kx125 rattle sound

[skipa]

I have a old 88 kx 125.Was looking to up grade to a 98 kx125,the guy is the or.owner he has done the rings a few years ago but it,s never been bored or anything.It looks really clean but it sounds different than mine.It has a fmf gold muff. but the noise sounds like its in the tranny.it's like a rattling sound.might be just me.the bike looks brand new is asking $2000can$,How can i make sure its good to go.can a Mech. check pistons? :laugh:

 

[B00MER]

I've been out of the dirt bike scene since my early teens... I just bought a 93 KDX-200. It had a rattle and I was concerned, too. Turns out the noise is normal and comes from the "power valve".

Everyone here except me are the experts, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. :D

 

[Rice#67]

We need more info to help you... what do you mean it is coming from the tranny? Does it make more noise when you ride it? Is it when you let out the clutch? Personally I'd stay away from it, cuz $2000 is not that good of a deal for a 98 Kawi. I'm trying to sell my 03 YZ125 for 2300 and it is perfect. I'd probably even take $2000 for it...

...Then again I didn't realize you live in Canada, bike's are more expensive there right?

 

[sparkysakitas]

just a long shot idea
my 96 yz125 rattles it ended up being the kickstart lever hitting my pipe

 

[skipa]

it does have boyce power valves maybe thats what it is.I havn't road it yet.just idleing noticed noise probally nothing.Think I,ll offer $1800 or maybe look in usa since they seem cheap.all you guys seem to ride yz,anything bad about kx

 

[wileyE]

does it go away or get quieter when it gets good and warmed up?

 

[sparkysakitas]

j havent heard anything bad about kx's
i just got good deal on my yz when i was looking for bike

 

[skipa]

not sure didn't get it warm,and he is suck on 2000 so I have to save up ,Should i get it checked out cost 100 bucks

 

[B00MER]

Try this to help determine where the noise is coming from, use a long screw driver, or socket extension, and place it at various parts of the motor then put your ear to the other end. When you hit the spot, the noise will radiate through the metal. Maybe that will help you locate the source of the noise.

Best of luck,
Boomer