kjhussey

Greetings: While my '92 XT225 is having an new head, valves and piston replaced (ouch!) I noticed that the rear shock is just a big spring. The mechanic said he'd replace it for free if I brought in the rear Monoshock. The dealer wants almost $300 for one shock! (I'm not really shocked.) Can someone recommend a more economical monoshock for my XT225? I believe many non-Yammy shocks would work fine. The "eye to Clevis bolt hole dimension" is 15" Thanks, Kevin

Mechanic found the problem and showed me the pieces. A valve-stem snapped which cracked the guide. The valve traveled down into the piston where damage was done. I'm ordering a new head, piston, valve etc. to the price of $840 dollars including parts and labor. OUCH! What would cause a valve stem, right up near the top, to just snap off? Kevin

Thanks Guys. I didn't even think about the timing chain. It could just break while cruising along? Wouldn't it make a loud noise or grinding sound or some noise if it broke? Anyway, how involved of a repair is "readjusting the timing chain?" I do tune-ups, oil changes and installation of accessories. I've never "tore into" an engine. Do I need a professional? Thanks again, Kevin

This bike's been great. 8400 miles, started immediately every time, 70 to 80 miles per gallon. The other day I'm riding home from work at 45 miles per hour and the engine just quit. No loud noises or anything. It just quit. I could see plenty of Gas in the tank but when I crank it using the electric starter it sounds like it turning way to fast. It's never sounded that way before. Kind of like there wasn't any compression. I pulled the plug and can feel some "air" coming from the plug hole. I can see spark in the plug gap when cranking but the cranking is too fast and it just doesn't even sound like it wants to start. Any one else have this problem? I'm afraid it's major. What say ye? Thanks