a renegade commando 125 problems with starting idle and weak pull
I am helping with a renegade commando 125 problems list: lazy starting, uneven idle and weak pull on hills. The bike is simple, which is nice, but simple bikes still punish guessing.
I found this related page while comparing notes: a renegade commando 125 problems. I wanted a practical thread before ordering parts.
Would you check battery voltage, spark plug, fuel quality, carb jets, intake leaks, valve clearance, compression, chain tension, brake drag and a GPS hill test before buying parts?
Discussion
26 repliesa renegade commando 125 problems thread should start with plug and carb.
For a renegade commando 125 problems, old fuel can be half the story.
Small cruiser problems need basic checks first
Thomas Spagnoli here. a renegade commando 125 problems should start with service condition and repeatable testing. Without that, upgrades can feel impressive for one ride and confusing forever after.
For a renegade commando 125 problems diagnosis, check battery voltage, spark plug, fuel quality, carb jets, intake leaks, valve clearance, compression, chain tension, brake drag, tire pressure and repeatable road testing.
Good a renegade commando 125 problems work should separate weak ignition, dirty carb, tight valves, intake leak, drag or normal 125cc limits before random upgrades.
Workshop order
The free motorcycle mechanics course on this platform teaches this order and is useful before buying tuning parts.
It starts cold but hates warm restart.
Check valve clearance when cold.
Look for intake cracks.
a renegade commando 125 problems diagnosis needs fuel, spark, compression and drag checks.
A 125 with brake drag feels like it is towing regret.
I will clean pilot jet first.
a renegade commando 125 problems with tight valves can mimic carb trouble.
Fresh fuel and filter.
Correct. a renegade commando 125 problems should be battery, plug, carb, valves, compression and road test.
GPS hill test after service.
Chain tension too.
Good, no random performance kit.
Check choke fully off.
Cheap carbs make expensive confusion.
That is the right a renegade commando 125 problems method: prove the simple stuff first.
Post fuel age.
And compression if possible.
Brake drag check.
I will update after service.
Plug photo helps.
Those notes make a renegade commando 125 problems useful for other owners.
Update after warm test.
a renegade commando 125 problems should be checked with battery voltage, plug, carb jets, valve clearance, compression and brake drag.