2006 DR-Z 125 clutch fitting?

[krad_nz]

Hey, just wondering if anyone knows the torque specs etc for replacing the clutch on a DR-Z 125?

I've got some blue stuff thread locker also, I believe thats the correct stuff to use?

[barty5]

Hey, just wondering if anyone knows the torque specs etc for replacing the clutch on a DR-Z 125?

I've got some blue stuff thread locker also, I believe thats the correct stuff to use?

never used lock tight myself there only smal bolts with the weight of the springs on them you might never get them off again with out damage.
In fact i wouldnt use just looked at a few manuals I not one say to use the stuff at all. given the siz e of the bolt its onlt going to be small amount 8-10 ft pounds or just tight so they all feel the same by hand (bro styles torque wrench)

[krad_nz]

Thanks Barty.

I managed to suss it out. However, I did manage to break one of the clutch bolts off.
Time to get some easy-outs or just drill it out. Feel like an idiot

Also, need to get a gasket for the right hand engine housing.

[oldskool]

Thanks Barty.

I managed to suss it out. However, I did manage to break one of the clutch bolts off.
Time to get some easy-outs or just drill it out. Feel like an idiot

Also, need to get a gasket for the right hand engine housing.

Holy crap you didn't did you?
And if you can't get the right gasket over the stats just get some gasket paper and punch it out softly with a ballpeen.

[barty5]

Repco should have some gasket paper but not open till boxing day i did have some at home somewhere cant find.
Did the bolt break off flush or leave somthing sticking out.
was it in the basket or the cover??

[krad_nz]

Its one of the basket ones. Nothing sticking out either unfortunately.
I do have some experience removing stuck bolts like this though Unfortunately I've done this sort of thing before, just not on a bike though.
If things get really desparate I'll drill out the entire thing and then retap it. Last resort though.

We don't need the ASAP so I'll see if we can get a gasket from Suzuki etc.

[krad_nz]

Got the bolt out today, no drama's.

Just got to go grab a replacement tomorrow and cut out some gasket paper to fit.. Pretty sure the bolt is a M5x10 or M5x15. Might just replace all of them

[barty5]

just dont over due them when you tighten up i use a 1/4 inch drive socket wrench one finger and thumb to tighten so as not to over do it an feel for how even you do them up.

[krad_nz]

Yeah, I was using a quarter drive the first time. In retrospect I could feel the bolt stretching before it finally let go. Oops. Going to take it easy this time. hehe.

[oldskool]

In my experience actually trickier to prevent oil leaking outa the gasket seal than the actual clutch reco itself. In fact that's what the XR is doin now (but from the previous owner), but it's a manageable drip and at least it means a compulsory maintenance of cycling fresh oil over a 3 month period. You planning a ride this weekend?

[SpikedPunch]

You planning a ride this weekend?

Would be nice! My holidays half over and I haven't gotten out on the bike once We'll see how this ordeal pans out.

[Taz]

In my experience actually trickier to prevent oil leaking outa the gasket seal than the actual clutch reco itself. In fact that's what the XR is doin now (but from the previous owner), but it's a manageable drip and at least it means a compulsory maintenance of cycling fresh oil over a 3 month period. You planning a ride this weekend?

Never had that problem myself. Not prying the covers off with a screwdriver are you??

[oldskool]

Never had that problem myself. Not prying the covers off with a screwdriver are you??

LOL no, just luv playing with older bikes so you don't know the history of 'em. In Krads case it shouldn't be a problem...well if he didn't jimmy it awf!

[Rupe]

In my experience actually trickier to prevent oil leaking outa the gasket seal than the actual clutch reco itself. In fact that's what the XR is doin now (but from the previous owner), but it's a manageable drip and at least it means a compulsory maintenance of cycling fresh oil over a 3 month period. You planning a ride this weekend?

Last time I had mine off I got sent the wrong gasket so I used some grey gasket sealant instead. Think it was called three brothers or something, got it of Barty5 but it's done nearly 30hrs and hasn't leaked at all. Looks neat and tidy too.

[oldskool]

Last time I had mine off I got sent the wrong gasket so I used some grey gasket sealant instead. Think it was called three brothers or something, got it of Barty5 but it's done nearly 30hrs and hasn't leaked at all. Looks neat and tidy too.

Sounds good, the last time I used a sealant I think it was called gasket goo, probably from sealys or the like, messy and stinky stuff too, tricky to spread evenly without a nozzle! I might give your stuff a go (if you can remember the name) sometime over my holidays.