jetting.............this bike is really starting to get on my nerves.help

[2001hondacr125]

ok well to start off this thing dont want to go past about 3/4 of the rev range(i have a 01 cr 125) and this bike is really pissin me off thats about how the bikes goin and this is me lol but somone help me i really need to get this thing runnin right i dont have a clue

[Synyster06Gates]

Check your carb, make sure everything is clean. Then check the throttle cable.

[2001hondacr125]

throttle cable what could be wrong wit it?

[Synyster06Gates]

Could be caught, worn out... I'd replace that and check the carb before I go into expensive stuff.

[2001hondacr125]

its not worn out because it comes up and goes back down REAL fast and smooth but do u think if i put a keihin pwk carb on it, it might help? another thing do u think i should buy a carb rebuild kit for it?

[jhendrix]

Before thinking about buying a new carb, pull this one apart and make sure nothing is clogged.
Check your float level also.

Make sure you put everything back together clean and right.

Good luck.

[Synyster06Gates]

No, just take your carb off, clean everything with carb cleaner. Let it soak, then spray all the holes and sections with compressed air. Make sure your jets aren't clogged (probably the main) Unscrew them and look through them and use compressed air and carb cleaner to remove anything blocking the holes.

[2001hondacr125]

ok i need to check that float level but what is a 01 cr 125 float level sappose to be set as?

[Synyster06Gates]

Get a manual for your bike. Save loads of time and money.

[jhendrix]

Originally Posted by 2001hondacr125

ok i need to check that float level but what is a 01 cr 125 float level sappose to be set as?

I'm not sure, but your best bet would be buying a manual before doing any of this.

A manual is VERY helpful on anything you could do to your bike.


Best $28 I spent.

[2001hondacr125]

yeah i think i should do that lol but i dont really understand this float thing i mean if ur floats off how bad could it effect how ur bike runs?

[jhendrix]

Originally Posted by 2001hondacr125

yeah i think i should do that lol but i dont really understand this float thing i mean if ur floats off how bad could it effect how ur bike runs?

It tells your bike when to stop sending fuel in, it has quite the big effect.

[Synyster06Gates]

It could be so bad that your bike wouldn't run at all. Usually though, the float will just flood the engine and make gas come out of the overflow. The main thing I would check are the jets.

[2001hondacr125]

oh ok im going to buy a manual but i got a question is a clymer manual just as good as a HONDA repair manual? if i buy a manual it would tell me how to get my jets right for my altitude wouldnt it?

[jhendrix]

I have a Clymer, it's GREAT.

[2001hondacr125]

ok i guess i better get a manual lol but ive herd of online manuals......r there a such thing if so how can i get one?

[jhendrix]

Originally Posted by 2001hondacr125

ok i guess i better get a manual lol but ive herd of online manuals......r there a such thing if so how can i get one?

You would have to find a place online that has it. It would usually be on the makers website i'd imagine.

And then you have to download it and open it in Adobe or something.

[2001hondacr125]

ohh ok ill go and try to find one

[AV8R]

Don't get the downloadable one. It is much handier having the manual in the shop/garage with you rather in the house on your computer. Get the good old fashioned paper version.

[2001hondacr125]

but there cheaper.....lol