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Anonymous Posted on May 23, 2016

The clutch fluid reservoir went dry I refilled and bled the air out now my bike doesn't want to downshift passed third gear once I get to fourth and need to downshift at stops.

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tombones

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  • Posted on Apr 19, 2009

SOURCE: C90 HARD TO SHIFT DOWN FROM THIRD GEAR

You have a bent shift fork. The repair means taking the engine out of the frame then removing the top end, removing the flywheel and electrics, removing the clutch , shift mechanism and kick starter and a few other parts. THEN you are ready to split the gearbox to remove the crankshaft and then the bent shift fork. Next you get to put it all back together. This is a pretty big job for the home mechanic.

You will need an impact driver, flywheel puller, case splitter and torque wrench plus the normal screwdriver, pliers, etc.. Alternate to the special tools is taking it to the dealer and say "Fix it".
I normally tell people to take it to the shop just so they don't get into such an involved project.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 01, 2009

SOURCE: I have a 01 rm 125. Just overhauled the engine,

if all other gears shif fine, only thing possibly wrong is the shifting mechanism, like bent fork, washer on shaft in the wrong spot etc most likely during overhaul, something was not put back in the right place

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2011

SOURCE: Have a problem with the clutch. On cold days my

Old dirty fluid may still be caught in the seals of the piston or may have damaged them.
This will stop the piston from returning all the way and engaging the do not start if not in neutral or stand not up, If clutch is pulled in it will bypass these safety stops until released.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2011

SOURCE: I have an 83 rm 125 and know nothing about bikes!!

yes sir that would be the reason i my self have a 2 stroke ts 250 i use automatic transmission fluid for cars in my i have never had a problem all the years i have had mine

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2011

SOURCE: Our 2001 intruder 1500 loses

Hello and welcome to FixYa!

Looks like that the clutch itself is worn out that's why you're having a hard time. I strongly suggest that you check the clutch and have it replaced.

Hope this helps and thank you for using FixYa! Have a good one!

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