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Well guys...had a lil time on my hands...so no time ta see what the issue with it...ive taken the engine out...took rear wheel off...brushed and cura-rusted...now to spray rust spots...strip the engine...and figure what went wrong Keep ya posted Trying to upload pic but not working from phone??

Hi guys, as you know I have got a knocking on my engine. Well stupidly today I thought I would take it for a little run as hadnt started it for a coupkd of weeks...well after a mile the knocking turned to loud tapping then lost power from middle revs...then cut out completely. Sounded like it was slightly miss firing. I recently checked the plugs..leads..valve clearances..did oil change...welded holes in exhaust. Am suspecting piston rings but had good compression. ..till today anyway. One other fault that may or may not be related is the starter motor has been electronically grinding....but I took that to be from lack of use and charge...hence the ride today? Anyone got any ideas...before I strip the engine completely?

Welcome to the country and our forum seabass :-D

Bonjour :-)

Welcome from a fellow xvs matey...looking ta get mine next year after passing test...cant wait

W.F u are a dude...thanks matey

Sorry guys...was at work...matthew thanks for explaining and qild foamy...it was an outside chance I know so dont qorry too much buddy

Hi guys...dunno if I joined too late but ME WANT ME WANT ME WANT....are they still available or have I missed the boat on this one?

Gotta get bike sorted first and pass licence...cos only in surrey but would be a nightmare getting to kent coast without using the motorway

Well mateys...just did an oil change (beyond well needed) but whilst changing the oil filter I noticed silver metal filings in it...now considering that the knocking is STILL there at high revs I think a piston ring is starting to break down (as still have compression I dont think they have completely gone)...so time to delve deeper...just need time to do it

WOW!!!! Now thats a barn find if I ever saw one...good luck with the restore...and a very good welcome

Bonjour

Aaaah the sr....I had one in midnight blue...went to the dealers looking for the dragstar...none in so got that instead...never did me wrong (other than my own inexperience that is) welcome aboard mate...my first advice from a novice bike tinkerer...get stuck in and investigate ur bike mate...so rewarding (and becomes soooo not scary with a lil knowledge that you wont instantly ruin ur ride)...and the guys here are great...they will see u right

Good luck with the restoration stu...pics are always welcome...as you are

Welcome aboard matey

Rear tyre fixed...rear brake shoes turned out not needing replacement. ..just a service at ware gauge stuck...carb manifold arrived and needs some modifications as is for an xv125 not xbs...damn and blast...ht lead repaired properly...so well on the way guys. Think my mrs is already bored of the 'greasy monkey look'

Hey guys, well luck as has it, woke this morning to find my rear tyre has a puncture...as I have to change the rear brake pads in the next couple of weeks I can do this at the same time...just sods law that I have no wonga till next friday otherwise I would be hard on the issues this bike has in a shot. So list as I see it at the mo; Oil Change (inc filter etc) Front Tyre Rear Brake pads changed Rear inner tube Depending whether the oil change has made a positive difference to my "Knocking issue" depends if I have to dele deep into the engine MOT New HT leads (as cant hurt) I will keep ya posted Thanks everyone for all your help

Welcome matey

Well guys...little update...I have checked valve clearances and they seem ok...but after a looking around I have found a few things that, if not the reason, cant have been helping.1. Oil needs desperately changing as was a horrible light brown/beige colour...and splitting. 2. HT lead was de graded at the plug end...I have split and reattached...will update after oil change. :-)

Good morning bros and babes...after reading up about my bike I have found out references to the fact that this bike was originally built for a 250 engine. Just wondering if anyone on here has had any experience changing an XVS 125 ro a 250...and if so what was required? A friends says just different heads and pistons but im sure theres more to it (carbs...exhaust etc)

Thanks blackhat...I have welded the exhaust (numerous holes) took the carb joint off and taped (have the new part being delivered soon) just to see if that made a difference. ..bike is smoother but still rattles from the top of the front end at the higher end if revs. When that carb joint gets delivered im gonna inspect the valves/clearances...hopefully wont need a rebore but wilk deal with it if so...thanks guys

Wanna swap??? Gorgeous bike mate

I would like ta be the sausage in the Beckinsale-jovovich sandwich

Well we did say money no object my sexbot would have to have some holographic tech as my tastes change...but initially kate Beckinsale or natalie portman...both in leather hehehehe...will tell ya what I think matey

Well buddy after doing as you said and investigate into ur profile and take the clue from there...I have come to the conclusion that its from a film I havent seen...which is rare indeed "Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone"....but now have too