How To Make Your Pit Dirt Bike Last Longer! | Chinese Pitbike Apollo RFZ Clutch adjustments

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[@spade263]

This helped so much actually thank you, when I used to shift into 1st I had to rev the engine up and shift into it quickly and now that I adjusted it I can sit at stop lights and anywhere with my hand on the clutch in 1st gear this was a life saver THANK YOU!

[@AaronsEnduro]

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[@Cruizerdoesit]

​@@AaronsEndurowhy is he at a stop light on a DIRTBiKE isn't it fo r the dirt lmao

[@mikepops8742]

Bro I hated my bike for the clutch not freewilling, you helped me fix it to perfect thank you

[@AaronsEnduro]

Glad i could help! Thanks for watching!

[@barrybraun9539]

Best video for pitbike clutch adjustment straight forward easy to understand good job 👍👍

[@AaronsEnduro]

Only happy to help

[@rockydotson31]

used this vide when i got my apollo, now i just got a boom vader and need help again...... THANKS Aaron

[@AaronsEnduro]

Whats a boom vader

[@MrStevec1983]

This is great! Thank you for this. Got my kid a 110 Rfz Semi Auto and I do believe that the Semi Auto adjustment is located in the same location. I'll give it a try.

[@AaronsEnduro]

let me know how it works man! glad to hear!

[@s0lohans]

Excellent video thanks so much I just got a Chinese 125 will do. It will do this ASAP.

[@Aux1Dub]

Thanks for the great tutorials on these bikes!!! I had clutch problems and this fixed it!!! I’m subbed

[@AaronsEnduro]

Heck ya! Thanks for watching!!!

[@griffithracingteam2412]

Thanks brother. Just bought one if those bikes and when you disengage the clutch it makes an awful whining noise. Shifts and works ok but gonna try this adjustment first and see if the whining stops. Thanks for the info. Amazed, i can take a ktm apart with my eyes closed but don't know anything about one of these lol. Thanks again

[@AaronsEnduro]

Hopefully it can give you some insight and fix your issue! Let me know how it goes :)

[@bradleymilton9372]

Helped me tons thank you sir

[@AaronsEnduro]

Only happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@dpotie]

Good video. I think a good way to say this is that you screw the flat head adjustment screw out until it’s well loose and then back in until it’s “seated”. You will feel it go from no resistance to seated. Then if you were to keep tightening it you know you’re adding a lot. I’ll play around with the adjustment and report back.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thanks for the information!

[@uhmeizuhngralphf0549]

Dude can I ask you a question how often to change my oil after how many miles or how many hours on these Chinese pit bike to change the oil?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Change your oil every 10 ride hours ( get an hour meter for your bike - linked in description)

[@christer-c-knee8021]

Two of ur vids have helped me this week! Thx so much

[@AaronsEnduro]

Glad i could be of help!!

[@bradleymilton9372]

Great video

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thanks!

[@kevinlepage123]

Thank you for the video your going to help alot of people with this video great how to video take care my friend

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thanks for watching!!

[@yeeleboy]

Hey I don't have the bolt to have the clutch plate to be adjusted

[@lukeswise9486]

I need help the little nut and bolt you adjust I stripped it I need to know what’s the name of it so I can buy one similar

[@AaronsEnduro]

Go to apollomotors.ca and you should diagrams of bike parts and names/part numbers for each individual piece

[@trappedwolf7536]

Dude I’m not even joking on how much this video helped me I was literally popping wheelies when I put the bike into first gear because the clutch would not disengage and maybe do you know if the bike is supposed to shake a lot when it’s idle thanks

[@AaronsEnduro]

Glad i could help :)

[@rockydotson31]

Dude thanks for the awesome videos! Without your help I'm sure my(and a lot of othere) bike wouldn't run as good as it does now. Keep them coming... I have an Idea for a new video: how to shim the kick start. .. when im driving I have a slight noise from the Kickstart..

[@AaronsEnduro]

i have the same noise! its super anoyying hearing the kick starter giggle around! will eventually make a video covering it when i do it to my bike

[@AaronsEnduro]

100%

[@islandclub69420]

thort so...thanks..NASH&SHRED!!.q..daleted

[@levitezoe1804]

Ty bro I was selling ny 2018 db37 today I'm trying this first

[@AaronsEnduro]

Lemme know how it goes!!

[@levitezoe1804]

​@@AaronsEnduro I did this because I thought my bike couldn't start come to find out I had electrical issue now I'm back here again trying to adjust it because when I put my bike into first gear with the clutch pulled in the bike stalls and dies immediately

[@AaronsEnduro]

Sounds like the clutch isint disengaged

[@levitezoe1804]

​@@AaronsEnduro It definitely was ty I was able to ride my bike after 2yrs because of ya information thanks

[@AaronsEnduro]

Only happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@mowedout]

Legend

[@AaronsEnduro]

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[@bikerman3000]

Great video clear and what I'm looking for

[@AaronsEnduro]

Glad you enjoyed it! If you could leave a like to help spread this video to others thatd be killer! Thanks for watching! If you ever need help feel free to ask!

[@bikerman3000]

My little tao tao 125, is relaseing way to far forwards on the lever and its driving me crazy

[@AaronsEnduro]

Adjust the cable!!at the clutch lever, thread the cable further into the lever and itll bring the engagement point further in

[@arcticfores]

hey dude i got an rfz ( x-15 ) to be exact and i’m having an oil leak through the chain sprocket pls help no clue what to do;(

[@AaronsEnduro]

Sounds like you need to replace the shaft seal

[@trappedwolf7536]

You literally just helped so much

[@AaronsEnduro]

glad i could help!!!

[@islandclub69420]

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[@AaronsEnduro]

thanks brotha!!

[@islandclub69420]

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[@AaronsEnduro]

Appreciate it!!!!

[@AaronsEnduro]

So so sooo greatfufl!!

[@islandclub69420]

all G my guy ...got a sweet discount..thanks for the hook up.

[@Bigkid46]

Hey do u know that screw and nut adjuster in the middle of the other side of that cover do u know where I can buy a replacement one for a 125cc dirtbike I can’t find one anywhere or I don’t know what’s it called so if u can give me a hand mad stuff if not allg

[@AaronsEnduro]

To my knowledge they dont sell individual pieces of a carb. If you have the stock carb its junk and i swapped a genuine vm24 mikuni carb onto my bike

[@barrelman2056]

Are the a good bike to buy lad...was thinking about a Christmas thing. Thank

[@AaronsEnduro]

Personally id save up for a Japanese bike if your gonna thrash it

[@tylerhawk7041]

Great content....learned a lot. Keep up great work. Looking forward to next vids..😁😁

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thanks man!!!

[@chrishunt627]

Does that apply if the clutch is real hard to pull also....that's my problem now...

[@AaronsEnduro]

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[@stanleylane143]

Nice vid man keep them coming

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thanks Stanley!!

[@graysondannecker5220]

Hey, really appreciate all the vids, quick question: I believe the recommended oil amount is 750 mL, I dumped about 800 mL in and when I took the clutch case off everything was completely dry, should I add more oil or should it be dry because it's cold at the moment

[@AaronsEnduro]

Itll be dry when engine is cold

[@AaronsEnduro]

Oil will circulate once the engine is running

[@mikey1000tx]

i replaces clutch cable and handle. Then adjusted clutch like in video. On a ride after downshifting the back tire is locking up now

[@AaronsEnduro]

Not sure what you did

[@khaled_5162]

Bro you are the best and everything you say is correct I had the same problem and I liked and subscribed I hope you get to 10M subs

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thank you brotha!!! Glad i can help you with your bike!

[@tomm5712]

Very helpful, appreciate it bro 🤙

[@AaronsEnduro]

Glad u enjoyed!!

[@rippinglipsboyoutdoors8800]

I just replaced my clutch lever and clutch and it still have alot of slick in the cable

[@AaronsEnduro]

Sounds like your clutch cable is the wrong one? Or you have it set incorrectly

[@kelmonger8820]

Hey man, doing this right now. on the first adjustment it seems like it’s lubed up in there and mine wasn’t when I opened it, don’t know if that’s critical

[@AaronsEnduro]

Itll prevent it from rusting together. You want it to be lubricated with something along the lines of never seize. ( a type of grease)

[@treyadams3157]

Whenever I pull the clutch in and put It in first the bike dies. Why

[@AaronsEnduro]

Clutch is sticking or not set properly

[@scdsce]

Hey man much appreciated for this video definitely went ahead and made that purchase and will be doing this to my 125 Apollo. Anything else you recommend I do to my Apollo to make it last long time? I'm willing to buy multiple parts to replace the stock parts that come on the Apollo I just don't know what to get. I want my bike to last a long time and not give me problems if I try to ride it long-distance

[@AaronsEnduro]

Tbh just dont be rough on the bike and maybe itll last. Mine destroyed itself after a year of enduro

[@scdsce]

@@AaronsEnduro thanks for that. Sidenote I actually own the Apollo z40 125. Hopefully the parts that you linked and which I purchased work for my bike also! I believe they will. Same with the carbhub vm22 and the uni filter. PRAYING all of this works with the z40 125

[@AaronsEnduro]

The vm22 might be a little small for a 125cc. I ran a vm24 on my 125cc

[@AaronsEnduro]

Never heard of a z40 before. If its the same 125 lifan engine all the parts are interchangeable

[@AaronsEnduro]

Also be gentle on the shifter, they have weak transmissions

[@WreckinStreetsDaily]

Bro my dad didn't believe me when I told him I got to do all these manual adjustments he's like no it should be good from factory.. he's like it's like buying a new car 🤦🏽 he's a mechanic though so i can't debate with him but I'm finally going to tackle this , will this fix the issue where my lever doesn't spring back when I let go?

[@AaronsEnduro]

These bikes are a bit of an exception for that

[@WreckinStreetsDaily]

@@AaronsEnduro that's what I was trying to tell him

[@calebaguacate3724]

This helps a lot. quick question, when ur bike is off, in 1st gear, clutch on, should it roll as smoothly as in nuetral?

[@AaronsEnduro]

It should yes, but sometimes the clutch packs get sticky when its cold

[@hectorsanchez2146]

@@AaronsEnduro hi there bro i got a cuestión if you can help me out I got a 2017 125 cc rfz but my throttle cable is broke I order one in amazon they send me a different one. You know what size is it or how to order it? Plz and thank you

[@lilninodrugz167]

Mine doesn’t roll in first when bike is off

[@AaronsEnduro]

Hey sorry hector i didint see your comment! Did you get it figured out?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Lilnino, have you set the clutch ?

[@Fatz438]

Thanx A-Rod 💪🏾💪🏾💯

[@AaronsEnduro]

Gotchu bro

[@trey9546]

hey man, found your video last night trying to see if I could get the shock to b more comfortable, anyways I thought I give this ago as I've never done this b4 and my clutch as always felt like ass, doing the first step I've tightened the flathead screw to tight I think n I've snapped my clutch cable, what I'm wondering is should the plate have some play in it, I've tightened the flathead screw how u explained in the video and now the plate has some play in it, where as wen I took the clutch cover off it seemed solid, no play in the plate

[@AaronsEnduro]

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[@marukqs]

I have bought a new chinese 125cc pit bike. Clutch does not fully engage after all the adjustments. Seller does not give warranty for a transmission. What to do? :(

[@AaronsEnduro]

If you slipped the clutch a bunch before getting it set right you can glaze the discs and theyll never mesh together again after. Youd need a new clutch in that scenario

[@mr.greedy9103]

I stripped that little bolt, anyone know where I can buy a replacement?!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Maybe apollomotors.ca

[@mr.greedy9103]

@@AaronsEnduro I tried searching it up and haven’t had any luck finding it

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thatd be the only place i know with a parts diagram.

[@DreamLooneyIcey]

you seem like you know whats what so i just boughta dirtbike same brand my clutch lever isnt doing anything and i can switch gears freely which i know should not happen im new to bikes so this is all new to me

[@AaronsEnduro]

When you change gears does the bike want to move if u hit the gas?

[@AaronsEnduro]

If u can sit stationary and put it in different gears and the bike doesn’t stall, sounds like the engines not engaged with the clutch/transmission

[@AaronsEnduro]

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[@DreamLooneyIcey]

@@AaronsEnduro when i change gears the bike stops however if im holding the gas it will jump and then stall but if i can time it it will launch and i can ride however i wont be able to stop but when i do it turns off

[@DreamLooneyIcey]

@@AaronsEnduro when i get the time ill join your group

[@topspeed8287]

well to bad for me because who ever put this engine together on the apollo i have lol the 2 screw bolts feel like there welded on .... am i screwed or not lol

[@AaronsEnduro]

Send me photos on instagram

[@sinserec.7616]

I have a db17 125 changed carburetor now when I ride for awhile it loses speed/acceleration do u have any idea why

[@AaronsEnduro]

sounds like you're running the bike really lean and the bikes overheating causing loss of power? Thats my best guess from your description

[@636juan5]

How do I order the piece for the brake pedal when mine got shipped it wasn’t with the bike.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I got one from Apollomotors.ca

[@pitbikehype5281]

If you feel a very slight jump when you put the bike in first with the clutch in does it need adjustment ?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thats normal

[@ydofficial7100]

Hi quick question I had the same problem I did the first step but I kinda tighten it to much now when I don’t press the clutch it feels like it’s in the clutch position the bike won’t kick now it goes down soft with no power and I got can’t loosen the flat head screw that I tighten the clutch thing with

[@ydofficial7100]

Please help if you can

[@AaronsEnduro]

You have the clutch pressure set too tight. You need to back off the black flat head screw. Make your you loosen the 10mm nut on it first.

[@Gh6stGunsNmore]

What bike is this

[@AaronsEnduro]

Kawasaki Klx140rf

[@certified.martin6871]

Ik this is a bit late but should this fix the rolling in first gear with clutch pulled in ?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yep, note that these bikes clutches seem to stick after getting cold. You might need to use the clutch a couple times before adjusting

[@jordyhall1909]

Great videos! Just have a quick question: my clutch is pretty stiff. I haven’t had any problems with it, just don’t like it being so darn stiff…how would I go about loosening it, so I can pull it with 1-2 fingers instead of having to use my whole hand?? Thank you!

[@AaronsEnduro]

The upgraded foldable levers give you a better pull leverage on it

[@AaronsEnduro]

It is fairly stiff tho

[@jordyhall1909]

Okay, what one would you recommend? Thank you for responding and keep up with the videos! They’re very very helpful!!

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@jordyhall1909 the black ones you can see in the video

[@ryanlove8842]

Where did you get your sick clutch lever are they kind universal?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yep linked in description!

[@djbarela4]

How do you like this bike I’m thinking of buying one used for 300 seems to run good what do you think ?

[@AaronsEnduro]

For 300$ bucks i mean why not. Just be prepared to stick some more money into it

[@djbarela4]

@@AaronsEnduro that’s what I was thinking now he’s saying four is the lowest but it looks like a fun little bike

[@djbarela4]

@@AaronsEnduro do you know of any good affordable engines just in case

[@AaronsEnduro]

Could be a fun little project, just make sure it runs

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[@simontisdell]

Should the clutch be oiled?? Mine was dry and had dirt in there :(

[@AaronsEnduro]

The clutch gets oiled by the engine oil. It’s important to do frequent oil changes.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Or you were riding around with not enough oil. But if you were inside the engine id assume you had drained the oil to pull the casing off. So in that case its normal that its dry ( since you drained the oil)

[@AaronsEnduro]

The dirt on the other hand is from the air filter you have sucking in debris into the engine. Upgrade your air filter

[@freetaylor72]

Hey buddy my wife layed her bike down on friday and broke the clutch lever, I bought the foldable set like u got, the clutch lever worked fine, but the break lever mount hole is way bigger than the stock, and the lever jiggles. Got any ideas to fix it?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thats odd.. sounds like youll need a different lever

[@freetaylor72]

@@AaronsEnduro yea I know, but I cant find the OEM parts. I googled it and clicked on the apollo parts in Quebec... natta....🤬

[@AaronsEnduro]

Apollomotors.ca is sold out?

[@freetaylor72]

@@AaronsEnduro idk I bought the collapsible ones...delivered on Saturday, she didnt care if they dont match... lol I got it going , she's a trooper bro, I got it on video... I'm gonna start uploading vids so you can see our adventures, start us dirt bike community with adventures and campsite. Sananagins!... feel me?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thats awesome! Cant wait to see it

[@Jrod-bk7kn]

I have a lever near my kickstart do you know what it’s called and what it’s for ?

[@AaronsEnduro]

The one by your your toes (right foot) ? Thats your rear brake

[@Jrod-bk7kn]

Aaron Greenway ok thanks it just doesn’t want to fit in the casing

[@AaronsEnduro]

You can always send me photos for help via Instagram @aaron_greenway

[@Jrod-bk7kn]

Aaron Greenway Alr bet bro I got you

[@rockydotson31]

So have you upgraded the cdi box? Or left it stock? I'm looking into getting a "performance" cdi box

[@AaronsEnduro]

Stock cdi

[@sanesaint8725]

Cool

[@AaronsEnduro]

Very cool!

[@user-sd2fy6uy1v]

Hey man, same bike. My kick lever won’t go down, I’ve replaced the carb, throttle cable and clutch lever and cable. All needed replacement anyways but now am at the part where i need to fix the problem and I have no idea if clutch adjustment can fix it? Any clues? Thx

[@AaronsEnduro]

Like your kickstarter wont turn

[@AaronsEnduro]

If the kickstarter wont turn over, you either A, broke the teeth on the kickstarter shaft and its jammed. Or you blew your engine and the piston is seized. Does the bike bump start? If so its just the broken kick start shaft/teeth

[@user-sd2fy6uy1v]

@@AaronsEnduro Thanks for the quick reply! Honestly I haven’t started the bike in over 5yrs and it has just sat in my aunts garage. But I remember i use to bump start it during my last days riding it and i’m pretty sure it’s kickstarter shaft problem. I’m gonna see if you have any vids I can watch to fix that. Thanks for the rely or I would’ve never been reminded I use to bump start it lol

[@user-sd2fy6uy1v]

@@AaronsEnduro im an idiot i wasnt pulling the clutch in when kickstarting the bike, it’s ben a while man. But now it turn but doesnt catch

[@AaronsEnduro]

Like the kickstarter isint turning over the engine

[@zultralight1916]

Hey man! Doing this I ran into something really bad, while adjusting the screw, as I was putting the nut back on the screw completely snapped on me! And honestly not sure what I should do at this point.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thats gonna be fun… gonna have to try n get it out and replace it

[@AaronsEnduro]

You can always weld a nut onto it to remove it

[@zultralight1916]

@@AaronsEnduro do you have a link to where I can replace this adjustment part?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Apollomotors.ca

[@colbytakahashi]

I went through all the steps but I’m at the point if I adjust any more I lose compression. Still jumps in when I put it in first. Any thoughts?

[@AaronsEnduro]

I know that if the bike clutch hasnt been actuated a couple times to get oil through the clutch pack it wont matter how much you adjust it because the clutch pack is sticking together. Start the bike up, use the clutch a couple times to free the clutch pack and get oil through it, then set it

[@dankersting]

Confused...I tried do this and my bike didnt start after...probably tightened it too much, great video tho..I did something wrong

[@AaronsEnduro]

That means the clutch it engaged when you’re trying to start it! Loosen it!

[@dankersting]

Thanks!! I think I can get it now

[@lauraeves3953]

How come no one makes a video about Mikuni idling way too damn high like a jack

[@AaronsEnduro]

Because it takes 5 seconds to adjust the idle screw

[@AaronsEnduro]

Just lower your idle. Done.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I have two videos on the topic if tuning your carb

[@lauraeves3953]

I have an Apollo 125CC dbx and I just changed the carburetor two-way Mikuni 26 mm on my old carburetor on the needle was set at the top on the new carburetor it was set the second from the top it didn't work so I put it at the top and it still idles way too high and I put aftermarket fuel screw you know the red one from Amazon

[@AaronsEnduro]

The needle clip position has nothing to do with idle speed

[@SweetTooth10]

🤦🏾‍♂️ Thanks man I feel so stupid

[@AaronsEnduro]

Im happy to help anytime i can! Dont feel dumb! We all gotta learn somehow

[@afkgang5076]

Bike roll in every gear with a lil compression

[@AaronsEnduro]

Then you need a tighter set on the clutch

[@danieladams1699]

3:18 can someone tell me what the bolt is that u screw with the flathead

[@AaronsEnduro]

Its the clutch adjustment screw

[@175juu6]

How do I make my clutch softer

[@AaronsEnduro]

if its really tough to pull try lubbing your cable or replacing it

[@175juu6]

@@AaronsEnduro what type of lube do I need

[@175juu6]

@@AaronsEnduro and where can I buy a good name brand cable

[@AaronsEnduro]

I used an all purpose light lubricant jig-aloo

[@tonymassingill6032]

Get on line if it is hard to pull and it is not the cable you can get a little box that hooks to the cable at the lever end it says easy clutch at least the one on my 490 Yamaha yz does but I don't see why a smaller bike would need one a screw fell out of mine on the trail and I had to take it off and just put the cable on without it u better b a hell of a man all i can do to pull it in and it not on there so when I got home i put it back on the clutch is huge in the bike it is the definition of evil better not try that bike if you are a beginer.

[@Gh6stGunsNmore]

Ahh thought it was a Chinese bike trynna do this to my apollo 140

[@AaronsEnduro]

This is a Chinese bike

[@carebears9010]

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