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top end gone on new 07' X...
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:53 pm
by bt
when I did the jd jet kit I re-used the needle lockdown
bolt type thing that used to be an allen head but is now
a ten mm socket bolt. It has the spring and looked ok but now my bike is making a horrendous knocking noise from the head area. not sure if the needle could have come loose and fired into the cylinder or what. the bike has about 30 minutes of easy riding on it.???
anyone re-use the needle hold down thingy on there 07'?
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:08 pm
by Mr Smith
Unless the clip came out of the needle, it isnt in your engine. I dont think it would be even if the clip fell out. Theres no way for it to get sideways and enter the intake track. You got another problem.
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:12 pm
by crfsonly
i agree...i don't see how the needle, even loose could get sideways. are you just it's a knocking sounds and not a rattling sound (like something is loose)?
ken
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:42 pm
by bt
the reason I thought it could be the needle is because of the new holddown type screw although I can't see how it could let the needle into the motor.
It runs good for about ten seconds when reved up a bit
then it would start knocking like a rod in a car would knock
if you've ever heard that before. then it would die like it
was straining to stay running.
I honestly don't think it's the needle either but that was the only wierd type part I'd never seen before.
I'm hoping it's a warrany deal.
brett
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:45 pm
by Mr Smith
Did you spin the carb or take it out? You could have gotten something in the intake track when you did.
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:15 pm
by bt
yes I turned it to get to the float bowl plug to change the main jet but I've done the same numerous times over the years on other bikes.
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:29 pm
by paul turner
No oil in the Crank Case?
paul
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:25 pm
by Mr Smith
Pull the carb and take it apart. Something is either plugged or not seated correctly.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:32 pm
by bt
well, it turns out the carb is fine but something broke
loose in the top end and tore up the cylinder, piston,
head and valves. The local honda shop is going to have
the honda rep look at it for warranty consideration.
less than ten easy miles on her and BAM!
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:33 pm
by Mr Smith
bt wrote:well, it turns out the carb is fine but something broke
loose in the top end and tore up the cylinder, piston,
head and valves. The local honda shop is going to have
the honda rep look at it for warranty consideration.
less than ten easy miles on her and BAM!
That really blows! Hope it works out for you. Keep us posted.
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:41 pm
by crfsonly
sorry to hear this..definitely let us know how it turns out and what caused this.
ken
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 7:31 am
by bt
will do, thanks