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07-18-2010, 10:08 AM
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If the engine is running fast but the bike isn't responding, I would suspect clutch problems. If the engine won't rev up, I would check/suspect in this order 1. dirty carb, 2. plugs/wires (spark).
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07-18-2010, 10:14 AM
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If you changed the oil with energy conserving oil, then there's your problem.
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07-18-2010, 03:50 PM
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It can take 1,000 miles or more with energy conserving oil to cause the clutch to slip. Don't ask how I know this.
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07-19-2010, 11:25 AM
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No matter how much louder you make the Rebel exhaust, the sound still comes from a Rebel engine. Peewee Herman at max volume is never going to sound like Barry White.
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07-20-2010, 11:37 AM
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Drop some seafoam in the tank- if its carbs or fuel lines that will take care of the prob
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07-20-2010, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Shogun25
so today i was riding and it was running fine. until maybe 15 minutes in, it started to accelerate really slow. i just got home from work right now. and i could only top out 40. at least i think it topped at 40. i tried going faster but it just revved extremely loud. so i didnt wanna try to go any faster.
anyone have an idea of why this is happening?
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slipping/bad clutch. it has been asked if you had changed the oil? If so are you sure you did not use energy conserving oil.
If you are sure you did not, then it is a really good bet the clutch plates have gone south and need replacement.
If you did use EC oil, you might be able to flush it out, but I would suspect that you have already 'burned' the plates with the EC oil which is going to need new clutch plates.
Changing clutch plates is not a hard thing to do. Get yourself a good manual. (Clymers is so-so. Honda Common Service Manual is better) Ask questions here. CPHAMOO
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07-20-2010, 03:24 PM
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welcome and enjoy the bike.
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07-20-2010, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cagie
slipping/bad clutch. it has been asked if you had changed the oil? If so are you sure you did not use energy conserving oil.
If you are sure you did not, then it is a really good bet the clutch plates have gone south and need replacement.
If you did use EC oil, you might be able to flush it out, but I would suspect that you have already 'burned' the plates with the EC oil which is going to need new clutch plates.
Changing clutch plates is not a hard thing to do. Get yourself a good manual. (Clymers is so-so. Honda Common Service Manual is better) Ask questions here. CPHAMOO
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just found out the the clutch is problem. i went riding a bit after work, and i noticed when i would let go of the clutch and gave it gas RIGHT before itd stall, the bike ran perfectly.
unfortunately, it somehow got completely messed up (i think a screw fell out) so it wouldnt run. had to walk the bike like four blocks to my house at 2AM.
anyway, im pretty much new to motorcycles so with a manual, you think it would it be ok for me to try fixing it myself? i dont wanna make it worse lol. i was actually thinking of having someone fix it for me but i think itll cost me a bit.
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07-21-2010, 12:38 AM
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