u/QertZ_PL

Is a clutch upgrade worth it on a low cc dual-sport?

Hey friends!

My clutch is doing fine for now, but I was looking at my options once it'll be time to replace the set. Namely I was curious about springs and friction plates. EBC sells CSK034 springs that are 10-15% stiffer than stock and two sets of friction plates: CK3318, being organic with aluminium and CKF3318, made from carbon fiber. Is there any difference in performance, feel and longetivity for a DR 125? I imagine stiffer springs will make the lever a bit harder.

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u/QertZ_PL — 11 days ago

I have a small leak around the head cover, so I've been monitoring the oil level and keeping it around F, after warming it up, waiting a bit and checking when leveled, like the manual states. When I rode it yesterday and checked it during trail riding (as my paranoid ass does) it was above the F line. Went home anyway, put it on a jackstand perfectly level and it was fine, between F and L. Since it was fine, I rode it to my vacation home 60km away, and it's high on oil again. There's no oil in the airbox, oil in the inspection window isn't frothy, it doesn't smell like gas, the bike runs and sounds perfect. Should I be worried?

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u/QertZ_PL — 20 days ago

I have a small leak around the head cover, so I've been monitoring the oil level and keeping it around F, after warming it up, waiting a bit and checking when leveled, like the manual states. When I rode it yesterday and checked it during trail riding (as my paranoid ass does) it was above the F line. Went home anyway, put it on a jackstand perfectly level and it was fine, between F and L. Since it was fine, I rode it to my vacation home 60km away, and it's high on oil again. There's no oil in the airbox, oil in the inspection window isn't frothy, it doesn't smell like gas, the bike runs and sounds perfect. Should I be worried?

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u/QertZ_PL — 20 days ago

One of the screws on my Shot Trek came loose before I could notice. The wind noise is awful. Can I put black electrical tape on it for a week before the replacement arrives? The shell is thermoplastic (i think that's what it's called?) with a matte finish if that matters. Also, can I put mild threadlock on the screws so it doesn't happen again or not? Cheers.

u/QertZ_PL — 23 days ago