25-2005, 06:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
futball22 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 36	For the bike jumping when you put it into gear, i know that with alot of 2-strokes it will do that, sometimes the clutch has to warm up, and after it has done that it will get a bit smoother. I think it is just a charactoristic that 2-strokes have. Your case may be more sever than most though.

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