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Thread: 225 starting problem

  1. #1
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    Aug 2008
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    225 starting problem

    New problem just arose today (yay!...NOT)

    I put a DG RCM exhaust on my ytm225dx and rode it yesterday around just fine. Now today when i tried to start it, it wont even grab or pop or anything. I have no battery so my arm got tired and i gave up. i smells really gassy right away so it could be flooding but i let it sit for a while and tried again and it didnt to anything. its go a new plug in it too! also the pull string seems easier to pull from yesterday so maybe valve blow by? doesnt feel like i have full compression or something. maybe its just me

    Any suggestions?
    198? YTM225DX yellow/black
    Present:
    --DG RCM exhaust
    --sweet allen bolt secured grips (YAY!)
    --Everything has synthetic oil
    Future:
    --K&N air intake (removed airbox)
    --Rick's Hotshot ignition coil
    --Rejetted carburetor
    --Replace shock oil
    Far Future:
    --Wiseco 71mm bore 10.25 piston
    --new carb?
    --New clutchpacks
    --New seat
    --New tires
    --Full Restoration

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
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    check your valve clearance.

  3. #3
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    Aug 2008
    Location
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    k. just bought feeler gauges and a compression tester. that all that could be wrong? i was revvin it kind of high riding it around (oops!)
    198? YTM225DX yellow/black
    Present:
    --DG RCM exhaust
    --sweet allen bolt secured grips (YAY!)
    --Everything has synthetic oil
    Future:
    --K&N air intake (removed airbox)
    --Rick's Hotshot ignition coil
    --Rejetted carburetor
    --Replace shock oil
    Far Future:
    --Wiseco 71mm bore 10.25 piston
    --new carb?
    --New clutchpacks
    --New seat
    --New tires
    --Full Restoration

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    ulysses pa
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    oh, there's a whole bunch of things that can cause low compression. thats just the easist to start with.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
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    oh haha k.i will readjust them tomorrow then. i bought a compression gauge to make sure its not just my imagination. thanks for the help!
    198? YTM225DX yellow/black
    Present:
    --DG RCM exhaust
    --sweet allen bolt secured grips (YAY!)
    --Everything has synthetic oil
    Future:
    --K&N air intake (removed airbox)
    --Rick's Hotshot ignition coil
    --Rejetted carburetor
    --Replace shock oil
    Far Future:
    --Wiseco 71mm bore 10.25 piston
    --new carb?
    --New clutchpacks
    --New seat
    --New tires
    --Full Restoration

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Aug 2008
    Location
    Bend,OR
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    24
    so i did a compression test on it and stock compression is about 128psi, when i tested it, it was less than 60. first crank started below 30psi and each consecutive crank it increased 5psi til it topped out around 60. im guessing i blew the piston because if it is a valve issue wouldnt the psi stay the same if i put a little oil in the piston and tried it again?
    198? YTM225DX yellow/black
    Present:
    --DG RCM exhaust
    --sweet allen bolt secured grips (YAY!)
    --Everything has synthetic oil
    Future:
    --K&N air intake (removed airbox)
    --Rick's Hotshot ignition coil
    --Rejetted carburetor
    --Replace shock oil
    Far Future:
    --Wiseco 71mm bore 10.25 piston
    --new carb?
    --New clutchpacks
    --New seat
    --New tires
    --Full Restoration

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