Im new to this forum
#1
08-05-2008, 01:26 AM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 16
Im new to this forum
hello everyone im new to this forum and i have a few questions. i just bought a 2007 klx250s and was wondering how much noise you get from the motor.
im not talking about exhaust noise. i here clatter and what i think sounds like spark knock when the motor is bogged down and just getting into the throttle. i have read alot of threads on here and have found nothing on this subject. the bike is stock but i plan on changing the exhaust and re-jetting the carb.
im not talking about exhaust noise. i here clatter and what i think sounds like spark knock when the motor is bogged down and just getting into the throttle. i have read alot of threads on here and have found nothing on this subject. the bike is stock but i plan on changing the exhaust and re-jetting the carb.
#4
08-05-2008, 01:47 AM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 16
the bike has only 500 miles on it.
just getting into it turning a corner in town second gear maybe 2500 rpm
just getting into it turning a corner in town second gear maybe 2500 rpm
#5
08-05-2008, 01:56 AM
I asked the same question when I got my '07. At the time everyone said it was normal. It still sounds the same and I have no problems and have 3000 miles.
#8
08-05-2008, 02:01 AM
I wouldn't worry about it. The valves are good for 7'500 miles for adjustment. It would be a freak thing to have any problems. Try searching for engine noise in advanced search under the klx250 subheader. Many posts there about how normal it is. My search seems broke or else I'd find the link for you. Post a sound clip and we'll all listen to it for you to make sure.
#9
08-05-2008, 02:01 AM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Illinois
Posts: 16
wow i have a 78 suzuki sp 370 i rebuilt and it sounds nothing like this 250. if it did i would think i did something wrong.
#10
08-05-2008, 02:02 AM
Mine did it almost right away....
Its a tad better with 15/50 oil....I dont care for the thinner weight oil.....Ive also been meaning to check the bolts on the header to cylinder case for a slight leak...Im guessin theres and 1/8 turn there when I remember to check it...Factory probably torques them cold.....
Its a tad better with 15/50 oil....I dont care for the thinner weight oil.....Ive also been meaning to check the bolts on the header to cylinder case for a slight leak...Im guessin theres and 1/8 turn there when I remember to check it...Factory probably torques them cold.....