Venom/Apollo 125cc Clutch Question

Wmyers13 · 06-15-2022, 07:26 PM

So I finally got my Venom 125cc bike and after assembly and changing the oil we started it up.

I note when first gear is engaged, the bike jumps forward slightly (yes, the clutch is fully pulled). I tried adjusting the adjuster on the clutch line but that did not seem to make any difference.

Is it really supposed to do that or does the clutch have to be adjusted or is that to be expected on these bikes?

**JerryHawk250** · 06-15-2022, 10:01 PM

The clutch lever should be adjusted with minimal play. About 1/8" of free play in the lever. Also on a new engine you may feel a little pull with the lever engaged. It should get smooth after a few hours of running.

06-15-2022, 07:26 PM	#1
Wmyers13 Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 13	Venom/Apollo 125cc Clutch Question So I finally got my Venom 125cc bike and after assembly and changing the oil we started it up. I note when first gear is engaged, the bike jumps forward slightly (yes, the clutch is fully pulled). I tried adjusting the adjuster on the clutch line but that did not seem to make any difference. Is it really supposed to do that or does the clutch have to be adjusted or is that to be expected on these bikes?
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06-15-2022, 10:01 PM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,573	The clutch lever should be adjusted with minimal play. About 1/8" of free play in the lever. Also on a new engine you may feel a little pull with the lever engaged. It should get smooth after a few hours of running. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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