06-19-2015, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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Intake valves? Need diagnosis - video/audio provided
2005 GZ250 7500 miles (bought it with 4500 miles)
So, I was driving down the highway to work a couple of days ago...about 70mph for 5 mins, gave it a bit more throttle to get around a car and all of a sudden I lost power. No significant sound, just like it ran out of gas, but without all the sputtering. I was able to glide to the side of the highway and wait for AAA. Here's the video of the 'clicking' sound it makes when I turn it over. A video of the moment it broke down: I used a stethoscope to determine the sound is most prominent near the intake valves. I removed the cover and they are still moving up and down while cranking. Recent work: Valve adjustment 500 miles ago. - ran fine, lots more power Carb Clean 100 miles ago - starts awesome....no more 10 minute choke sessions Changed air cleaner Changed oil 50 miles ago (yes, there is oil up near the intake valves when I took the cover off) Bike ran PERFECT for the last 100 miles since the carb cleaned. Golden pipes and nice color on the spark plug. Steps taken: - yes, gas going to float bowl - yes, spark Any help appreciated on the cost and complication of doing a valve job or worse. Thanks, Sean - mechanically competent, but not a mechanic, and certainly don't have the tools for an engine rebuild. (Also, I own a 1988 Goldwing GL1500/6) but the GZ is more fun to drive! Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by hotshot38; 06-19-2015 at 01:27 PM. |
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