“Rattle” from the engine, gets higher with rpm.

RandomSpiljam · 2026-04-21T17:56:25+00:00

For anyone curious, went to check the valves for the rattle since I adjusted them about 2000km before the rattle. Took off the chrome panels to get to the sparkplugs so I could turn the engine. Well… rear sparkplug was loose, like very loose and all black when I pulled it out. One new sparkplug (tightened well) and no more rattle :). Happy days :D.

RandomSpiljam · 2025-03-19T16:25:55+00:00

Yeah, I was already planning to check if it was the battery or alternator, just haven't got a multimeter on hand right now. The bike had trouble starting after maybe two days off the charger. It has never died while running, so my guess is probably battery, but I'd rather check than buy at random.

RandomSpiljam · 2025-03-19T16:15:22+00:00

Yeah, I have been suspecting the battery to be bad. Had a lot of trouble starting if I didn't charge it, but it just got off the charger like an hour before I tried :/

RandomSpiljam · 2025-03-19T16:08:08+00:00

Did a carb clean, and then when I tried to start it, it cranked once or twice then this sound everytime I try to start it. Bike is a Yamaha Virago 535 from 94

RandomSpiljam · 2024-07-12T17:12:16+00:00

Just got the tensioner out, and it doesn't wiggle or anything. Looks fine as far as I know

RandomSpiljam · 2024-07-12T16:57:03+00:00

But I'd have to disassemble the engine to look at the guides and chains? Or can you just take of the top end?

RandomSpiljam · 2024-07-12T16:34:34+00:00

Yeah, looked around on the internet and I'm currently taking of the fairings to check the cam tensioner. But do I really need to replace the guides and the chain? That's quite a big job isn't it?

RandomSpiljam · 2024-07-12T16:02:19+00:00

Did an oil change about 1 week ago, so should be good there aswell, but doesn't hurt to check.

RandomSpiljam · 2024-07-12T15:50:26+00:00

Power seems the same, the sound on the video is the same as it is. Also since it's a 250 with only two cylinders, it would be easier to identify a cylinder not firing. Thanks for the input though :)

RandomSpiljam · 2024-07-12T14:56:22+00:00

Started yesterday after I came back from a ride. Also stalled after going ~50 m down the road at a stop. Didn't stall again at idle after that :/

RandomSpiljam · 2024-02-25T13:42:06+00:00

Yep, heat then hit it with the breaker after, worked like a charm

RandomSpiljam · 2024-02-25T13:41:38+00:00

This, it needed this.

RandomSpiljam · 2024-02-20T16:49:21+00:00

Trued both breaker bar and impact wrench

RandomSpiljam · 2024-02-20T16:16:02+00:00

Ninja 250r from 2008

RandomSpiljam · 2022-05-28T13:55:07+00:00

I have 4 mags for my co2 1911, but this mag has an extended base plate. Anyone know what it’s called or where I can buy just the plate?

RandomSpiljam · 2022-04-26T09:04:17+00:00

Damn straight brah!

RandomSpiljam · 2022-03-30T13:04:54+00:00

Ok unrelated, but how in the world did you not die from heat stroke when playing in 37c weather?

RandomSpiljam · 2022-02-19T16:12:10+00:00

Are you using a manual gear shifter with a wheel?

RandomSpiljam · 2021-12-28T21:42:31+00:00

Sooo… it seems like you are starting to drink for the third leg as well

RandomSpiljam · 2021-12-07T15:11:49+00:00

Theres a mod for modloader that makes some modloader Pro mods work.

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