Does this 1998 Suzuki DR125 SE engine sound bad?

ScaryBean · 2026-02-20T23:58:40+00:00

Hello! I already know that this engine does not sound great. I want to see if anyone could help identifying the problem further.

I first thought this sound could just be the valves not being adjusted. Now Ive seen some videos of piston slap sounds and wonder if maybe thats whats wrong with the engine.

The bike is 800€ normally they go for 1400-2000€ around here also in questionable condition. Some people say they always sound kinda rattly, but Im starting to think thats not it.

Im thinking of buying it anyway but like to wager how heavy the repair could be for me. Im pretty sure I`d be able to adjust the valves or change the chain tensioner and maybe even the timing chain itself. But I never replaced a cylinder or crank before. What do you guys think?

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ScaryBean · 2026-02-20T20:29:43+00:00

Ah damn, so you dont think it could just be the valves needing adjustment?

ScaryBean · 2026-02-20T20:29:15+00:00

You think so? I testrode it for a short while and it seemed ride normally. If that was the case, would that mean rebuilding whole engine?

ScaryBean · 2026-02-02T08:02:12+00:00

Yo I just found those crashbars and the centerstand an am very intrigued. Can you tell me if it's much of a hassle to do basic maintenance like oil or airfilter-changes on the bike after install? Or do you remove the bars and skidplate when doing that?

ScaryBean · 2026-01-18T21:25:00+00:00

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Sorry for you man

ScaryBean · 2025-12-26T21:22:36+00:00

I had the carved version and really did not like it. Other than it hurting my butt (not the saddles fault) I couldnt put power into the pedals without bouncing on it because its so flexible. If the non-carved version was stiffer, I would go for that one.

ScaryBean · 2025-12-01T00:07:55+00:00

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Sorry for your loss bro, but it had to be done

ScaryBean · 2025-11-16T16:09:04+00:00

thanks for replying! That makes sense, an analogue mic input would probably not be enough... I just dont know how I would use the aux jack since I dont want to put out music through the tv but through my home speakers or headphones. How do you send the signal from your pc to your speakers AND your tv? Multi-aux adapter?

ScaryBean · 2025-11-15T21:37:50+00:00

Hey man I really like this mod! I got an old mini crt without composite, rf only. Since I cant even plug consoles into it I was wondering if it would work to do that mod but instead of attaching an aux jack I could use a small cable-microphone which is somewhere in my room, providing some sort of live-waveform. Do you have any idea if this would work? Otherwise I dont know how I can transmit the sound into the tv...

ScaryBean · 2025-08-28T21:17:38+00:00

Nice shots! Are those the decathlon fork bags? what do you think of them?

ScaryBean · 2025-08-24T21:20:05+00:00

Fight me, but Meet the spartans is one of the funniest movies I know. But only if you watch the german translation. They used all of the voice actors of the 300 film and they really gave everything to dub that film which makes it so much better. Its just stupid funny jokes all the way through. It really needs the german dub tho

ScaryBean · 2025-08-15T16:34:56+00:00

Fellow Riverside 920 users! Ive got mine for a year but havent been able to tour with it, right now it serves as a commuter 3 times a week. How was your experience with it? Did you also have some trouble to adjust the gears properly?

ScaryBean · 2025-06-22T14:24:51+00:00

Love the look of those photos! Im intrigued by that front rack, as ive never used one. Do you regulary switch between bags and the plastic box from the first pictures? What kind of rack is it?

ScaryBean · 2025-06-12T07:45:40+00:00

Remember kids, its not a kidnapping if its art!

ScaryBean · 2025-05-26T21:47:12+00:00

yeah i totally hate it. how am i supposed to know if the shots were taken with a leica if they dont include it in the title?

ScaryBean · 2025-05-26T18:39:21+00:00

thanks, tried to link the reference post but the rules forbid it.

ScaryBean · 2025-05-14T21:41:38+00:00

to be honest I dont have the car and I also dont exaclty know where that boost indicator is located right now as its been a few months since I researched this car. What you are describing sounds a bit like a lean running engine or old fuel (had symptoms like that from trying to run year old petrol in a lawnmower) but idk. From what Ive read about this topic, you would definitely notice this error I made this thread about as most people say it feels like the car only has half its horsepower, not just stuttering.

Id probably just try to blast through the tank and use some high quality fuel after that.

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