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New bike, problems
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Villager One Hit Wonder Joined: 06 Jul 2008 Total posts: 1 |
Hello. I have a new bike, and I'm in need of help. I have acquired a 1976 Yamaha RD125XD for little more than peanuts. I'll be "looking after it" until my brother takes his test, and then he can have it. It does have a problem, however.
It's shows 10,000 miles, but there's no paperwork to confirm this. Frankly if it's lasted 32 years then I don't care if that's really 310,000 miles, or it's fifth engine.
Considering its age it's in stunning condition, with a complete respray (a proper job, original colour scheme). It starts well but after a few minutes of idling, it dies, and won't restart for a while. Is this a fuel starvation issues? Overheating?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I don't know much about bike engines, but I have worked on cars so I'm handy with a wrench.
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:24 pm
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Drewski Ace of Spades Joined: 29 Apr 2006 Total posts: 4905 Location: The Bunker,Cambridge, UK |
Ardon should be along shortly to direct you here:-
http://www.aircooledrdclub.co.uk/forum/default.asp
You cleaned out the tank & carbs yet 
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:32 pm
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1982RD350LC Daily Burner Joined: 31 May 2008 Total posts: 230 Location: Vancouver, Canada |
That's a great looking bike, especially a 32 year old bike . . . and for peanuts, that's even better.
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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:42 am
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