sean65 Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hi all. I have just bought a Sherco 125 for my girls to start trialing. As one would expect I have a couple of queries from my new purchase, which will hopefully be quick fixes. Firstly, the year. the frame number has 125 near the start and 2008 at the end. Does the latter mean it is 2008 model o a coincidence? Also, I can't get the clutch to disengage the gears which wont be helpful if my girls are learning to ride. I know the bike has stood a while, so could a warm up and run through the gears help, and maybe a change of oil. I use putoline in my Gas Gas so could this be an option? Quantity? Sorry to ask so many questions straight off but I have told the girls we can take it for a ride at the weekend and don't want them disappointed if we can't. Three girls....can yo imagine the grief? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsandywhite Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) The sticking clutch is a common problem especially with one that has been stood awhile. One Sherco 125 we got for my wife had the problem which when warmed up gradually get better. I used to start it up, jump on, then kick it into gear while holding the front and rear brakes on it would eventually free up. AN oil change may help if it has been stood for a time. The discs get sticky and this is what causes the drag. Edited July 14, 2017 by johnsandywhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cascao Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 My stick clutch solution is: Before starting the bike, put it in 5th gear, pull clutch sit on bike and push/pull bike. It will free. Than you can start it and ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean65 Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thanks. This is what I am hoping, that the plates are just dragging. My Gas Gas does it a bit. However, not being riders at all I have images of my girls heading off down the field holding onto the bike. Not the best start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 12 minutes ago, cascao said: My stick clutch solution is: Before starting the bike, put it in 5th gear, pull clutch sit on bike and push/pull bike. It will free. Than you can start it and ride. And if that doesn't work, start the bike, put into gear (it'll lurch forward), hold the clutch lever in and accelerate through the gears until the clutch frees off. If you reach fifth with no change, try some sharp accelerations or uphill runs to put a bit more load through the clutch. I once had to do a good five minutes of this with a Sherco after a lay-off of several weeks but it freed eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean65 Posted July 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thanks. So it is certainly a common problem. I will try tomorrow when I take it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffe Posted July 14, 2017 Report Share Posted July 14, 2017 Hi, you may need to do some work on the clutch to overcome the problem. There's a detailed post, I think in the Beta section, on how and why to rework or replace the clutch plates. I followed this for my 125 2007, and had a clutch to die for. I even did the work suggested on a set of new plates, worked fantastic. It used to be easy to find. cheers Taff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirdabalot Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 Regarding the sticking clutch. After riding my bike it was parked in the garage and the clutch lever tied back onto the bars with a rubber band (slice of old inner tube). No more sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted July 15, 2017 Report Share Posted July 15, 2017 18 hours ago, cascao said: My stick clutch solution is: Before starting the bike, put it in 5th gear, pull clutch sit on bike and push/pull bike. It will free. Than you can start it and ride. Yep that's the old way and do it with my TYZ every time I ride it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 On 7/14/2017 at 7:23 AM, cascao said: My stick clutch solution is: Before starting the bike, put it in 5th gear, pull clutch sit on bike and push/pull bike. It will free. Than you can start it and ride. Allways do this! Standard practice on these and others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 On 14/07/2017 at 2:31 PM, sean65 said: Thanks. So it is certainly a common problem. I will try tomorrow when I take it out. How did it work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean65 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 It certainly seemed to improve the more the bike was ridden, thanks. The little 125 is a sweet little motor. The down side of the day is my daughter's boyfriend broke my Gas Gas. Exhaust and parts including plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpauls Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 The clutch on my 2014 Sherco was really good. No issues at all. However, recently it has started to drag. I have started it and left it to warm up for a few minutes. Then I have pulled the clutch in and selected first. It has leaped forward. I have changed the clutch fluid. So I am thinking that either something/s have worn, or the clutch plates have swelled or warped. I am going to investigate tomorrow. I will also do the Beta clutch fix and see if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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