Please help a newbie - Honda XR125 L 5 Maintenance

[Jordee]

Hi,

I bought a 2005 Honda XR125 yesterday, paying the princely sum of £900.

It all seems fine, but now and a again when i change gear it feels a bit "clunky".

Its hard to describe but isnt there when idling in neutral and isnt there when the gears are engaged, only when shifting between gears and sometimes when pulling away in 1st.

Suspecting its a clutch problem, but might just be my riding skills. If it is a clutch thing, can anyone point me in the right direction. I have no idea on how to go about fixing it or if its even broken.

The other problem with it is the back brake pedal appears to be seized. I can press it on and it works ok, but it doesnt spring back off again, I have to lift it manually as if I were changing up a gear with my right foot.

Again any advice would be most appreciated. I cant find any maintenance literature anywhere. Is this engine the same as something else I can read?


P.S. I am also after any advice on how to mount a luggage box to the rack on the back, do they all fit? or do I need a universal plate? ior something entirely different?

[Jamie S]

[Jamie S]

[eddclarke]

Isnt that manual for the old Xr's?
I dont think there is one for the modern ones
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[hmmmnz]

ive got one but its in itialian, i think

there is a colour wiring diagram in the wiring diagram thread.
if you want the manual, you'll have to give me a week, as im off to norway on holiday.
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[teabag]

Jordee, the XR125L is the same engine as a CG125 - ignore all the rubbish from Jamie

Valve clearance is 0.08mm

Spark plugs are DPR8EA-9 gap 0.8 - 0.9mm

Compression 13.2 kgf/cm2

There is an Italian Workshop manual floating around on the net somewhere or you can buy the real thing from Honda for about £25-30.

I have the honda 35 litre a top box fitted to mine which required a mounting plate. Takes a full face helmut easily or packing for a weekend.

The gearbox is a bit clunky on these bike, so I wouldn't wory too much - check the cable slack, though. The back brake should have a return spring - make sure it is there. If not then you might need to strip the back brake down if it is really seizing.
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[Philious]

[Jordee]

you guys are the mutts nuts, cheers for all the info.

An update for anyone interested:

"Most" of the clunky gear change problem has been identified as a terrible condition chain and worn sprockets. Replaced front and back cogs and a brand new chain. 99% of the problem has gone, now i am left with an occasional "kick" when pulling away in 1st at the point where you basically leave go of the clutch. Will monitor this, but suspect its just a foible ofthe bike, its honestly nothing to write home about.

Seized back brake was a wheel off job, and releasing / regreasing the spindle in there. Ta for the advice on that, I was convinced it were the pedal itself.

Have since noticed that the spark plug looks a little rusty, I know I know, but for £3 why not, its my baby after all....

Thanks for the advice on top boxes, a definite purchase in the near future, for now my rain proff bag and industrial strength elastic bands will have to suffice.

To the lads who gave me the correct advice regarding the spark plugs and other config, cheers, and cheers aswell for at least having a go jamie.

Cheers again fellas.

P.S. Does anyone now if the Honda general motorcycle maintenance manual will be of use to me?

And I'm trying to track down the official honda xr125 maintenance manual aswell, if anyone sees one anywhere gimme a nudge.

Cheers

[Joe-90]

I got an XR 125 too , have the same rattly gearbox which imo is common with this bike .
Well done changing the drive chain , I brought one myself . I havent fitted the drive chain set yet as I am looking for the same XR 125 manual for the torque settings . I havent found one yet
I know the Honda common service manuals are widely available through the net though
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[Joe-90]

Flipk I see you have a workshop manual for a Honda XR 125 L . I would like to get hod of one of these but dunno where to get one from .
The drive chain needs replacing and I would like to replace it myself using the correct torque as specified in the manual .
Where can you get these from ?
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[adz4321]

Yep i know this thread is ancient i just wanted too . . . . .
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Over that rare manual . . . .

[johnjohn]

Hi just joined. have done 30000 miles on xr125l and just got a new one, great for commuting .
The shop manual I have is for a 03 model the only thing that has changed is crank case emissions tubing.
the part number for the manual is 62KRH00 and can be ordered from a Honda dealer or try Dave Silver spares its not cheap ,but it will pay for its self.

[walt]

I have a honda xr125. Got it at start of this year, but pre reg 08. As everyone has said they are all da same with the clunky gear box. Only sames to happened 4 me when down shifting. I ave done jst ova 3000miles to and from work and on da wkends when jst messing bout. Bike has gd pulling power alow it only has 10bhp, 65 is the top speed i ave gotten out of it but mainly hit jst 50 bout town. There a good bike build to last aswell jst a shame dont ave much more power. I used to have a yam xt125r it had 12.5bhp but was shit as build quality was shit. Would def advise anyone going for tis kinda of bike 2 get a honda xr 125 as seem to be the best for build quality, reliable and jst a gd all rounder.

P.S Anyone know how to get a bit more power outta them dont really care bout top speed jst want bit more power for off-road fun cheers.
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[mojoho]

[eagledragon69]

Ive got an XR125L4 2005 model now as much as ppl say it is a CG engin it is a push rod engin with an electric start having just rebuilt the engin after the damn piston disintergrated ive found there are some differences to the CG.

My bigest problem is I cant find a manual anywhere so if anyone has knowledge of where to get one please let me know. Also if anyone can give me there torque settings for the crank caes bolts Id be a happy chappie.

Anyway back to me beer thanks all.
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[hmmmnz]

https://www.4shared.com/file/44610848/ae627ebf/xr125manual.html

its in spanish, or itialian, but has everything you need in it
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[Morseman2003]

My son has a Honda XR125 and has a slight off and twisted his forks.

These should be OK to release the clamps to straighten them but I need the torque settings for the top and bottom clamps.

Can anyone help me with this please?

Regards

Trevor

[bikenut]

:karma: if you have a manual to call on ( even on line rather than printed on papaer ) great but visit cmnsl and find your bike, see exploded views and print off.A mqanual without text but very helpfull.

since you just bought it and already have problems take it back and get them to fix it under warranty, or sale of goods act merchantable qulaity!!!!