DT125R ARCHIVE

NEV · NEV

Thought I'd make a sticky on how the clutch plates are aligned up, for those wanting to do it themselves Set up the clutch yesterday thought I'd put up a pic of where the lugs on the pressure plates face towards as there is a special way to set them up so it balances out the clutch properly, setting up the fr...

NEV · NEV

DT125R CLUTCH[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/clutch2.jpg/][IMG]http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/3395/clutch2...

sindre98 · sindre98

hi going to install my kickstart parts when i get my gasket, anything i should be real careful about when disassembling and reassembling clutch? i have read calums guide. and how big is the nut behind the clutch plates?and what to do without clutch holding tool?

tomimsmith1992 · tomimsmith1992

Hi Lads has anyone else had issue with clutch cables not fitting, iv brought 8 so far ranging from genuine to quality aftermarket to complete S**t and none are the right length ether to small or too long, bike is as it was out the factory clutch wise, just with a short lever, don't think that should caus...

gooner78 · gooner78

Hi my gear changes have started to become clunky when changing down so I took of the clutch case and have found theres an orange rubber poking out from between the back of the clutch basket and cog and there is slight movement if I hold the cog and twist the clutch basket the clutch basket is moving slightl...

Luke · Luke

Hi, as the title says.

Luke · Luke

Hi all. My clutch seems to constantly be biting as soon as it's pulled all the way in. Obviously dodgy on the clutch and causing extra wear. How can I change where it bites?

Ralzy · Ralzy

Used up my spare clutch cable and forgot to order a replacement now its held on by a few strands by the nipple near the handle. So I decided to solder to the bloody thing lol. I`ve ordered a new one now which will be here around weds I think it will last erm about a day. Taking predictions right now lol. Also An...

dread123 · dread123

just trie connecting the clutch cable and seems got a lot of slack? the spring is fitted to the lifter arm, but too much play? any ideas? gonna have to drain oil and coolant again me thinks? if i didnt get the punch hole on clutch plate lined up correctly will that affect it? any ideas folks..thanks

Darren · Darren

has anyone done or thought of doing this? what would be the pro's and con's of doing this on a dt. im actually thinking about doing this. what are your opinions/experience in doing this.

2strokejjj · 2strokejjj

I've just rebuilt my bottom end all seems sweet accept the push rod. I'm afraid off putting the side casing back on and it not being adjusted right lol. I'm wondering is there a certain way it should be screw in ie do I tighten it as far as possible. I don't remember it being right in the middle of the locking...

gooner78 · gooner78

I want to replace the clutch in my 2003 dtr with ebc plates and springs seeing as its done 25000 miles . Has anyone tried these and do the ebc plates have marks on them to line them up correctly in the basket and do you still use the damper ring thanks.

superted · superted

Hi I have had my dtr for about 8 months and gone through 5 clutch cable they keep snapping at the lever this can't be normal can it just wondering if any one els has had this problem I buy my clutch cables from yambits and he ensures me they r top stuff also the clutch is brand new was changed a month ago this was...

Jace · Jace

[URL=https://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a577/Jace_Smith/IMG_0584_zps383faefe.mp4][IMG]htt...

Dt Danny · Dt Danny

^^ lol

DTRJoeW · DTRJoeW

Changed my gearbox oil the other day, to what i thought it was gear box oil for my dt, was brought from moores(local yamaha dealer) and i drained my old gear box oil and put in the new 75/80 gearbox oil for my bike, when i drained my old oil out there wasnt 750ml as stated needed for the bike, so i filled it up wi...

tripr · tripr

right i cant work out whats wrong with the clutch it was all good last year i removed the engine oil before i put it up for storing over winter the bike works fine in low revs the gears click in click out the bike sits fine with the clutch pulled in 1st but once it hits the powerband its like im holdin...

WoZz · WoZz

- -- Edited by WoZz on Friday 12th of July 2013 01:30:22 PM

zooankski · zooankski

The clutch on my project 1991 DT125r is not working as i found out today after a quick engine run!. I pull in the lever and the gearbox and clutch are not seperating??? i have wound out adjusters to full so cable is tight and clutch actuating lever is pretty far forward and it is still not disengaging. Any i...

NORFE · NORFE

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT125R-DTR-125-R-TZR125-R-Clutch-holding-tool-/120781677759?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c1f2624bf#ht_3208wt_1037

Cameron · Cameron

Noticed the clutch is playing up a bit on my bike, bit hard to explain but I'll give it a go lol. Basically I've adjusted the clutch so it has the right amount of free play on the lever. When you pull the clutch in it all disengauges fine, but sometimes when you pull the clutch in to change gear or whatever, wh...

Ralzy · Ralzy

Hi all, From time to time I struggle to get my DTR125 to select 1st gear from neutral. Its never usually a problem when I first ride the bike. Just seems to happen sometimes when I pull up at set of lights. When I have come to a stop and put the bike in neutral. Then when the lights are changing I select 1st gear...

NORFE · NORFE

so had a play with an old basket earlier, wanted to see its design as they all differ from 1 brand to another as u can see whan the back plate is removed you can see the rubbers, most bigger bikes have springs in there design bit of a bummer you cant buy these for the dtr as it would be a good fix and cheaper

NathanH · NathanH

Riding home from work today, get to a junction and go to pull the clutch in and stop but the lever goes soft and the bike stalls when I stop... FFS. Bumped it, and went back to work to borrow the van and get the bike home. try the clutch again and its fine!? drain the oil (full of metalic particles) and whip the...

Steady Eddy · Steady Eddy

Slightly clutch related which oil do you use in your gearbox ??some people say that they use semi synthetic car oil in there bikes but others say that it is no good for bikes with wet clutches , so am never just sure which to use , but I have been all over our town looking for some bike oil and only one had any ,a...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	STICKY: Setting up the Clutch plates (Preview) Thought I'd make a sticky on how the clutch plates are aligned up, for those wanting to do it themselves Set up the clutch yesterday thought I'd put up a pic of where the lugs on the pressure plates face towards as there is a special way to set them up so it balances out the clutch properly, setting up the fr...	NEV	1	1431	Mar 20, 2014 by dread123
	STICKY: DT125R CLUTCH - PARTS BREAKDOWN (closed) (Preview) DT125R CLUTCH[URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/clutch2.jpg/][IMG]http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/3395/clutch2...	NEV	0	1469	Jun 24, 2012 by NEV
	assembling clutch (Preview) hi going to install my kickstart parts when i get my gasket, anything i should be real careful about when disassembling and reassembling clutch? i have read calums guide. and how big is the nut behind the clutch plates?and what to do without clutch holding tool?	sindre98	4	1333	Apr 26, 2015 by Calum122
	Clutch cables Not fitting Clutch cable pain in the ass (Preview) Hi Lads has anyone else had issue with clutch cables not fitting, iv brought 8 so far ranging from genuine to quality aftermarket to complete S**t and none are the right length ether to small or too long, bike is as it was out the factory clutch wise, just with a short lever, don't think that should caus...	tomimsmith1992	10	1836	Apr 1, 2015 by tomimsmith1992
	Clutch Basket Movement And Orange Rubber (Preview) Hi my gear changes have started to become clunky when changing down so I took of the clutch case and have found theres an orange rubber poking out from between the back of the clutch basket and cog and there is slight movement if I hold the cog and twist the clutch basket the clutch basket is moving slightl...	gooner78	1	1254	Sep 13, 2014 by Calum122
	Two Clutch Plates Stick?? (Preview) Hi, as the title says.	Luke	6	1797	Aug 24, 2014 by Luke
	How To Adjust Clutch Bite? (Preview) Hi all. My clutch seems to constantly be biting as soon as it's pulled all the way in. Obviously dodgy on the clutch and causing extra wear. How can I change where it bites?	Luke	3	1327	Aug 22, 2014 by Luke
	Soldering clutch cable (Preview) Used up my spare clutch cable and forgot to order a replacement now its held on by a few strands by the nipple near the handle. So I decided to solder to the bloody thing lol. I`ve ordered a new one now which will be here around weds I think it will last erm about a day. Taking predictions right now lol. Also An...	Ralzy	17	2322	Apr 29, 2014 by Calum122
	problems? (Preview) just trie connecting the clutch cable and seems got a lot of slack? the spring is fitted to the lifter arm, but too much play? any ideas? gonna have to drain oil and coolant again me thinks? if i didnt get the punch hole on clutch plate lined up correctly will that affect it? any ideas folks..thanks	dread123	24	2354	Apr 13, 2014 by dread123
	lightening the clutch basket drive ring (Preview) has anyone done or thought of doing this? what would be the pro's and con's of doing this on a dt. im actually thinking about doing this. what are your opinions/experience in doing this.	Darren	0	1356	Mar 22, 2014 by Darren
	push rod adjustment (Preview) I've just rebuilt my bottom end all seems sweet accept the push rod. I'm afraid off putting the side casing back on and it not being adjusted right lol. I'm wondering is there a certain way it should be screw in ie do I tighten it as far as possible. I don't remember it being right in the middle of the locking...	2strokejjj	5	2291	Feb 8, 2014 by Rwszc
	Up grading clutch plates and springs (Preview) I want to replace the clutch in my 2003 dtr with ebc plates and springs seeing as its done 25000 miles . Has anyone tried these and do the ebc plates have marks on them to line them up correctly in the basket and do you still use the damper ring thanks.	gooner78	16	2462	Aug 29, 2013 by Calum122
	Clutch cable prob (Preview) Hi I have had my dtr for about 8 months and gone through 5 clutch cable they keep snapping at the lever this can't be normal can it just wondering if any one els has had this problem I buy my clutch cables from yambits and he ensures me they r top stuff also the clutch is brand new was changed a month ago this was...	superted	5	1671	Jul 3, 2013 by superted
	clutch (Preview) [URL=https://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a577/Jace_Smith/IMG_0584_zps383faefe.mp4][IMG]htt...	Jace	20	2408	Jun 29, 2013 by Jace
	How hard is it to change a clutch ? (Preview) ^^ lol	Dt Danny	11	1744	Apr 15, 2013 by Nathlaad
	Clutch slip :( (Preview) Changed my gearbox oil the other day, to what i thought it was gear box oil for my dt, was brought from moores(local yamaha dealer) and i drained my old gear box oil and put in the new 75/80 gearbox oil for my bike, when i drained my old oil out there wasnt 750ml as stated needed for the bike, so i filled it up wi...	DTRJoeW	1	1476	Apr 15, 2013 by NORFE
	it doesnt feel right after sitting all winter indoors (Preview) right i cant work out whats wrong with the clutch it was all good last year i removed the engine oil before i put it up for storing over winter the bike works fine in low revs the gears click in click out the bike sits fine with the clutch pulled in 1st but once it hits the powerband its like im holdin...	tripr	12	2074	Mar 28, 2013 by MDK
	Something doesn't look right... (Preview) - -- Edited by WoZz on Friday 12th of July 2013 01:30:22 PM	WoZz	14	1553	Oct 11, 2012 by louisBOSS
	No clutch? (Preview) The clutch on my project 1991 DT125r is not working as i found out today after a quick engine run!. I pull in the lever and the gearbox and clutch are not seperating??? i have wound out adjusters to full so cable is tight and clutch actuating lever is pretty far forward and it is still not disengaging. Any i...	zooankski	14	2069	Aug 30, 2012 by GADGET
	clutch tool (Preview) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-DT125R-DTR-125-R-TZR125-R-Clutch-holding-tool-/120781677759?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c1f2624bf#ht_3208wt_1037	NORFE	2	1410	Jun 29, 2012 by Calum122
	Weird clutch problem (Preview) Noticed the clutch is playing up a bit on my bike, bit hard to explain but I'll give it a go lol. Basically I've adjusted the clutch so it has the right amount of free play on the lever. When you pull the clutch in it all disengauges fine, but sometimes when you pull the clutch in to change gear or whatever, wh...	Cameron	15	2036	May 1, 2012 by NORFE
	1 Gear Selection issue (Preview) Hi all, From time to time I struggle to get my DTR125 to select 1st gear from neutral. Its never usually a problem when I first ride the bike. Just seems to happen sometimes when I pull up at set of lights. When I have come to a stop and put the bike in neutral. Then when the lights are changing I select 1st gear...	Ralzy	8	1674	Apr 15, 2012 by the only way is YAMAHA DTR
	clutch basket components if u wanna see inside !! (Preview) so had a play with an old basket earlier, wanted to see its design as they all differ from 1 brand to another as u can see whan the back plate is removed you can see the rubbers, most bigger bikes have springs in there design bit of a bummer you cant buy these for the dtr as it would be a good fix and cheaper	NORFE	2	1493	Apr 10, 2012 by NORFE
	Clutch has gone... (Preview) Riding home from work today, get to a junction and go to pull the clutch in and stop but the lever goes soft and the bike stalls when I stop... FFS. Bumped it, and went back to work to borrow the van and get the bike home. try the clutch again and its fine!? drain the oil (full of metalic particles) and whip the...	NathanH	24	2810	Apr 9, 2012 by NathanH
	Which Oil ???? (Preview) Slightly clutch related which oil do you use in your gearbox ??some people say that they use semi synthetic car oil in there bikes but others say that it is no good for bikes with wet clutches , so am never just sure which to use , but I have been all over our town looking for some bike oil and only one had any ,a...	Steady Eddy	19	2199	Apr 8, 2012 by Reef
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