benjwade Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi all, My name is Ben, I am a total bike noob. So here to get some advice and learn about bikes through the collected wisdom of you guys. Bought a yamaha xvs dragstar 125 in may as a little workshop project. Turns out the previous owner lied to me regarding its condition and the bike is a non runner. Zero compression in either cylinder. So tonight I will be starting the strip down and to try locate the problem. Will begin with a few drops of oil into the barrels to rule out worn rings. From there on out its going to be blind leading the blind a bit. Valve timing check is next I guess? Anyway, looking forward to meeting you all. Your help and guidance will be most appreciated! Cheers lads and lasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacha Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 hi Ben! Welcome to the YOC. Start a thread in the workshop (if you haven't already) to let everyone know what the bike's doing and any troubleshooting you've done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjwade Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi Sacha, will do. Work is busting my balls today a bit but when I squeeze a brew in ill start a post up. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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meatloaf Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 welcome ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewElvisFan Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Welcome to the YOC Ben, hope you get it sorted ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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