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Cameronion · L Plate Warrior Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Karma :

Recently bought a Aprilia Rs 125 1996 reg. Had done 400 or so miles no probs but on 2nd last journey began having difficulty finding 2 to 6 gear and on stopping at a junction could only find 1st hence its last journey was on the back of a trailer. Totally mechanically inept so any ideas folks? Cheers

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

Does it have any oil in it?

Cameronion · L Plate Warrior Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Karma :

Yeah it does just drained it to take a look and see how much was in there

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Is the chain too tight?

there should be 3-4 cm of movement at the tightest spot on the lower run of the chain.
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Vin · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Karma :

Check the gear shift linkages they might have come loose