suzuki ts 125 r - clutch issue

[gaz_h]

Hiya, im posting this on behalf of my partner, were both new to the forum world so i hope were doing this right.

He has a suzuki ts 125 r (1994)

Its been riding fine until last week when the clutch seemed to be 'slipping' he says its like its not engaging.

He changed the springs and plates and still having same issue.

We were wondering if anyone has every encounted this sort of problem or if anyone knows the best way to go about fixing the problem. Obviously there is the answer of taking it to a garage but this is the last and most costly option we have, so if he can fix it himself would be a bonus.

Thanks in advance

Lucy (& gaz whos currently at work)

[DMCpro]

First of all are you sure it was put back together properly? We're the plates/springs soaked in oil overnight? Have you tried cable adjustment? Is the chain tight? Is the gearbox oil good and new? Change it for ATF fluid.

Do this stuff and check back
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[Walloper]

Hi Lucy (& Poor Auld Gaz, who is kept working)
Sounds like the clutch cable is too tight.
The soaking of the clutch plate before assembly is so the plates don't all stick/suck together when assembled. The friction material has absorbent properties which will sook up any liquid into the pores of the material. If clashed together without soaking then they can sort of bind until they release. A friction clutch relies on the clamping force of the pressure plate to maintain enough pressure to ensure friction can transmit drive through the clutch.

If stuck together due to poor build up methods then the clutch is 'normally' very difficult to disengage so a gear cannot be selected with the engine running.

Check the clutch lever is on the correct way and that the cable has been adjusted properly. It can be a bit fiddely to get it just sweet on some small clutches.

Some 125s still have a very slight 'drag' through the clutch even when adjusted properly. This is due to the tight tolerances and sometimes thickness of cold oil when just started up. So it's best to get the 'iron' warm before adjusting to final setting Warm the engine up by a wee skoot around the block 1st.
If you adjust when the metal is cold then the clutch can slip once the engine is at 'normal running temperature'.
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