cant get on with new rs 125

[discusdan]

hi im really struggling to use my new rs 125 , i just keep stalling it and it keeps cutting out on me. im used to riding a 4 stroke pulse adrenaline and just dont know what to do

[Kickstart]

Hi

Use the revs. Make sure you keep the revs up (by slipping the clutch) when moving off. With a bit of practice you can hold the revs at about 4k to move off, feeding the clutch and throttle to keep the revs there until the clutch is fully released.

The RS (certainly in full power form) has pretty much nothing under 2500rpm as the power valve is open. It just does this so that around town it gets regularly operated to try and stop it sticking. I suspect they assume nobody will try and ride it at such low revs.

All the best

Keith
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[discusdan]

hi thanks for reply so i slip the clutch by revving quite high and release it slowly? i seem to be setting off at about 5mph and chugging up the road which is dangerous i darent go on the main roads at all.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Practice with the clutch.

You do not rev the engine and just let go of the clutch. What you need to be able to do is control the revs using the clutch. You could easily still be slipping the clutch at 15mph (around 5500rpm in first), and certainly at 5mph. Feed the clutch out slowly, and be prepared to pull it in slightly again if the revs drop too far.

The clutch will take a lot of abuse (far more than a car clutch) so do not worry too much about it.

All the best

Keith
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[Fluzzel]

It will take quite a bit of practice but definetly listen to Kickstart I've been riding my rs125 forlike 6 months and sometimes I forget and mess up to but be prepared to mess up a lot and stay calm

[MinhDinh]

Stay on 4K upwards with the clutch lever on the biting point. Then let go slowly and move the bike and rev higher.
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[discusdan]

big thanks to everyone for the help im now not stalling it and setting off a bit quicker also what sort of revs and speed should i change up to say 3rd gear? is it ok to stay in the powerband? any more advice very very welcome

also my dad stripped the bike down and found a dodgy electric connection that would cause the bike to be completely dead when i put the key in and if you tapped it the lights would come on so he soldered it and re did the wiring and now it doesnt cut out

[MinhDinh]

Great stuff on your dad finding the problem.

Yu will learn what revs to change at, it's quite a patterned gear change I found, hit a certain speed and sound or feel, then change.
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Hit the G spot.

[Kickstart]