Can I Fix This $1000 RM125 That Won't Shift?

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Back in May, Levi blew up his RM125. We attempted to fix it, but after reassembling the bike it would only shift into first and neutral. I bought the bike from Levi for $1,000, and this video documents my struggles bringing the bike back to life. When I bought the bike, I agreed to the stipulation that Levi gets to ride the bike again before I sell it. Stay tuned to see Levi shred this bike one last time.
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Chapters:
0:00 Backstory
1:43 Engine Removal
2:55 Engine Teardown
4:23 Transmission Inspection
5:23 Will it Shift?
6:15 Further Disappointment
7:18 Looking Elsewhere
8:33 Figured It Out
9:25 Brakes and Forks
11:57 Actually Figured It Out
13:58 Security Footage
15:25 Reassembly
17:16 It Shifts

[@sk8er2420]

For the sake of any Dirtbike, DO NOT LET LEVI TOUCH A WRENCH

[@Exeniore]

ok

[@jtgross2324]

As an amateur engine builder I really enjoyed watching the trouble shooting and overall process, thanks for sharing man!

[@ChaseBuiltBikes]

I can feel the pain in the video 😂😂 I’ve done the same stuff. When it comes to things like transmission, it’s easy just to jump right to the worst conclusions vs the easy stuff. Glad you got it figured out without sending the bike into a lake 😂😂

[@brianmcclintock1194]

having recently found the channel , and being a fan of camerons work... its great to see a fresh approch to bike overhauls , love the production , information and the overall feel of the channel and content .. keep up the good work buddy !!

[@jeffstrongman7889]

I’m 50 now and have a bad heart so I’m a big XR guy now but when I was your age I was just like you guys always out rippin my two strokes. Great channel, glad I found it.

[@KincadePavich]

Nothing wrong with ripping an XR! Classic and bulletproof! Thanks for the support.

[@giovas1812]

I had the pleasure of riding a xr600r and i can say xrs are some of the best bikes when it comes to 4strokes in my opinion

[@johnlee8523]

I did that once on my Mustang. Spent many hours pulling my hair out trying to figure out a no start all for it to be the stupid safety switch for the clutch. Live and learn!

[@jared5594]

As a technician, I feel the midnight small problems that cause hours of pain... I laughed and nodded when you found it.

[@mikehudge78x]

Great Great video ( as are all of yours ) I have been rebuilding bikes since the early 80s and can say I've been in the same situation more than I care to admit 😮 and have learned from each one !!! Thank you for sharing all your experiences with us A++++

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

This reminds me of my favorite channel for this type of content. 2vintage is the channel, and he actually posted a very similar issue not very long ago, and if anyone else enjoys this type of content, he's definitely the guy to watch.

[@Marky503]

I just rebuilt my 06 125, got it back together and 1st and neutral, no 2nd lol watched this video and I had my shifter up to high. Thank you dude I wasn't looking forward to tearing it apart again

[@brettmerillat4323]

I have a 2002 rm 125, and I had the same problem with the shift lever up a couple splines after I completely overhauled it, I ended up splitting the cases again and replaced shift forks, and looked into the shifting mechanism. I was so relieved and pissed that the shift lever out of a adjustment was the problem 😂

[@Danman1972]

The suzuki DR350 had an similar issue. The ratchet set up for the shifter mechanism was the roughly the same other than the to capture it all in there was a bolt that went into the drum was a 12 mm bolt with a 6mm thread on the end. It would shear leaving the thread in the drum. Happened to mine. I had to drill that out of the drum and replace it. When I put it back together I had the same issue. I found that detent lever and little wheel you showed were bent and the wheel would not roll and made shifting hard. Through a dedicated internet forum (way before the days of facebook or youtube) a lot of folks had the same issue. Apparently when the bolt would shear it wadded up that little lever and wheel. I flattened mine out on the back of the vice and got that wheel rolling and never ended up replacing it because it worked correctly for until I sold it several hundred hrs later.

[@kenwolfe5697]

I literally LOL’d. You got a new sub. Thank you for the humility. I’ve done similar things. My mind will evaluate the more complicated before examining the simple. I’ve never seen a shifter do that either and I’m willing to bet I would have gone down the same path. You did replace some stuff that needed it, so there’s that.

[@KincadePavich]

Haha glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel!

[@lucasgray3945]

Dunno if I have ever seen a more relatable video. When I first started working on bikes, I forgot the sump plug crush washer and the plug protruded into and jammed the transmission. My Dad and Grandad helped me split the cases which was an absolute mission. All because I forgot a mm thick crush washer.

[@wyaspence]

As always, great video Kincade!

[@markrice2821]

You can always tell a good mechanic. When they take the bike for a test ride and use all four fingers to pull in the clutch! Great job and video!

[@zachman6598]

Loved the video. Keep up the great content, can't wait to see you and Levi ripping the rm!

[@KincadePavich]

Glad you enjoyed it! May be a while, but the day will come!

[@diyjeff1838]

Nice work. The main point is the problem waa solved. And you gained knowledge along the way. Time is never wasted ...it's experience.

[@jasonjavelin]

This made me feel slightly better about getting to the trails after getting my KDX running great...and the clutch completely failing lol. Pretty sure it was on its way out anyways as the clutch basket ended up being pretty notched. Now to do my first clutch job hahahaha

[@tj_altekruse317]

Similar experience. I started a rebuild on a 2002 kx 250 last year and could not figure out why I was having a shifting issue. Split cases twice and eventually gave up on it and sold it cheap. 😢 Gotta check everything!

[@RealSuburbanCowboy]

I never matters what was actually the issue, resolving it is what really matters. Great job sticking to it.

[@GuerdonOutdoors]

This video saved my life, not in the sense I was missing a washer but I just got back from a weekend of riding, and somehow my shift lever slightly bent inwards from hitting something and caused the lever to hit the bottom of the case and I couldn't figure out why I was unable to upshift into second gear I remembered watching this video about when it first came out and it dawned on me that the lever was hitting the case. I slightly bent it back out and spent the rest of the weekend ripping the trails!

[@ETAGRAFFITI]

Glad to find this channel, knowledge and good bikes

[@Unqualified2ride]

Good stuff as always man ❤️

[@GNX157]

If you ever need to emergency reuse copper crush washers, you can take and re anneal them with a torch. Heat them up until glowing and let them cool. They will regain their soft crush properties again. If they have grooves in them you can try and polish them out using very fine sand paper on a hard flat surface.

[@pbscorn4013]

This was a great help with me putting a 2002 rm 125 transmission together

[@drippy_bre7693]

Honestly this is very satisfying to watch

[@phatheadracingmx]

I’m about half way through. Excited for the conclusion

[@brettlaage9687]

Everyone who wrenches on their own stuff needed to see this. We have all been there almost certainly more than once even.

[@TheRealSebastion]

Hi skincare I don’t know if you would be able to answer this but have you ever rethreaded a oil drain bolt because mine is stripped and I don’t know if it’s possible for someone to do and was just curious to see what you would know about it

[@Declan_conlan]

12:58- I thought I fucked up my bike once because I inserted my kick start the same and it kept hitting my pipe. Good on you dude, plan on doing the same thing (I’m 15) and your a massive help by teaching me a ton!

[@Trashcan321]

i remember that all too well. both my RM125s blew second gear and had to replace the shifter forks in the bottom end

[@ODRoach]

hahahaha I freaking love this video for so many reasons. Such good content!

[@dewalddelange3347]

Hi I love your videos. I’m building my RM 125 2004 model had to remove all the gears as well, where can I get the manual for the bike? My first time rebuilding the gears on a bike. Thank you.

[@cbadnc9040]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@aixpert291]

Well, you’ve earned a subscriber with this one. What a interesting problem! I really enjoyed watching you figure it out.

[@KincadePavich]

Glad you enjoyed, welcome to the channel!

[@ronniewelch7817]

Subbed bro 🤘🤘🤘dig the channel this is my very first video of your look forward to seeing what more you can do. Very entertaining

[@KincadePavich]

Welcome to the channel!

[@fastfran87]

Espero que el traductor te ayude con esto. Gran trabajo!! Eres un gran mecánico. Demuestras cómo traer a la vida motos que parecían chatarra. Me encanta tu canal, tus vídeos tienen algo....pese a los problemas que encuentras, son relajantes. Me encanta el formato: start to finish. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Mr10usdad]

Great video!

[@andysmith2792]

After you showed the lever, I went straight to the comments. Gladly, It looks like everyone has gone easy on you. I have to admit when you were talking about washer thicknesses and then showed a slightly distorted arm I was thinking this must be more fundamental. Don’t worry though, I’m not trying to be superior. I had a similar problem changing crank seals on a 2T. After 2 attempts I paid KTM to do a full rebuild. I never did know what I was doing wrong. PS, I’m a Chartered Engineer. It happens to us all.

[@Crazylumberjack]

What engine stand do you use when you build your engines?

[@reillyross4616]

i bought a 1993 rm 125 today. my first ever bike

[@GordintheNorth]

I used too much loctite on my shift drum bolt on an 85 CR250 once. It would hit fourth gear and lock solid. The bolt was walking out and making contact with the side case.

[@MintWorxTv]

Amazing video brother! I enjoyed this one…!

[@walterdemo2895]

Geez...have a weird gear box issue gotta deal w soon too. Spin wheel forward jumps into gear. Spin wheel backwards it's fine & very hard to get into neutral

[@jarronmciver2199]

this makes me feel better about some of the bonehead things I have overlooked in the past😂.. great video.

[@Colion2028]

I wish i had such friends. Great video

[@4th]

Brooo music is tight ! Your Y fav wrencher on YT🎉

[@andrewjoseph3421]

is there any chance you could ever do a fully in depth torque specs and all tutorial to rebuild an rm 125 motor i have a 2005 im about to do a top and bottom on over the winter and theres no in depth videos

[@KincadePavich]

I would highly recommend buying a service manual! They have detailed instructions, torque specs, everything you need to rebuild your engine. Unfortunately no, I will not be making a full RM125 engine build tutorial anytime soon.

[@Kotheegoat]

I had almost the same problem on a 05 crf 250 scared the crap outa me cuz I was like 14 and had a very tight budget and thought a fricked up the transmission and was gonna run outa money

[@ReignFPV]

wish i could ride but my there aren't' any areas with spots to ride, also love the calendar you have

[@haydengraham5709]

I used to have a 2002 RM125, and, I did want the lever a touch higher, and discovered this issue 20 years ago. So when I saw your video, I thought "I wonder if he checked for case clearance?!!"

[@ThatYZ125Kid]

I had a similar experience with my YZ when it got stuck in first gear and it wouldn’t shift I think it’s gotta be the transmission

[@timothyhackett7372]

Hey bro i have an rm125 as well. Mine gets jammed into gear some times and fully willnot shift our of that gear. What do you rekon would cause that ??

[@envydon1135]

My 97 kx 125 was stuck in first turns out it was a little tiny shaving from my warn out clutch basket stuck in the fork not allowing it to extend all the way new clutch basket cleaned the shift fork good to go

[@brighamprice4630]

I had an idea what if before installing the crank you put the piston so you didnt have to rosk dropping it? It would be wild if you built the shiftless kart and then it just starts shifting😅😅😅

[@MattSpears]

Dang that was a rollercoaster! Sheeeeesh!!!!

[@thetwostrokerebuilder]

Done a a lot of these rm125s stuck in gear or only a couple. Shift drum gets a wear spot in it and fork gets stuck

[@faceyourfear.getfree.]

holy shit..i had a quite similar story on my SIMSON. nice you could find the problem and this baby shifts like new. greetings from germany!

[@patrickbrink5023]

I watched the whole thing abd thought hey is the shift lever hiting case. 😂😂

[@kristoffervekterli4620]

How can du Get the tork to avery thing on a rm 250 1998

[@joelboutier1736]

That's just how it is sometimes... u get so focused on one thing that it blinds you to the issue at hand.

[@martinbone2889]

Had the same bike its a fantastic 125cc to ride..wish i can get one now.

[@SuperGod_YT]

I love the part how Levi beat Kincaid with the rm Rm army for life

[@user-nt8vv3xh9n]

Best rebuilds ever

[@kian4429]

i literally had the same problem when i first got my rm 125 i was freaking out til i put the shifter back lmao

[@oXWPIATHS]

Hello from Greece 🇬🇷 brother!! Goo luck...😊

[@benburton8463]

I had rm125 with gearbox problems. I had it apart so many times and so did other people. Problem never went away. So sold it and guy who brought it still hasnt fixed it! Honestly put me of rm for life

[@Rokynutz]

I have to ask, I know that the Park Tool MTB stand is for, well, MTB. Would you recommend someone to find a MTB stand just for fork work? I mean, it looks like it's a really nice helper in the garage. BTW, if a person has been riding long enough with clapped out equipment, bent shifters have caused a lot of issues over the years. lol

[@barondugger]

It's great to have because you can use it to work on your bicycles too.

[@MotoSly]

I laughed sooooo soooo hard with the shifter !!!

[@08superbee]

I have a 2001 rm125 but I have a Eric gore 144 bore kit does anyone know where I could get a piston an ring for it I’m new to bikes

[@treybird893]

This old school RM125 has me thinking... you're like Jason from the Disney hit film "motocrossed"

[@Brenden_Hobbs]

bro this is me in the predicaments i get myself into

[@Balazs001]

Is the upper triple clamp on backwards? 11:13

[@paulbudford]

A right pain to get to the bottom of. But you fixed it. 👌

[@vankuikendavid8453]

did you put that crusty clutch basket back in the bike had some nasty grooves?

[@KincadePavich]

No, I showed the basket I replaced it with in the video

[@dubbyclaps]

hey i need you help i have a yz85 that im missing a coupke bolts for and i need a place to get the oem bolts do you know where i can get them on a budget

[@KincadePavich]

Motosport.com

[@mtbbaz]

Hahaha the final problem just makes the video better

[@jonphotos8631]

Always check the most simple thing first!!

[@isaiah717]

That’s was funny I’m somewhat of a Levi myself haha. I’m wondering why aren’t you a factory team mechanic.🍻just picked up one of these on the craziest trade.

[@SalvationandRestoration]

13:03 🤣🤣🤣🤣 My MF shifter was hitting the MF case!!!! You cracked me right up!

[@dyllangrimm2779]

Mind stuck in fourth gear it won't shift down and won't shift up. Not sure what's the problem.

[@Joshmxandmtb]

I love ur videos

[@wyaspence]

The singing at 11:18 😂 😂

[@nolansmith1211]

Aw yes the rm125, a bike im very familiar with since i blew mine up every other week

[@dominocweber9763]

Loose carb = extra air and running lean. I thought it sounded like it had an air leak when you started it

[@milesmclaughlin8782]

i had a bike that the shifter wasnt tight so it had almost same problems

[@reillyross4616]

what year is this bike?

[@barondugger]

I know how you felt. Not that I've ever assembled an entire built Honda XL453 stroker and then realized I forgot the oil gallery pipe. Nope, never done that before. At least you haven't put a bike back together and wonder why it won't move no matter what gear it's in... because you forgot to put on the chain. I was only 13 years old at the time though.

[@drewmatthews4559]

😅😅😅 dude we have all been there. Lol. I'm crying right now. Hahaha.

[@hothead_dom633]

How do u find out things that are missing like that washer how did u know that was missing Ik trying to learn

[@KincadePavich]

I look through the OEM parts diagram and verify everything is there

[@onestepstaircase6758]

​@@KincadePavich thanks that's helpful :)

[@rockman49er]

A friend of mine after a top end rebuild got to the track kicked it over forever didn't get to ride and the next day I asked if he checked the plug I was only joking and he checked and sure enough lol not as bad as this though 😮 lol good content 😅

[@memorris2]

Holy crap i couldnt stop laughing!!!

[@emmettstankus331]

I just sold my 2000 rm125 and over the course of 3 months in the summer and went thou 3 different shifter because the spines would wear out and cuz this

[@brentgriffiths398]

I did the exact same thing on my first ever 03 rm125 build lol. I was so annoyed

[@Dragospythons101]

You fucking with me 🤣

[@zackk695]

I see all these guys on KZbin and FB rebuilding motors and transmissions without doing the measurements. The math is the most important thing. They equipment has to be dead on accuracy to work it’s best. Get all the measurement tools the pros use and learn by the book what the measurements should be. Breaking all that stuff down and not measuring is like a builder building a house with no tape measure. It’s insane

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

The r standes for race

[@davegerena9854]

hahahahahaha!!!!! bro i definitely laughed with you bur i would be pissed off too lol!!

[@dimarschreurs2429]

whoooo a big 2 stroke