[Dwayne Hicks]

Hi,

Two questions regarding my Honda CGL 125 (Or 11hp beast as some refer to it :lol: )

Flat spot in third

When I change up into third, it dies ever so slightly - revs build up, then die down about two seconds then comes back then dies and comes back again, with me screaming various expletives at the bike. It runs on unleaded petrol.

Is my clutch stuffed?

It is becoming increasingly difficult to pull away on a hill, almost as though the clutch is slipping. And this morning, the clutch started clanking when released. Am I in trouble?

Regards
Dwayne Hicks

 

[psychobilly]

honda gl

hi from tassie it sounds like your carbie needs cleaning out the jets could be blocked because its running so bad it must be hard to take off maybe wearing out your clutch . hope this helps.

 

[Phease]

Hi dwayne,
psychobilly is right, i used to own a cg 125 (an old model anyway) and suffered the same problem regarding revs in 4th gear. It was due to a combination of a bit of water in the carbs plus a worn out battery. try draining the carbs first and if it still persists then try a different battery.
As far as the clutch goes clanking is never good take the right side panel off the crank casing and have a look at the clutch plates (which should be visible) and check for damage and discolouration.

hope this helps you to find speed again,

Nige.

 

[gixxer600m]

how many miles are on the bike? if its alot of miles the engine compression may be shot and the hp is going.

 

[Dwayne Hicks]

Thanks very much for your help guys. It probably could be the carbs - it has 2600 miles on it at the mo, and its about 800 miles past its service which never happened, which should have happened 800 miles ago. I plan to take it in before the end of Feb, providing the boss is gracious enough to give me time off.

Thanks
Dwayne

 

[Louis]

I plan to take it in before the end of Feb, providing the boss is gracious enough to give me time off.

Yeah, right, the "boss". I believe you :lol: :lol:

 

[Uncle Bob]

Get your priorities straight, you took time off to get married but not to get you bike fixed ?.

 

[Dwayne Hicks]

Yeah, but there was a free lunch involved! :lol:

Regards
Dwayne

 

[Uncle Bob]

Oh ! Ok!

 

[Dwayne Hicks]

Gone for its service now. Sounds much better, and performs better too. New problem now is the clutch has been adjusted, and the lever is almost fully released before the clutch disengages, which is annoying. I am going to get the manual this weekend and adjust the cable again.

Ta
Dwayne