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CBR 125 True Heavy Duty Clutch Springs

CBR 125 True Heavy Duty Clutch Springs

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Date Added: Monday 26 May, 2014

by Michael Moland

I installed Marvin's HD clutch springs for my 2011 CBR150R yesterday. They fit!!

Here are my findings.

1. The HD clutch springs are slightly smaller in diameter than the stock CBR150R clutch springs. The CBR150R stock clutch springs have a different part number than the stock CBR125R ones. However, they still slid in with no problem.

2. The HD springs are noticeably stronger than the stock springs when squeezing them between my thumb and forefinger.

3. How is the clutch feel? The clutch lever pull was a little stiffer – but not a lot. Actually – to me – if feels more like a real clutch now. Like my WR250R’s clutch. It feels firmer in a good way.

4. How is it out on the road? Right away the first thing I liked (now that I have the stock front sprocket back on my bike) is that I didn’t have to ride the clutch as much to get underway. From some reports - I was expecting a more abrupt engagement. I didn't experience this at all. It felt really good. The engagement feels just right to me.

5. Did I power wheelie into 2nd gear? Not at first. Maybe I just wasn't trying hard enough. A week after installing the new springs I redlined it in 1st and it did pick up the front wheel in second. It took me by surprise. I really love the positive engagement of the clutch and transmission when shifting gears now. There is a nice, firm engagement when shifting. Hard to explain. Before – it kind of felt like a smooth, not-under-load GM automatic transmission when shifting gears. Seamless. Now – there is a nice positive engagement when shifting that helps the bike lunge forward a bit with each shift. It feels really tight now - like a new bike.

6. Were the clutch springs worth it? This one is easy. For the price – without question. The bike feels tighter and the immediacy of the shifts feel better now. The bike doesn’t feel as smooth transitioning into gears when shifting though. But I like firmer more positive shifts anyway. It just feels more engaging to ride - more precise.

The bottom line is that I definitely prefer the feel of the new HD springs over the old stock ones.

Mike

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! [5 of 5 Stars!]

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