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Hi guys, I fixed it! Ive had the carbs cleaned again and there was a hole in the underside of the exhaust pipe where it had rotted away, I should have noticed it before!! Started it up and the throttle is back in business!! thanks everyone for the advice, really appreciate it!
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I live in on the border, near a place called Shrewsbury, my only issue is that I don't have spare money to pay for the time or the petrol to get here, hence why Im trying to do it myself.
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Hi again everyone, Ive noticed that the bike is running rich, could this be a big issue? or would it not cause the problem im having?
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Thanks everyone, I appreciate its hard to diagnose stuff without being here and it doesn't help that I'm not really a bike person! I'm working my way through all he suggestions, the exhaust is connected properly and does have a gasket, and I don't think its blocked. Its had oil relatively recently. I have also ordered a new spark plug. I have found that it had no air filter so not sure if that could be the cause? I didn't think it would effect it that much! The carb was cleaned by a professional so I don't think that is the problem. It has a CDI unit, but that seems to be working ok? I mean it starts every time even when its been stood for 6 months (but im no expert). I don't have a lot of money to spend on it, and I would like to try and do any of the work myself so I could learn for the future, but I'm quite reluctant to attempt to take the engine apart as I fear I will bugger it all up! is it as hard as I imagine? or could a beginner do it, using youtube?
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Hi Everyone, I am very new to motorbikes, and I am currently trying to get my Dad's old Honda XL125 1982 in running order so I can learn to ride, however, the engine is making a strange sound when applying the throttle. It idles fine and starts like champion. I took it to a garage and they said they would need to take the engine apart, however they weren't sure and I didn't want to spend the money they were asking for. Was wondering if anyone on here would be able to help me narrow down my search for the problem. https://youtu.be/EF7hd61_MgU Its hard to explain the sound, but it sounds very hollow and doesn't seem to have much power. Any suggestions would be appreciated, I have had the carb cleaned recently.
Engine Trouble
in Old Motorbikes, Projects and Restorations
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yeah its a lot better, I think cleaning the carb properly and giving it full tank of good quality fuel really sorted it out. hopefully can get it on the road sometime soon!!