How To Fix A Slipping Clutch

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In this video I show you how to diagnose and fix a slipping clutch on my Honda CR125 two stroke!
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[@CameronNiemela]

What is the common problem you have with your bikes?

[@nathanbuckley6745]

Sick video

[@nayrh1920]

Cameron Niemela drowning them in the uk fuel injected bikes are horrible to sort once drowned and that happens alot in the uk trails

[@xucer5360]

Bolts vibrate out

[@nayrh1920]

Jack Callahan you have stripped the threads or just arent tightening them enough or need to use blue locktight

[@Bitplanebrother]

my most common problem is ...they run out of gas! ;)

[@kawi5827]

If you can't tell if it is slipping or not, listen back-to-back. Clutch slipping - 0:05 Not slipping - 14:43

[@tmk5522]

When I was working at the local motorcycle shop I could not believe how many people came in with clutch cables bango tight. We would have customers come in all the time for diag on slipping clutches that took 20 minutes to two hours of labor to fix on Dirtbike's and it was end up costing well over 100 dollars almost every time. The best was when you would do the guy a favor and lube and adjust the cable to spec to be told by the customer that we messed up his now perfectly functional clutch

[@AuMechanic]

Good video. Method I used to adjust cable free play servicing bikes was to turn the steering to full lock both sides, one side usually has less free play than the other as the cable bends more around the steering head, then adjust so it just has free play on the tight side. That usually gives enough straight ahead and ensures at least some free play even on full lock. Same for throttle cables.

[@Fishifyed]

Good tip, thanks!

[@dean754]

Love your videos Cam, clear, precise, easy to follow and interesting. You’ve come a long way since your first videos, much more confident and engaging in your presentations. Great camera work and sound too, very slick. Keep up the good work, btw how is that cr250 rebuild coming along. G’day from a land down under👍🏽

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for the kind words! The 250 is still awaiting a lot of engine parts so that's holding things up at the moment.

[@mathieubilodeau4384]

Tx Cameron for very detailed and slow explications. I'm just bought my first yz125. I'm learning a lot of stuff from your YT channel.

[@ckgames7184]

Thank you bro!! Very educational as always. I just finished my top end on my 01 cr125. I'm trying to work all the bugs out. Loving what u do bro, keep up the good work!!

[@rudikriek]

These videos really help me out a lot, very informative and gives good guidance in terms of what to expect and what to look out for.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks Rudi!

[@elsocket]

Great video. One thing to add, if you wear the clutch too much, in the pinch you can put washers between screws and springs, this will work for a while, just to let you go home.

[@puchmaxi17]

Whats up with the CR250??

[@taraskompaniyets1039]

As usually absolutely awesome "how to" video! Great picture, great sound, detailed and clear explanations!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks Taras!

[@thomasrokicki]

Thank you! I wish I did this a year ago! 2 minutes adjusting the cable and the bike moves like a totally different bike. Probably a couple years before the clutch actually needs work!

[@cooperwolfe1731]

My problem is I’m fighting between having enough free play and being able to fully disengage it.

[@lorenzogarcia8295]

You’ve got a very comprehensive tutorial! Keep up the good works, man!

[@kurtkoller5925]

Wow, excellent video. You make it all look so easy. Makes me want to tear into my DRZ400SM just for the experience...and see how the plates are doing.

[@StelzDwnUndr]

Man after watching this my clutch problem is literally fixed!! Wow so simple and easy bro great video thanks brother

[@islandlife4141]

Your videos are extremely helpful. Great help.. will this clutch operation bebthe same for a 2005 banshee?

[@eamh2002]

Yeah finally someone who doesnt say a sticking clutch is slipping :D Almost every time someone says their clutch is slipping I need to ask, does it SLIP or stick?

[@alex.jaeger1714]

What's the difference my is having some issues

[@brandongoodman36]

great job. i knew nothing and now i can confidently say i feel thoroughly informed and ready to tackle this.

[@spiffyjosh]

i love how you explain everything. like why its important why to fix it how to fix it and how to know whats wrong. i love your videos i learn so much

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@drewmax77]

heyy how it going broo thanks for yours videos I really learning a lot.. hey Im kinda confuse about the right amound of engine oil and trans oil for 450 and 250 4 stroke change. I try to follow the container but I really appreciate any right amount for my next changes. thanks in advance

[@jestercinti]

In-depth video and straight to the point. Thank you! I think this will help my 73 RD350 Yamaha!

[@EndurohpEngBr]

Some CR's have aluminium clutch discs thar wear too. Steel ones doesn't

[@twistythrottles6672]

Keep up the work man and where's the cr250 build videos

[@nickchilds3104]

He said in a "post" on his channel he's waiting for backordered engine parts because the CR250 is not exactly a new bike with an abundance of parts.

[@twistythrottles6672]

Nick Childs thanks for that Just never seen the post

[@gmx0413]

00¹po pool

[@ftball90]

Another great video! My suggestion for a vid and something that is easy enough to do is a compression test and/or a leak down test. Something that should be done at regular intervals.

[@CameronNiemela]

Good idea!

[@CQ825]

@cameron Niemela could you put a another washer on the rod that push’s the clutch for a easier pull on the clutch lever?

[@Enjoyeveryminute2023]

I have a question. With my crf250r up on a stand and in gear, when I pull in the clutch should the rear wheel turn easy or will it have some resistance to turn

[@blessed5068]

Obrigado Cameron, aprendo bastante com seus vídeos! Parabéns!

[@Itsme-vd3dx]

Thank you for doing this. Your chanel is amazing, learned a lot from you AND saved some money.

[@gunnerm1]

Thanks for taking the time to post this very informative video.

[@johnsn10]

These videos help alot with all the bikes i buy and sell. Keep them coming

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@Catman1987]

These videos help me out a lot , even though i dont have a CR , i ride a KX 250 two stroke

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@cdh79]

thanks Cam, i basically have the opposite problem on my Husaberg. when i pull the clutch, then there is still a very light amount of friction and the bike very slowly rolls forward if i don't hold it back. i have an hydraulic clutch, so no clutch-cable to adjust.. i have already changed the hydraulic oil, to ensure it's properly bled, but it's still happening. not that it would really bother me, but i feel that i will get excessive plate-wear like that. any ideas?

[@carreteras101]

excellent video! you covered all bases before making a diagnosis. well done.

[@derek3107]

thanks for this excellent video, I felt my engine let go during an enduro sprint, thought it was overheating, but clutch was slipping, my lever had no play at all, I must have smoked it. Thanks I'm pretty sure I have diagnose problem and solution with your video!

[@rocknraptor3195]

Good video thanks alot!! my cable definitely needed adjusting & wasn't 100% sure about it..

[@samwigman1328]

This video helped me fix the clutch's function on my 03 xr100r. Only additional information needed was the location of the major adjustment on the clutch cable, which is in the manual.

[@brenontech]

hey when are you going to finish up that cr250?? would like to know, really like those vids.

[@blackisback74]

Awesome video as I just bought a 89 CR125 and clutch is getting weak and wanted to know how to do this and its super easy. Anyway curious if you or anyone has tried those semi auto clutches like the Rekluse auto clutches?

[@reggieholguin7907]

I have a 2018 crf250l a 500 miles. Yesterday I noticed when I'm downshifting the shifter made a loud clanking sound almost like I was downshifting a out using clutch. Any ideas? thanks

[@benjibanks7894]

My sons CRF 150F wont shit into 2nd gear. Do you think its time for a new clutch? Or kno what would cause that to happen?

[@FAKAMUSHIN]

Great video , damn love the space you have were he can just let it rip on the grass !

[@ericmartino2310]

Any advice for the bike being stuck in neutral and won't engage in any gear? Feels like something is grinding when going up or down but every once in a while it's smoothie and I will catch a random gear for a bit.

[@Luke-de4sc]

I love your videos like this so when I get a bike I know how to do stuff like this. Can't wait to get a bike

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching man!

[@outuvcontext]

Thanks man. Fixed mine with your help!

[@youngb32by]

what if the new cable is still too tight on the loosest setting on the adjuster by the engine and by the clutch lever? i bought the same cable for my model bike

[@barajasautodiagnostico9925]

GOOD JOB BRO, WHAT DO YOU THINK THAT THE HIDRAHULIC CLOUTCH ITS BETTER?

[@tanksoldier9770]

You are a great teacher,thanks for the video.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank for for watching!

[@young-_-loot]

Extremely helpful bro

[@MrXavixavier]

Could someone help me? I bought a new clutch lever for my Honda XR400 but even at max adjustment, the clutch slips (the clutch plates are pretty much apart from each other). I think the lever is to big (the space between the adjuster and the lever itself is too wide) for the cable, is that possible? And is there a way around it other than buying a new lever? Would really appreciate some help!

[@jhackney210]

Great video! Very informational

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank You!

[@FREDDEMANNEN01]

Awesome video as always!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks for watching!

[@thefalkor7731]

Great piece of work. Thank you. Learned a lot.

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!

[@american0153]

Thanks for the video! I really appreciate it. Turns out I used the wrong oil, so it should be a quick fix.

[@matt-zr6zs]

Need help tech ,question 😫, I have Honda cb125r the clutch lever sticks half way through a gear change ,which creates high revs and failed transition!is it the cable that needs adjusting, or gulp a new clutch kit .thank you .

[@diarmuidoc9427]

Great vid Cameron. Learned alot.👍

[@CameronNiemela]

Thank You!

[@xPyrodudez]

Great video. I noticed my clutch is very stiff. Might take a look inside my bike. It's a 50cc moped tho. Noticed it slipping much today. Don't know what happend before that. Thanks alot man

[@sufyaankhan232]

Hi I have a 05 cr85 and the clutch slips only in 3rd and wont allow the bike to move, every other gear is fine do you know what it could be any help appreciated

[@mclovin1561]

This video helped a lot!

[@rerleeton]

As always on top !

[@revvhappy]

Thanks for the video great explanation

[@StilwellMotovlogger]

Another sign your basket has grooves is if the bike wants to stall or go forward a bit when you put it in gear with the clutch pulled in

[@cordellamacher1142]

I have an 03yz 450f. It slips in 4th. Do you think it could just be the plate?

[@_blazin_asian]

So my manual says my spring wear limit is 69.5mm. If my springs are in good condition they should have a longer free length?

[@arnarolisigurdson9483]

Thank you so much bro this helped me out.

[@Eric16ss]

Hello, I just got my dirtbike "repaired" I had a broken crankcase and kick start gear, but my transmission before was working fine, now when I start the bike, pop it in first gear to take off, only to find out I'm back in neutral, I'll kick down to put it back on first , only to be able to kick it in first over and over, occasionally it stays on first then seems to slip out of it, only way I got it to work is if I literally hold my foot pushing it down to keep it In first gear, what do you think it could be? Any info/help would be greatly appreciated!

[@RyGriff]

Super helpful. Thank you.

[@Didier665]

Man you're the best

[@brettsitte1774]

YOU ARE THA MAN!! Love the videos!

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks!

[@stephen8385]

Hi i purchased 03 cr250, felt like it ran okay however the bike wont start on first gear even i press the clutch all the way in the bike will move forward, is it common thing on 2 stroke dirtbike or is it my clutch?

[@ashleighward1368]

Great vid mate what year is your cr

[@LoneStarProductions7]

Hey man, just picked up a 2005 CRF450R, it had a broken perch and I replaced it with a nicer 1 finger easy pull perch but being a noob I rode it roughly 20 miles with it adjusted to tight slipping the clutch. Now I have a loud screeching sound coming from the clutch. Won’t be able to get inside the clutch for a few days but my question is, is that noise a common sign of bad clutch plates? Also it looks as if the fluid was slightly low as well so should I be worried about transmission damage?

[@IsaacGonzalez-et2bq]

i have a 2020 husq TC 125 and the manual doesn't mention anything about minimum plate thickness. All I know is that brand new they are 1.95mm and they are measuring about 1.86-1.89...clutch is slipping and oil smells burnt...any suggestions? inner and outer basket looks fine, pressure plate in pretty good shape, and the metal plates aren't too discolored....

[@rglce25]

How can I get my clutch to engauge closer to the bars. Mine engauges way out and its harder to control in slow technical stuff.

[@jamesa6272]

10:29. Explains the magic of a clutch and how it works that no one seems to understand. Awesome video on clutch diagnosis!

[@jamesa6272]

No matter how I adjust my clutch on my 86 rebel 450 it always slips when accelerating hard through the gears.

[@jamesa6272]

I have no idea how the prior owner road it or f it’s toast or not. It never slips when taking off out of first though. I have replay also

[@samrodriguez9542]

hey so i am having problems with my bike not moving once in gear could you tell me what might be the problem please tried everything and still no luck

[@jorgeg.g4492]

Really helpfull and instructive.

[@Fandestdh]

When I'm letting go of the clutch on high rev it only engages a little right away,and then fully after about a second,what could be the problem?

[@santiago2775]

ola amigao beleza . a minha embreagem da cr 125 eh muito dura o que pode ser ?

[@codyray824]

You are the best teacher bro I watch all your videos your very helpful

[@dbkaynewinchester9196]

Question, so i have asv levers and with my clutch theres not really any play and when i pull it in and shift down to 1st it pulls pretty bad and itll die from pulling half the time and if i give it any play then wen i shift down to 1st itll just die right away, do u know how to fix it cause i tried messing with the cable and it didnt work?

[@mauromartinez9236]

How about clutch creep? With clutch lever pulled in, disengaging the clutch, my 2013 crf250r pulls forward slightly. Why? How do I fix that?

[@spelunkerd]

Well explained!

[@didnthurt4077]

Off-topic, but do you know what stabbing the clutch do? I see some people do that, its like kinda tapping the clutch in a fluid motion with all fingers.. what does it do? Tried to search for an answer but couldnt find any.. thanks!

[@peterchhem8060]

Great video! Thanks!

[@donsimpson1976]

Great tech info man..Cameron What type/Brand Gear oil and engine oil do you prefer or would recommend for a CRF450

[@henryfreund_]

Don Simpson Cameron would do maxima, duh. I run Lucas oil on my crf 250r. I do 10w-40 for the engine oil, and 80/85 synthetic gear oil

[@CameronNiemela]

I'm partial to Maxima, but have good luck with Rotella T 10W-40 in my previous bikes.

[@rickymullane9973]

very helpful friend hope you are well

[@bigchungus2493]

My clutch on my 2003 ttr125e is sticking when I pop the clutch and after shifting, and when I give it more than 50% throttle it sticks, but slow on it's fine. Plates? Basket? Springs? help.

[@seller559]

Excellent!!! Thank you

[@dirtbikerestoration9191]

Hey im having a problem with my pit bike, it revs up fine the clutch is adjusted right, but it use to go Much faster than it does now, before I could hit probably 45-50 now it only goes 30mph, like i said it revs up fine clutch adjusted but it just doesn't hit any speed at all.

[@UlisesGlez26]

Great video my Man!! Just learned a lot of staff, thanks for shearing your knowledge, cheers bro.

[@CameronNiemela]

I appreciate that man!

[@austinmcguire5399]

I have a kawi Vulcan Classic 1500 that has sat unridden for quite a while. After starting, when I click into first gear, the bike lurches forward and stalls, which says to me the clutch is not engaging. Can someone suggest how I can determine if this is a pushrod problem or likely the plates need to be replaced?

[@theforester_]

I installed a pink spring on my crf 250r. They are sligtly bigger (height) than the original ones. Is that a problem?

[@SurrealNotion]

Thanks for the info & share

[@shutup1999]

Great video

[@iamkirankumarkv]

is transmission oil is there for all bikes or only for old models?

[@Freewheelie199]

Is there a good way of removing the outer clutch basket without the special tool ?

[@Bitplanebrother]

..again an awsome video...even the trick with the break pedal explaned...thx

[@CameronNiemela]

Thanks man!

[@Daniel-jw3of]

How do you know how much oil to put into the bike? For example I just bought a used yz125 and need to change oil but don't know how much to put in.... Someone please Help!

[@jordanbehlok]

I have a question, when I go to put my 98 yz125 on it’s side to wash it or to just lay it down, it just pours out fuel. Any idea? It’s a fresh rebuild. Everything has been redone. Every nut and bolt

[@CameronNiemela]

You have to turn off the fuel valve when you lay the bike on it's side